Terabyte backups launched for consumers

Maxtor is launching a terabyte backup solution for consumers. The OneTouch III Turbo Edition comes in 600GB and 1,000GB portions and supports connections to both Macs and PCs via USB 2.0 and various flavours of FireWire. ...more

Apple from A to Z (redux)

Apple has updated its online glossary of computer terms, ranging from the obscure to the 'does-anyone-not-know-what-this-means?'. ...more

Sony announces new Memory Stick products

Sony has announced prototypes based upon its Memory Stick technology. The new modules were shown off at the Comdex 2000 show in Las Vegas and feature a GPS system, a camera module and a fingerprint-matching module. The GPS module will allow the user to monitor their location via a link to Sony's information terminal. ...more

Intel brings in $9.4bn for the quarter

Wall Street breathed a sigh of relief as Intel beat expectations with its announcement of revenues of $9.4bn for the quarter. This represents a 17 per cent rise in revenues over the corresponding quarter a year ago. ...more

Industry giants combine to promote DVB-H

The market for TV on mobiles is hotting up further with the announcement of a new industry body to promote the DVB-H format for delivering video to mobile devices. The Mobile DTV Alliance consists of some of the biggest players in mobile and wireless communications including Intel, Motorola, Nokia and Texas Instruments. The companies say they are planning to promote the use of the open standard amongst mobile operators, which will allow subscribers to receive streamed TV and video to their mobile devices whilst keeping the bandwidth free to receive voice and data communications. ...more