Palm PDAs leak on to the Internet

Details of two new Palm PDAs have been leaked onto the Internet. Engadget reveals that the Tungsten TX has a 320 x 480 pixel, 65,000 colour LCD , built-in 802.11b WiFi, Bluetooth 1. ...more

The Internet is electric

For those seeking a home networking system that doesn't involve either setting up a wireless LAN or running cables here, there and everywhere, using the already installed electrical cabling may provide an alternative. PhonexBroadband's NeverWire 14 Powerline Ethernet Bridge comprises two units. The first plugs in to the broadband modem and then into any electrical socket, transmitting the Internet signal to all the other sockets. ...more

Apple determined to keep control over iPhone software

Steve Jobs is determined that Apple will retain tight control over the software that can be loaded on an iPhone and has no plans to open the handset to third-party developers. The Apple CEO told the New York Times that he does not want users to be able to load software from all and sundry only for the phone to cease to function. 'We define everything that is on the phone,' he said. ...more

Microsoft settles up with Minnesota

Microsoft has agreed a preliminary settlement to a class-action suit in Minnesota - one of the few outstanding states where Redmond still faces litigation over antitrust issues. The suit alleged the company overcharged consumers for its operating system and office software products and sought damages up to $425mn. The exact details behind the settlement are as yet undisclosed. ...more

Panasonic teams with Loudeye for music downloads

Panasonic is to enter the crowded digital music downloads market with a new service powered by Loudeye, called Music Stream. Accompanying the launch are Panasonic's new wristwatch-sized MP3 players the SVMP120 and SVMP110 (pictured). The SVMP120VK is priced at ?129, has 512 MB of memory, a 4-line LCD, supports MP3 and WMA playback and has an FM Tuner. ...more