ThinkPad gets new series

IBM has updated its ThinkPad line by introducing A, T and X Series models, featuring customisable UltraPort options. They include an UltraPort IrDA Module for wireless connectivity, an UltraPort Digital Array Microphone for audio input, an UltraPort Camera II for capturing still images (up to 640x480 resolution) and video (up to 320x240 at 30 frames per second) and an UltraPort Compact Flash Reader. Selected models in the A and T Series run with the new Mobile Intel Pentium III 1GHz1, which was officially announced on Monday. ...more

The Linux Year [part 1] - a look back at 2005

With the birth of each new year, the accolade of 'year of the penguin' has been dusted off and pre-emptively awarded time after time. 2005 was no different, and there's little reason to suppose that 2006 will underwhelm either. We're coming out of 2005 with a massive vindication of the open source movement. ...more

Nominet to step into domain disputes

Domain name holders who are having trouble moving their URLs to a different ISP can now call on Nominet, which manages the .uk top level domain, to make the changes for them. Nominet says the aim is to address the problems of the small number of people who are in dispute with ISPs that will not transfer the domain name elsewhere. ...more

HP to make 'Web 2.0 printing' easier

HP is to unveil a host of new web applications, which it claims will make printing from user generated content and social media websites easier. The company claims that 48% of web printing occurs at home, but many consumer-oriented sites, including travel websites, 'have limited or non-existent printing capabilities.' HP is working with map providers ViaMichelin and blogging specialists SixApart to create home and business applications capable of printing user generated content from blogs, forums and interactive sites. ...more

iMac prices rise as production increases

Apple announced last night that it has finally succeeded in raising iMac production levels, overcoming problems that the company has had in meeting demand. However, due to rising component costs, the company has had to raise prices by ?100 (inc. VAT) across the range. ...more