Tesco becomes mobile network operator

Tesco is going to become a mobile phone network operator, promising lower prices and new handsets. The supermarket, which already sells mobile phones through its stores, won't be building its own network but will be leasing from one of the main operators. The basic service will be pay-as-you-go, the firm said, and will undercut its rivals. ...more

Faster wireless standard approved

The 802.11g wireless networking standard yesterday gained final approval from the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers). The standard raises the maximum speed for wireless connectivity from 11Mbps to 54Mbps, without compromising existing installations. ...more

Iceland backs lower sales tax on music

The Icelandic government has announced that it will cut the tax on recorded music from 24.5 to seven per cent from March 2007. Iceland currently has the second highest rate of sales tax on recorded music in the world, lower than only Hungary and Norway, who both levy rates of 25 per cent. ...more

New vulnerability found in Sendmail

CERT, the US government backed research and development centre, has announced details of another vulnerability in the popular Sendmail system. This follows less than a month from a similar problem. Cert says that there is a flaw in Sendmail that might allow an attacker to gain control of a vulnerable Sendmail server. ...more

eBook to get $100,000 prize

The International Frankfurt Book Fair has begun today and with it comes official recognition for electronic books. For the first time, there will be a number of "eBook awards". The winners, to be announced this Friday, will receive $100,000 for the best work published originally in electronic form, while prizes for works in other categories - those converted from print - will be awarded up to $10,000. ...more