Hackers bomb Windows Live

Windows Live Search in Italy has been taken over by hackers according to reports. Security experts at Sunbelt software claim that certain queries typed into the search engine point to sites run by hackers. 'It looks like the malware people have practically taken over Live search in Italy. ...more

Gamers are fickies

Neurological research suggests that videogame playing is going to be responsible for the production of an 'educationally-disadvantaged' generation with a propensity for violence. A team in Japan, headed up by brain-mapping expert Professor Ryuta Kawashima, has conducted an experiment on two groups of teenagers at Tohoku University, reports The Observer International Online. One of these groups was required to perform a simple and repetitive arithmetic exercise, while the other got to sit and play Nintendo games. ...more

Fog forms first walk-through screen

A Finnish university has developed the world's first walk-through display, by projecting images onto a penetrable dry fog screen. The 'Walk-thru' technology comprises a airflow inside which a thin fog screen is injected. Because the fog is contained within the laminar airflow, it remains crisp and protected from turbulence. ...more

Windows Vista for business review: first look

Windows Vista is finally here, at least for businesses. PC Pro contributing editor, Jon Honeyball, gives his verdict on the the new OS, and its likely benefits - and otherwise. Look out for his full verdict in next month's issue, out on sale Thursday the 14th of December. ...more

Into the frying pan

There are some great gadgets around and some not-so great gadgets - but the jury is still out on the digital frying pan. Wireless Alarm Products has taken the somewhat ridiculous steps of announcing a digital frying pan on its Web site. Don't expect this little beauty to cook your breakfast for you and then automatically pop itself into the dishwasher. ...more