AMD's Athlon XP hits the virtual 2Ghz mark

AMD has released its latest XP processor, the 2000+, hot on the heels of Intel pushing out its 2.2Ghz P4. While AMD's chip doesn't run at 2Ghz as its name might suggest, it is claimed to have the performance of a P4 chip clocked at that speed. ...more

Curtains go up on UnitedLinux

First public beta for release end of the month. UnitedLinux, the Linux server edition of the SuSE, TurboLinux, Conectiva and Caldera coalition will offer a 'closed' public beta of version one at the end of September, with the boxed version scheduled for the end of November. UnitedLinux will provide the underlying technology for each company's own branded Enterprise Server edition which will bear the slogan 'powered by UnitedLinux'. ...more

Bulldog launches 6Mb broadband

Bulldog has added a residential 6Mbps service to its range of ADSL broadband services available on its London network. PrimeTime 6000 provides 6Mbps downstream during off-peak hours, that's between 6pm and 8am, reverting to a standard 512kbps during the day. Upstream speeds are consistent at 400kbps, approximately 50 per cent more than the usual ADSL speed. ...more

Samsung's BD-P1000 makes its Blu-ray play for Europe

Samsung has announced that its first Blu-ray player, the BD-P1000, will be available in Europe from October. The player takes full advantage of high-definition displays, playing content at native 720p, 1080i or 1080p video resolution. It has a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) output, which provides an uncompressed, digital audio/video interface through a single cable, and is designed to enable users to easily connect the Blu-ray player to their existing home televisions. ...more

Google launches AdWords over the airwaves

Google is bringing its AdWords programme to digital radio listeners in the states, offering a new radio ad distribution channel for Google advertisers. The search giant has announced an agreement with XM Satellite Radio - a satellite radio service in the States, with 7 million listeners - to open up advertising slots on non-music channels. The automated system, which has undergone months of trialling, is designed to provide targeted messages to the listeners. ...more