BT to widen 8Mbit trials from next month

BT is extending the reach of its 8Mbit broadband service next month. If successful, the trials will lead to a full roll out of an 8Mbit service across the BT network beginning in the spring of 2006. The company says that a broad roll out of an 8Mbit downstream speed will encourage a new wave of applications for its broadband service such as interactive gaming and video and music streaming as well as the more traditional email and surfing. ...more

Intel's USB 2.0 chipset

Intel has introduced a new chipset with integrated support for USB 2.0 and surround-sound with enhanced 20-bit audio as well as on-chip graphic support. Working with Pentium 4 processors, the Intel 845E and 845G chipsets features a 533MHz system bus for handling larger files - 'enabling richer digital media, gaming and broadband experiences' in the words of Intel. ...more

Toshiba to demo 3D displays

Toshiba has brought the world of 3D technology into sharp relief with display technology that literally makes images stand out. The 3D flatbed screens won't be in commercial production for a couple of years, but Toshiba says it has cracked key obstacles to making 3D screens a reality. First, it claims that current standards offer an extremely limited viewing angle, making viewing 3D images a tiring experience. ...more

Sony drives the DVD+RW

Sony has announced a new internal DVD+RW drive with a 2.4x write speed for DVD. That's about 1Gb of data every five minutes. ...more

Scan Computers plots a 'Project PC'

Microsoft and Scan Computers are launching a dual screen computer branded 'Project PC'. The computer is a petite affair using the Hoojum Mini chassis. Under the bonnet lies a 2. ...more