No escape for Netscape

Research from OneStat.com offers a snapshot of the global browser market for September, dominated by IE and with Netscape almost doubling its usage in the four months from June. Even so, nearly twice very little, is not very much at all. ...more

US Xbox live details confirmed

Microsoft has confirmed Xbox Live details for the US, giving a concrete release date of November 15th 2002, a form of celebration of the console's one year anniversary. On the date of launch, Xbox owners in the US will be able to pick up an Xbox Live Starter Kit for $49.95. ...more

U2 Special Edition iPod unveiled

Apple has launched the iPod U2 Special Edition, a black iPod which has a red Click Wheel and the signatures of the four band members engraved on the back. U2 lead singer, Bono said 'We want our audience to have a more intimate online relationship with the band, and Apple can help us do that. With iPod and iTunes, Apple has created a crossroads of art, commerce and technology which feels good for both musicians and fans. ...more

Microsoft loses Eolas Supreme Court appeal

Microsoft has lost the latest round in its battle with the patents company Eolas. The Supreme Court in the US has decided not to hear a review of the case. The long running case concerns a patent by Eolas and the University of California that covers the use of applets in browsers. ...more

Nokia grows phone market share in better-than-expected quarterly results

Nokia has announced its third quarter results, beating expectations and growing market share, but showing a decline in revenues from mobile phones after a price cuts pushed through in the previous quarter. Nokia's mobile phone unit showed sales of 4.43bn Euros, down 13 per cent year on year from 5. ...more