BT Fusion marries Bluetooth and VoIP

BT has unveiled a mobile phone that uses Bluetooth and IP technology to automatically connect to a landline when used at home. The BT Fusion is the fruit of more than a year's work and cuts the cost of using mobile phones to the same level as using a standard, wired phone. It also ensures a reliable signal strength as, according to BT, 19 per cent of mobile users have had problems with coverage at home. ...more

National Trust builds Mass Observation blog

As if blogging isn't already popular enough, heritage organisations including the National Trust and English Heritage are corralling anyone able to type to record a diary of their activities today, and upload it to the History Matters blog. The bodies have even commandeered celebs to motivate people to submit even the most mundane details in an attempt to create the 'the biggest blog ever'. Celebrity bloggers include everyone from professional writers such as Sebastian Faulks and Bill Bryson, to Bob Geldof. ...more

American authorities to act on violent cyber caf?s

When is it not safe to surf? One answer could be when it is after midnight in a Californian cyber caf?... ...more

CeBIT 2007: Commodore Gaming revives brand

Those nostalgic for the Commodore 64 should note that the brand is reportedly relaunching with a range of gaming PCs at CeBIT 2007, courtesy of Commodore Gaming. '25 years ago, Commodore launched the best selling personal computer of the late 20th Century, the C64, and defined the early computer games experience for millions of people worldwide,' said CEO, Bala Keilman in a statement. 'We are privileged and excited to bring the Commodore brand back to the gaming community and mark a new chapter in its history with this exceptional machine. ...more

Google Calendar goes mobile

Google Calendar is now available for the increasing number of users who need to access their diary info on the move. The offering, which doesn't require any special software to be downloaded, lets people with a web-enabled mobile view their calendar information just like they would using the standard desktop version. This was launched just over a year ago in April 2006. ...more