IBM, Intel, Microsoft form the Trusted Computing Group

AMD, Intel, HP, Sony, IBM and Microsoft are among the companies that have formed the Trusted Computing Group (TCG). Its aim is to improve security technology embedded within devices such as PCs, PDAs, servers and digital phones. Member companies will develop and promote hardware security technologies, and software interfaces, that can work in a modular fashion across multiple platforms and devices. ...more

Apple and Coca-Cola join iTunes forces

Apple and Coca-Cola will be joining forces in a new iTunes promotion initiative. The deal, according to BrandRepublic.com, will see Coca-Cola customers being offered discounts on the iTunes Music Store and there may also be special sponsored content appearing on the site. ...more

Intel pushes Mobile Pentium 4 past 3GHz

Intel has boosted notebook performance with new Mobile Pentium 4 and Celeron processors, and the 3GHz milestone has been passed. The latest models, however, mark the end of the road for Mobile Intel Pentium 4 and Mobile Intel Celeron processor families. There will be no further speed enhancements. ...more

RSS feeds drive web news traffic

People who use RSS feeds to access online news are three times as likely to visit news websites than traditional surfers, according to figures from Nielsen//NetRatings. In addition to visiting more sites they will also go there more often. Significantly, RSS is more likely to drive traffic to less well known news sites. ...more

UPDATED: Dual rules

Apple has completely revamped its Power Mac line, with the top model boasting dual 1.25GHz processors. The range also includes dual-867MHz and dual-1GHz models; all in a redesigned casing. ...more