Sony puts the AIBO in its owners lap(top)s

A good dog owner should be in full control of their pet. In this spirit, Sony is making a software development environment (SDE) available to enable programmers to have greater command of its AIBO 'entertainment robot' (the AIBO ERS-7 to give the electronic mutt its specific genus). The idea is to encourage third-party developers to create more personalised applications. ...more

Sun poised for open-source Java push with Java SE 6 launch

Sun has launched the Java SE 6, adding GUI tools and Vista support, and developed in an open environment with hundreds of external engineers working on the project Key changes in Java SE 6 include a new scripting model that can mix Java with popular Web 2.0 technologies, and the bundling of a database based on the Apache Group's Derby. Debugging has been improved with deep support for Sun's Solaris DTrace. ...more

Broadband for ?19

A no-frills service from fairADSL will get you a broadband connection for ?18.99 a month. No Web space, no newsgroups, engineers or other frippery, just a self-installed 512Kbits/sec (256 uplink speed) connection on a BT line - which involves the standard set-up fee of ?58. ...more

Nildram revamps its broadband pricing

Nildram has revamped its broadband services and pricing structure. Prices have been cut across both its Classic and pay-as-you-go services, while some caps have been removed. All caps have been removed from the Classic services, while prices have been cut by around 20 per cent. ...more

AOL Broadband to sell on high street

People wishing to sign up to AOL's broadband offering can now get it through their local Carphone Warehouse or Comet. Available through all the Comet stores and selected Carphone Warehouse outlets, you can buy the ISP's "Easy-Install modem pack" for ?85 and save yourself the cost of the p&p which normally adds ?10. Customers will also need to sign a 12-month contract with AOL broadband at ?27. ...more