Recent articles by Iain Thomson

Aussie invention could give ADSL huge speed boost

Aussie invention could give ADSL huge speed boost

An Australian scientist claims to have found a way to boost the data rate of standard ADSL by a factor of 100 by reducing background transmission "noise"..
Iain Thomson Nov 6 2007, 9:21AM Collaboration
IT security bedevilled by poor 'me too' products

IT security bedevilled by poor 'me too' products

The IT security market has too many bad products because purchasers don’t know what they are buying, delegates at the RSA Security conference Europe were told.
Iain Thomson Oct 24 2007, 2:57PM Security
Apple faces iPhone legal challenge

Apple faces iPhone legal challenge

An environmental group is planning to sue Apple over hazardous materials used in the iPhone unless the company changes the design..
Iain Thomson Oct 22 2007, 3:20PM Hardware
Seagate adds encryption to all drives

Seagate adds encryption to all drives

Seagate is to build automatic encryption into all its enterprise hard drives, the company announced at Storage Expo 2007 in London..
Iain Thomson Oct 19 2007, 3:15PM Security
Storage demands creating back-up nightmares

Storage demands creating back-up nightmares

IT managers are growing increasingly concerned about handling the huge growth in corporate data, according to new research published at Storage Expo..
Iain Thomson Oct 18 2007, 2:45PM Data centre
US hackers crack al-Qaeda computers

US hackers crack al-Qaeda computers

Details are emerging of security leaks at the White House which have shut down an internet spying operation that had successfully cracked al-Qaeda's computers.
Iain Thomson Oct 16 2007, 6:57AM Security
Ballmer describes relationship with Gates

Ballmer describes relationship with Gates

Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer has been describing his close relationship with chairman Bill Gates, suggesting that they are more like brothers or a married couple than co-workers.
Iain Thomson Oct 16 2007, 6:46AM Software
Data centre carbon emissions soar

Data centre carbon emissions soar

Data centres account for around a quarter of all IT industry carbon emissions, according to a new report from Gartner..
Iain Thomson Oct 11 2007, 2:30PM Hardware
Windows XP SP3 leaks onto the web

Windows XP SP3 leaks onto the web

Windows XP Service Pack 3 has been cropping up on numerous file sharing and developer sites over the weekend.
Iain Thomson Oct 9 2007, 2:59PM Security
IBM ditches 'outsourcing' patent

IBM ditches 'outsourcing' patent

IBM has confirmed that it is dropping its attempt to patent the business practice of 'outsourcing'.kbox patent, however.
Iain Thomson Oct 8 2007, 2:43PM Software
Spammers exploit protests in Burma

Spammers exploit protests in Burma

Spammers are exploiting the fight for democracy in Burma to spread malware, according to recent reports.
Iain Thomson Oct 2 2007, 6:43AM Security
ISPs urged to take control of security

ISPs urged to take control of security

ISPs, not consumers, need to be in the driving seat for computer security, according to F-Secure president Kimmo Alkio.
Iain Thomson Sep 27 2007, 6:54AM Security
Samsung/Armani phone hits the catwalk

Samsung/Armani phone hits the catwalk

Samsung and Giorgio Armani are teaming up to put more 'fashion' phones on the market.
Iain Thomson Sep 26 2007, 6:52AM Mobility
Facebook subpoenaed over child grooming

Facebook subpoenaed over child grooming

New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is taking action against Facebook for allegedly failing to stop sexual predators using the site.
Iain Thomson Sep 26 2007, 6:49AM Security
Google building Pacific fibre cable

Google building Pacific fibre cable

Google is reportedly in negotiations to build a fibre optic cable across the Pacific to link its US operations with Asia.
Iain Thomson Sep 25 2007, 6:47AM Collaboration
OLPC starts two-for-one programme

OLPC starts two-for-one programme

The One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project is to sell its computers in the US, but the purchaser must buy two machines and give one to the developing world.
Iain Thomson Sep 25 2007, 6:45AM Hardware
Analysts identify iPod Nano rip-off

Analysts identify iPod Nano rip-off

Analyst firm iSuppli has taken apart the new iPod Nano and found that it gives Apple its biggest gross margins yet.
Iain Thomson Sep 21 2007, 1:55PM Finance
Wireless tickles computer buyers' fancies

Wireless tickles computer buyers' fancies

A worldwide study into computer purchasing patterns has shown that Wi-Fi is the most important technology for today's buyers.
Iain Thomson Sep 4 2007, 2:20PM News
Radio iPods expected soon

Radio iPods expected soon

Apple is expected to launch a new range of iPods this week in the US designed to receive digital radio. The company will make an announcement about the new products on 5 September, but is remaining quiet about what changes will be made.
Iain Thomson Sep 4 2007, 6:46AM Hardware
Dell sees profits up 46 percent

Dell sees profits up 46 percent

Dell has reported a strong second quarter, with profits up 46 per cent at US$733m. Strongest growth was in the enterprise computing sector which has benefited from lower computer component prices, but Dell expects these costs to rise in the third quarter.
Iain Thomson Sep 4 2007, 6:44AM Finance

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