Monthly Archives: November 2007
Vista SP1 Release Candidate expected next week
Microsoft is looking to release the Release Candidate (RC) test build of Windows Vista Service Pack (SP) 1 to selected testers the week of December 1, according to sources close to the company. Microsoft’s plan is to expand the SP1 … Continue reading
Minister pushes broadband agenda
The government is to draw up a battle plan on the best way to roll out next-generation broadband networks. It will share best practice from high-speed pilots around the UK as well as lay out the business case for future … Continue reading
British government apologizes after mislaying details of 25 million people
Prime Minister Gordon Brown tried to reassure Britons their personal details were safe Wednesday after the one of the biggest security breaches in the country’s history left millions of people exposed to identity theft and bank fraud. Two computer disks … Continue reading
YouTube to Introduce High-Resolution Videos
YouTube co-founder Steve Chen, speaking at the NewTeeVee Live conference today, confirmed that high-quality YouTube video streams are coming soon. Although YouTube’s goal, he said, is to make the site’s vast library of content available to everyone, and that requires … Continue reading
‘Virtual theft’ leads to arrest
A Dutch teenager has been arrested for allegedly stealing virtual furniture from "rooms" in Habbo Hotel, a 3D social networking website. The 17-year-old is accused of stealing 4,000 euros (£2,840) worth of virtual furniture, bought with real money. Five 15-year-olds … Continue reading
Social networkers warned of risk
A quarter of the 11 million Britons who use social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook may be leaving themselves open to identity fraud. Get Safe Online, a government-backed campaign group, is warning against posting personal details online. Its … Continue reading
Cube
Weebl seems to have a new friend. Where’s Bob?http://www.weebls-stuff.com/wab/cube
YouTube Introduces Multi-Video Uploading
YouTube is a website for people to communicate more efficiently with video by sharing, commenting on, and viewing videos. The site was originally started as a personal video sharing service, and has rapidly grown into the leading video entertainment destination … Continue reading
Windows Live Wave
Microsoft today releases the next generation of free Windows Live services worldwide. Consumers can now download the full Windows Live suite at once, or pick and choose their favorites, at www.windowslive.com Microsoft is also kicking off the final launch of … Continue reading