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Virgin to file-sharers: We won't cut you off
Following a backlash to today’s news that Virgin Media has been sending out warning letters to 800 identified file-sharers, a company spokesman has stated that this is not a prelude to the ISP cutting off offenders’ internet connections.
BBC plans iPlayer pre-booking service
The BBC has formally proposed another new feature for the superb iPlayer video on demand service: a pre-booking function. Did anyone else feel that? It felt like a great disturbance in the Force, as if hundreds of ISPs suddenly cried out in terror.
Virgin Media sends written wrist-slap to 800 file-sharers
Around 800 Virgin Media broadband customers have been sent letters informing them that they have been identified as file-sharers and politely telling them to cease downloading copyright protected content, specifically music. They are also warned that if they don’t stop, “further steps” will be taken against them.
Sennheiser cuts price of PXC 350 noise-cancelling headphones
Sennheiser has just announced that it is cutting a pretty impressive slice off the cost of it high-end PXC 350 active noise-cancelling headphones.
Space shocker – Voyager probe finds that Solar System isn't round
Ancient space probes sent out on a long-distance research mission during the 1970s are continuing to send back valuable data 30 years after they first launched. The Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 spacecraft have each now entered a vast region of space on the very edge of the solar system, a point where the solar wind blowing outward meets the interstellar wind blowing in.
Sony withdraws latest PS3 Firmware
Following wide spread reports of serious problems with the latest PS3 Firmware, Sony has confirmed that the update has been pulled while it investigates the problem. It is believed that a error with the installation process has caused some consoles to seize up at the point of rebooting, following the install.
Firefox 3 hits Guinness World Record target
Mozilla has achieved its ambitious plans for the recent launch of Firefox 3.0 and set the record for most software downloads in 24 hours.
World of Warcraft to sell security gadget
The creators of World of Warcraft, the game that puts the first M in MMORPG, are set to launch an optional ‘token’ device to improve security on player’s accounts. It’s currently only available in the US (but that will very likely change) for $6.50.
Guitar Hero publisher says games appeal is widening, calls for cheaper consoles
Activision, the publisher you may recognise from such hits as Guitar Hero III knows a thing or two about the games industry. It has already worked out that it isn’t all about pubescent boys seeking obscene violence and ladies with giant bosoms any more.
HMV to buy and sell pre-owned games
HMV is serious about upping its game when it comes to games. In the past nine months it has launched new Gaming Zones and LAN sections in its flagship stores. Now it’s taking another big step and introducing a pre-owned game service.
