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Microsoft to launch Malware Protection Centre security portal
Microsoft really fancies itself as the new security expert. Having juddered into the anti-virus software business with the full release of Live OneCare, they’re now planning to set up their own security portal.
Vodafone encouraging family tariff, and business mobile recycling
Vodafone aims to encourage customers to sign up to its family tariff by selling two Samsung C300s, or two Nokia 1600s, in a single bundle.
The Samsung deal costs £75, and the Nokia deal costs £50. They’ll be sold in Vodafone and Woolworths stores.
Google eclipses Microsoft as world's most visited web site
Google has overtaken Microsoft to become the most visited global web site and the most valuable global brand, getting 528 million unique visitors, compared to Microsoft’s 527 million. Yahoo came in third, with 476 million, followed by Time Warner with 272 million, and eBay with 256 million.
Mac Firefox team call for feedback
Colin Barrett of the Firefox for Mac development team has opened up his blog and email address to allow Mac users to comment on what features they'd like to see added to future releases of the Firefox browser, and what…
Shock: Text messages blamed for declining standards in written language
Ireland's State Examination Commission has come to the conclusion that we all knew already: the rise in text messaging is a contributing factor in the decline of writing standards. "The emergence of the mobile phone and the rise of text…
AOL cash in on fear of identity theft, for just £7 a month
AOL seems to have decided that it's time to branch out from their core business of providing Internet access and services, and instead are offering to be a go-between for credit reference agencies and an insurance company.
BlackBerry software coming to Windows Mobile 6 devices
Research in Motion (RIM) has said that it plans to port software to devices running the latest Windows Mobile 6.0 operating system, allowing more devices to run like BlackBerries. The software would allow people who don't want to lose…
The ZX Spectrum: 25 years old today
Yes, 25 years ago today, Clive Sinclair (now Sir), launched the ZX Spectrum home computer. Ahh the nostalgia. Not that I ever owned one, but a number of my friends did, and so I was still able to experience the…
Ethical dating site boasts one-millionth member
The UK-based dating and friendship site, MakeFriendsOnline.com, has boasted its one-millionth member, having had membership growth of 40% in the past year. The site was launched in 2000 by two school friends hoping to meet new people, and has an…
Video review: Sony NW-A805 Walkman
Shiny Shiny's Susi and Abi feel the love for the Sony Walkman A805 2GB.
