‘Blaster’ virus creator indicted

A graduate student has been indicted on charges of distributing a variation of the Blaster virus. A Romanian court handed down charges that the worm affected 27 computers at a university in northeastern Romania. The charges carry a penalty of 15 years in prison.

Posted on: January 23, 2004 9:00 am

Bluetooth storage card

Freecom’s Bluetooth USB card can be used as an external storage device for PDAs, phones and cameras with Bluetooth technology. See this press release on PR Web for complete details on the Bluetooth USB card.

Posted on: January 23, 2004 9:00 am

Security pros question flaw

This article from CNET says that a recent network security flaw may actually just be a rediscovery of an old issue. The issues came to light in a series of forum postings in the security community.

Posted on: January 23, 2004 9:00 am

OZ brings IM to mobile devices

OZ Communications has been tapped by T-Mobile to bring IM services to their US line of mobile devices. A press release from OZ Communications has full details on the deal with T-Mobile.

Posted on: January 23, 2004 9:00 am

More Wi-Fi hotspots on UK rails

BT Openzone will be adding 13 more railway stations to those already supporting Wi-Fi hotspots. Complete details of the additions and which stations will be affected can be found on PCPro UK.

Posted on: January 23, 2004 9:00 am

Ultra-Personal Computers

Ultra-Personal Computers, or UPCs, aim to pack the power and function of a full-blown desktop PC into a form factor the size of a PDA. This article from The Register takes a look at the likelihood of the UPC.

Posted on: January 23, 2004 9:00 am

Fossil delays PDA wristwatch again

In another delay, Fossil has scrapped their Palm OS wristwatch that was originally due out last summer. They’re developing a new, less expensive, and more powerful model with a targeted release date of this summer.

Posted on: January 23, 2004 9:00 am

Turn a handheld into a Desktop

Brighthand gives us a peek at a new product being developed by Synosphere that will allow you to use a handheld like desktop computer. The device, called Blue Dock, is a docking cradle for the handheld, allowing you to connect a full-size monitor and keyboard.

Posted on: January 23, 2004 9:00 am

Toshiba’s new portable DVD

Toshiba has retooled their portable DVD player line to include a model that can be mounted on the wall. One model available in April, the SD-P5000, offers a 15-inch high resolution screen with a double hinge, allowing it be mounted vertically on the wall.

Posted on: January 23, 2004 9:00 am

HP Photosmart 7960 review

Digital Photography Now offers a review of the HP Photosmart 7960 inkjet printer. This standalone printer has 4800 dpi, can print directly from a camera or memory card, and is the first to support xD memory cards.

Posted on: January 22, 2004 9:00 am