Commandos 3 announced
Publisher Eidos Interactive and developer Pyro Studios have announced Commandos 3, the next game in the acclaimed strategy series. Like the previous games, Commandos 3 will be set during World War II, and it will put players in control of an elite squad of Allied soldiers who must infiltrate enemy... Read on »
BT launches wireless trial
British Telecom has launched a trial of its public wireless broadband network, ahead of its commercial launch on 1 August. BT plans to build a national network of access points around key public sites, such as hotels, airports, bars and coffee shops - all within reach of business travellers and... Read on »
Warning over password security
Computer users are being urged to change their passwords regularly to avoid becoming a victim of internet fraud. Experts say that passwords used to log onto the internet and access confidential information such as bank details should be altered at least once a month, both at home and at work.... Read on »
007 Sean Connery in spam a friend for Scotland blooper
Revered Scottish icon Sir Sean Connery* has been fingered by PA for engaging in 'spam a friend' tactics. And we've absolutely no... Read on »
Hackers still awake after film leak
Browsing the web this morning it soon became apparent that the pirates on the internet had indeed leaked Star Wars Episode 2.... Read on »
Magic Online Beta Launches
In the Magic Online game, players will be able to purchase digital cards and trade them with other players, build and customize their decks and organize their card collection right on their PCs. A wide range of game rooms will allow players of different levels to find just the right... Read on »
Medal of Honour - Blood Patch
After reading around to try and find out what this was I came across several articles. Apparently the creators decided NOT to include blood in the game to ensure it got a teen rating (though how any war / killing game gets a teen rating is beyond me) Nether the... Read on »
McAfee Desktop Firewall v7.5 Beta Emails Go Out
From my own personnal inbox (because I love you all so much :P) Greetings, Thank you for participating in the McAfee Desktop Firewall v7.5 Beta! The Beta I build will be available for your to download early next week from: (Ed - Do you really think I would ? :)... Read on »
No one else did it yet
HAPPY NEW YEAR !!! from all the neowin.net crew :) (00:07 UK Time)... Read on »
download.com Enforcing Registration
Maybe I'm slow off the mark not having been here for a while but I stumbled across this on download.com whilst trying to get an ssh program. download.com now require you to register to download from their site. The registration is free, but does ask for rather a lot of... Read on »
Quake 4 Demo is a Sham
In case you missed it on Sunday, Rick Johnson of Raven Software updated his .plan file to warn gamers of a Virus masquerading as the Quake 4 demo. Johnson says that since the demo hasn't been released yet, this fact alone should be a good indication to gamers that something... Read on »
World's First SMS Text Messaging May Fade Soon
UK Mobile provider Orange has moved to pull the plug on the world's first ever text message community -- Locust Cellular Linux hacker Jon Anderson built the service, similar to wireless email and IRC chat back in 1996. A student Linux project, accidently became the first service to offer interactive... Read on »
Aramiska opens UK broadband satellite kimono
Dutch-based Aramiska is the latest company to announce its pricing for broadband over satellite services. Launching in the UK today, the company said its satellite-based broadband business packages for SMEs start at £99 per month. Up-front installation and set-up fees cost from around £500. The outfit - backed by cash... Read on »
Sanyo Launches Display Venture with Kodak
Sanyo Electric Co Ltd, Japan's third-largest consumer electronics maker, said on Tuesday it will set up a venture with Eastman Kodak Co to get a head start over rivals in making ultra-thin next-generation display screens. The venture, in which they will invest a combined 50 billion yen ($403 million), would... Read on »
Dean Kamen Set to Unveil Mysterious 'IT' Invention
``IT,'' the mysterious, much- hyped invention that a down-on-its-luck hi-tech world has seized on as a possible revolutionary breakthrough in the realm of personal transportation, is ready to be unveiled on Monday. <i>Good Morning America confirmed today that they will be revealing 'IT' on their Monday, December 3 broadcast.</i> IT,... Read on »
Bush Renews Ban on Internet Taxes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Bush renewed a ban on Internet taxes on Wednesday, ensuring that the country's 130 million Internet users will not face new taxes for at least another two years. Bush said the legislation which he signed into law would "ensure that the growth of the Internet is... Read on »
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