Truphone demos VoIP for iPhone

At the DEMOfall07 emerging-technology conference in Munich, UK-based VoIP company, Truphone, demonstrated how iPhone’s Wi-Fi capability can be used to make calls over Truphone’s VoIP network. Truphone revealed how calls can.. more

Substantial investment by Microsoft to improve Live Search

Microsoft has started phasing in a slick new version of its Live Search service in a bid to gain ground on leading Internet search rivals Google and Yahoo. Microsoft's improved Live.. more

Japanese ISP offers download of DVD-quality films

In Japan, standard internet connections are fast enough to deliver more than most people use. Average ADSL download speeds are in the region of 50Mbit/s, and fibre connections are often twice.. more

Broadcasters miss-out on online revenues

According to new research from Vividas, a UK developer of video streaming solutions, broadcasters are missing-out on online revenue opportunities and are uncertain on how to use digital content to generate revenues. While most of the broadcasters surveyed were investigating online advertising models, only 7%.. more

Intel promotes Wireless USB 1.1 and USB 3.0

Although the first wireless USB products have only just started shipping, Intel has already started working on Wireless USB 1.1. The new standard refines the protocol and improves its efficiency. It moves wireless USB’s operating frequency to 6Ghz and above, as well as supporting the.. more

Microsoft extender links computer with HDTV

Microsoft has announced new Extenders for Windows Media Center, which connects a broadband-connected PC to a home entertainment centre. The technology provides easy access to HDTV, video formats including DivX, music, photos and other media, from any TV in a house, via a network connection... more

Apple update disables hacked iPhones

iPhone owners who installed unauthorised software to unlock the device, are now finding that the phone becomes inoperable when they install a planned update from Apple. Earlier this week Apple warned that iPhone owners, who had installed software which enables the phone to work on.. more

London public sector broadband network launched

A broadband network connecting public services across London has been officially launched. The London Public Services Network provides a secure way for public bodies, such as local authorities, central government and the NHS, to share data. The network will allow public-sector organisations to efficiently share.. more

Digium acquires Switchvox

Digium has acquired Switchvox, one of the vendors that has built an IP-PBX on its Asterisk VoIP platform. Digium is the original creator and primary developer of Asterisk, the industry's first open source telephony platform. Digium made the announcement at the AstriCon 2007 open-source telephony.. more

Upload photos to web with KDev device

Italian company KDev has developed a Linux 2.6 device which allows camera-phone photos to be easily and instantly uploaded to the web. With its GSM/GPRS cellular modem card, KDev’s FoxBox MMS accepts photos sent via multimedia messaging service (MMS). As MMS messages are usually free.. more