New share high but all is not rosy at Apple

Apple's share price again leapt to a 52- week high yesterday of $29.58, the third time this year that it has hit a new peak, following the company's latest quarterly financial results. However not everyone is happy about the company's increased reliance on iPod sales in preference to its core computer business. ...more

Big Blue is going green

In this eco-friendly day and age, it comes as no surprise that Big Blue should suddenly turn a little green. IBM is launching a scheme in the US to recycle computer equipment. For $29. ...more

MP3 creator begins testing surround-sound version

Germany's Fraunhofer IIS, where the MP3 format was invented, has begun testing a surround-sound version of the audio compression format. MP3 Surround is a multi-channel format that enables 5.1 surround sound for broadcasting, Web-based music distribution, digital audio editing applications and consumer electronics. ...more

Psion celebrates 20th birthday

Last night, Psion, Britain's leading manufacturer of electronic organisers celebrated its 20th birthday. The party was held at a swanky wine bar in Covent Garden, but it made one wonder how much Psion had to celebrate. The days of it dominating the handheld computer industry are long gone with the likes of Palm and PocketPC machines swamping the market, but in the light of these changes the company seemed quite buoyant. ...more

Orange starts pay as you go 3G

Orange is to launch its first pay as you go 3G service in time for Christmas. Handsets start from ?79.99 and will be available from October. ...more