Google Earth plots out Darfur destruction

Search engine Google and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum have launched an online mapping initiative to provide what the museum said was evidence of atrocities committed in Sudan's western Darfur region. ...more

Clara.net provides global Web access

Clara.net has signed up to iPass, a system that enable computer users to connect to the Internet worldwide. As nearly all ISPs are restricted to just one country, connecting to the Internet when you are away on business or on holiday usually requires the use of an expensive mobile or hotel phone connection. ...more

Opera implements OpenSSL fixes

Opera tightens up its handling of extra secure communication. The changes relate to Opera's incorporation of OpenSSL, the open source implementation of the Secure Sockets Layer and Transport Layer Security protocols (the OpenSSL ASN.1 patch). ...more

Microsoft signs up ATI for Xbox graphics duties

ATI has officially confirmed a 'technology development' deal with Microsoft. Under the terms of the agreement, ATI will be providing graphics technologies for use in 'future Xbox products and services'. We can reasonably assume this refers to Xbox 2, currently under development. ...more

Germans push for online money system

Virtual money seems to be in the news lately, what with yesterday's story about McDonald's using an electronic wand in trials, well now Deutsche Telecom is about to launch its very own MicroMoney. The premise is simple - it is a pre-pay card to be used for online purchases. The company is hoping to launch the cards in the autumn and they will be available in 20, 50 and 100 Marks denominations. ...more