Ofcom moots the 900MHz boot for O2 and Vodafone

Let’s have another spectrum auction! UK regulator Ofcom has opened a consultation on the future of the 900MHz band, currently allocated to Vodafone and O2 for their 2G services, and has suggested that a technology-neutral auction might be in order for 2009. Continued

Skirmish before Microsoft battle? The Software Freedom Law Center (SFLC) has filed the first US infringement case to defend the General Public License (GPL) version 2. The case has been brought against Monsoon Multimedia, a specialist in video viewing and capturing devices, which has offices in Silicon Valley and in New Delhi. Continued

Studies and stats at the ready If you ve bought an HD TV, but aren t even considering buying a high definition disc player any time soon, then you re not alone. A report by US market watcher NPD Group has revealed that consumers are still utterly confused by the HD message and that most are still happy with the traditional DVD format. Continued

Mobiles to adopt single connection standard, eventually, possibly The Open Mobile Terminal Alliance (OMTP) has published a recommendation paper suggesting that mobile phone manufacturers all use micro USB connectors to charge, and connect, their handsets. Continued

Personal view The web in the palm of your hand We’ve already reviewed Apple’s iPhone, so why are we taking another look? There are several reasons. First, a different reviewer means a different opinion. That applies to any product, of course, but Apple’s claim that the iPhone is “revolutionary” perhaps justifies an alternative appraisal. Continued