New guidelines boost web access
The World Wide Web Consortium has announced a new standard to make sites more accessible to older and disabled people. Version 2.0 of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines will apply to text, images, audio and video. It also covers web applications and will give developers more flexibility than older guidelines.
BBC News

Twitter ye not: crash survivor updates blog from burning plane
When a Continental Airlines Boeing 737 skidded off the runway at Denver airport on Saturday software engineer Mike Wilson’s first priority was to report his disrupted travel arrangements to his followers on Twitter. Over the ensuing hours he delivered a detailed account of the crash and its aftermath to users of the service.
The Guardian

iPhone 3G launched in Jordan
Orange is now selling the iPhone 3G in Jordan, which is the second country in the Middle East after Egypt. However, the device is lacking in local language and services support. For example, iTunes (and as such App Store) is not available and the device itself doesn't support Arabic language.
Mobile Entertainment

Kellogg's Special K creates new website for slimming challenge
Kellogg is promoting its Special K Slimmer Jeans Challenge with its new Shapemate website. It will offer free personalised slimming and fitness plans, along with a shopping list creator, live blogs and groups that slimmers can join. The site has been created by magneticNorth.
Brand Republic

Orange reports mobile social networking surge
Orange has reported a huge increase in the uptake of mobile data services, particularly social networking. Facebook and Bebo, generate 166 million page impressions on average per month on Orange's networks, driven by a combination of more advanced handsets, USB dongles and affordable price plans.
Total Telecom

Windows XP gets another reprieve
Microsoft has extended its deadline for smaller PC builders and resellers to obtain licenses for Windows XP. The previous deadline of 31 January 2009 has been extended four months to 30 May 2009. However, even after the new deadline has passed, the operating system will still be available on ultra-low-cost PCs until June 30, 2010.
Silicon.com

Panasonic to acquire Sanyo Electric
Panasonic plans to boost its rechargeable-battery business with the acquisition of Sanyo Electric for £6m. The merger will allow Panasonic to gain access to Sanyo's production technology and hopes to invest heavily in batteries for hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles.
ZDNet

Ten million online music tracks "unsold"
More than ten million tracks from an available 13 million available failed to sell contradicting a popular economic theory about digital internet shopping. A study by MCPS-PRS Alliance revealed that for the online albums market, of the 1.23 million available, only 173,000 were ever bought, meaning 85% did not sell a single copy all year.
Pocket-Lint

Mobile Phone Subscribers Pass 4 Billion Mark
Informa Telecoms & Media estimates that 60% of the global population is now experiencing connectivity to the world. And for the first time through wireless, millions of people are changing their economic, social and political fortunes forever. The estimates come as more than 100 operators worldwide, including most industry leaders, have announced expectations to migrate networks to LTE from 2010.
Cellular News

HP brings Wi-Fi printing to iPhone
Hewlett Packard announced a new free application that allows users to print out their photographs on its printers. The application allows you to print to any HP printer on a Wi-Fi network that you have access to. However, concerns have already been expressed with Jpg only support and that any phone call received at the critical moment may disrupt the printing process
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