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dave writes "After many months of silence on the IE blog, Microsoft have finally announced IE8, they've not yet mentioned any details, just the name and the fact that they're working on it. Al Billings, the person behind the frequent IE7 blogging, now works for Mozilla and has been frequently critical of the IE teams silence."
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2007/12/05/internet-explorer-8.aspx

There has been speculation on who will provide the service for iPhone in the UK. Now, the answer has been provided. It seems that O2 have been offered the contract to provide telephony services in the UK for the iPhone. It seems that the iPhone should be available in the UK in time for Christmas. O2 have refused to confirm or deny these reports, so is it yet another unconfirmed iPhone rumour or is it fact? We can only wait to find out.

philba writes to tell us that home theaters may become the new jurisdiction of our MPAA overlords. The MPAA is lobbying to make sure that home users authorize their entertainment systems before any in-home viewings. From the article: "The MPAA defines a home theater as any home with a television larger than 29" with stereo sound and at least two comfortable chairs, couch, or futon. Anyone with a home theater would need to pay a $50 registration fee with the MPAA or face fines up to $500,000 per movie shown."