Technology Progress

Forbidden Technologies PLC 24 July 2000 FORBIDDEN TECHNOLOGIES PLC Technology Progress Forbidden Technologies plc, which is developing technology for video distribution over the internet, announces the result of the initial trials. The initial trials have proved successful and are now entering stage three - to widen video testing across a broader user base. To date, video has been compressed by a factor of up to 2000 times and can be viewed without additional software being installed. The trials are being conducted using shareholders' existing hardware. The technology also appears to allow transmission of some videos over existing internet links, thereby enabling video distribution outside the constraints of broadcast television. The first trial product is on schedule to be launched this year and as the Company moves towards the launch, the web site will be updated to demonstrate the progress made. 24th July 2000 For further information contact: College Hill Associates Michael Padley / Nicholas Nelson 020 7457 2020 Copies of this statement will be available for a period of 14 days from the Company's registered office: 2-4 St.George's Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 4DP