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Firmware and You: A Comprehensive Guide to Updating Your Hardware
(How To) Firmware and You: A Comprehensive Guide to Updating Your Hardware
(How To) Firmware and You: A Comprehensive Guide to Updating Your Hardware
DRAM's Inventor Doesn't Appreciate His Creation
(News) DRAM's Inventor Doesn't Appreciate His Creation
(News) DRAM's Inventor Doesn't Appreciate His Creation
Cooling Data Centers Goes the Way of Floppy Disks
(News) Cooling Data Centers Goes the Way of Floppy Disks
(News) Cooling Data Centers Goes the Way of Floppy Disks
Save Money While Controlling Multiple PCs
(How To) Depending on your needs, you can use fewer displays, input devices, or even PC systems, and still get the benefit of multiple computers.
(How To) Depending on your needs, you can use fewer displays, input devices, or even PC systems, and still get the benefit of multiple computers.
Save Energy, Save Money
(How To) Keep your office hardware, desktop PCs, and laptop batteries running as efficiently as possible to cut ongoing energy costs.
(How To) Keep your office hardware, desktop PCs, and laptop batteries running as efficiently as possible to cut ongoing energy costs.
Get Free Office Gear and Employee Perks
(How To) Tap into the free veins of the Internet to land free tables, magazine subscriptions, ice cream, and much more.
(How To) Tap into the free veins of the Internet to land free tables, magazine subscriptions, ice cream, and much more.
Buying New PCs Brings Swift Return, Intel Urges
(News) Buying New PCs Brings Swift Return, Intel Urges
(News) Buying New PCs Brings Swift Return, Intel Urges
Pure Digital's New Flip UltraHD, A Tool for Any Business
(News) Pure Digital's New Flip UltraHD, A Tool for Any Business
(News) Pure Digital's New Flip UltraHD, A Tool for Any Business
Keep a Current Hardware Audit to Save Expenses
(How To) If you lose track of no-longer-owned hardware, you might be paying unneeded taxes and insurance.
(How To) If you lose track of no-longer-owned hardware, you might be paying unneeded taxes and insurance.
Tech Departments Say They're Ready to Start Buying
(News) Tech Departments Say They're Ready to Start Buying
(News) Tech Departments Say They're Ready to Start Buying
Concern about Secure Disposal Hampers Green Efforts
(News) Concern about Secure Disposal Hampers Green Efforts
(News) Concern about Secure Disposal Hampers Green Efforts
Recession Breathes Life into Windows PCs as Apple Gasps for Air
(News) Recession Breathes Life into Windows PCs as Apple Gasps for Air
(News) Recession Breathes Life into Windows PCs as Apple Gasps for Air
Experts: Dispute With Intel Won't Choke Supply of AMD Chips
(News) Intel Corp.'s threat to pull its cross-licensing deal with AMD Inc. is unlikely to result in a shortage of AMD processors in...
(News) Intel Corp.'s threat to pull its cross-licensing deal with AMD Inc. is unlikely to result in a shortage of AMD processors in...
Telecommuter Notebook: Things I Miss About the Office
(News) What do I miss about working in the office? Let's start with the way to any man's heart: his stomach.
(News) What do I miss about working in the office? Let's start with the way to any man's heart: his stomach.
Broadband, Green Power Companies Eye Stimulus Bill Provisions
(News) Tech companies are scrambling to find out how the stimulus bill President Obama signed Tuesday will impact their businesses...
(News) Tech companies are scrambling to find out how the stimulus bill President Obama signed Tuesday will impact their businesses...
Report: Save More Money With Better Power Management
(News) It might be the most vexing question of the technology age: Is it better to turn off a PC at night or leave it on?
(News) It might be the most vexing question of the technology age: Is it better to turn off a PC at night or leave it on?
Six Reasons You Won't Want a Kindle for Business
(News) Amid all the hype about Amazon's latest Kindle iteration, PCW blogger David Coursey wants a little more perspective.
(News) Amid all the hype about Amazon's latest Kindle iteration, PCW blogger David Coursey wants a little more perspective.
Will the iPhone Kill the Kindle? No Way.
(News) Five reasons Apple's jack-of-all-trades smart phone still can't hold a candle to the Kindle for eBooks.
(News) Five reasons Apple's jack-of-all-trades smart phone still can't hold a candle to the Kindle for eBooks.
6 Reasons You'll Want a Kindle 2 for Business
(News) Amazon's Kindle 2 eBook reader is an essential business tool as much as a travel toy.
(News) Amazon's Kindle 2 eBook reader is an essential business tool as much as a travel toy.
Amazon Kindle: A Road Warrior's Best Friend
(News) Forget design aesthetics. Forget the look and feel of paper. When it comes to pure utility, the Amazon Kindle is the ultimate traveling companion.
(News) Forget design aesthetics. Forget the look and feel of paper. When it comes to pure utility, the Amazon Kindle is the ultimate traveling companion.
Recession Dims Mac Sales Outlook
(News) Market research company sees figures slipping to weakest visibility reading for Apple laptops in nearly two years.
(News) Market research company sees figures slipping to weakest visibility reading for Apple laptops in nearly two years.
Get Organized with a Business Card Scanner
(How To) Petite scanners save time with automated contact entry.
(How To) Petite scanners save time with automated contact entry.
Study: Certain IT Skills in Demand Despite Economy
(News) Companies are slowing down IT hiring amid the weak economy but some jobs are still hot, according to a new study.
(News) Companies are slowing down IT hiring amid the weak economy but some jobs are still hot, according to a new study.
Microsoft Postpones Iowa Data Center
(News) Microsoft plans to postpone building a data center in Iowa.
(News) Microsoft plans to postpone building a data center in Iowa.
Get NeatWorks and ScanSnap to Play Together
(News) When a product from one vendor offers to work with a product from another vendor, things don't always go smoothly. Case in...
(News) When a product from one vendor offers to work with a product from another vendor, things don't always go smoothly. Case in...
Intel to Shut Four Plants, Lay off 6,000
(News) Amidst a bevy of bad news in the PC market, Intel Corp. took two corrective steps this week, aggressively slashing prices on...
(News) Amidst a bevy of bad news in the PC market, Intel Corp. took two corrective steps this week, aggressively slashing prices on...
PC Sales Slow in Asia Pacific
(News) The region posted its slowest PC sales growth since Gartner analysts started tracking its trends.
(News) The region posted its slowest PC sales growth since Gartner analysts started tracking its trends.
Circuit City Goes the Way of CompUSA
(News) Circuit City's only value-add -- knowledgeable sales staff -- has been long gone, and the stores have suffered the same fate that killed off CompUSA in 2007.
(News) Circuit City's only value-add -- knowledgeable sales staff -- has been long gone, and the stores have suffered the same fate that killed off CompUSA in 2007.
Logitech Introduces Cordless Desktop S520
(News) Logitech has announced the cordless Desktop S520 with a keyboard-and-mouse combination. The laser mouse delivers better...
(News) Logitech has announced the cordless Desktop S520 with a keyboard-and-mouse combination. The laser mouse delivers better...
Intel Capital Targeting India, Other Emerging Markets
(News) Intel Capital invests in three Indian companies as it expects the next billion PC and mobile users will come from emerging...
(News) Intel Capital invests in three Indian companies as it expects the next billion PC and mobile users will come from emerging...
US FTC Accuses Reseller of Offering Bogus Rebates
(News) The U.S. Federal Trade Commission files a court complaint against electronics reseller Wintergreen Systems, saying the company...
(News) The U.S. Federal Trade Commission files a court complaint against electronics reseller Wintergreen Systems, saying the company...
Polaroid Launches Digital Instant Camera
(News) It's been mooted for some time, and prototypes have been floating around for the last 18 months, but Polaroid has finally...
(News) It's been mooted for some time, and prototypes have been floating around for the last 18 months, but Polaroid has finally...
Expo's Ask the Editors Session
(News) On Thursday at Macworld Expo, Dan Frakes, Chris Breen, Jason Snell and I sat down to host an Ask the Editors session. The idea...
(News) On Thursday at Macworld Expo, Dan Frakes, Chris Breen, Jason Snell and I sat down to host an Ask the Editors session. The idea...
Canon Intros High-resolution Multimedia Projector
(News) Canon on Thursday announced its new REALiS SX800 multimedia projector, which Canon touts as an affordable alternative for...
(News) Canon on Thursday announced its new REALiS SX800 multimedia projector, which Canon touts as an affordable alternative for...
Electronics Recycling Is Making Gains, Says EPA
(News) Despite challenges, EPA says recycled electronics programs are growing.
(News) Despite challenges, EPA says recycled electronics programs are growing.
The Macworld Lab at Expo
(News) Macworld Expo isn't just about Apple and the company's new products. There's a lot of new hardware from third-parties at the...
(News) Macworld Expo isn't just about Apple and the company's new products. There's a lot of new hardware from third-parties at the...
Going Green to Save the Green
(News) Companies that use natural air to cool their facilities are seeing big benefits on both the environmental and financial fronts.
(News) Companies that use natural air to cool their facilities are seeing big benefits on both the environmental and financial fronts.
Juicy Predictions for '09
(News) A group of industry pundits offer their boldest predictions for the companies, technologies and trends that will have a prosperous 2009 -- and those that won't.
(News) A group of industry pundits offer their boldest predictions for the companies, technologies and trends that will have a prosperous 2009 -- and those that won't.
Tech Predictions for 2009
(News) As I readily acknowledge every year at this time, I don't have the slightest idea what the next 12 months hold for us. But I'll try to guess.
(News) As I readily acknowledge every year at this time, I don't have the slightest idea what the next 12 months hold for us. But I'll try to guess.
Dell Reorganizes Business Sales Units
(News) Dell reorganizes its units focued on selling to business customers.
(News) Dell reorganizes its units focued on selling to business customers.
Expo: Community Discussion Planned to Discuss Expo
(News) IDG World Expo, organizers of the Macworld Conference & Expo, on Tuesday announced plans to hold a Town Hall Meeting at...
(News) IDG World Expo, organizers of the Macworld Conference & Expo, on Tuesday announced plans to hold a Town Hall Meeting at...
Dell Looks to Green Packaging to Save
(News) Computer maker says the move to Earth-friendly packaging could save the company more than $8 million over the next four years.
(News) Computer maker says the move to Earth-friendly packaging could save the company more than $8 million over the next four years.
Data Centers Cut Budgets
(News) About half of all data centers surveyed say they're cutting back in 2009.
(News) About half of all data centers surveyed say they're cutting back in 2009.
Pick Simple Upgrades to Boost Your PC Performance
(How To) These hardware upgrades conserve costs while still making your PCs run better.
(How To) These hardware upgrades conserve costs while still making your PCs run better.
Going Green in 2008
(News) From the emergence modular data centers to the advance of green products, 2008 proved another strong year for green tech
(News) From the emergence modular data centers to the advance of green products, 2008 proved another strong year for green tech
Craziest Tech Tales
(News) This year's collection includes stories of tug-of-war between management ideals and practicality, the IT-worker-turned-sleuth, and simply the bizarre situation.
(News) This year's collection includes stories of tug-of-war between management ideals and practicality, the IT-worker-turned-sleuth, and simply the bizarre situation.
Credit Crunch Takes Toll on Data Center Spending
(News) The financial crisis is causing more companies to cut their data center budgets, a survey from Afcom suggests.
(News) The financial crisis is causing more companies to cut their data center budgets, a survey from Afcom suggests.
Tech Centers Go Green Despite Cuts
(News) IT departments continue to boost spending on green initiatives, Forrester reports.
(News) IT departments continue to boost spending on green initiatives, Forrester reports.
Check Carbon Emissions for Truly Green Operations
(News) Data centers can lower their carbon footprints by scheduling routine but flexible tasks for off-hours.
(News) Data centers can lower their carbon footprints by scheduling routine but flexible tasks for off-hours.
States' Aging Tech Systems Seek Revamp
(News) Many states hope the federal government will help rebuild legacy systems as part of the economic stimulus and infrastructure projects.
(News) Many states hope the federal government will help rebuild legacy systems as part of the economic stimulus and infrastructure projects.
Green Tech Should Weather Downturn
(News) More companies are equating green tech with saving money, according to Forrester report.
(News) More companies are equating green tech with saving money, according to Forrester report.
Mac Gets Top Scores for Reliability and Support
(News) And Vista is 'more reliable' after service pack, says chain of computer repair shops.
(News) And Vista is 'more reliable' after service pack, says chain of computer repair shops.
Jobs Gives Macworld the Big Kiss-Off
(News) Apple and Jobs have said "later, dude" to the Macworld expo -- sending the blogosphere into a tizzy wondering why. Cringely suspects the real reasons are much simpler.
(News) Apple and Jobs have said "later, dude" to the Macworld expo -- sending the blogosphere into a tizzy wondering why. Cringely suspects the real reasons are much simpler.
Enterprise Develops a Taste for Apples
(News) More and more, businesses are adopting a diet that includes plenty of Apples.
(News) More and more, businesses are adopting a diet that includes plenty of Apples.
IBM Labs Promises Five Innovations
(News) The ability to "talk" to the Web, information collection and retrieval systems that alleviate forgetfulness, and solar...
(News) The ability to "talk" to the Web, information collection and retrieval systems that alleviate forgetfulness, and solar...
Top Four Tech Worker Must-Haves
(News) More than 300 tech professionals reveal what they most need to get their jobs done.
(News) More than 300 tech professionals reveal what they most need to get their jobs done.
Design, Quality Could Drive Holiday Sales for Apple
(News) Technology companies are not immune to the struggles an economic downturn brings to consumers, especially around the holiday...
(News) Technology companies are not immune to the struggles an economic downturn brings to consumers, especially around the holiday...
Debunking PC Power Myths
(News) Don't let misinformation prevent you from cashing in on PC power management.
(News) Don't let misinformation prevent you from cashing in on PC power management.
IT Vendors Follow Automakers With Zero Percent Financing
(News) If you're big buyer of technology, Hewlett-Packard Co. has a deal for you: zero percent financing for up to 36 months on...
(News) If you're big buyer of technology, Hewlett-Packard Co. has a deal for you: zero percent financing for up to 36 months on...
Computex Expanding Despite Global Economic Woes
(News) Computex Taipei 2009 will expand despite global economic woes.
(News) Computex Taipei 2009 will expand despite global economic woes.
China Allowed to Attend Computex for First Time
(News) Chinese companies will come to Computex for the first time next year.
(News) Chinese companies will come to Computex for the first time next year.
Microprojectors: Small But Mighty
(News) Welcome to the era of the microprojector--we review three of the newest portable projectors.
(News) Welcome to the era of the microprojector--we review three of the newest portable projectors.
A Challenging Economy Invites Creative Tech
(News) IDC researchers suggest 'disruptive' technology will drive enterprise technology spending in 2009.
(News) IDC researchers suggest 'disruptive' technology will drive enterprise technology spending in 2009.
40 Candles on the Mouse's Cake
(News) Next Tuesday, the computer mouse turns 40 and it deserves a sweet, GUI birthday cake.
(News) Next Tuesday, the computer mouse turns 40 and it deserves a sweet, GUI birthday cake.
Can a Keyboard Be Full-size and Portable? Yep
(News) The scoop: OnBoard Travel Keyboard, by Atek, about US$30.
(News) The scoop: OnBoard Travel Keyboard, by Atek, about US$30.
Acer Plans Netbook With 10.2-inch Screen
(News) Acer plans netbook with 10.2-inch screen and an iMac rival.
(News) Acer plans netbook with 10.2-inch screen and an iMac rival.
Intel, HP Describe Green Strategy
(News) 'Greenergy' forum highlights plans for recycling, green packaging, cutting energy consumption, and more.
(News) 'Greenergy' forum highlights plans for recycling, green packaging, cutting energy consumption, and more.
Apple Store: Ask for Your Black Friday Discount
(News) Apple Store's Black Friday deals match competitors' prices.
(News) Apple Store's Black Friday deals match competitors' prices.
New HP Division Makes Data Centers Green
(News) Bill Kosik knows a thing or two about building efficient data centers. As managing principal of consultancy EYP Mission...
(News) Bill Kosik knows a thing or two about building efficient data centers. As managing principal of consultancy EYP Mission...
FTC Asks Supreme Court to Review Rambus Antitrust Case
(News) The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a case in which the agency accused...
(News) The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a case in which the agency accused...
Survey: Who's the Greenest?
(News) The UK leads in green IT strategy, although research reveals that half of European firms are making headway.
(News) The UK leads in green IT strategy, although research reveals that half of European firms are making headway.
The Economy Calls for Digital Nomads
(News) An economic downturn invites innovation, and the backpacking workers will find opportunity.
(News) An economic downturn invites innovation, and the backpacking workers will find opportunity.
Financing IT: Repo Man in the Data Center
(News) What if a company defaults on a loan for a multimillion-dollar SAP ERP software purchase? Or can't repay IBM Global Financing for the hardware, software and services?
(News) What if a company defaults on a loan for a multimillion-dollar SAP ERP software purchase? Or can't repay IBM Global Financing for the hardware, software and services?
IBM Tries to Bring Brain Power to Computers
(News) IBM Research wants to bring the brain's processing power to computers, making it possible for PCs to process vast amounts of...
(News) IBM Research wants to bring the brain's processing power to computers, making it possible for PCs to process vast amounts of...
Buy, Lease--or Move to Cloud Computing?
(How To) When it comes to selecting new hardware and software for your business, you can buy, lease, or opt for cloud computing. We'll show you which options will save you money, and which could cost you big.
(How To) When it comes to selecting new hardware and software for your business, you can buy, lease, or opt for cloud computing. We'll show you which options will save you money, and which could cost you big.
Analysts Predict Global Drop in 2008 Chip Sales
(News) Two industry watchers this week revised their estimates of worldwide semiconductor revenue this year, with one even predicting...
(News) Two industry watchers this week revised their estimates of worldwide semiconductor revenue this year, with one even predicting...
Nvidia Announces "personal Supercomputer"
(News) Nvidia and partners are offering new Personal Supercomputers for under $10,000.
(News) Nvidia and partners are offering new Personal Supercomputers for under $10,000.
HP Defies Economic Slide With Strong Fourth Quarter
(News) Hewlett-Packard reported a sharp increase in fourth quarter revenue and expects a profitable fiscal 2009.
(News) Hewlett-Packard reported a sharp increase in fourth quarter revenue and expects a profitable fiscal 2009.
Strategy to Turn Green to Gold
(News) Here's a starter list for enterprise management concerned about environmental impacts and what to do about them.
(News) Here's a starter list for enterprise management concerned about environmental impacts and what to do about them.
Researchers Take a Step Ahead in Quantum Computing
(News) UK researchers on Friday published a paper with details that could make it possible to preserve data on a quantum computer for...
(News) UK researchers on Friday published a paper with details that could make it possible to preserve data on a quantum computer for...
E-mails Show 'Vista Capable' Changes Aided Intel
(News) Former exec feared move would be 'misleading to customers.'
(News) Former exec feared move would be 'misleading to customers.'
Tech Spending Still Grows, But Slowly
(News) Worldwide IT spending is forecast to grow 2.6 percent next year, with a bigger slowdown in the U.S., IDC says.
(News) Worldwide IT spending is forecast to grow 2.6 percent next year, with a bigger slowdown in the U.S., IDC says.
Jaguar, Roadrunner Race to Be Fastest Supercomputer
(News) Cray's $100M upgrade uses more power, but is simpler to run than IBM's Roadrunner.
(News) Cray's $100M upgrade uses more power, but is simpler to run than IBM's Roadrunner.
Nintendo Wii Shortage Turning Into a Glut for the Holidays?
(News) During the past two holiday shopping seasons, Nintendo and its wildly popular Wii videogame console have received as much...
(News) During the past two holiday shopping seasons, Nintendo and its wildly popular Wii videogame console have received as much...
Groups to Launch E-waste Certification Program
(News) Two environmental groups plan to launch an e-waste recycling certification program.
(News) Two environmental groups plan to launch an e-waste recycling certification program.
New Ncomputing Device Will Turn One PC Into 11
(News) Ncomputing will launch the X550 virtualization appliance this week, which allows one PC to be used by 11 people.
(News) Ncomputing will launch the X550 virtualization appliance this week, which allows one PC to be used by 11 people.
Tech Industry Leaves a Big Carbon Footprint
(News) Tech suppliers are failing to embrace a low carbon economy, but can still act, Gartner and environmental researchers say.
(News) Tech suppliers are failing to embrace a low carbon economy, but can still act, Gartner and environmental researchers say.
New Desktop Eee Sports Touchscreen
(News) Asus has gone for a touch of novelty with its latest models, announcing an expensive desktop touch-screen version of its Eee...
(News) Asus has gone for a touch of novelty with its latest models, announcing an expensive desktop touch-screen version of its Eee...
Logitech Launches New Laptop Mouse – V550 Nano
(News) The new Logitech V550 Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks features a Clip-and-Go dock that lets users conveniently clip...
(News) The new Logitech V550 Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks features a Clip-and-Go dock that lets users conveniently clip...
Tokyo Stock Exchange to Launch New Trading System in 2010
(News) The Tokyo Stock Exchange plans to launch its next-generation trading system on the first business day of 2010, it said...
(News) The Tokyo Stock Exchange plans to launch its next-generation trading system on the first business day of 2010, it said...
Report: Panasonic to Acquire Sanyo
(News) Panasonic has reportedly agreed to terms to buy electronics rival Sanyo.
(News) Panasonic has reportedly agreed to terms to buy electronics rival Sanyo.
Gartner to Slash 2009 Chip Forecast by $25 Billion
(News) Gartner preliminarily slashed its 2009 chip revenue forecast.
(News) Gartner preliminarily slashed its 2009 chip revenue forecast.
Building an Eco-Friendly Data Center
(News) Better power efficiency is just the first step in turning data centers green, Gartner advises.
(News) Better power efficiency is just the first step in turning data centers green, Gartner advises.
Government IT Spending to Hit Bottom Next Year
(News) Thirty-eight percent of city and local government IT budgets will decrease over the next two years, causing a shift in tech...
(News) Thirty-eight percent of city and local government IT budgets will decrease over the next two years, causing a shift in tech...
Acer Forecasts Strong Holiday Season
(News) Acer sees strong sales in the fourth quarter, despite the global financial crisis.
(News) Acer sees strong sales in the fourth quarter, despite the global financial crisis.
LaCie Offers Online, Offline Storage Deal
(News) LaCie is giving its hard drive customers a sense of added security by offering one year of free unlimited online storage with every drive.
(News) LaCie is giving its hard drive customers a sense of added security by offering one year of free unlimited online storage with every drive.
Sling Media Sees Growing Enterprise Opportunities
(News) With the launch in Canada this month of the Slingbox Pro HD and the Slingcatcher, Sling Media is deepening its penetration of...
(News) With the launch in Canada this month of the Slingbox Pro HD and the Slingcatcher, Sling Media is deepening its penetration of...
Gartner: Modernize Data Centers or Risk Energy Costs
(News) Data center managers need to modernize their operations, or risk doubling their energy costs between 2005 and 2011, according...
(News) Data center managers need to modernize their operations, or risk doubling their energy costs between 2005 and 2011, according...
Sun Tussles With Startup Over Noted Systems Designer
(News) Systems designer Andreas Bechtolsheim has started working full time at a networking startup he founded, and will work at Sun...
(News) Systems designer Andreas Bechtolsheim has started working full time at a networking startup he founded, and will work at Sun...
Dell Focuses on India as Global Market Softens
(News) Dell is launching a new brand-awareness marketing campaign in India
(News) Dell is launching a new brand-awareness marketing campaign in India
Intel, IBM Open up Switch Specification for Blades
(News) Intel and IBM have agreed to make IBM's BladeCenter switch technology available to members of the SSI Forum.
(News) Intel and IBM have agreed to make IBM's BladeCenter switch technology available to members of the SSI Forum.
Gartner: SaaS Enterprise App Spending Set to Soar
(News) A Gartner forecast states that SaaS spending will more than double by 2012.
(News) A Gartner forecast states that SaaS spending will more than double by 2012.
Rackable Steps up Enterprise Push With New Server
(News) Rackable Systems launched a new server Tuesday, the C2005, that's designed to help it capture a bigger slice of the enterprise...
(News) Rackable Systems launched a new server Tuesday, the C2005, that's designed to help it capture a bigger slice of the enterprise...
Panasonic Halves Size of Prototype Laptop Fuel Cell
(News) Panasonic has succeeded in reducing the size of a prototype methanol fuel cell so that its no larger than a laptop battery...
(News) Panasonic has succeeded in reducing the size of a prototype methanol fuel cell so that its no larger than a laptop battery...
IT Spending Hit Won't Rival Dot-com Bust, Gartner Says
(News) Current economic uncertainty will impact IT budgets in 2009, according to Gartner, but the industry won't experience the...
(News) Current economic uncertainty will impact IT budgets in 2009, according to Gartner, but the industry won't experience the...
Apple Nears 10% Market Share in US Sales
(News) Apple accounted for nearly 10% of all U.S. computer sales last quarter, but the lack of a model in the growing netbook...
(News) Apple accounted for nearly 10% of all U.S. computer sales last quarter, but the lack of a model in the growing netbook...
IBM Opens New Research Center in Shanghai
(News) IBM on Monday opened a new research facility in Shanghai.
(News) IBM on Monday opened a new research facility in Shanghai.
Indian Schools Adopt Virtual Desktops From NComputing
(News) The government of Andhra Pradesh state in India is using virtual desktops technology from NComputing in schools.
(News) The government of Andhra Pradesh state in India is using virtual desktops technology from NComputing in schools.
Micron Buys Qimonda JV Stake for $400M
(News) Micron Technology will buy Qimonda's stake in DRAM manufacturing joint venture Inotera memories for US$400 million in cash...
(News) Micron Technology will buy Qimonda's stake in DRAM manufacturing joint venture Inotera memories for US$400 million in cash...
Hotels a Geek Can Love
(News) Here are nine geek hotels offering futuristic conveniences and tech amenities at a reasonable rate--sometimes in luxury.
(News) Here are nine geek hotels offering futuristic conveniences and tech amenities at a reasonable rate--sometimes in luxury.
IBM Brings 5GHz Chip to Its Top-selling Unix Server
(News) IBM updated its Unix servers Tuesday with faster processors and new management tools.
(News) IBM updated its Unix servers Tuesday with faster processors and new management tools.
AMD Break-up: Two Voices From Europe
(News) AMD representatives said the plan to divide the company into two separate businesses is being warmly received by its European...
(News) AMD representatives said the plan to divide the company into two separate businesses is being warmly received by its European...
AMD to Spin off Chip Fabs to Raise Funds
(News) UPDATE: Advanced Micro Devices plans to split into two companies, one to design chips and one to make them.
(News) UPDATE: Advanced Micro Devices plans to split into two companies, one to design chips and one to make them.
CERN Grid May Boost Drug and Climate Research
(News) The computing grid used by the Large Hadron Collider is also being used to speed the development of life-saving drugs and...
(News) The computing grid used by the Large Hadron Collider is also being used to speed the development of life-saving drugs and...
Google Says Its Data Centers Are the Most Efficient
(News) Google released internal test results showing that its data centers are "the most efficient in the world," the company said...
(News) Google released internal test results showing that its data centers are "the most efficient in the world," the company said...
Supercomputer Race: Tricky to Boost System Speed
(News) The Top500 list is always climbing to new heights. Can we believe the hype?
(News) The Top500 list is always climbing to new heights. Can we believe the hype?
Data Centers: From Shipping Containers to Tents
(News) Companies are increasingly experimenting with data center operating conditions in hopes of saving operating expenses.
(News) Companies are increasingly experimenting with data center operating conditions in hopes of saving operating expenses.
Intel Makes the Dual-core Atom 330 Official
(News) Intel started selling its dual-core Atom 330 processor on Monday.
(News) Intel started selling its dual-core Atom 330 processor on Monday.
Profits, Not Conscience, Drive Green Efforts
(News) Everybody wants to go green--but business requirements will lead green IT strategies, Forrester says.
(News) Everybody wants to go green--but business requirements will lead green IT strategies, Forrester says.
Mobile Operators That Want to Go Green Get Help
(News) Industry organization GSM Association has launched the Green Power for Mobile program, which will help operators who want to...
(News) Industry organization GSM Association has launched the Green Power for Mobile program, which will help operators who want to...
Microsoft, Cray Launch 'personal' Supercomputer for $25K
(News) Microsoft and Cray have teamed up to launch CX1, a compact supercomputer the companies said brings high-performance computing...
(News) Microsoft and Cray have teamed up to launch CX1, a compact supercomputer the companies said brings high-performance computing...
With ThinkServer, a New Market for Lenovo
(News) Lenovo plans to ship its first servers, called ThinkServer on Sept 30.
(News) Lenovo plans to ship its first servers, called ThinkServer on Sept 30.
HP Announces 24,600 Layoffs in Wake of EDS Acquisition
(News) HP plans to lay off 24,600 employees over the next three years.
(News) HP plans to lay off 24,600 employees over the next three years.
DRAM Production Cuts Fail to Pull up Market
(News) A few DRAM makers cut production last week, hoping that reducing supply might spur a price recovery, but the action is too...
(News) A few DRAM makers cut production last week, hoping that reducing supply might spur a price recovery, but the action is too...
Intel's Next Big Leap, Its Six-core Chip, Set for Release
(News) Intel Corp. is expected to release its six-core Xeon 7400 chip Monday, just as VMware Inc.'s big annual show begins in Las...
(News) Intel Corp. is expected to release its six-core Xeon 7400 chip Monday, just as VMware Inc.'s big annual show begins in Las...
Collider Switched On, but Data Will Take Months to Flow
(News) Testing of the Large Hadron Collider began Wednesday morning. The device will generate vast quantities of data in its search...
(News) Testing of the Large Hadron Collider began Wednesday morning. The device will generate vast quantities of data in its search...
IT Can Help Beat Taliban in Afghanistan
(News) Technology is playing a growing part in rebuilding Afghanistan, says the Minister of Communications and Information Technology.
(News) Technology is playing a growing part in rebuilding Afghanistan, says the Minister of Communications and Information Technology.
Intel Releases More Quad-Core Xeons, Goes Halogen-free
(News) Intel has released four new Xeon chips and said all of its Xeon server chips now use halogen-free packaging.
(News) Intel has released four new Xeon chips and said all of its Xeon server chips now use halogen-free packaging.
Establish a 'green Baseline' Now Says Forrester
(News) IT departments must establish a "green baseline" for their operations, according to new advice from Forrester Research.
(News) IT departments must establish a "green baseline" for their operations, according to new advice from Forrester Research.
DATAllegro Hit With Patent Lawsuit in Wake of Microsoft Deal
(News) DATAllegro Inc., a data warehousing appliance vendor that is being acquired by Microsoft Corp., was accused Tuesday of using...
(News) DATAllegro Inc., a data warehousing appliance vendor that is being acquired by Microsoft Corp., was accused Tuesday of using...
Intel Releases Draft USB 3.0 Spec
(News) The so-called SuperSpeed USB is expected to enable transfer speeds of up to 4.8Gbps.
(News) The so-called SuperSpeed USB is expected to enable transfer speeds of up to 4.8Gbps.
Intel Launches Smaller SSD for Netbooks, Mini-desktops
(News) Intel launched a smaller SSD for netbooks on Wednesday.
(News) Intel launched a smaller SSD for netbooks on Wednesday.
Intel Drops Centrino Atom Brand After Five Months
(News) Intel has dropped the Centrino Atom brand after five months, using just Atom to brand this part of its product line.
(News) Intel has dropped the Centrino Atom brand after five months, using just Atom to brand this part of its product line.
Green Gear isn't a Priority for Business, Survey Shows
(News) Energy efficiency is a priority in workplaces, but only a third of execs consider it in purchases.
(News) Energy efficiency is a priority in workplaces, but only a third of execs consider it in purchases.
EFF to Appeal Court Order Halting Subway Hacker Talk
(News) The Electronic Frontier Foundation plans to appeal a court order halting a Defcon talk about security problems with...
(News) The Electronic Frontier Foundation plans to appeal a court order halting a Defcon talk about security problems with...
Court Halts Subway Hacker Talk
(News) A Defcon talk on hacking Boston's transit smartcard system has been scrapped, following a court order.
(News) A Defcon talk on hacking Boston's transit smartcard system has been scrapped, following a court order.
Lenovo Posts Income Gains on Strong Laptop Sales
(News) Lenovo reports double-digit percentage increases in sales and net income for its most recent quarter.
(News) Lenovo reports double-digit percentage increases in sales and net income for its most recent quarter.
Lenovo Looks for Strong Finish at Beijing Olympics
(News) More than any other official sponsor at the Beijing Olympics, Lenovo may have the most to gain -- and the most to lose -- as a...
(News) More than any other official sponsor at the Beijing Olympics, Lenovo may have the most to gain -- and the most to lose -- as a...
Plustek OpticBook 4600 Scanner
(Reviews) This premium-priced book scanner works quickly and is especially good for scanning pages in bound book, but its automated features are imperfect.
(Reviews) This premium-priced book scanner works quickly and is especially good for scanning pages in bound book, but its automated features are imperfect.
Epson WorkForce GT-1500 Scanner
(Reviews) Epson's versatile WorkForce GT-1500 scans photos and multipage documents with good speed and high-quality results.
(Reviews) Epson's versatile WorkForce GT-1500 scans photos and multipage documents with good speed and high-quality results.
Via's Nano Processor Tops Intel's Atom in First Reviews
(News) Reviewers say Via's Nano processor outperforms Intel's Atom.
(News) Reviewers say Via's Nano processor outperforms Intel's Atom.
Microsoft Shows off New Technologies at Faculty Summit
(News) Microsoft demonstrated a sphere-shaped touchscreen device at its annual research day.
(News) Microsoft demonstrated a sphere-shaped touchscreen device at its annual research day.
Rackable to Sell IBM Blades in Modular Data Centers
(News) Rackable Systems will resell IBM's blade servers in its ICE Cube modular data centers under a deal unveiled on Monday.
(News) Rackable Systems will resell IBM's blade servers in its ICE Cube modular data centers under a deal unveiled on Monday.
Sun and Fujitsu Give Sparc Servers a Speed Bump
(News) Sun and Fujitsu have updated their jointly developed Sparc Enterprise Servers with a new quad-core processor.
(News) Sun and Fujitsu have updated their jointly developed Sparc Enterprise Servers with a new quad-core processor.
iPhone 2.0 Brings Enterprise Features
(News) The latest iPhone operating system update makes the device usable in enterprises by adding better networked security options and global configuration profiles.
(News) The latest iPhone operating system update makes the device usable in enterprises by adding better networked security options and global configuration profiles.
Good Incentives Boost Data-center Energy Efficiency
(News) Microsoft and others shared techniques for improving data-center energy efficiency at a small conference on Tuesday.
(News) Microsoft and others shared techniques for improving data-center energy efficiency at a small conference on Tuesday.
Fiber Forces Fibs?
(News) Cable companies claim fiber links to residential neighborhoods, but Verizon has the real goods straight to your home.
(News) Cable companies claim fiber links to residential neighborhoods, but Verizon has the real goods straight to your home.
Rackable Systems Unveils High-density Servers
(News) Rackable Systems announced new "high-density" rackmount servers that provide more processing power and save electricity while...
(News) Rackable Systems announced new "high-density" rackmount servers that provide more processing power and save electricity while...
Looking Back on the Top500
(News) A founder of that list of the world's most powerful supercomputers discusses the recent milestone.
(News) A founder of that list of the world's most powerful supercomputers discusses the recent milestone.
IBM's Cell-based RoadRunner Supercomputer Is World's Fastest
(News) A supercomputer based on Cell chips like those in the PlayStation 3 has been named the world's fastest in a ranking published on Wednesday.
(News) A supercomputer based on Cell chips like those in the PlayStation 3 has been named the world's fastest in a ranking published on Wednesday.
SanDisk, Toshiba Join to Develop 3D Memory
(News) SanDisk and Toshiba have joined forces to develop 3D memory technology.
(News) SanDisk and Toshiba have joined forces to develop 3D memory technology.
Kensington Offers Low-Tech USB Sharing
(News) Kensington opts for button-pressing simplicity in a line of USB-sharing hubs meant for two computers and 1 to 5 peripherals.
(News) Kensington opts for button-pressing simplicity in a line of USB-sharing hubs meant for two computers and 1 to 5 peripherals.
Nvidia Dumps 240 Cores in New Graphics Processor
(News) Nvidia on Monday announced a new graphics processor with 240 computing cores, allowing PCs to run three-dimensional games and...
(News) Nvidia on Monday announced a new graphics processor with 240 computing cores, allowing PCs to run three-dimensional games and...
IDC Raises Global PC Shipment Forecast
(News) Strong demand from emerging markets and an appetite for portable computers, including laptop PCs, prompted IDC to raise its...
(News) Strong demand from emerging markets and an appetite for portable computers, including laptop PCs, prompted IDC to raise its...
AMD Steps up Quad-core Opteron Shipments
(News) AMD is shipping four more versions of its quad-core Opteron, adding greater performance to the company's lineup.
(News) AMD is shipping four more versions of its quad-core Opteron, adding greater performance to the company's lineup.
Attacker Kills 7, Injures 10 in Tokyo's Akihabara
(News) At least seven people were killed and 10 injured in an attack on shoppers in Tokyo'a Akihabara on Sunday.
(News) At least seven people were killed and 10 injured in an attack on shoppers in Tokyo'a Akihabara on Sunday.
Attacker Kills 7, Injures 11 in Tokyo's Akihabara
(News) UPDATE: Police have arrested a suspect in the attacks on shoppers in Tokyo'a electronics shopping district on Sunday.
(News) UPDATE: Police have arrested a suspect in the attacks on shoppers in Tokyo'a electronics shopping district on Sunday.
Serving up Life in an Online World
(News) Thomas John Watson Sr. was the president of IBM during its years of spectacular growth in the 1920s through the 1950s. It was...
(News) Thomas John Watson Sr. was the president of IBM during its years of spectacular growth in the 1920s through the 1950s. It was...
FTC Opens Antitrust Investigation Into Intel
(News) The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened an antitrust investigation into chip maker Intel, the agency and Intel said...
(News) The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened an antitrust investigation into chip maker Intel, the agency and Intel said...
Intel, AMD See Date With Justice Pushed Back to 2010
(News) The trial for AMD's five-year-old antitrust suit alleging that competitor Intel unfairly manipulated the chip market has been...
(News) The trial for AMD's five-year-old antitrust suit alleging that competitor Intel unfairly manipulated the chip market has been...
Sun Aims to Flood Servers With Solid-state Drives
(News) Sun on Tuesday announced that it will offer solid-state flash drives later this year as a replacement for hard drives.
(News) Sun on Tuesday announced that it will offer solid-state flash drives later this year as a replacement for hard drives.
Sony Plans TVs That Will Eliminate Set-top Boxes
(News) Sony has signed a deal with major cable TV operators in the U.S. that will pave the way for digital televisions that can...
(News) Sony has signed a deal with major cable TV operators in the U.S. that will pave the way for digital televisions that can...
Intel Delays Centrino 2 Launch Over Chipset, Antenna Issues
(News) Intel is pushing back the launch of its Centrino 2 laptop package because of issues related to the chipset
(News) Intel is pushing back the launch of its Centrino 2 laptop package because of issues related to the chipset
Low-cost Laptops and New Chips on Tap for Computex
(News) Computex Taipei 2008 starts next week, and promises dozens of new low-cost laptops and MIDs.
(News) Computex Taipei 2008 starts next week, and promises dozens of new low-cost laptops and MIDs.
Report: Nvidia to Release CPU at Computex
(News) Nvidia is planning to announce a line of Arm-based CPUs at the Computex exhibition in Taipei next week.
(News) Nvidia is planning to announce a line of Arm-based CPUs at the Computex exhibition in Taipei next week.
UK's Tranquil PC Taking Orders for Atom-based Home Servers
(News) UK-based Tranquil PC is taking orders for two home servers based on Intel's upcoming Diamondville version of the Atom...
(News) UK-based Tranquil PC is taking orders for two home servers based on Intel's upcoming Diamondville version of the Atom...
AMD to Use Qimonda's GDDR5 Memory With Upcoming GPU
(News) Advanced Micro Devices' next-generation graphics processors will ship with GDDR5 (Graphics Double Data Rate 5) memory from...
(News) Advanced Micro Devices' next-generation graphics processors will ship with GDDR5 (Graphics Double Data Rate 5) memory from...
Inveneo Braves Goats, Killer Bees for IT
(News) Odd quirks can disrupt a new computer setup even under the best of circumstances. But for Inveneo, a company that specializes...
(News) Odd quirks can disrupt a new computer setup even under the best of circumstances. But for Inveneo, a company that specializes...
EDS Buy Could Give HP Edge Over Dell, Analysts Say
(News) Hewlett-Packard's acquisition of Electronic Data Systems won't hurt Dell in the next few years, but it could affect Dell's...
(News) Hewlett-Packard's acquisition of Electronic Data Systems won't hurt Dell in the next few years, but it could affect Dell's...
Sharp Reveals Progress in Consumer-use Fuel Cells
(News) Sharp has developed a prototype direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) that can output more power for its size than others developed...
(News) Sharp has developed a prototype direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) that can output more power for its size than others developed...
Gates to Show off Vertical Surface at CEO Summit
(News) Microsoft is unveiling a prototype wall version of its multitouch computer like Surface.
(News) Microsoft is unveiling a prototype wall version of its multitouch computer like Surface.
Samsung, LG to Push Single Mobile Digital TV Format in US
(News) Frustrated with the gridlock in the U.S. mobile digital TV market, where several formats are competing and none has become...
(News) Frustrated with the gridlock in the U.S. mobile digital TV market, where several formats are competing and none has become...
LG to Show Circular and Eliptical LCD Panels
(News) LG Display has suceeded in developing a pair of round LCD (liquid crystal display) panels will show them for the first time this week at an event in the U.S.
(News) LG Display has suceeded in developing a pair of round LCD (liquid crystal display) panels will show them for the first time this week at an event in the U.S.
AMD Jumps to 12-core Chip, Skips 8-core Chip Plans
(News) Advanced Micro Devices plans to release processors with 12 cores, which changes its product road map and kills earlier plans...
(News) Advanced Micro Devices plans to release processors with 12 cores, which changes its product road map and kills earlier plans...
Three HP User Groups Combine Forces
(News) The Hewlett-Packard user community now has a virtual supergroup, as Encompass, HP Interex EMEA and ITUG have consolidated into...
(News) The Hewlett-Packard user community now has a virtual supergroup, as Encompass, HP Interex EMEA and ITUG have consolidated into...
Plug Happy
(News) There's an octopus--or is it a vampire?--living under your desk, photographs prove.
(News) There's an octopus--or is it a vampire?--living under your desk, photographs prove.
HP Researchers Build Intelligent Memory
(News) Researchers at Hewlett-Packard have developed a working unit of a memory circuit that has existed in theory for 37 years...
(News) Researchers at Hewlett-Packard have developed a working unit of a memory circuit that has existed in theory for 37 years...
Fujitsu Climbs a Volcano in Pursuit of More Reliable Chips
(News) The top of a dormant volcano in Hawaii might seem like an unlikely place to work on improving the reliability of computer...
(News) The top of a dormant volcano in Hawaii might seem like an unlikely place to work on improving the reliability of computer...
Computex Grows in 2008, Brings in US$20B
(News) The organizers of Computex Taipei 2008 boasted big growth on Wednesday that could someday make the computer and electronics...
(News) The organizers of Computex Taipei 2008 boasted big growth on Wednesday that could someday make the computer and electronics...
Sony, Samsung Launch New Blu-ray Disc Products
(News) Sony and Samsung, two of the biggest backers of the Blu-ray Disc format during its battle with rival HD DVD, are releasing new...
(News) Sony and Samsung, two of the biggest backers of the Blu-ray Disc format during its battle with rival HD DVD, are releasing new...
Contract Chip Manufacturing Growth Slows in 2007
(News) Global revenue growth in the contract chip making business slowed in 2007 as a chip glut early in the year hit companies such...
(News) Global revenue growth in the contract chip making business slowed in 2007 as a chip glut early in the year hit companies such...
Sanyo, Panasonic Deny Tie-up Report
(News) Sanyo and Panasonic are not considering a tie-up of their operations, the electronics companies said Monday in response to a...
(News) Sanyo and Panasonic are not considering a tie-up of their operations, the electronics companies said Monday in response to a...
Apple Buys Low-Power Processor Designer
(News) Apple has bought PA Semi, a designer of low-power microprocessors for embedded systems, for US$278 million, according to a report at Forbes.com
(News) Apple has bought PA Semi, a designer of low-power microprocessors for embedded systems, for US$278 million, according to a report at Forbes.com
Asus, Intel Team up for PC Recycling in Taiwan
(News) Asustek Computer and Intel have teamed up with electronics retailer Tsann Kuen Enterprise to promote PC recycling in Taiwan...
(News) Asustek Computer and Intel have teamed up with electronics retailer Tsann Kuen Enterprise to promote PC recycling in Taiwan...
Dell to Offer Premium Support for Consumers
(News) Dell will soon offer a paid support service that allows consumers to call a dedicated support team to help troubleshoot their...
(News) Dell will soon offer a paid support service that allows consumers to call a dedicated support team to help troubleshoot their...
ISuppli Lowers 2008 Chip Industry Growth Forecast
(News) ISuppli slashed its global chip sales growth forecast for 2008 by nearly half on Wednesday over fears the U.S. economic...
(News) ISuppli slashed its global chip sales growth forecast for 2008 by nearly half on Wednesday over fears the U.S. economic...
Powerchip Breaks Ground on US$8.23 Billion Chip Plants
(News) Powerchip Semiconductor broke ground on two new advanced factories for DRAM (dynamic RAM) and flash memory chip production...
(News) Powerchip Semiconductor broke ground on two new advanced factories for DRAM (dynamic RAM) and flash memory chip production...
IBM Updates High-end Servers, Returns to Water-cooling
(News) IBM announced its most powerful Unix server to date Tuesday, an update to the System p5 595 that will be based on a new Po...
(News) IBM announced its most powerful Unix server to date Tuesday, an update to the System p5 595 that will be based on a new Po...
Motorola, Icahn reach agreement on board
(News) Motorola and Carl Icahn have reached an agreement that ends the activist investor's long battle to install members on Motorola's board and break up the company.
(News) Motorola and Carl Icahn have reached an agreement that ends the activist investor's long battle to install members on Motorola's board and break up the company.
Dell looks to emerging markets, services
(News) Dell, the world's second largest PC seller, will move faster into emerging markets and increase its services offerings as part of a plan to reverse poor financial performance, top executives said Thursday.
(News) Dell, the world's second largest PC seller, will move faster into emerging markets and increase its services offerings as part of a plan to reverse poor financial performance, top executives said Thursday.
Dell eyes $3 billion in cost savings in 3 years
(News) Dell, the world's second largest PC vendor, plans to cut costs by US$3 billion as it slashes the price of materials and components going into its gadgets and reduces operating expenses, including jobs, the company said Monday.
(News) Dell, the world's second largest PC vendor, plans to cut costs by US$3 billion as it slashes the price of materials and components going into its gadgets and reduces operating expenses, including jobs, the company said Monday.
Forrester: Tech upgrades in pipeline, despite weak economy
(News) A new Forrester Research report suggests that despite the uncertain U.S. economy, many enterprises are continuing to plan major software projects and purchases.
(News) A new Forrester Research report suggests that despite the uncertain U.S. economy, many enterprises are continuing to plan major software projects and purchases.
Energy Companies Urge Greener Tech
(News) Nineteen North American utility companies compared notes on encouraging energy efficiency among businesses.
(News) Nineteen North American utility companies compared notes on encouraging energy efficiency among businesses.
Blu Note: Dell Adds Blu-ray to Sub-$1,000 NoteBook (or Does It?)
(News) The immediate impact of the end of the high-def DVD war is the quick drop in price in getting a Blu-ray drive in a laptop. But under $1,000? Configurator says no.
(News) The immediate impact of the end of the high-def DVD war is the quick drop in price in getting a Blu-ray drive in a laptop. But under $1,000? Configurator says no.
IBM, Universities Partner on Cloud Computing
(News) Studies will focus on self-managing and self-healing systems, both physical and virtual.
(News) Studies will focus on self-managing and self-healing systems, both physical and virtual.
Xerox tool calculates environmental impact of printers
(News) Many businesses want to jump on the green IT bandwagon, but don't know where to start. But a new software calculator can suggest how offices can reduce the environmental impact of printers, copiers and other devices.
(News) Many businesses want to jump on the green IT bandwagon, but don't know where to start. But a new software calculator can suggest how offices can reduce the environmental impact of printers, copiers and other devices.
NEC breaks two TPC-E records with Itanium server
(News) NEC's new Express 5800 server has broken the TPC-E benchmark performance record with a score about 70 percent higher than the current leading machine, the Tokyo company said Tuesday.
(News) NEC's new Express 5800 server has broken the TPC-E benchmark performance record with a score about 70 percent higher than the current leading machine, the Tokyo company said Tuesday.
Foundry chip makers face more cutbacks
(News) Flash memory giant Spansion on Wednesday announced it will reduce orders to contract chip makers by US$50 million per quarter in the first half of 2008 due to new production technology at its own factories. But the order changes couldn't come at a worse time for manufacturers because other companies are cutting back as well.
(News) Flash memory giant Spansion on Wednesday announced it will reduce orders to contract chip makers by US$50 million per quarter in the first half of 2008 due to new production technology at its own factories. But the order changes couldn't come at a worse time for manufacturers because other companies are cutting back as well.
Linksys, Trend Micro Pair Security Software with Routers
(News) Linksys, Trend Micro Pair Security Software with Routers
(News) Linksys, Trend Micro Pair Security Software with Routers
Dell revenue falls short of analyst estimates
(News) Dell reported revenue of nearly US$16 billion for the fourth quarter of 2008, up 10 percent from a year ago, but fell short of analyst estimates.
(News) Dell reported revenue of nearly US$16 billion for the fourth quarter of 2008, up 10 percent from a year ago, but fell short of analyst estimates.
TSMC to make Sun's UltraSparc processors, join OpenSparc
(News) Sun Microsystems has tapped Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) to manufacture its latest UltraSparc processors, Sun said Tuesday.
(News) Sun Microsystems has tapped Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) to manufacture its latest UltraSparc processors, Sun said Tuesday.
Toshiba plans massive chip investment, JV with SanDisk
(News) Toshiba and SanDisk will build a new state-of-the-art flash memory chip factory together starting in 2009, and will share the output from it, the companies announced Tuesday.
(News) Toshiba and SanDisk will build a new state-of-the-art flash memory chip factory together starting in 2009, and will share the output from it, the companies announced Tuesday.
Outage gives BlackBerry a black eye
(News) The second lengthy BlackBerry outage in less than a year has one consulting company advising clients not to rely solely on the popular smart phones for critical e-mail messages.
(News) The second lengthy BlackBerry outage in less than a year has one consulting company advising clients not to rely solely on the popular smart phones for critical e-mail messages.
Dell Amends Enterprise Support Plan
(News) Dell is patching up its mashed-up enterprise support model by retooling some elements.
(News) Dell is patching up its mashed-up enterprise support model by retooling some elements.
Mainframe Group Gains Momentum
(News) ZNextGen, a user group for young mainframe programmers, counts its membership in the hundreds.
(News) ZNextGen, a user group for young mainframe programmers, counts its membership in the hundreds.
Lenovo sees Q3 profits soar, sells mobile phone business
(News) Lenovo Group said its net income almost tripled during its third fiscal quarter, thanks to strong demand for its computers and a weak U.S. dollar.
(News) Lenovo Group said its net income almost tripled during its third fiscal quarter, thanks to strong demand for its computers and a weak U.S. dollar.
Acer Buys 75 Percent of Packard Bell
(News) To keep Lenovo from buying Packard Bell, Acer has acquired 75 percent of parent company PB Holdings.
(News) To keep Lenovo from buying Packard Bell, Acer has acquired 75 percent of parent company PB Holdings.
Sony Cuts PS3 Estimates, but Earnings Strong
(News) Sony says its net profit is up 25 percent; PS3 sales are up, but still behind plan.
(News) Sony says its net profit is up 25 percent; PS3 sales are up, but still behind plan.
Dell shuts 140 retail kiosks in US
(News) Dell on Wednesday announced the shutdown of retail kiosks in malls throughout the U.S. as it adjusts its evolving product distribution strategy.
(News) Dell on Wednesday announced the shutdown of retail kiosks in malls throughout the U.S. as it adjusts its evolving product distribution strategy.
Japan to block some Nanya DRAM chips after Fujitsu complaint
(News) Japan will block imports of some memory chips produced by Taiwan's Nanya Technology after local chip-maker Fujitsu lodged a request with the country's customs authorities.
(News) Japan will block imports of some memory chips produced by Taiwan's Nanya Technology after local chip-maker Fujitsu lodged a request with the country's customs authorities.
Isaiah processor likely outperforms Silverthorne, Via says
(News) Via Technologies' upcoming Isaiah processor likely outperforms Intel's Silverthorne chip designed for mobile computers based on limited information about the chip that's been made available so far, according to the Isaiah's chief designer.
(News) Via Technologies' upcoming Isaiah processor likely outperforms Intel's Silverthorne chip designed for mobile computers based on limited information about the chip that's been made available so far, according to the Isaiah's chief designer.
Via bets future on upcoming Isaiah processor
(News) Via Technologies offered the first detailed look at its upcoming Isaiah processor architecture Thursday, showcasing technological and performance improvements that will determine whether or not the company can make it as a mainstream processor vendor.
(News) Via Technologies offered the first detailed look at its upcoming Isaiah processor architecture Thursday, showcasing technological and performance improvements that will determine whether or not the company can make it as a mainstream processor vendor.
Taiwanese DRAM makers cut capital spending
(News) A sharp decline in DRAM prices has caused some Taiwanese DRAM makers to cut back on their capital spending plans this year in a bid to shore up the market.
(News) A sharp decline in DRAM prices has caused some Taiwanese DRAM makers to cut back on their capital spending plans this year in a bid to shore up the market.
Integrate Macs Into Your Business
(How To) A Mac can provide your office with just as much processing power and software options as a PC can.
(How To) A Mac can provide your office with just as much processing power and software options as a PC can.
The New Dell Ends its First Year
(News) Analysis: Customers and the industry give Dell credit for reinventing itself, but support and supply issues linger.
(News) Analysis: Customers and the industry give Dell credit for reinventing itself, but support and supply issues linger.
Forrester: 2008 to Be a Slow Year for IT Spending
(News) Forrester Research predicts the year ahead will be a slow one for IT spending, both in the U.S. and globally.
(News) Forrester Research predicts the year ahead will be a slow one for IT spending, both in the U.S. and globally.
Sandisk to sell flash, Sansa in Vietnam
(News) Sandisk on Monday said it plans to start selling the Sansa digital music player, mobile phone cards and USB flash drives to people in Vietnam, citing a growing consumer class in the nation.
(News) Sandisk on Monday said it plans to start selling the Sansa digital music player, mobile phone cards and USB flash drives to people in Vietnam, citing a growing consumer class in the nation.
Best Buy to distribute Dell PCs
(News) In an effort to put more of its PCs on retail shelves, Dell on Thursday signed up with consumer electronics retailer Best Buy to sell its desktops and laptops.
(News) In an effort to put more of its PCs on retail shelves, Dell on Thursday signed up with consumer electronics retailer Best Buy to sell its desktops and laptops.
IBM files trade complaint against Asustek
(News) IBM has filed a trade complaint in the U.S. against Taiwanese hardware vendor Asustek Computer, alleging that the company has infringed IBM patents.
(News) IBM has filed a trade complaint in the U.S. against Taiwanese hardware vendor Asustek Computer, alleging that the company has infringed IBM patents.
Dell closes down hardware design unit in India
(News) Dell Inc. will phase out its hardware design unit in Bangalore as it relies more on contract manufacturers capable of doing design to get its products to market.
(News) Dell Inc. will phase out its hardware design unit in Bangalore as it relies more on contract manufacturers capable of doing design to get its products to market.
Lenovo will hand Olympic torch to Acer after Beijing
(News) Acer will take over from Lenovo as a sponsor of the Olympic Games after 2008, a move that could help to elevate Acer's profile as a worldwide PC brand.
(News) Acer will take over from Lenovo as a sponsor of the Olympic Games after 2008, a move that could help to elevate Acer's profile as a worldwide PC brand.
Price war between Intel and AMD winding down, study says
(News) Intel, AMD want to end x86 price war, an iSuppli survey said.
(News) Intel, AMD want to end x86 price war, an iSuppli survey said.
Are the Government's PCs Antiques?
(News) A study finds young government information technology workers say the tech in place is dated.
(News) A study finds young government information technology workers say the tech in place is dated.
DRAM prices may hit speed bump on way down
(News) Users should not be fooled by a possible stabilizing in DRAM prices in coming weeks because it's only a speed bump on the way down, analysts say.
(News) Users should not be fooled by a possible stabilizing in DRAM prices in coming weeks because it's only a speed bump on the way down, analysts say.
Fujitsu Siemens goes seriously green
(News) Fujitsu Siemens Computers continues to bang the green IT drum after unveiling a number of green IT initiatives and predictions at its VisitIT forum in Berlin.
(News) Fujitsu Siemens Computers continues to bang the green IT drum after unveiling a number of green IT initiatives and predictions at its VisitIT forum in Berlin.
DRAM price falls 25 percent
(News) A glut of DRAM (dynamic RAM) on the market and sluggish demand due to a holiday in China caused the price of the most widely used computer memory chip to fall 25 percent in a matter of weeks, DRAMeXchange Technology Inc. reported Tuesday.
(News) A glut of DRAM (dynamic RAM) on the market and sluggish demand due to a holiday in China caused the price of the most widely used computer memory chip to fall 25 percent in a matter of weeks, DRAMeXchange Technology Inc. reported Tuesday.
Gateway plans to buy Packard Bell
(News) Gateway Inc. on Monday announced plans to acquire PC vendor Packard Bell BV for an undisclosed amount, a move funded by Acer Inc. as part of its planned acquisition of Gateway.
(News) Gateway Inc. on Monday announced plans to acquire PC vendor Packard Bell BV for an undisclosed amount, a move funded by Acer Inc. as part of its planned acquisition of Gateway.