Standards body delays new bus specification
A standards group says it has delayed the release of a new bus specification that could help PCs run faster by speeding up data transfer rates.
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Microsoft boosts Windows 7 graphics with hardware
Microsoft is trying to improve the visuals in Windows 7 by working with hardware makers on a software interface that maximizes the use of graphics cards.
Microsoft, Intel design Windows 7 to be speedy
Collaboration with Microsoft could allow the software giant's upcoming Windows 7 OS to take advantage of multithreaded and multicore Intel chips for faster application performance, according to an Intel official.
Intel says its new SSDs are faster, cheaper
Intel has launched new solid-state drives that are cheaper and have faster write speeds than their predecessors, the company said Tuesday.
IBM loses patent dispute with Asus
The U.S. International Trade Commission Monday rejected an IBM request to review a decision that denied the company's attempts to block the import of hardware made by Asustek on patent infringement grounds.
EU fine drops Intel's quarterly net income US$2 billion
Intel has reported its net income for the second fiscal quarter of 2009 dropped US$2 billion year-over-year because of the hefty fine imposed on the chip maker by the European Commission.
Google OS could put the squeeze on other Linux flavours
Much of the discussion around Google's new PC operating system has focused on a looming battle with Windows, but the biggest losers could be other Linux OSes that have been enjoying some moderate success on netbooks, industry analysts said.
US court rejects IBM appeal in executive's move to Dell
A U.S. court has rejected an IBM appeal to bar David Johnson, the company's former chief of mergers and acquisitions, from working at rival Dell over concerns regarding trade secrets.
Dell developing handheld internet device
Dell is developing a handheld mobile device designed for internet access, following in the footsteps of rival Apple, according to a news report published in the Wall Street Journal last month.
Apple CEO Jobs returns to work
Apple CEO Steve Jobs has returned to work on schedule after taking a six-month leave of absence due to medical issues, the company said on Monday.
Nokia and Intel to team on mobile architectures
Intel and handset maker Nokia are teaming to develop new mobile computing device and chipset architectures, the companies said Tuesday.
Apple CEO Jobs had liver transplant, report says
Apple CEO Steve Jobs received a liver transplant about two months ago to treat an undisclosed medical condition, according a news report published in the Wall Street Journal late Friday.
Desktop PCs remain vital, despite laptop surge
With laptop shipments gaining momentum over the past few years the question arises: Are desktops on the verge of being banished from the enterprise?
Accused Facebook spammer could face jail time
An alleged spammer could face jail time in connection with a Facebook lawsuit after a judge referred him to the U.S. Attorney General's Office for criminal proceedings.
Snow Leopard taps into the Mac's core power
Laptops and desktops could see software performance gains with parallel programming tools built into Apple's new operating system, Mac OS X 10.6, which was introduced by the company on Monday.