When Nvidia launched its GeForce 8800, the whole camp of Nvidia camp graphics card makers was elated, and among them was Pine Technology, which markets graphics cards under the XFX brand name. Based in Hong Continue reading “‘Nvidia only’ strategy pays off for XFX”.…more
Computer virus writers attacked thousands of computers on Friday using an unusually topical email citing raging European storms, a security company said. The virus, which the company named “Storm Worm,” was emailed to hundreds of Continue reading “Storm Worm hits computers around the world”.…more
Asetek, the market leader of thermal management solutions for semiconductors, announced today the investment of $4 million following the investment of $5 million closed last year. Northzone Ventures, Vaekstfonden, KT Venture Group, and a group Continue reading “Asetek Receives $4 million in Venture Capital”.…more
hinese teenagers are getting addicted to the Internet and taking to crime at a younger age than in any other country, state media reported on Wednesday. Of China’s 18.3 million teen Internet users, more than Continue reading “China: 2 million teens hooked on Web”.…more
The Illinois Information Technology Association, representing 400 tech companies in the state, reported in its first salary survey of tech companies that pay is expected to increase this year by 4.2 percent for staff and Continue reading “Tech pay on the rise in Illinois”.…more
Microsoft Corp. will make its new Windows Vista operating system available for sale and download online, marking a new step for the software company, which has previously sold Windows only on packaged discs or pre-loaded Continue reading “Microsoft Vista will be available via download”.…more
Intel Capital invested an undisclosed amount in Firstgate Holding, owner of hosted online payment system provider ClickandBuy. The deal, announced on Wednesday, will help fund ClickandBuy’s global expansion into Asia and Latin America and will Continue reading “Intel to invest in ClickandBuy”.…more
Shipments of desktops, notebooks and servers with processors from Intel and Advanced Micro Devices grew by about 10 percent worldwide in 2006, according to figures released Wednesday from research firm Gartner. During the calendar year, Continue reading “PC sales grow, but revenue remains flat”.…more
IBM shares have been on a consistent run since last quarter’s impressive earnings beat, and many on Wall Street expect another solid performance when the company reports Thursday after the close. For the fourth quarter, Continue reading “IBM Quarter Looking Good”.…more
Adobe Systems has released Flash Player 9 for Linux, allowing users of the open-source operating system to create or use multimedia applications with the latest version of Flash. The launch comes six months after the Continue reading “Flash Player 9 ships for Linux”.…more