Intel plans to cancel development on the high-end 955XM chipset for its next-generation mobile platform, codenamed Napa, but beef-up the DDR2-memory support for the two remaining Napa chipsets still on its roadmap, according to sources Continue reading “Intel Cancels high-end Napa mobile chipset”.…more
When Microsoft first launched their BETA AntiSpyware software many users noted that Claria products were not suggested to be removed. What made things worse is that Microsoft is trying to buy Claria. Very interesting article Continue reading “Microsoft denies its antispyware favors Claria”.…more
Intel is expected to announce next week that its Pentium D can now be sold with a new chipset–the Intel E7230–that has features best suited for entry-level servers. Interesting news for the low end servermarket. Continue reading “Intel Pentium D for servers?”.…more
Microsoft has provided advance notice that three “critical” security bulletins will be released in this month’s patch batch. The bulletins will include patches for flaws in Microsoft Corp.’s flagship Windows operating system and the Microsoft Continue reading “3 Critical Bulletins on Tap for Next Microsoft Patch Day”.…more
Asustek Computer will launch a low-cost motherboard campaign in emerging markets such as China, India and Russia in the third quarter, according to sources. Asustek Computer will launch a low-cost motherboard campaign in emerging markets Continue reading “Asustek to launch low-cost mobo campaign”.…more
A German court has convicted the teenager who created the Sasser worm that snarled tens of thousands of computers last year and sentenced him to 21 months’ probation. Not too bad for what all it Continue reading “Sasser author gets suspended term”.…more
A 22-year-old man has become the first person in the UK to be convicted for modifying a video games console. I personally don’t think his crime was worth 140 hours of community service, but then Continue reading “UK Man convicted for modding Xbox”.…more
The European Parliament overwhelmingly rejects the proposed IT patenting directive? and the European Commission will not issue another proposal. The European Parliament on Wednesday morning put the final nail in the coffin of the European Continue reading “EU Rejects Controversial Software Patents Proposal”.…more
AMD plans to launch a dual-core Athlon 64 X2 processor on August 1 priced at US$345, a third less than its current lowest priced dual-core CPU, the sources indicated. The new Athlon 64 X2 Processor Continue reading “AMD Athlon 64 X2 Price Set At $345”.…more