Asustek Computer has filed suit against IBM over alleged infringement of two patents, just a few months after IBM filed a similar action against the Taiwanese company earlier this year. Asustek filed the complaint in Continue reading “Asustek sues IBM in patent row”.…more
The EU executive will harmonize a pan-European framework for mobile communications on aircraft so passengers can make and receive calls, text messages and use email with their own mobile phone, a Commission source said. The Continue reading “EU to harmonize takeoff of in-flight mobile calls”.…more
Technology problems will force the government to count all of the nation’s 300 million residents the old-fashioned way in the 2010 census — with paper and pencil. This was to be the first truly high-tech Continue reading “Back to pencil and paper for 2010 census”.…more
Intel plans to release an anti-theft technology for laptops during the fourth quarter of this year, but the company isn’t offering many details yet. Called Intel Anti-Theft Technology, the new capability will be added to Continue reading “Intel preps laptop anti-theft tech”.…more
Yield problems with Hynix Semiconductor’s 66nm production are said to have resulted in 30 million defective 1Gb DDR2 chips, translating to about 10% to its output, according to industry sources at downstream players. Hynix refuted Continue reading “Hynix encounters issue with 66nm DRAM production”.…more
CyberLink launched the latest version of PowerDVD 8 early this week for those that are interested in having a new media player. Featuring maximum playback performance in supporting the latest high-definition video and audio formats, Continue reading “CyberLink Launches PowerDVD 8”.…more
Antec today launched the Three Hundred enclosure. Built on the Nine Hundred’s success in the market, this affordable enclosure combines versatility, convenience and robust cooling to deliver an unbeatable value. Standing 18 inches tall and Continue reading “Antec Introduces The Three Hundred PC Case”.…more
Intel Corp is rolling out five new Atom microprocessors and a collection of chips designed for portable gadgets that access the Internet and for other uses, as the world’s largest chipmaker uses its marketing muscle Continue reading “Intel rolls out five new Atom microprocessors”.…more