Windows Vista is not even fully out the door, but Redmond is already laying the groundwork for its first service pack release of bug fixes and other enhancements for the operating system. “We expect Windows Continue reading “Microsoft already planning Vista service pack SP1”.
Google Inc. said on Monday it would expand testing of its much-anticipated video advertising system by working with two major music labels to embed video ads on Web sites that make money running them. Google Continue reading “Google to run video ads from BMG, Warner”.
The old adage that “no two snowflakes are alike” might not hold true, at least for smaller crystals, new research suggests. “How likely is it that two snowflakes are alike? Very likely if we define Continue reading “Two snowflakes may actually be alike”.
Benefitting from a boom in offshore outsourcing, India’s software and services exports are estimated to grow by 32.6 percent to over $31 billion in the Indian fiscal year to March 31, according to data released Continue reading “India’s outsourcing industry to grow by 32.6 percent”.
It looks like Intel is gearing up for a high-level project to develop discrete graphics chips as part of its future product direction, according to a job ad spotted by Beyond3D. The report notes that Continue reading “Intel seeking graphics-processing talent”.
Intel plans to push the market for mini PCs by promoting sales of motherboards based on the Mini-ITX form factor developed by VIA Technologies, starting in the second quarter of this year, according to sources Continue reading “Intel to push development of Mini-ITX form factor mini PCs”.
Computer maker Sun Microsystems Inc. will announce on Monday plans to use microprocessors from No. 1 chip maker Intel Corp., according to a source familiar with the situation, in what would be a blow to Continue reading “Sun to Tap Intel as Additional Chip Supplier”.
India’s space agency said on Monday an orbiting capsule had been successfully returned to Earth, marking a major step toward the development of a highly prized manned space program. The capsule was blasted into space Continue reading “India’s space hopes soar as capsule returns to Earth”.
AMD has announced price cuts for its mid- and low-end Athlon 64 X2 processors amid earlier reports that Intel plans to slash prices for its older Pentium D CPUs. According to AMD’s website, pricing for Continue reading “AMD cuts prices for mid- and low-end processors”.
Logitech has been one of the first names you think about when you look for a solid keyboard and mouse combination. Today, we look at their latest offering to immediately satisfy Vista users who want to go cordless. Will their latest effort be worth it for those still deciding on Vista? Read on to find out what LR thinks of this Logitech combo!
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”.
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”.
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”.
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”.
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”.
