Intel Corporation has re-opened an advanced, high-volume semiconductor manufacturing facility in Chandler, Ariz., converting it to a leading-edge 300mm, 65nm process factory. Called Fab 12, the factory is Intel?s second volume-production fab using 65nm process Continue reading “Intel Opens 65nm FAB 12 in Chandler Arizona!!!”.
Dell is going to have to replace numerous motherboards in Optiplex GX270 and GX280 business desktop PCs, due to faulty capacitors. If you have any of these systems at work or school you might want Continue reading “Dell Warns of Layoffs & Motherboard Replacements”.
Mobile phone giant Nokia expects mobile TV networks using its chosen standard to be up and running by the middle of next year, allowing people to watch live TV broadcasts on their cellphones. The new Continue reading “Nokia sees new mobile TV networks by mid-2006”.
China has declared war on scams using mobile phone short messages that promise everything from fake cash prizes to sexual services to contract killings. It’s good to see other countries are getting fed up with Continue reading “China declares war on cell phone message scams”.
Microsoft, the world?s biggest software maker, has renewed its threat to pull the Windows operating system out of Korea, if the ongoing investigation by the nation?s antitrust agency doesn?t turn out to be in its Continue reading “Microsoft Increases Pressure on Korea Over Suit”.
Looks like the market has too much DDR2 memory floating around STILL and things are going to change anytime soon. Some in the industry expect the oversupply to ease by December as makers shift capacity Continue reading “Too Much DDR2 Memory Means Oversupply and Lower Prices”.
Promises that next-gen broadband will deliver super-fast speeds in Europe is true, but only within 300 meters of the telephone exchange! If you happen to live greater than 300 meters away (more than likely you Continue reading “High-speed Internet Claims Could Disappoint Millions”.
Now that 65nm processors are floating around it only makes since for companies to start talking about the next generation going smaller and faster. It looks like AMD and IBM are happy working with eachother Continue reading “AMD and IBM stick together to develop 32nm and 22nm processors”.
Attackers exploit fears over bird flu by releasing a computer virus attached to e-mail passing itself off as containing avian flu data. LR suggests turning on the TV or the webcast of President Bush today Continue reading “Bird flu virus infects PCs”.
Dell has lowered their financial forecast for the third quarter, saying its U.S. and British operations fell short of expectations. Not a big suprise here, because we know our readers build their own machines and Continue reading “Dell Lowers Third Quarter Guidance”.
Two small moons have been discovered orbiting Pluto, bringing the planet’s retinue of known satellites to three and leaving scientists to wonder how it could be. It’s hard to believe that we are still finding Continue reading “Pluto found to have two more moons”.
Samsung Electronics, Korea?s biggest digital products maker, aims to duplicate its dominance in memory chips to MP3 players by forging a digital media player application like iTunes of Apple Computer. A bold statement is made Continue reading “Samsung Electronics to Disclose Music Download Program”.
Jon Peddie Research (JPR), a research and consulting firm for graphics and multimedia, reports that ATI?s lead over Nvidia in the desktop segment narrowed as compared to the prior quarter. In Q305, ATI?s desktop graphics Continue reading “Nvidia narrows ATI?s lead in desktop GPU market share”.
Finally, a good solution to the ever-growing problem of identity theft and unauthorized transactions. Banks are seeking to implement technology and software that not only logs your username and password (which is the main form Continue reading “Web banking to get security upgrade”.
Microsoft was rejected today by the Supreme Court concerning the issue that certain components of Internet Explorer- components that the University of California and Eolas Technology, Inc. claimed they had patents for- infringed on a Continue reading “Supreme Court rejects Microsoft patent case”.