Nasa has named its new manned exploration craft Orion. The vehicle is being developed to take human space explorers back to the Moon and potentially then on to Mars. It is hoped the name Orion Continue reading “Nasa names new spacecraft ‘Orion’”.…more
Mainland China has opened its first halfway house for Internet addicts, offering shell-shocked teenagers counseling, books — and the use of computers. The shelter can hold four minors for one-night stays and help bridge gaps Continue reading “Halfway house for Internet addicts”.…more
Scientists from around the world on Thursday approved a new definition of a planet, downgrading Pluto’s status to leave just eight classical planets. I wonder if I missed that question on the ACT or while Continue reading “Pluto is no longer a planet?”.…more
Quanta Computer has selected its new plant in Changshu, Jiangsu province (China) as a production base for the US$100 laptop project, initiated by the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) research initiative, indicated industry sources, mentioning Continue reading “Quanta to produce the $100 laptops in Jiangsu, China”.…more
Apple Computer and Creative Technology have agreed to settle their legal dispute over music player patents for $100 million, the companies announced Wednesday. The $100 million, to be paid by Apple, grants Apple a license Continue reading “Apple settles with Creative for $100 million”.…more
The first impact of AMD’s acquisition of ATI Technologies on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) has surfaced, as ATI has cancelled launch of the company’s 65-nanometer (65nm) chipsets for the Continue reading “AMD Merger Impact — ATi Cancels 65nm Chipsets For Intel”.…more
Overhead “no smoking” signs will be replaced by “no mobiles” messages on some planes next year when technology is introduced to make it safe for passengers to use mobile phones mid-flight. Airlines are seeking ways Continue reading “Mobile Phones On Airplanes Soon A Reality”.…more
IBM agreed to buy Internet Security Systems for $28 a share, or $1.3 billion, in cash. The deal offers holders of Atlanta-based Internet Security an 8% premium to Tuesday’s closing prices. BM said the acquisition Continue reading “IBM Buying Internet Security Systems”.…more
AMD today officially opened the Shanghai Research and Development Center (SRDC), a multi-million dollar research and development facility driving next-generation AMD processor-powered platform innovation through increased technology partner and customer collaboration. Initially, the SRDC’s engineering Continue reading “AMD Opens New R&D Center In Shanghai, China”.…more