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Observers wary of 'truce' between Intel, AMD

Technology / Business

created Nov 19, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Can Intel and Advanced Micro Devices, Silicon Valley's version of the long-squabbling Hatfields and McCoys, really get along?


PC shipments gain in 3Q, a good sign for holidays

Technology / Business

created Oct 14, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Worldwide shipments of personal computers edged back up in the third quarter, according to industry researchers, a promising sign for the industry as it heads into the holiday shopping season.


Hewlett-Packard Pavilion dv2

Makers hope new 'ultrathin' notebooks fill a niche

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Sep 16, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Those in the market for a laptop this fall will find a batch of new, mid-priced models that promise less weight and longer battery life than traditional notebook computers, but more performance -- and a bigger ...


PC maker Lenovo reports loss amid weak demand (AP)

PC maker Lenovo reports loss amid weak demand

Technology / Business

created Aug 06, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- Lenovo Group, the world's fourth-largest personal computer maker, reported a $16 million quarterly loss Thursday and said it faces pressure from weak global demand and intense competition.


The logo for Microsoft at an office in Virginia.

Microsoft to ship IE with Windows 7 in Europe

Technology / Software

created Aug 03, 2009 | popularity 1.7 / 5 (6) | comments 0

Microsoft said it would not separate its Internet Explorer (IE) Web browser from versions of Windows 7 shipped to the European Union when the new operating system launches worldwide in October.


Dell settles federal discrimination suit for $9.1M

Technology / Business

created Jul 25, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- Dell Inc. said Friday it has agreed to settle a federal gender-discrimination class action lawsuit brought by former employees for $9.1 million.


Apple CEO Steve Jobs back at work few days a week (AP)

Apple CEO Steve Jobs back at work few days a week

Technology / Business

created Jun 29, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Apple Inc. co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs is back at work after a five-and-a-half-month medical leave, during which he received a liver transplant.


Gartner predicts PC shipment growth in 4Q

Technology / Business

created Jun 26, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- Gartner Inc. analysts are predicting this holiday season will be sweeter than last year's for the PC industry.


PC makers race to comply with China's Web filter (AP)

PC makers race to comply with China's Web filter

Technology / Software

created Jun 25, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Days before a deadline abruptly imposed by China, computer makers are scrambling to comply with an order to supply Web-filtering software with PCs amid concerns about what it might do to their reputations.


China will not back away from a new rule requiring Internet filtering software in all computers sold in the country

China to stick to controversial software rule

Technology / Software

created Jun 23, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

China will not back away from a new rule requiring that Internet filtering software be shipped with all computers sold in the country despite heavy criticism of the plan, state media has said.


People pass an internet cafe in Beijing

US relays concern to China over web filtering software

Technology / Internet

created Jun 22, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The United States has expressed concern over a new rule that all computers sold in China be rigged with Internet filtering software, a US official said here Monday, amid fears for online freedom.


Apple fans are prepared for a part-time Jobs (AP)

Apple fans are prepared for a part-time Jobs

Technology / Business

created Jun 22, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- Five and a half months ago, word that Steve Jobs would only work part-time as he recovered from a liver transplant would have sent investors into a selling frenzy, so closely linked was Apple's charismatic ...


US computer giant IBM's Japanese researcher Chieko Asakawa

Blind Japanese woman receives IBM's top award

Technology / Business

created Jun 05, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (10) | comments 4

US computer giant IBM has named Chieko Asakawa as the first blind engineer -- as well as the first Japanese female -- to receive the company's highest technical honour.


A woman displays a latest Acer UX-30 notebook at Computex Taipei

Netbooks, broadband mobile centre stage in Taipei trade fair

Technology / Hi Tech

created Jun 02, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Asia's biggest information technology trade show opened in Taiwan Tuesday, with the spotlight on low-priced notebook computers and advanced broadband Internet mobile technology.


HP, Microsoft workplace tools partnership

Microsoft, HP expand workplace tools partnership

Technology / Software

created May 19, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard announced plans on Tuesday to expand their partnership designed to create tools and products that improve workplace communications and efficiency.