Overconfident Microsoft downplays Android threat

Does Google's wildly popular Android mobile OS pose a clear and present danger to Microsoft Windows? 



HP axes 9,000 workers in automation bid

Hewlett Packard has confirmed that it will be laying off approximately 9,000 workers in a bid to automate its commercial data centers.

Report: 64-bit gaming goes mobile

Newsmy has reportedly introduced a sleek MP4 player that supports 64-bit gaming. 



Nvidia says Windows too bloated for tablets

Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang has opined that Android - rather than Windows - will power the majority of next-gen tablet devices.

Qualcomm revs dual-core Snapdragon to 1.2GHz

Qualcomm has shipped the first of its dual-CPU Snapdragon chipsets for next-gen smartphones.

Book highlights world's most unfortunate web addresses

If you were looking for professional advice, would you go to expertsexchange.com? Or would you buy art from speedofart.com?

Software detects when kids are being groomed on the net

Four out of five children can't tell when an adult is posing as a child online, according to software developers working to track pedophiles online.

Collapse in bee populations could be caused by cellphones

Cellphones could be to blame for the sharp decline in honeybee populations, according to Indian scientists.

Google bars staff from using Windows

Google has reportedly decided that Windows is just too much of a security risk, and is dumping the Microsoft operating system.

Globalfoundries announces aggressive expansion plans

Globalfoundries has announced plans for a $3 billion expansion of its factories in New York and Germany.

Electric vehicle offers powerful acceleration

The Tecnalia Technological Corporation has built a totally electric car that can reach 140 kilometers per hour in 10 seconds.

SanDisk doubles SSD capacity

SanDisk has upgraded its SSD lineup by doubling capacity and significantly boosting performance.

Hitachi-LG debuts SSD-ODD hybrid

Hitachi-LG has debuted an optical-SSD (ODD/SSD) hybrid drive at Computex 2010.

Skype enables 3G calling for the iPhone

Skype has released a new version of its iPhone app that allows users to make 3G Skype-to-Skype calls, as well as dial mobile phones and landlines.

Nvidia kicks off 3D PC revolution at Computex 2010

Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang kicked off Computex 2010 with a keynote speech that highlighted the company's efforts to promote a 3D PC revolution.

"Clickjacking" worm infects Facebook

Security expert, Graham Cluley, discovers social-engineering trick that has attacked hundreds of thousands on Facebook.

MSI showcases WindPad 100 tablet

MSI is currently showcasing its $500 WindPad 100 tablet at Computex 2010. 



Asus touts Windows 7 tablet at Computex 2010

Asus has debuted a sleek Windows 7-based tablet with a 10 hour battery life at Computex 2010.  


Honor the Fallen this Memorial Day

Facebook app asks that you give up your status to honor a fallen soldier this Memorial Day.

Apple iPad sales exceed 2 million

Apple has managed to sell over two million iPads since launching its over-hyped tablet in the US on April 3.