US Homeland Security continues laptop seizures
New guidelines are announced to clarify the U.S. border department's practice of seizing laptops and electronic gadgets indefinitely.
Map-ready phones will not kill GPS devices
GPS-enabled mobile phones will pose some competition for standalone devices, but the latter will not go extinct just yet, say industry voices.
Microsoft cutting price of high-end Xbox 360
Microsoft drops price of high-end Xbox 360 console by US$100 to match Sony's price cut for the PlayStation 3.
Dell reports lower earnings, but beats estimates
Company still betting on 2010 for enterprise "refresh cycle" while sales begin to show some stabilization. Dell also confirms it's working with China Mobile.
Zune marketing exec says good-bye to Microsoft
Chris Stephenson, one of the employees Microsoft tasked with building Zune into an iPod challenger, is headed to Universal Music Group.
TiVo sues AT&T, Verizon over DVR patents
TiVo alleges AT&T and Verizon are violating three of its DVR patents, in a repeat of the tack it took against Dish/EchoStar.
Mac OS Snow Leopard: Great news for Windows 7
New OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard comes with Boot Camp 3.0, a collection of software drivers that make Windows run much better on Mac platform than with Boot Camp 2.1.
Sony's e-reader goes wireless
With the new 3G-equipped Reader Daily Edition joining two other models, Sony reinforces the message that it's not ceding the market to Amazon.
Microsoft coy on apps for Zune HD
There will definitely be an option to download some basic games, but Microsoft is hedging on whether it will offer more options in time for the product's fall launch.
Getting the green on 'green' PCs
ZDNet Asia finds out from experts what companies should look out for when they evaluate "green" PCs, and what savings to expect from an energy-efficient machine.
Apple's future TV: Can Web-based apps replace 'channels', kill cable?
Will living room of the future be centered around a Web-connected, iTunes-powered Apple-branded TV--a 50-inch, high-def, wall-mounted iPhone?
Nokia considers entering netbook market
World's largest handset maker may be making a play for the netbook market, according to remarks the company CEO made at a press event.
NetApp names new CEO, reports solid quarter
Storage company names chief operating officer Tom Georgens as CEO, while chief of 15 years Dan Warmenhoven has become executive chairman.
Sony 'cautiously optimistic' about holiday retail sales
Mike Fasulo, executive vice president of company's electronics division, says gadget maker is hopeful about better sales this year than last.
Budget PC brands see biggest gains in consumer satisfaction
Compaq and Gateway gain ground in the annual American Customer Satisfaction Index, but Apple maintains a wide lead.
Can the Apple touch sell the tablet?
Mac and iPhone maker may join a host of tech players hoping to win big in tablet PCs, an area where some of the industry's biggest names have failed.
Sony announces US$299 PS3 Slim
In Germany, Sony unveils a new game console with the same features and functions as the "old" PS3, but smaller and lighter.
'PS3 Slim' rumor fervor hard to fathom
commentary Given that Sony's flagship video game console has lagged badly behind its Nintendo and Microsoft rivals, it's hard to see why people are so worked up over a device that might not even exist.
Lenovo replacing some problem batteries
Company acknowledged some ThinkPad model batteries are showing error messages, though not a safety risk, and it's offering replacements.
Researchers prove kernel is secure
Australian research organization says it has absolute mathematical proof of the security of an operating system core.
Intel fixes SSD data-loss bug
Chipmaker has resumed shipments of its 34nm solid-state drives after resolving a BIOS password flaw.
EC 'criticized' over handling of Intel antitrust case
Eurporean Union ombudsman has written report criticizing European Commission over its handling of Intel antitrust case.
Dell discontinues 12-inch netbooks
Customers are keen on the portability of 10-inch screened netbooks and expect more horsepower in larger devices, according to PC maker.
Toshiba to join Blu-ray club
Its rival format long since gone, Toshiba will move on with a new range of DVD players, HDTVs and laptops that support multiple storage devices.
CERN's collider to get 'safe' start in November
Nuclear research agency says it's satisfied that the Large Hadron Collider needs no more repairs and can get back to where it left off last fall.
Smartphone battleground: Apple and Google head to China
Apple vs. Google smartphone race is coming to China - and from early reports, it looks like Apple is eyeing the rougher road to the top.
Nvidia offers hope with Q2 results
Nvidia said Thursday that its second quarter loss had narrowed from a year ago and offered hope things might turn around.
Lenovo earnings dinged by weak enterprise demand
PC maker has been restructuring to cut costs but remains a tale of two companies--it leads in China even as it struggles in mature markets.
Analyst: Tardiness in SSD game hurt Seagate
Hard-drive maker's impending closure of manufacturing facility in Singapore, which includes 2,000 layoffs, was in part due to its late adoption of solid-state drives.
'Ferociously loyal' users to stand by Sun
Loyalty, cost and little reason to defect will help keep customers by Sun Microsystems' side, while the hardware vendor awaits approval of Oracle acquisition.
New Palm brand design chief hails from Apple
Jeff Zwerner becomes Palm's fourth executive with experience at its rival smartphone maker.
BlackBerry brand value dips for young adults
Since mid-July, the perceived value of a Blackberry has tanked among adults aged 18 to 34, while simultaneously rising among adults aged 35 to 49, market research firm reports.
Micron module promises to boost server memory
Company says its new DDR3 memory module will significantly increase the amount of memory available on servers.
Toshiba to launch first 64GB SDXC card
Manufacturer says the memory card will be the largest and fastest yet in the SDXC format.
AMD ships Windows 7-ready chipset
New 785G chipset provides integrated graphics and is tailored to the upcoming Microsoft operating system, according to AMD.
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