Intel and Apple--future rivals?

From CNET News.com: As Intel readies its most potent chip yet for small devices, Apple may already be using competing technology.

One of the themes of the upcoming Intel Developer Forum (starting Tuesday) will be the chip giant's foray into the smartphone and mobile Internet device...

Dell to buy Perot Systems for $3.9 billion

From CNET News.com: Dell announced Monday that it will buy IT services provider Perot Systems for $3.9 billion.

The two companies expect to provide a broad range of IT services and solutions, expanding the global reach of Perot Systems, and selling Dell computer systems to...

Microsoft Sues Five Companies for Malicious Advertising

From DailyTech: When some hear that Microsoft is suing a series of companies over malicious advertising, some might assume that it has finally taken Apple to court over its somewhat misleading "Get a Mac" commercials. This is not the case; but Microsoft has indeed sued five companies...

Toshiba Unveils New 2.5 inch 500GB, 7,200 RPM HDD

From DailyTech: Toshiba has unveiled a new high-performance 2.5-inch hard drive in the MKxx56GSY series. The new drive has 500GB of storage with only two platters. The drive spins at 7,200 rpm and is aimed at notebooks and netbooks needing a lot of storage and high-performance...

Microsoft Offers Students Windows 7 Pro for $30 Until January 2010

From DailyTech: Windows 7 is getting closer to its October 22 launch date. With improved security, better compatibility, and a slick new look, the OS should please owners of both powerful and underpowered machines alike. Microsofthas already offered hot pre-order deals, but now it...

Eee PC maker Asus goes gadget

From CNET News.com: It made a splash with the Eee PC. Now Asus, once known chiefly as a components maker, is looking to make the leap to consumer gadget maker.
One of the largest manufacturers of motherboards for two decades, albeit it a largely unsung one, the Taiwanese company...

Google rolls out revamped DoubleClick Ad Exchange

From CNET News.com: Having conquered the Web's text-based ad market, Google is setting its sights on graphical display ads--a market dominated by rival Yahoo.

The search giant on Thursday took the wraps off a revamped DoubleClick Ad Exchange, a public exchange that allows...

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