From InfoWorld: Microsoft has rebranded its WGA (Windows Genuine Advantage) validation system in Windows 7, likely an attempt to shed the controversial image of the antipiracy program.

The company said Thursday it is renaming WGA "Windows Activation Technology" because the name more...

From PC World: The world's largest handset manufacturer, Nokia, is prepping its long-awaited application store for mobile devices at the end of May. Called the Ovi Store, the Finnish company will try to emulate Apple's success, only this time with over 20,000 titles at launch.

The...

From DailyTech: After numerous delays and years of hype in the gaming community, it looks like 3D Realms will never release Duke Nukem Forever, as the game studio has run out of money and will close its doors.

"We can confirm that our relationship with 3D Realms for Duke Nukem...

From DailyTech: Computer users and IT administrators around the globe are waiting for Windows 7. Many companies have still not upgraded from Windows XP due to the backlash against Windows Vista and a myriad of bugs and issues the operating system had upon its release.

The next...

From DailyTech: In its latest effort to better compete with Intel, AMD has combined its microprocessor and graphics chips business units into a single department, a long overdue move that could have been done on numerous other occasions.

AMD purchased ATI three years ago, with...

From CNET news.com: Google, having dealt with two major antitrust issues in 2008 and facing the potential of more to come, has begun a program to try to spruce up its image and show that competition is alive and well.

Consumer Watchdog on Friday plans to tout a Google presentation...

From CNET News.com: Google shouldn't be surprised to face government scrutiny as it continues to grow.

At least, that's what CEO Eric Schmidt thinks. In a wide-ranging discussion with reporters prior to Google's annual meeting at the company's headquarters, Schmidt deflected...

From CNET News.com: On Thursday, Nvidia reported a first-quarter loss, as revenue fell 42 percent from last year. But the graphics chipmaker said inventory was easing.

The company announced a net loss of $201.3 million, or 37 cents a share. Last year in the same period, the company...

From Tom's Hardware: Electronic Arts yesterday reported its quarterly results with net revenue of $860 million, down $267 million as compared with $1.13 billion for the prior year. Even with the dropping results, losses weren’t as bad. Net loss for the quarter was $42 million, as...

From X-bit Labs: Despite the economic recession as well as slowing demand towards personal computers, the demands of high-performance PC enthusiasts and gamers are continue growing. According to Andy Paul, chief executive officer and president of Corsair Memory, a leading maker of...