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Nano-liquids promise next-gen mobile displays

Nano-liquids promise next-gen mobile displays

A combination of nanoparticles and liquids could pave the way for new miniature camera lenses, mobile phone displays and other microscale fluidic devices, according to US scientists..
Robert Jaques Feb 22 2008 7:03AM Hardware
Toshiba and Sony find common ground over semiconductors

Toshiba and Sony find common ground over semiconductors

A day after Toshiba announced the end of its HD DVD format drivers, the Japanese hardware vendor has signed an agreement with former format player rival Sony to form a joint venture for the production of semiconductors, including products for Sony Computer Entertainment’s (SCEI) PlayStation computer entertainment systems.
Lilia Guan Feb 21 2008 7:33AM Hardware
AMD open sources performance library

AMD open sources performance library

AMD has open sourced its AMD Performance Library (APL), referred to as Framewave 1.0..
Clement James Feb 21 2008 7:21AM Hardware
Dell adds to Linux notebook range

Dell adds to Linux notebook range

Dell has added the Inspiron 1525 notebook to its range of Linux-based Ubuntu products..
Guy Dixon Feb 21 2008 7:21AM Hardware
HD DVD refunds exit alongside the doomed format

HD DVD refunds exit alongside the doomed format

Australian consumers who purchased now moribund Toshiba HD DVD players will receive no form of refund after the company officially announced its exit from the high definition format war.
Mitchell Bingemann Feb 20 2008 1:47PM Hardware
Self-destruct laptops foil thieves

Self-destruct laptops foil thieves

UK firm Virtuity has come up with a 'self-destruct' technology based on Wi-Fi and radio frequency ID tags that kicks into action when a laptop is moved from its designated space..
Guy Dixon Feb 20 2008 8:11AM Hardware
Machines to match human brain by 2029

Machines to match human brain by 2029

A US scientist claims that machines will achieve human-level artificial intelligence within the next 21 years..
Guy Dixon Feb 20 2008 8:11AM Hardware
Nintendo calls on US to kill piracy

Nintendo calls on US to kill piracy

Nintendo of America has asked the US Trade Representative to put pressure on specific governments around the world to take a more aggressive stand on games piracy..
Matt Chapman Feb 19 2008 3:28PM Hardware
Toshiba expected to drop HD-DVD

Toshiba expected to drop HD-DVD

Global newswires have been flooded with reports that Toshiba is preparing to end to its support of HD-DVD. However, an early morning statement from the company suggests that the deal may not be done and dusted quite yet..
Clement James Feb 19 2008 3:28PM Hardware
Boffins build world's strongest laser

Boffins build world's strongest laser

Scientists from the University of Michigan claim to have created the world's most powerful laser..
Iain Thomson Feb 19 2008 8:10AM Hardware
CA and VMware team up for the environment

CA and VMware team up for the environment

At the recent Computer Associates (CA) Expo 2008 – 360° Vision, CA presented several seminars relevant to the current climate in the IT industry, including a joint presentation with VMware on the virtues of adopting green business practices.
Leanne Mezrani Feb 18 2008 2:39PM Hardware
Boffins build underwater sports car

Boffins build underwater sports car

Swiss car modification firm Rinspeed has built the world's first real submersible car inspired by the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me..
Staff Writers Feb 18 2008 2:38PM Hardware
Boffins unveil nanotech 'power dressing'

Boffins unveil nanotech 'power dressing'

The concept of 'power dressing' could take on a whole new meaning thanks to a research project to develop clothing that harnesses physical motion and converts it into electrical energy..
Robert Jaques Feb 15 2008 8:14AM Hardware
Boffins break solar energy conversion record

Boffins break solar energy conversion record

Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories and Stirling Energy Systems have set a new record for solar energy conversion with a solar-to-grid system net conversion efficiency of 31.25 percent..
Robert Jaques Feb 15 2008 8:14AM Hardware
Sonim shows off world's toughest mobile

Sonim shows off world's toughest mobile

A bus has been touring round Barcelona during this year's Mobile World Congress trying to get locals to break a mobile phone..
Iain Thomson Feb 14 2008 11:24AM Hardware
Nvidia enters CPU market with APX 2500

Nvidia enters CPU market with APX 2500

Nvidia has made its first foray into the CPU arena with a system-on-a-chip designed for mobile phones..
Staff Writers Feb 14 2008 11:24AM Hardware
Industry gangs up on Motorola

Industry gangs up on Motorola

Motorola's declining sales have caused something of a feeding frenzy among other handset manufacturers..
Iain Thomson Feb 13 2008 2:08PM Hardware
Boffins boost circuits with copper connections

Boffins boost circuits with copper connections

US researchers have developed copper interconnections in next-generation integrated circuits that will boost the efficiency of connections between chips and external circuitry such as a motherboard..
Robert Jaques Feb 13 2008 2:08PM Hardware
Service provider networking kit sales jump

Service provider networking kit sales jump

Global service provider switching and routing equipment sales grew to $2.94bn in the final quarter of 2007, a 17 per cent increase compared to the same period 12 months previously..
Robert Jaques Feb 13 2008 2:08PM Hardware
HP announces carbon offset program

HP announces carbon offset program

Hewlett-Packard Australia has launched the HP Carbon Offset Program in conjunction with the sale of its LaserJet printers.
Leanne Mezrani Feb 13 2008 7:07AM Hardware

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