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Lenovo eyes Packard Bell for acquisition

Lenovo eyes Packard Bell for acquisition

The Chinese computer giant said it has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with an independent third party to explore the possibilities of acquiring the European PC company.
Staff Writers Aug 9 2007 2:43PM Hardware
Bright future predicted for solar power

Bright future predicted for solar power

A new report has suggested that the booming photovoltaic (PV) cell industry could supply up to 20 percent of the total energy needs of the United States.
Iain Thomson Aug 9 2007 2:38PM Hardware
Sony rapped by ASA over PS3 ad

Sony rapped by ASA over PS3 ad

A recent Sony ad campaign for its PlayStation 3 console was slammed by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) as it could be seen "to condone or glamorise violence or anti-social behaviour, especially among young people".
Staff Writers Aug 9 2007 12:01PM Hardware
80GB PS3 consoles hit the streets

80GB PS3 consoles hit the streets

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA), the US arm of the Japanese giant, has begun shipping an 80GB PlayStation 3 at online and bricks-and-mortar retailers in the US and Canada.
Clement James Aug 8 2007 10:49AM Hardware
Hitachi hard disk losses continue

Hitachi hard disk losses continue

The hard disk drive manufacturing division of Japanese electronics giant, Hitachi, has reported an operating loss of more than [US$177m] in its most recent quarter, according to analysts. Losses are expected to continue this year, even as Hitachi examines cost cutting options.
Simon Burns Aug 7 2007 4:53PM Hardware
Mobiles drive PC shipments in Western Europe

Mobiles drive PC shipments in Western Europe

PC shipments in Western Europe totalled 11.2 million units in the second quarter of 2007, an increase of 9.3 percent compared with the same period in 2006, new Gartner research reports.
Robert Jaques Aug 7 2007 1:38PM Hardware
Sun lifts lid off Niagara 2 processor

Sun lifts lid off Niagara 2 processor

Sun Microsystems is scheduled to release its Niagara 2 processor on Tuesday at a company event in Silicon Valley. The chip will officially be christened UltraSparc T2 and servers based on the chip are expected to ship later this year.
Tom Sanders Aug 7 2007 6:55AM Hardware
Summer heat can melt iPods and mobiles

Summer heat can melt iPods and mobiles

An electronics expert today warned that the summer heat could cause batteries in mobile phones, iPods, or other portable devices to "explode, or ooze".
Robert Jaques Aug 7 2007 6:53AM Hardware
Scientists crack levitation

Scientists crack levitation

Now where's my flying car? Scientists in Scotland have found a way to levitate small objects by reversing naturally occurring forces.
Iain Thomson Aug 7 2007 6:43AM Hardware
Digital camera sales double

Digital camera sales double

Digital camera shipments rose 118 percent in the first half of 2007, according to a new report from the Japan-based Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA), which represents firms responsible for approximately 80 percent of global sales.
Simon Burns Aug 6 2007 1:55PM Hardware
Hitachi debuts first Blu-ray camcorders

Hitachi debuts first Blu-ray camcorders

Hitachi has released two versions of the world's first Blu-ray camcorder that records directly onto high-definition discs.
Matt Chapman Aug 6 2007 11:08AM Hardware
Nissan boffins plan breathalysing car

Nissan boffins plan breathalysing car

Boffins at car manufacturer Nissan are developing a concept car that can monitor whether a driver is drunk or tired.
Matt Chapman Aug 6 2007 7:00AM Hardware
65nm Xbox chips may curb heat problems

65nm Xbox chips may curb heat problems

A version of the Xbox 360 that uses 65-nanometre (nm) chips is rumoured to be in production and a 45nm model could follow, according to reports from a Singapore chip maker.
Matt Chapman Aug 3 2007 2:38PM Hardware
AMD bemoans Intel's US$60bn monopoly racket

AMD bemoans Intel's US$60bn monopoly racket

Intel has made US$60bn in monopoly profits over the past decade, AMD alleges in a new study. The figure is based on Intel's combined profits over the past 10 years, corrected for the cost of capital and allowing for a 5 percent margin for competitive advantages such as better innovation and management.
Tom Sanders Aug 3 2007 12:38PM Hardware
Fuji Xerox Australia acquires KAZ BPO Division

Fuji Xerox Australia acquires KAZ BPO Division

Fuji Xerox strengthens managed services offering. But at what cost to resellers?
Lilia Guan Aug 3 2007 7:00AM Hardware
Solar cells break efficiency record

Solar cells break efficiency record

Researchers at the University of Delaware (UD) have developed a solar cell that can convert sunlight to power with 42.8 percent efficiency – a new record.
Iain Thomson Aug 2 2007 5:13PM Hardware
Researchers create carbon net to catch toxic gases

Researchers create carbon net to catch toxic gases

Researchers at the University of Manchester have developed a way of using ultra thin layers of carbon to detect even a single molecule of a toxic gas.
Staff Writers Aug 2 2007 12:47PM Hardware
US boffins go pink for green energy

US boffins go pink for green energy

The future of green solar-powered energy may actually be pink, US boffins reported.
Robert Jaques Aug 1 2007 11:15AM Hardware
Panasonic unveils 8GB SD card

Panasonic unveils 8GB SD card

US-based electronics firm Panasonic has unveiled an 8GB SD memory card.
Clement James Aug 1 2007 10:35AM Hardware
Fears grow that laser printers can seriously damage health

Fears grow that laser printers can seriously damage health

Some laser printers release tiny particles of toner-like material into the air that people can inhale deep into their lungs where they may pose a health hazard, scientists have warned..
Robert Jaques Aug 1 2007 7:07AM Hardware

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