Divided states of America

The US states are split in their reaction to the federal government's deal with Microsoft. As we reported yesterday, Massachusetts was the first state to declare against the deal and indications are that California is in the same camp. In contrast, the states of New York and Illinois have reportedly struck a tentative agreement with Microsoft. ...more

Nvidia extends GeForce FX Go series for notebooks

Nvidia has added the Go5700 to its GeForce FX Go series. These are graphics processing units (GPUs) designed for notebook use. The Go5700 features improved rendering for 3D graphics, support for HDTV (High Definition Television) and PowerMizer 4. ...more

Toshiba attacks the value end with new notebooks

The Portege A200 is Toshiba's new value ultra-portable notebook (pictured). The major reason for the light weight is that it has a 12.1in screen. ...more

Microsoft opens Port 25 peek into its Open Source Lab

Microsoft has created a website to offer us a peek into its little secret - the company's Open Source Software Lab. The new site dubbed Port 25 has been opened to allow the engineers working on Microsoft open source projects to communicate with the community at large. The site consists primarily of blogs from the Microsoft staff working there. ...more

HP recalls Photosmart R707 digicams

Hewlett-Packard is recalling approximately 670,000 digital cameras amid safety concerns. The safety recall, which is world wide, was issued after receiving a report of a single camera catching fire. Reuters reports that Hewlett-Packard is recalling the HP Photosmart R707 digital camera due to concerns that batteries may overheat when the camera is connected to an AC adapter or docking station. ...more