Intel rings 27 July for 'Conroe' chips

Intel is expected to launch its dual-core Core 2 Duo processors - aimed at desktop machines - on the 27th of this month. The new range of Pentium-replacements is slated to be unveiled at a company event. Based on Intel's Core Microarchitecture, the 'Conroe' chips are earmarked to replace the company's existing Pentium D family and take on AMD's Athlon 64 X2 chips in the affections of gamers and high-end PC users. ...more

Outlook Live! hooks PIM functions to MSN Hotmail

Microsoft is taking Outlook online with a new service that allows Outlook users to hook up to mail, calendars, and appointments and with a range of other benefits. Launched with MSN Hotmail, Outlook Live! is a subscription to the latest version of Outlook that includes 2GB of online storage, the ability to send attachments of up to 20MB, plus security technologies. Outlook Live! won't just pick up MSN and Hotmail email - it will also be able to handle email from other accounts and allow multiple contact lists and calendars to be set up. ...more

'New Pentium core, laptops and 64 bit servers' abound on Intel rumour mill

Intel is to redesign the new Prescott core found within Pentium 4E processors, reports Xbit Labs. According to the Californian website, Intel is looking to reduce the power dissipation of the recently unveiled chip, which is manufactured on a new 90nm process. The report says that improved versions will appear later this month, according to company sources. ...more

Xingtones undercuts ringtone personalisation

Ringtones are cool, right? You pay ?4 for a bit of tune that makes a personal statement about you every time it goes off: 'I'm a mug'. You can pay 79p for a whole song from the majority of online music services that you can listen to when you want to, not each time you get a call. So, Xingtones has developed a little application that you can use to cut your favourite section of your favourite song and use it as a ringtone for ?1. ...more

Hacks in the city: More pictures II

More pictures from our war-driving tour... ...more