LiteOn debuts dual format, double-layer DVD burning

Dual format, double-layer DVD burning has arrived in the UK with LiteOn's SOHW-832S internal drive. The burner writes double-layer discs, which hold 8.5GB per disc, at 2. ...more

Bill Gates outlines an Era of Seamless Computing

Bill Gates has outlined another vision for the future of computing - an Era of Seamless Computing. This involves smart devices, software and services work all working seamlessly together - how people schedule their time, store their photos, play music, etc. Speaking at the start of Comdex 2003 in Las Vegas, he also announced the next version of the Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition operating system, showed off Microsoft's new anti-spam SmartScreen Technology and demoed a new version of Microsoft's next-generation Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server. ...more

18-08-2001 Essential news of the week

Brought neatly together and presented on a plate, here is a roundup of some of the week's main news stories from the world of IT. Microsoft's nest of new mice Palm to buy Be COMMENT: Happy birthday iMac Intel turns the light on 3D graphics Cash for votes Helios, the EasyNet aeroplane A new Microsoft keyboard hits the desk Premiership kicks off on the Web Scotland wins vote over China for PCs SMIL, you're on candid camera Don't forget, we welcome your comments. Just click on a story and go for the 'Comments' link on the right-hand side of the screen. ...more

More than just another chip plant

China and Taiwan, from the coldest of political climates, have come to agreement over the creation of a new computer-chip plant. It is the sons of two powerful men - President Jiang Zemin of China and Wang Yung-ching, chairman of Taiwan's largest private industrial company, Formosa Plastics - who have brokered the $1.63bn deal. ...more

Intel builds on server components

New from Intel: Build your own server Chip giant Intel has introduced a new range of products to allow OEMs to build a new generation of servers. The 'building block' releases include server boards, server chassis, and RAID controllers, all based on Intel's Xeon processor and Intel E7500 chipset. The Intel Server Board SE7500WV2 is a dual-processor board, integrated with the new Intel Serve Chassis SR1300 or SR2300, and is optimised for high density, rack-mount server environments. ...more