Nvidia unveils GeForce FX Go series

At the CeBit show in Hanover Nvidia has introduced its GeForce FX Go series. Nvidia describes it as bringing 'cinematic computing' and 'unprecedented video capabilities' to notebook PCs. Specifically, the GeForce FX Go5600 and Go5200 GPUs will provide high-end graphics support, in terms of 3D graphics performance and DVD playback, to mobile users. ...more

Apple Mac Pro is crowned the fastest "PC" in the UK

The quad-core Apple Mac Pro has set new records in PC Pro's benchmarks, in the UK's first independent speed test of the latest Intel-based Mac. The Mac Pro is fitted with two of the top-end workstation-orientated Xeon CPUs. This effectively makes it a quad-core machine, and it's fabulously fast for CPU-intensive tasks, as long as the application in question is able to use them all. ...more

Forgent Networks ceases JPEG patent battle

Forgent Networks has ceased pressing patent claims against the JPEG standard for image formats. Forgent has agreed to drop all pending cases and not to file any further suits based on the US Patent No. 4,698,672 (the '672 Patent). ...more

Intel invests in Ireland to build new Fab

Intel is to invest 1.6 billion Euros in its Irish operation. The company plans to build another manufacturing plant at its Leixlip, county Kildare site. ...more

Sophos beefs up Anti-Virus

Security firm Sophos is upgrading its endpoint security solution with application control features. The upgrade allows enterprises to block applications such as peer-to-peer, VoIP and instant messaging clients full stop, or on a per user or per group basis. No software needs to be installed, as the upgrade consists of adding signature files for the various applications in the same way as signature files for new viruses are added. ...more