MSI to launch own-brand graphics cards using ATI chips

MSI chooses Nvidia and ATI, following the lead of Asustek Computer and Gigabyte Technology Micro-Star International (MSI), one of Taiwan's first-tier motherboard makers, is expected to launch MSI-branded graphics cards using ATI Technologies' graphic processing units (GPUs) in January next year, according to industry sources. MSI, which currently mainly uses Nvidia solutions, an archrival of ATI, for its own-brand graphics cards, declined to comment on its future product developments. MSI decision to adopt chips from both Nvidia and ATI follows the similar moves by competitors like Asustek Computer and Gigabyte Technology. ...more

QuickTime security update patches Java flaw

Apple has released a QuickTime security update that fixes two Java flaws which could lead to arbitrary code execution when visiting a malicious website. The first security vulnerability is an implementation issue in QuickTime for Java, which may allow instantiation or manipulation of objects outside the bounds of the allocated heap. By enticing a user to visit a Web page containing a maliciously crafted Java applet, an attacker can trigger the issue which may lead to arbitrary code execution. ...more

Vaios hit the big screen

It's not Hollywood, but Sony's PCG-GRX300 notebook series has at least one impressive feature: a 16.1in TFT screen with a native resolution of 1,600x1,200. That's UXGA, by the way. ...more

Online supermarkets agree to clearer pricing

Have you ever done your supermarket shopping online and found that the prices charged on delivery were different from those advertised on the website? If so, you are not alone, because the Office of Fair Trade (OFT) has been spurred to move following a number of complaints from the public. Consulting with Asda (www.asda. ...more

Microsoft working on virtual wireless

Microsoft is developing Virtual Wi-Fi software that will enable a single Wi-Fi equipped device to simultaneously connect to multiple wireless networks. The technique, described as a 'virtualisation architecture for wireless LAN cards', creates virtual wireless cards each of which can be configured differently to connect to separate networks. Moreover once the device is connected to more than one network, it can then act as a bridge or router to extend the network's range. ...more