Intel Nocona foretells 64-bit desktop CPUs?

Intel's planned launch of its next-generation Xeon processor, codenamed Nocona, next week has stirred a wave of market reports that the chipset giant may soon come out with a 64-bit desktop chip, according to sources at Taiwanese PC makers. The Nocona chips will be available at clock speeds of 2.8, 3. ...more

News roundup... 22/05/2002

Here, in brief, are some of the day's other stories. Microsoft lures AOL users Microsoft has released a suite of 'switching tools' to encourage users to switch from AOL to MSN. A three-step process enables consumers to automatically move their AOL Mailbox, AOL Address Book and AOL Calendar information into their MSN Internet Access account. ...more

GFI releases freeware for Outlook texting

GFI, a messaging and network security software company, has released a freeware version of GFI FAXmaker for Exchange. This enables SMS messages to be sent and received via Microsoft Outlook. The idea is that business colleagues, for example, could be easily contacted or alerted. ...more

Dell website checks for battery recall

Dell has set up a website, www.dellbatteryprogram.com, for its customers to check whether they might be affected by a product recall it announced last month. ...more

Kodak unleashes 16 megapixels

As digital cameras become more popular, the call for higher resolution images is increasing. We've reported recently on Sony's first 4 megapixel camera, but here's a camera that offers three times the power, albeit for a professional user. The Kodak DC Pro Back may not look like the most attractive camera in the world, but this ugly duckling sure can pack a high-resolution punch. ...more