Guy Dixon

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HD-DVD Group hits back as UK Woolworths picks Blu-ray

HD-DVD Group hits back as UK Woolworths picks Blu-ray

The HD-DVD Promotion Group has gone on the offensive after Woolworths in the UK announced plans to delist HD-DVD discs in favour of Blu-ray.
Guy Dixon Feb 1 2008, 6:41AM Hardware
More Linux-based laptops from Dell

More Linux-based laptops from Dell

Ubuntu pre-loaded on Inspiron machines.
Guy Dixon Jan 29 2008, 1:48PM Hardware
FBI warns of 'vishing' attacks

FBI warns of 'vishing' attacks

The FBI is warning of a dramatic increase in the number of so-called 'vishing' attacks that entice mobile phone users into giving up personal banking details.
Guy Dixon Jan 23 2008, 7:36AM Security
Nokia hints at Facebook deal

Nokia hints at Facebook deal

Facebook could find its way onto hundreds of thousands of mobile phones, following rumours that Nokia is developing a social networking tool for its handsets.
Guy Dixon Jan 23 2008, 7:29AM Collaboration
iPhone users to get Lotus Notes

iPhone users to get Lotus Notes

IBM's Lotus Notes will soon be available on Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch, according to reports in Associated Press.
Guy Dixon Jan 22 2008, 7:38AM Mobility
Shoppers snap up digital photoframes

Shoppers snap up digital photoframes

Digital photoframes that allow friends and relatives to send holiday images direct to the owner's mantelpiece are set to replace the humble postcard, according to a high street retailer.
Guy Dixon Dec 21 2007, 6:55AM Services
Microsoft teams up with Viacom

Microsoft teams up with Viacom

Microsoft and Viacom have signed a deal to collaborate on advertising, content distribution, event promotions and games over the next several years.
Guy Dixon Dec 21 2007, 6:54AM Strategy
Spammers target Christmas Wii buyers

Spammers target Christmas Wii buyers

Spammers are looking to dupe desperate parents hoping to buy this year's must-have present, a Nintendo Wii.
Guy Dixon Dec 20 2007, 6:50AM Sales & Marketing
Xbox 360 HD DVD Emulator launched

Xbox 360 HD DVD Emulator launched

Microsoft has unveiled the Xbox 360 HD DVD Emulator, which the company claims will eliminate the need for expensive hardware or time-consuming and costly trial-and-error processes for testing HD DVD titles.
Guy Dixon Dec 17 2007, 6:02AM Hardware
IBM courts Hollywood in green crusade

IBM courts Hollywood in green crusade

IBM has found another means of touting its green credentials, this time enlisting the support of representatives from the media and entertainment industry.
Guy Dixon Dec 14 2007, 6:13AM Hardware
Wal-Mart sells out of US$200 Linux PCs

Wal-Mart sells out of US$200 Linux PCs

Wal-Mart has sold out of US$200 Ubuntu Linux PCs less than two weeks after the PC went on sale, according to a posting on Slashdot.
Guy Dixon Nov 15 2007, 6:23AM Hardware
Enterprises not prepared for major risks

Enterprises not prepared for major risks

A disturbing number of enterprises are insufficiently prepared to weather a serious 'risk event', according to an IBM report.
Guy Dixon Oct 30 2007, 3:21PM Security
AMD hit by fourth profit loss

AMD hit by fourth profit loss

AMD has reported a net loss for the fourth straight quarter, which the company blamed on costs still arising from last year’s purchase of graphics vendor ATI.
Guy Dixon Oct 22 2007, 9:38AM Finance
Google Q3 profits up 46 per cent

Google Q3 profits up 46 per cent

Googlehas beaten Wall Street expectations, reporting a 46 per cent rise in profits for the third quarter thanks to increased market share and tighter control on expenses..
Guy Dixon Oct 22 2007, 9:27AM Finance

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