Recent articles by Shaun Nichols

Google Q1 profit soars to US$1.31bn

Google Q1 profit soars to US$1.31bn

Google's report on the first quarter of 2008 shows an unexpectedly strong start to the year for the search giant.
Shaun Nichols Apr 22 2008, 2:19PM Finance
EA extends Take Two deadline

EA extends Take Two deadline

Electronic Arts has extended the deadline in its attempt to buy out rival game firm Take-Two Interactive.
Shaun Nichols Apr 22 2008, 2:16PM Software
Google 'close' to bailing out Yahoo

Google 'close' to bailing out Yahoo

Google and Yahoo are reportedly moving closer to striking an advertising deal that could foil Microsoft's takeover bid.
Shaun Nichols Apr 19 2008, 8:11AM Finance
Apple patches critical Safari holes

Apple patches critical Safari holes

Apple has patched four security vulnerabilities in Safari affecting the Mac OS X and Windows versions of the web browser.
Shaun Nichols Apr 18 2008, 7:07AM Security
HP taps Dreamworks for new screens

HP taps Dreamworks for new screens

HP has unveiled a new high-end LCD monitor designed for graphics and animation studios.
Shaun Nichols Apr 17 2008, 8:18AM Hardware
Dell unveils Opteron quad-core servers

Dell unveils Opteron quad-core servers

Dell has announced that it will use new AMD processors for its PowerEdge server range.
Shaun Nichols Apr 16 2008, 2:13PM Hardware
BitDefender launches SME assault

BitDefender launches SME assault

BitDefender is planning to release a security software suite for small and medium-sized businesses.
Shaun Nichols Apr 15 2008, 6:51AM Security
Tibet attack Trojan identified

Tibet attack Trojan identified

A new SQL-based Trojan has been connected to the www.vnunet.com on pro-Tibet websites as well as the www.vnunet.com of site infections uncovered last month.

Shaun Nichols Apr 12 2008, 6:37AM Security
Eight April patches from Microsoft

Eight April patches from Microsoft

Microsoft has released its latest security update package and there are five critical fixes in this month's update.
Shaun Nichols Apr 10 2008, 6:46AM Software
Hitachi finds identity with M-Tech buy

Hitachi finds identity with M-Tech buy

Hitachi has announced a move into the identity management space with the acquisition of security firm M-Tech.
Shaun Nichols Apr 9 2008, 12:14PM Strategy
Yahoo slams Ballmer's bully tactics

Yahoo slams Ballmer's bully tactics

Yahoo has rejected Microsoft's latest attempt to persuade the company to sell up.
Shaun Nichols Apr 9 2008, 12:13PM Strategy
IBM to build corporate Second Life

IBM to build corporate Second Life

IBM is to team up with Linden Lab to develop an in-house version of Second Life for businesses.
Shaun Nichols Apr 5 2008, 7:14AM Software
Windows XP gets two-year extension

Windows XP gets two-year extension

Microsoft is to extend the availability of Windows XP by two years. But only for specialised low-end PCs.
Shaun Nichols Apr 5 2008, 7:12AM Software
Apple fixes critical QuickTime flaws

Apple fixes critical QuickTime flaws

Apple has issued an update for the Mac and Windows versions of QuickTime. XP, Vista and Mac OS X versions affected.
Shaun Nichols Apr 4 2008, 6:50AM Software
Storm worm seeks out April fools

Storm worm seeks out April fools

The infamous www.vnunet.com has used April Fools' Day to launch its latest spam offensive.

Shaun Nichols Apr 2 2008, 6:22AM Security
HP looks to build on Tower purchase

HP looks to build on Tower purchase

HP plans to incorporate Tower's software into its own compliance portfolio, which allows enterprises to manage documents and keep records according to data archiving and e-discovery laws.
Shaun Nichols Apr 2 2008, 6:21AM Software
EU looks hard at Nokia's Navteq buy

EU looks hard at Nokia's Navteq buy

The European Commission has begun a careful examination of Nokia's www.vnunet.com of mapping firm Navteq.

Shaun Nichols Apr 1 2008, 10:51AM Strategy
Dell touts US$879 Blu-ray notebook

Dell touts US$879 Blu-ray notebook

Dell is planning to sell an $879 notebook equipped with a Blu-ray disc drive. New Inspiron model offers optional HD player.
Shaun Nichols Apr 1 2008, 8:19AM Hardware
Emergency services hack lands man in prison

Emergency services hack lands man in prison

A Washington man has been sentenced to three years in prison for an elaborate prank which lead to a Swat team raiding an innocent family's home.
Shaun Nichols Mar 29 2008, 8:03AM Security
Intel updates low-power Xeon 5400 line

Intel updates low-power Xeon 5400 line

Intel has rolled out its newest batch of server and workstation processors. The quad-core Xeon 5400 series boasts lower power consumption, each consuming about 50 Watts.
Shaun Nichols Mar 27 2008, 7:47AM Hardware

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