Shaun Nichols

Recent articles by Shaun Nichols

Dell looks to add 'Zing' to consumer line

Dell looks to add 'Zing' to consumer line

Dell has agreed to acquire Zing Systems Inc, a software company that specialises in audio synching and streaming products for mobile devices.
Shaun Nichols Aug 8 2007, 10:14AM Software
IBM to acquire data management firm

IBM to acquire data management firm

Company hopes to bolster Information on Demand offering.
Shaun Nichols Aug 7 2007, 7:37AM Software
OS X declared full Unix

OS X declared full Unix

Apple's upcoming OS X 10.5 "Leopard" release has officially gained certification as a Unix operating system by the Open Group.
Shaun Nichols Aug 3 2007, 1:02PM Software
Intel silicon lasers reach 40Gbps

Intel silicon lasers reach 40Gbps

Photonics project hits new benchmark.
Shaun Nichols Jul 30 2007, 4:33PM Hardware
EU brings charges against Intel

EU brings charges against Intel

The European Commission is bringing antitrust charges against Intel, according to multiple media reports.
Shaun Nichols Jul 30 2007, 11:15AM Hardware
Blu-ray inching ahead in DVD wars

Blu-ray inching ahead in DVD wars

Sony standard has upper hand in US, claims analyst.
Shaun Nichols Jul 30 2007, 7:16AM Sales & Marketing
Authorities smash US$2bn piracy ring

Authorities smash US$2bn piracy ring

Authorities in the US and China have broken up a piracy group accused of trafficking more than US$2bn worth of unlicensed software.
Shaun Nichols Jul 27 2007, 2:47PM Software
AMD claims memory controller breakthrough

AMD claims memory controller breakthrough

Components giant, AMD unveils new memory controller and claims doubles capacity per CPU.
Shaun Nichols Jul 26 2007, 7:39AM Hardware
Google pledges US$4.6bn to free wireless spectrum

Google pledges US$4.6bn to free wireless spectrum

Search giant vows to meet FCC's reserve price.
Shaun Nichols Jul 24 2007, 7:54AM Mobility
AMD posts US$600m second-quarter loss

AMD posts US$600m second-quarter loss

Tough times at AMD as rival Intel surges ahead.
Shaun Nichols Jul 24 2007, 7:51AM Hardware
Mozilla patches cross-browser Firefox flaw

Mozilla patches cross-browser Firefox flaw

Fix does not cover Internet Explorer problem.
Shaun Nichols Jul 23 2007, 1:00PM Security
HP settles ink refill lawsuit

HP settles ink refill lawsuit

HP has settled its lawsuit against three printer cartridge refill vendors accused of patent violation.
Shaun Nichols Jul 23 2007, 7:38AM Hardware
Businesses turn to IT departments for strategic direction

Businesses turn to IT departments for strategic direction

Study says managers want more funding and better integration.
Shaun Nichols Jul 20 2007, 7:35AM Collaboration
iPhone dialler labelled security risk

iPhone dialler labelled security risk

Users urged to avoid automatic dialling via Safari.
Shaun Nichols Jul 19 2007, 7:45AM Mobility
Worm 'proves' Macs as vulnerable as PCs

Worm 'proves' Macs as vulnerable as PCs

Anonymous hacker boasts of attack that can penetrate fully-patched Macs.
Shaun Nichols Jul 19 2007, 7:41AM Security
Cross-browser Firefox/IE flaw worsens

Cross-browser Firefox/IE flaw worsens

IM app used to launch attack.
Shaun Nichols Jul 18 2007, 7:48AM Mobility
AMD welcomes Intel to OLPC table

AMD welcomes Intel to OLPC table

Rivals in components put public war of words put aside to help children without means of getting a computer.
Shaun Nichols Jul 17 2007, 7:52AM Hardware
Microsoft closes Xbox movie deal with Disney

Microsoft closes Xbox movie deal with Disney

Xbox Live to offer family entertainment.
Shaun Nichols Jul 13 2007, 7:49AM Software
Apple iPhone passes security muster

Apple iPhone passes security muster

Safe for now, but uncertain future.
Shaun Nichols Jul 12 2007, 4:43PM Mobility
'DVD Jon' cracks iPhone activation

'DVD Jon' cracks iPhone activation

Hacker shows how to bypass AT&T sign-up.
Shaun Nichols Jul 10 2007, 3:26PM Security

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