Hardware

Honda's robot grows up, ready for office chores

Honda's robot grows up, ready for office chores

What a difference a robot-year makes.
Chang-Ran Kim, Dec 14 2005, 8:06AM Hardware
China passes US as leader in PC, phone exports: OECD

China passes US as leader in PC, phone exports: OECD

China surpassed the United States as the world's biggest exporter of laptop computers, mobile phones and other information and communications technology goods in 2004.
Staff Writers Dec 13 2005, 12:30PM Hardware
Repairing the HP channel

Repairing the HP channel

After several years trying to improve its direct business, HP is now facing the task of repairing relations with its channel partners, David Binning reports.
David Binning Dec 12 2005, 2:12PM Hardware
ShadowRAM: Magnetic north on the Gold Coast

ShadowRAM: Magnetic north on the Gold Coast

Storage giant Hitachi Data Systems held its annual reseller shindig dubbed the ‘TrueNorth Leadership Forum’ at the swanky Sheraton Mirage on the Gold Coast from 9 to 11 November.
Staff Writers Dec 12 2005, 2:12PM Hardware
Microsoft launches Xbox 360 console in Japan

Microsoft launches Xbox 360 console in Japan

Microsoft is counting on the online gaming capability and high-definition graphics of its Xbox 360 console to win a new following in Japan.
Lisa Baertlein Dec 12 2005, 8:23AM Hardware
Microsoft's CEO will have to shop for his Xbox

Microsoft's CEO will have to shop for his Xbox

Microsoft's chief executive Steve Ballmer will have to shop around for an Xbox 360 game console this holiday season just like the rest of us -- it doesn't come with his job.
Staff Writers Dec 9 2005, 9:00AM Hardware
Smart-card leaders Gemplus and Axalto to merge

Smart-card leaders Gemplus and Axalto to merge

Axalto, the world's second largest smart-card provider, is offering to buy its larger rival Gemplus in an all-share deal that would create an industry giant with combined 2005 sales of 1.8 billion euros (US$2.1 billion).
Astrid Wendlandt Dec 8 2005, 3:10PM Hardware
Hitachi sees earlier start to plasma display plant

Hitachi sees earlier start to plasma display plant

A unit of Hitachi Ltd said on Wednesday it will bring forward the start of mass production at a new plasma display factory in western Japan by three months to October 2006 to meet strong demand.
Staff Writers Dec 8 2005, 2:10PM Hardware
Global chip gear sales seen up 9.1 percent in 2006: SEMI

Global chip gear sales seen up 9.1 percent in 2006: SEMI

Global microchip equipment sales will likely rise 9.1 percent in 2006, followed by two years of double-digit growth as chip makers invest aggressively in advanced production plants.
Staff Writers Dec 8 2005, 1:40PM Hardware
$1000 laptops: loss makers or margin squeeze easers?

$1000 laptops: loss makers or margin squeeze easers?

The increase in notebook sales during Q2 2005 is dissipating, with preliminary Q3 fi gures out from IDC showing that 304,000 notebooks were shipped in Q3, down from 330,000 in Q2.
Denise Murray Dec 8 2005, 12:54PM Hardware
Samsung SDI files patent suit against Matsushita

Samsung SDI files patent suit against Matsushita

South Korea's Samsung SDI Co, the world's top plasma display panel maker, said on Wednesday it filed suit against Matsushita Electric Industrial, saying the Japanese firm infringed its patents.
Staff Writers Dec 8 2005, 12:40PM Hardware
France's Thomson, Taiwan's BenQ settle LCD dispute

France's Thomson, Taiwan's BenQ settle LCD dispute

Thomson and Taiwanese technology group BenQ have settled a dispute over patents owned by Thomson and related to LCD colour monitors and analogue LCD colour television receivers.
Staff Writers Dec 8 2005, 12:10PM Hardware
DVD sales likely nearing global peak: report

DVD sales likely nearing global peak: report

Movie sales on DVD are likely nearing their peak worldwide as more people look to computer downloads and video-on-demand to watch their favourite programming, according to a report.
Staff Writers Dec 8 2005, 9:10AM Hardware
AMD CEO sees healthy PC growth, strong 2006 sales

AMD CEO sees healthy PC growth, strong 2006 sales

Advanced Micro Devices has said technology upgrades from businesses and robust demand in emerging economies will drive healthy growth in the computer market next year.
Jennifer Tan Dec 7 2005, 8:59AM Hardware
Intel to invest US$1bln in India R&D, venture fund

Intel to invest US$1bln in India R&D, venture fund

Intel plans to invest more than US$1 billion in India to strengthen its research and development and invest in telecoms and technology start-ups.
Shailendra Bhatnagar Dec 6 2005, 1:45PM Hardware
NEC Elec says developed 55-nano chip technology

NEC Elec says developed 55-nano chip technology

NEC Electronics has developed a technology to make advanced microchips with circuitry width of 55-nanometres, and aims to start mass-production by the end of 2007.
Staff Writers Dec 6 2005, 12:15PM Hardware
Analysis: Matsushita bets big on plasma, winning flat TV war

Analysis: Matsushita bets big on plasma, winning flat TV war

Matsushita's new plasma display factory near Osaka, measuring roughly 15 football fields, is a reminder that size matters but is not the only key to success in the flat screen TV business.
Nathan Layne Dec 6 2005, 11:45AM Hardware
Intel says in talks on India manufacturing unit

Intel says in talks on India manufacturing unit

Intel is in talks with the Indian government to set up a chip manufacturing facility in the country.
Staff Writers Dec 6 2005, 9:30AM Hardware
Microsoft sued over alleged Xbox 360 glitch

Microsoft sued over alleged Xbox 360 glitch

A Chicago man who bought Microsoft's new Xbox 360 has sued the world's largest software maker, saying the new video game console has a design flaw that causes it to overheat and freeze up.
Staff Writers Dec 6 2005, 8:53AM Hardware
Global chip sales rise in October: survey

Global chip sales rise in October: survey

Global sales of semiconductors rose in October, keeping the chip industry on track for 8 percent growth this year as demand for electronic gadgets has been accelerating, according to a survey.
Staff Writers Dec 5 2005, 12:00PM Hardware

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