Intel Cranks Xeon Quad-core Processor up to 3GHz
Intel is giving its Xeon 5300 series a faster server processor and adding a second quad-core model with a 50watt thermal power envelope.

Epson Announces PowerLite Pilot to Manage Projector Cables and Connect
The Epson Powerlite Pilot lets teachers and other users of Epson's short-throw projectors manage cables and connectivity.

Toshiba Delays Blu-Ray Recorder
Toshiba Corp. said on Thursday it is delaying the launch of the world's first high-definition optical disc recorder based on the HD DVD format until the end of the month as it hasn't built up enough pre-launch inventory.

Gateway Introduces the One
The new iMac-like all-in-on PC from Gateway boasts an extensive feature set and good expansion options.

SoftBank Eyes Free Mobile-Web Phone Calls
Softbank Corp, in a tight race for customers in Japan's saturated mobile phone market, may offer free calls between users of mobile phones and Web-based phones, sources briefed on the matter said on Tuesday.

Disgruntled Debian Developers Delay 'Etch'
Vexed that two Debian developers were getting paid for their work, other Debian programmers have either ceased or slowed down their work on the popular Linux distribution. (Linux-Watch)

McAfee Takes Out Protest Ad Against Microsoft
Microsoft is working to hamstring software companies trying to overcome "inherent weaknesses" in Windows security, rival McAfee Inc. charged in a full-page ad in Monday's Financial Times.

CEOs Woo Tech Workers with Perks
Hiring, growth and confidence are up among the CEOs of technology companies, but so is the perceived difficulty of finding quality employees, a survey says.
'Guitar Hero: Van Halen' on Tap
Activision Blizzard is releasing three new music-based video games this year -- "DJ Hero," "Guitar Hero 5" and "Band Hero" -- and has confirmed that "Guitar Hero: Van Halen" is on tap.

New eVoice iOS App Transforms iDevices Into Feature-Packed Phone Syste
Customers with an iPhone/iPad/iPod touch can now make &receive calls over a data connection from anywhere in the world without using carrier plan minutes.
