U.K. Reacts to New Videogame Ratings System
The Byron Report has now officially dropped in the U.K., leaving in its wake a new "Hollywood Style" ratings system inbound for Great Britain as well as some rather startled industry types who must now cope with the aftermath of the government's exhaustive 6-month long probe.
Transmeta Bought for $256M by Video IC Firm
Privately held semiconductor company Novafora Inc agreed to buy microchip designer Transmeta Corp in a cash transaction worth $255.6 million.
'E for All' Fizzles
A new attempt to recapture the former spectacle of America's biggest video game show got off to a rocky start, with sparse crowds and the absence of many big-name game companies.
Murdoch: WSJ.com Won't All Be Free
News Corp Chief Executive Rupert Murdoch said on Thursday he would not make all online Wall Street Journal content free.
5 Ways the Apple Store Rocked Best Buy on iPad Launch Day... or Did It
Simon Says Find It
New voice applications may have a bright future this year.
NSA's Guide to Securing Your PC
The NSA has opened up its security locked box. Here's what you can use to secure your desktop.
Adaptec Accuses Fund of Wanting to Break It Up
Adaptec, a beaten-down technology company fending off hedge fund Steel Partners, accused the fund of wanting to break up the company and use its cash balances to acquire a bank.
Microsoft Places $250K Bounty on 'Conficker' Author
Microsoft, several security firms, and members of the academic community came together Thursday to try and develop a coordinated plan to halt the spread of the Conficker worm, also known as Downadup.
Canon Announces Seven New Printers
It's been a big week for Canon printers, with three inkjet announcements and four new inkjet AIOs.
