Apple Hit with Patent Infringement Lawsuit
In a lawsuit similar to one Opti filed against AMD, the controller chip maker says Apple has used Opti technology in its PCs and servers.
SanDisk Sues 25 Companies for Patent Infringement
SanDisk said it filed suit against 25 companies, in three different rounds, in two venues on Wednesday, seeking to prevent those companies from shipping products SanDisk says infringe its patents.
Why an IRS Tax Filing Site Would Be a Bad Idea
Consumers should be encouraged to file their taxes electronically, but an IRS-sponsored portal that would enable direct, individual e-submissions would likely be underutilized, too expensive, and a possible threat to privacy, according to a Monday report from the Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA).
Taiwan Transforms Into Design Center, Too
Taiwan's computer makers are morphing from simple contract manufacturers into designers and innovators as they fight for survival in a competitive sector.
Microsoft Celebrates Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary With Launch Part
Halo: Combat Evolved goes on sale at midnight. Don't miss out on the FPS-related festivities.
Programmers to Blame for Hard-to-Use Software
A new book by a computer science instructor at the Harvard University Extension School explains why programmers are to blame for software that is intimidating and hard to use.
Three Men Charged with Stealing 130 Million Credit Cards
Federal indictments were filed Monday against three men in relation to the theft of data from 130 million credit and debit cards from Heartland Payment Systems, 7-Eleven, and Hannaford Brothers Co., a Maine-based supermarket chain.
Amazon, Google Support Cable Oversight Bill
Google and Amazon on Wednesday issued their support for a House net neutrality bill that would require the FCC to examine how Internet service providers manage their networks.
Xbox HD-DVD Drive Due Soon?
Some Microsoft watchers are expecting the Redmondians to deliver the anticipated HD-DVD add-on drive for the Xbox at the upcoming E3 show.
The Gphone Is Coming
Google-powered phone software will be open, according to reports.
