Microsoft, HP Plan Joint Investment, Closer Ties
Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard have agreed to invest jointly at least $300 million over three years and work more closely together to win over large business customers.
Can You Afford to Run Free Antivirus Software?
Recently a top Symantec executive made a bit of a stink by arguing that it's dangerous to rely on free antivirus software. While it may be a nakedly self-interested one, he does have a point.
How to Preserve Your 15 Minutes of Fame with Windows Vista Media Cente
With a TV tuner and a Vista PC, you can capture a clip and show off your big moment.
Mind Meld: The First Computer-Based Human Brain Model
Dr. Frankenstein would be among those interested to hear that IBM and researchers at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland will collaborate to create the first complete computer-based model of a human brain.
Honda Develops Brain-Wave Controller for ASIMO
Here's a technology breakthrough that has countless Sci-Fi horror film implications: The loveable Honda Asimo Robot can now be controlled via thought.
'iPod Index' Tracks Buying Power Across World
In the market for a new video iPod? Head to Hong Kong or, if Europe-bound, stop off in Switzerland. But best avoid Brazil. A new iPod index tracks the price of Apple's hot media player.
Take-Two Locks Up 'GTA' Creators in Huge Deal
Take-Two announced Wednesday that it's locked up the services of Sam and Dan Houser -- along with "several other key members of the creative team behind the renowned Grand Theft Auto series" -- through January 31, 2012 in a deal that basically had to get done for Take-Two to have any shot at staying independent.
Palm Pre Shortages Expected at Launch
Sprint's Chief Executive Dan Hesse said at an investor conference that the company was expecting to have trouble meeting initial demand for the device.
British Police Arrest Two over Web Scams
British police arrested a man and woman in London as part of a wide-ranging investigation into holiday Web site fraud that has left nearly 3,000 people out of pocket.
Windows Compatible with OLPC Machines
Microsoft Corp's Windows software works well on the One Laptop Per Child Foundation's XO Laptop, the group's founder said in an e-mail posted on his group's website Wednesday.
