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News Archive for February 2008

• Intel Diamondville details revealed
  Published: February 29, 2008
• RIAA not sharing settlement money with artists
  Published: February 29, 2008
• Felony spaming conviction upheld
  Published: February 29, 2008
• More companies looking to buy Take-Two
  Published: February 29, 2008
• Mozilla in talks with carriers about Firefox Mobile
  Published: February 29, 2008
• YouTube live video to launch this year
  Published: February 29, 2008
• Intel announces pricing for new chipsets
  Published: February 29, 2008
• MSI motherboard transforms chipset heat into fan power
  Published: February 29, 2008
• Microsoft cuts Windows Vista retail prices
  Published: February 29, 2008
• D-Link targets datacenters with energy-efficient switches
  Published: February 28, 2008
• Corsair announces first 1000W three-way SLI PSU
  Published: February 28, 2008
• News from around the web (02/28/08)
  Published: February 28, 2008
• Windows Home Server suffers more corruption problems
  Published: February 28, 2008
• Researchers demonstrate 16.4Tbps transfer speeds
  Published: February 28, 2008
• Safari browser does not get PayPal's stamp of approval
  Published: February 28, 2008
• AMD Radeon HD 3650 & 3850 to get further price cuts
  Published: February 28, 2008
• Valve could use Steam for music, movie distribution?
  Published: February 28, 2008
• Google Sites set to challenge Microsoft's SharePoint
  Published: February 28, 2008
• Intel prepares new mobile platform, Centrino 2, anyone?
  Published: February 28, 2008
• Opera ditches Yahoo in favor of Google
  Published: February 27, 2008
• AMD produces first EUV test chip
  Published: February 27, 2008
• Apple to hold special iPhone SDK event next week
  Published: February 27, 2008
• Comcast subpoenaed by New York attorney general
  Published: February 27, 2008
• Activision sued over Vivendi merger
  Published: February 27, 2008
• AMD releases dual-core Semprons in China
  Published: February 27, 2008
• Microsoft readies improved ad campaign monitoring system
  Published: February 27, 2008
• News from around the web (02/27/08)
  Published: February 27, 2008
• Microsoft fixes Windows Live log-in problems
  Published: February 27, 2008
• EU slaps a record $1.3 billion fine on Microsoft
  Published: February 27, 2008
• Comcast pays people to fill seats at FCC hearing
  Published: February 27, 2008
• Vonage struggles after tough year
  Published: February 26, 2008
• Apple releases 1.1.4 firmware for iPhone
  Published: February 26, 2008
• Sony announces new 80GB PS3, Metal Gear Solid 4 bundle
  Published: February 26, 2008
• Google invests in trans-pacific cable
  Published: February 26, 2008
• Apple now second-largest music retailer behind Wal-Mart
  Published: February 26, 2008
• Trade group lists top 10 pirated software
  Published: February 26, 2008
• News from around the web (02/26/08)
  Published: February 26, 2008
• AMD's triple core units to be OEM only at first
  Published: February 26, 2008
• Sun completes acquisition of MySQL
  Published: February 26, 2008
• Lenovo launches ultrathin ThinkPad X300 notebook
  Published: February 26, 2008
• Nokia shows off "Morph" concept phone
  Published: February 26, 2008
• Apple launches new MacBook models, no big changes
  Published: February 26, 2008
• Yahoo takes aim at Digg with Buzz
  Published: February 26, 2008
• DDR2 MetaSDRAM means memory revolution?
  Published: February 26, 2008
• GeForce 9600 GT vs. Radeon HD 3870 @ TechSpot
  Published: February 26, 2008
• Adobe touts AIR as the next big thing on web development
  Published: February 25, 2008
• Super Talent announces DDR2-800 FB-DIMM units
  Published: February 25, 2008
• Silverlight 2.0 beta draws near
  Published: February 25, 2008
• PlayStation 3 sales to be boosted by Blu-ray victory?
  Published: February 25, 2008
• Intel prepares six-core Xeon
  Published: February 25, 2008
• Japan launches high-speed communications satellite
  Published: February 25, 2008
• Fujitsu unveils 500GB, 2.5-inch notebook drive
  Published: February 25, 2008
• Microsoft to launch beta of Internet Explorer 8 soon
  Published: February 25, 2008
• Intel prepares to phase-out Santa Rosa
  Published: February 25, 2008
• Microsoft faces class-action lawsuit over 'Vista capable' labels
  Published: February 25, 2008
• Electronic Arts offers $2 billion for Take-Two
  Published: February 25, 2008
• Microsoft drops HD DVD drive for Xbox 360
  Published: February 25, 2008
• Weekend tech reading (2.24)
  Published: February 23, 2008
• Yahoo sued by own investors over MS bid rejection
  Published: February 22, 2008
• Hackers turn Google into vulnerability scanner
  Published: February 22, 2008
• Comcast and FCC to have hearing next week
  Published: February 22, 2008
• LG stops laptop sales due to battery meltdown
  Published: February 22, 2008
• UK sets deadline for ISPs to crack down on piracy
  Published: February 22, 2008
• Vista 64-bit SP1 release a glitch, says MS
  Published: February 22, 2008
• Optimus Maximus keyboard finally starts shipping
  Published: February 22, 2008
• SkyDrive comes out of beta, bumps storage
  Published: February 22, 2008
• Firefox crosses 500 million download mark
  Published: February 22, 2008
• ARM promises console-quality 3D gaming on mobiles
  Published: February 22, 2008
• Microsoft opens up, defines new interoperability initiative
  Published: February 22, 2008
• Vista 64 SP1 available, weighs in at 700MB
  Published: February 21, 2008
• All major Hollywood studios now backing Blu-ray
  Published: February 21, 2008
• Asustek orders mass amounts of Sempron CPUs for E-DT?
  Published: February 21, 2008
• Sony may no longer offer backwards-compatible PS3
  Published: February 21, 2008
• News from around the web (02/20/08)
  Published: February 21, 2008
• Xbox Live opens up to amateur game developers
  Published: February 21, 2008
• AMD open sources performance library
  Published: February 21, 2008
• Google funds Wine to improve Photoshop in Linux
  Published: February 21, 2008
• Nvidia intros GeForce 9600 GT, AMD cuts Radeon prices
  Published: February 21, 2008
• Blog: Interesting poll results on PC gaming and sales
  Published: February 21, 2008
• BlackBerry outage disrupts customers
  Published: February 20, 2008
• Microsoft, Epic confirm Gears of War sequel
  Published: February 20, 2008
• Intel to release low-cost PC platforms sooner than expected?
  Published: February 20, 2008
• EU to invest $22 million into P2P technology
  Published: February 20, 2008
• PC Gaming Alliance debuts at GDC
  Published: February 20, 2008
• Vista SP1 prerequisite kills some PCs
  Published: February 20, 2008
• Toshiba helps Sony cut PS3 production costs
  Published: February 20, 2008
• Microsoft expands Windows XP SP3 testing
  Published: February 20, 2008
• Corsair introduces new DDR2 and DDR3 modules
  Published: February 19, 2008
• News from around the web (02/19/08)
  Published: February 19, 2008
• Nvidia to unveil GeForce 9600 tomorrow?
  Published: February 20, 2008
• DVD Jon frees your media with doubleTwist
  Published: February 19, 2008
• Microsoft won't offer more for Yahoo
  Published: February 19, 2008
• Microsoft to give students free developer tools
  Published: February 19, 2008
• HP to launch 8.9-inch ultra-portable notebook
  Published: February 19, 2008
• Apple drops price on 1GB shuffle, intros 2GB model
  Published: February 19, 2008
• Mozilla launches Messaging subsidiary
  Published: February 19, 2008
• Toshiba officially discontinues HD DVD, Sony wins format war
  Published: February 19, 2008
• How soon will businesses adopt Windows Server 2008?
  Published: February 19, 2008
• Blog: I'm a Windows power user
  Published: February 19, 2008
• Ten scammers arrested in Spain
  Published: February 18, 2008
• Microsoft not worried about HD DVD
  Published: February 18, 2008
• Opera attacks Mozilla over security flaw disclosure
  Published: February 18, 2008
• Mtron unveils 128GB, 1.8-inch SSD
  Published: February 18, 2008
• Elonex prepares low-cost laptop in the U.K.
  Published: February 18, 2008
• News from around the web (02/18/08)
  Published: February 18, 2008
• Intel to rebrand Montevina as Centrino 2
  Published: February 18, 2008
• Toshiba shares rise amid HD DVD abandonment rumors
  Published: February 18, 2008
• Dell set to introduce AMD triple core Phenoms
  Published: February 18, 2008
• Nvidia GeForce 9800 GX2 due on March 11?
  Published: February 18, 2008
• Blu-ray player for Xbox 360 to arrive in May?
  Published: February 18, 2008
• 400,000 unlocked iPhones running on China Mobile
  Published: February 18, 2008
• Weekend tech reading (2.16)
  Published: February 16, 2008
• Google sued over Google Earth sky layer
  Published: February 15, 2008
• Everex Cloudbook first impressions
  Published: February 15, 2008
• SCO receives $100 million to stay afloat
  Published: February 15, 2008
• News from around the web (02/15/08)
  Published: February 15, 2008
• Wal-Mart backs Blu-ray
  Published: February 15, 2008
• Toshiba gets ready to pull the plug on HD DVD?
  Published: February 15, 2008
• PC Gaming Alliance to be announced next week?
  Published: February 15, 2008
• PlayStation 3 outsells Xbox 360 in January
  Published: February 15, 2008
• EA confirms Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3
  Published: February 15, 2008
• 2.37 million Blu-ray discs sold in Europe
  Published: February 14, 2008
• Online video services angry at Comcast
  Published: February 14, 2008
• News from around the web (02/14/08)
  Published: February 14, 2008
• Microsoft pushes copyright education curriculum
  Published: February 14, 2008
• Nvidia to port PhysX into GeForce 8 cards through software
  Published: February 14, 2008
• Vista SP1 has no effect on app compatibility
  Published: February 14, 2008
• Mobile World Congress gives a sneak peak at new mobiles
  Published: February 15, 2008
• Nokia and Qualcomm talk settlement
  Published: February 14, 2008
• Team Fortress 2 to receive major update today
  Published: February 14, 2008
• Google China embarks on free music downloading
  Published: February 14, 2008
• Microsoft experiences Xbox 360 shortage in U.S.
  Published: February 14, 2008
• New Sharp Blu-ray laser enables 6x recording
  Published: February 14, 2008
• AMD releases Catalyst 8.2 drivers
  Published: February 14, 2008
• FTC points to email as #1 fraud source
  Published: February 13, 2008
• Acer's big plans for 2008
  Published: February 13, 2008
• Google updates Android SDK
  Published: February 13, 2008
• Comcast discloses network management practices
  Published: February 13, 2008
• Mozilla releases Firefox 3 Beta 3
  Published: February 13, 2008
• Facebook tackles invite-spam problem
  Published: February 13, 2008
• News from around the web (02/13/08)
  Published: February 13, 2008
• Mass Effect makes its way to the PC
  Published: February 13, 2008
• Apple TV goes 2.0 with software update
  Published: February 13, 2008
• Intel, PC retailers raided by EU officials
  Published: February 13, 2008
• Netflix streaming coming to PS3 and Xbox 360?
  Published: February 13, 2008
• Woman sues Best Buy for $54 million over lost laptop
  Published: February 13, 2008
• ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 review @ TechSpot
  Published: February 14, 2008
• Yahoo acquires Maven Networks for $160 Million
  Published: February 12, 2008
• Intel injects funding into U.K. WiMAX
  Published: February 12, 2008
• Yahoo shareholders want more from Microsoft
  Published: February 12, 2008
• Patch Tuesday addresses 11 flaws
  Published: February 12, 2008
• Dell acquires MessageOne for $155 Million
  Published: February 12, 2008
• UK illegal file sharers face net ban
  Published: February 12, 2008
• Panasonic announces ship date for 32GB SDHC card
  Published: February 12, 2008
• News from around the web (02/12/08)
  Published: February 12, 2008
• Dell adds Wireless USB to select Inspiron and XPS notebooks
  Published: February 12, 2008
• Google Android prototypes debut at MWC
  Published: February 12, 2008
• Microsoft upset over Yahoo rejection
  Published: February 11, 2008
• Apple releases 10.5.2 update for OS X
  Published: February 11, 2008
• Bluetooth gets Wi-Fi boost
  Published: February 11, 2008
• Microsoft buys Danger, maker of the Sidekick
  Published: February 11, 2008
• Starbucks signs deal with AT&T for free Wi-Fi
  Published: February 11, 2008
• Nvidia announces APX 2500
  Published: February 11, 2008
• News from around the web (02/11/08)
  Published: February 11, 2008
• Microsoft and Yahoo: No deal
  Published: February 11, 2008
• Storm worm creators making millions a day?
  Published: February 11, 2008
• Apple eying games market with new filing?
  Published: February 11, 2008
• Netflix drops HD DVD in favour of Blu-ray
  Published: February 11, 2008
• POPFile, the best free spam filter bar none
  Published: February 11, 2008
• Weekend tech reading (2.10)
  Published: February 10, 2008
• ARM preparing Android-based phone
  Published: February 8, 2008
• Vista Service Pack 1 tested early
  Published: February 8, 2008
• Apple to launch iPhone SDK on February 26?
  Published: February 8, 2008
• Lenovo's upcoming X300 leaked by Best Buy
  Published: February 8, 2008
• BiTMicro announces 1.6TB SSD
  Published: February 8, 2008
• Researchers sue Intel over Core 2 Duo code prediction tech
  Published: February 8, 2008
• Activision continues to shine, discusses future titles
  Published: February 8, 2008
• News from around the web (02/08/08)
  Published: February 8, 2008
• Dell stops selling AMD-powered machines online
  Published: February 8, 2008
• Firefox 2.0.0.12 hits the web, fixes crashes
  Published: February 8, 2008
• Vista SP1 RTM shows up via torrents
  Published: February 7, 2008
• Do Not Call registry to become permanent
  Published: February 7, 2008
• Sun delays Rock processor until next year
  Published: February 7, 2008
• AMD posts OverDrive real-time overclocking tool
  Published: February 7, 2008
• RIAA wants anti-virus software to filter pirated content
  Published: February 7, 2008
• Opera Mobile to become free?
  Published: February 7, 2008
• PlayStation 3 Cell processor to shrink again
  Published: February 7, 2008
• News from around the web (02/07/08)
  Published: February 7, 2008
• Apple updates QuickTime with security update
  Published: February 7, 2008
• Assassin's Creed for the PC receives exclusive content
  Published: February 7, 2008
• Montalvo Systems to take on Intel and AMD mobile products
  Published: February 6, 2008
• SanDisk prepares 43nm NAND flash
  Published: February 6, 2008
• Canonical pushes Parallels Workstation to desktops
  Published: February 6, 2008
• TechSpot Poll: I buy my PC games...
  Published: February 7, 2008
• Microsoft drops price for Xbox 360 HD DVD add-on
  Published: February 6, 2008
• Apple reaches third place in smartphone market
  Published: February 6, 2008
• Western Digital joins the Green Grid
  Published: February 6, 2008
• News from around the web (02/06/08)
  Published: February 6, 2008
• Intel's 45nm Penryn CPUs coming to Dell laptops?
  Published: February 6, 2008
• Apple's Mac OS X gains more market share
  Published: February 6, 2008
• Verizon rejects Hollywood's call to aid piracy fight
  Published: February 6, 2008
• Yahoosoft!: A Match Made in Heaven or Hell?
  Published: February 6, 2008
• Intel gives details about Silverthorne
  Published: February 6, 2008
• Google can't buy Yahoo, says Microsoft
  Published: February 5, 2008
• U.S. spam company fined $2.6 million
  Published: February 5, 2008
• Dell lawsuit reveals revenues behind typosquatting
  Published: February 5, 2008
• Intel's X48 chipset due in March
  Published: February 5, 2008
• ICANN brings six IPv6 nameservers online
  Published: February 5, 2008
• New MacBook Pros likely on their way
  Published: February 5, 2008
• EA expects PS3 to outsell 360 this year
  Published: February 5, 2008
• iPhone, iPod touch receive capacity upgrades
  Published: February 5, 2008
• Yahoo Music shuts down, shuffles users to Rhapsody
  Published: February 4, 2008
• Startup aims at destroying botnets
  Published: February 4, 2008
• Nvidia announces plans to acquire Ageia
  Published: February 4, 2008
• DRAM sales decline, prices could climb?
  Published: February 4, 2008
• Windows Server 2008 goes gold
  Published: February 4, 2008
• Blog: How to run Windows Live Messenger on Windows XP x64 and Server 2003
  Published: February 4, 2008
• Windows Vista SP1 goes RTM, released in March
  Published: February 4, 2008
• AMD to show off triple core Phenoms at CeBIT
  Published: February 4, 2008
• Intel Skulltrail dual-socket platform officially launched
  Published: February 4, 2008
• Yahoo may consider Google alliance
  Published: February 4, 2008
• Blog: Dell 2707WFP 27″ LCD monitor
  Published: February 4, 2008
• Weekend news picks (02.03)
  Published: February 3, 2008
• Weekend news picks (02.02)
  Published: February 2, 2008
• MySpace and Facebook struck by security flaw
  Published: February 1, 2008
• Transmeta to be bought out?
  Published: February 1, 2008
• VIA's Glenn Henry speaks on upcoming Isaiah CPU
  Published: February 1, 2008
• AMD promises 45nm CPUs in 2H 2008
  Published: February 1, 2008
• News from around the web (02/01/08)
  Published: February 1, 2008
• 700MHz auction bid triggers open airwaves access
  Published: February 1, 2008
• The Pirate Bay founders face prosecution
  Published: February 1, 2008
• AMD to grab over 50% discrete notebook GPU market share
  Published: February 1, 2008
• Intel, Micron claim world’s fastest NAND flash
  Published: February 1, 2008
• Microsoft offers to buy Yahoo for $44.6 billion
  Published: February 1, 2008
• Core 2 Duo 45nm Wolfdale vs. 65nm Conroe @ TechSpot
  Published: February 1, 2008