Stories by Dan Nystedt

Microsoft edging Google out of iPad-like devices

Taiwanese laptop-maker Micro-Star International (MSI) plans to launch a Windows 7 tablet PC next week at the Computex Taipei electronics show, after showing off a prototype tablet running Google's Android mobile software early this year.

Written by Dan Nystedt24 May 10 20:35

Massive new Yahoo campus approved by Santa Clara

The City of Santa Clara has approved a plan by Yahoo allowing the Internet giant to build its new headquarters on a sprawling 46-acre (186,155 square meters) campus in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Written by Dan Nystedt14 May 10 05:12

China's biggest chip maker posts 12th straight loss

Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC) reported its 12th straight losing quarter on Tuesday, despite a dramatic rebound in the global chip industry.

Written by Dan Nystedt12 May 10 01:05

TSMC's chip sales in April hit all-time high

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC), the world's largest contract chip maker, on Monday reported record high chip sales for the month of April.

Written by Dan Nystedt11 May 10 05:19

Intel to produce new Sandy Bridge chips by year-end

The latest family of Intel microprocessors, code-named Sandy Bridge, will be in production by the end of this year, while desktops and laptops with the chips will likely be on world markets in early 2011.

Written by Dan Nystedt13 April 10 16:23

Intel seeks Java as AppUp store apps reach 200

Intel is talking to several companies to use their Web software programming tools with the AppUp store, including Adobe Air and Microsoft Silverlight, but it's having a hard time finding anyone to talk to about Java.

Written by Dan Nystedt14 April 10 05:59

IDC bucks trend with less bullish 2010 chip forecast

IDC analysts on Thursday said the global chip industry will grow this year but offered one of the least optimistic industry revenue forecasts so far this year, saying the global recession remains a problem.

Written by Dan Nystedt26 March 10 07:37

Google starts losing business partners in China

Google's decision to stop censoring Internet search results in China has apparently led to one business casualty already, the end of a search agreement with Tom Online.

Written by Dan Nystedt24 March 10 06:53

Wikipedia founder praises Google over China decision

A co-founder of popular online encyclopedia Wikipedia praised Google for its decision to stop censoring Internet searches in China and called on other major U.S. companies, including Microsoft and Facebook, to follow.

Written by Dan Nystedt24 March 10 06:16

HTC says will fight Apple lawsuit, stresses innovations

High Tech Computer (HTC) on Thursday said it plans to "fully defend itself" against the patent infringement lawsuit filed by Apple early this month, adding it has always respected the intellectual property of others and will continue to do so.

Written by Dan Nystedt18 March 10 16:40

Microsoft loses $106 million patent verdict to VirnetX

A court in Texas has ordered Microsoft to pay communications software maker VirnetX US$105.75 million after a jury found it guilty of willful infringement of two patents belonging to the company.

Written by Dan Nystedt17 March 10 14:49
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