Sony puts network at centre of mid-term strategy
Its consumer electronics products will be directly linked to its movie and TV content libraries
Toshiba unveils laptop with Cell-derived chip
The first laptops to make use of the SpursEngine, a co-processor derived from the Cell chip that powers the PlayStation 3
IBM’s Cell-based RoadRunner supercomputer is world’s fastest
RoadRunner also said to be the most powerful computer in the world
Microsoft hits 21 U.S. resellers with piracy lawsuits
Most lawsuits concern Windows XP and consumer versions of Office
In-flight broadband set to return in 2009
Panasonic to offer new high-speed Internet access service in aircrafts
Microsoft won’t pursue other partnerships, says Gates
Vendor to focus on its own independent strategy now
LG enters thin-TV race with Scarlet sets
Scarlet is LG’s thinnest flat-panel TV yet
Sony, Samsung to spend US$1.8B on new LCD line
LCD panels expected to be out in 2009
Toshiba shows prototype home control robot
The robot name mixes up the previous moniker with the Italian word for little
Fujitsu to release speedy notebook drive
New drive will have 320GB of capacity
MWC : Fujitsu launches global WiMax business
Vendor announces global launch of BroadOne brand and base stations
Samsung to target enterprise servers with new SSDs
Drives will use the SATA II interface and boast major performance boosts
Michael Dell believes he can grow the channel
Dell CEO also hints at more, bigger acquisitions for his company as the PC market continues to consolidate
Toshiba to add AMD-powered laptop
Entry-level machine will mark a return for chipmaker to the vendor