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Barracuda launches counter-suit agains...
Court cases are never pleasant or simple. The ongoing battle between security companies Trend Micro and Barracuda Networks took a new twist on Wednesday, when Barracuda launched a counter-suit... More
Do the maths: HAL 9000 by 2018?
There's a new science in town: connectomics. A specialised form of neuroanatomy, connectomics is in the business of mapping out the brain's networks – in particular, how the various... More
The GoDaddy saga continues...
I've been trying to sort out an incident with registrar GoDaddy since last week. I blogged on Tuesday and Thursday about the situation, but in a nutshell I found out that I was registered... More
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Your guide to the ultimate road-warrior tech at CeBIT
We've spent the week walking the 30-plus halls at CeBIT to pick out the best pieces of kit for the serious road warrior — whether your need is small, light and cheap or a bit more esoteric, there will be something here for you more
The best video from CeBIT 2008
CeBIT's 30-plus exhibition halls were packed with technology this year; we capture the best of it on video, from software controlled by brainwaves to a robot based on the same AI engine that drove the fight scenes in Lord of the Rings more
The best photo galleries from CeBIT 2008
Cool gadgets, cold cryogenics, technology for the ultimate road warrior, and even data centres made from recycled materials — CeBIT had it all this year more
NextWindow enables giant multitouch screen
Microsoft is not the only company showing off multitouch technology. NextWindow's touch technology can fit screens up to 100 inches, and enables multitouch features more
Portable tech on show at CeBIT
New hardware on show at CeBIT this year includes a Windows version of a low-power laptop and a notebook designed for airtravel more
Asus and Microsoft unveil Eee upgrade
New Linux and Windows versions of the Eee 900 PC will sport significant enhancements in many areas, but will be more expensive than earlier versions more
The Linux-based car's next challenge
Caroline is not just any old VW Passat; it has seven PCs monitoring its environment, making decisions and controlling it. Researcher Jörn Martern Wille talks about the tech and explains where it's headed more
Cryogenics chilled systems at CeBIT
Amid the talk of green and power-efficient computing at CeBIT this year, in some cases it is all about faster and cooler — and in one instance, that involves liquid nitrogen more
Blog: The big CeBIT patent bust
It seems that 180 cops have visited 51 CeBIT stands that had allegedly patent-infringing products on show, and carted away 68 boxes... more
Blog: Why SSD makers don't like to (over)talk SSD
At CeBIT this week there were a number of companies displaying their solid state drives (SSDs) in capacities ranging up to 64GB... more
Waterproof displays make a splash at CeBIT
Giant touchscreens, waterproof displays and eight regular monitors driven from a single PC — all on show at CeBIT more
Zeno: The robot based on Lord of the Rings AI
Hanson Robotics's Zeno robot may be a toy, but its sophisticated artificial intelligence is far from child's play more
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It's not the Gates, it's the bars
Richard Stallman, Free Software Foundation To pay so much attention to Bill Gates's retirement is missing the point; it is neither Gates nor Microsoft that really matter, says the Free Software Foundation's Richard Stallman more
Microsoft has lost its grip on the ecosystem
David Meyer Microsoft got where it is today through its influence over manufacturers. It no longer has the control it once enjoyed more
Microsoft's mysterious Windows 7 missive
Rupert Goodwins The software maker has been accused of not talking enough about Windows 7, but its latest communication on the subject hasn't made matters any clearer more
Quad Boot - Friday Update - It's Good!
After nearly a full week of working with this quad-boot setup in various stages of completion, I can say that I am very pleased. It is working well and it is allowing me to easily compare the...
J.A. Watson
Coming Soon: Dialogue Box Series 4
Believe it or not (and we have trouble believing it ourselves) Dialogue Box has been recommissioned for a fourth series — and we didn't have to resort to Alan Partridge-style babbling about 'Monkey...
Charles McLellan
Nokia E71 vs HTC Touch Diamond
I have been an apologist for Windows Mobile for a long time, having used MS-powered handsets for the last three or four years. I liked the comprehensive synchronisation, and quite enjoyed having a...
David Meyer
Discussions
Biometric devices. Do you need one?
When saying “biometrics” I am not thinking about law enforcement, AFIS systems, national ID and visa projects. I first think about personal solutions that will make my life easier.... More
Barracuda launches counter-suit agains...
Court cases are never pleasant or simple. The ongoing battle between security companies Trend Micro and Barracuda Networks took a new twist on Wednesday, when Barracuda launched a counter-suit... More
Mobile Speed Demon: Wireless Surpasses...
Mobile Speed Demon: Wireless Surpasses Landline Author: Eric Everson, Founder MyMobiSafe.com As I look around my house and throughout my network of friends, I instantly realize... More
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