Thursday, August 21, 2008

21-Aug-2008 AM clippings

Enjoy:

A number of first-generation iPod nanos have been spontaneously
combusting. So far no serious damage caused:
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/Japan-Demands-Probe-Into-Cause-of-Nano-Flameouts-64224.html

The Taiwanses Consumer Federation says Microsoft is abusing its
monopoly power in forcing Vista on users who largely prefer XP:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13505_3-10019470-16.html

Microsoft to make it easier to move server applications from one
server to another as virtualisation picks up:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7572245.stm

Palm accidentally releases its flash presentation for the upcoming
Treo Pro mobile handset. Details & specs here:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2704,2328275,00.asp


HP Also get the details of their forthcoming Inspiron 910 mini laptop
leaked. Looks like up to 16GB SSD, 1GM RAM max and Ubuntu Linux:
http://gizmodo.com/5038298/leaked-dell-inspiron-910-mini-note-specs-and-release-date

The US is now stuck with a huge inventory of flawed electronic
voting machines. Manufacturers offer US$1 a piece for them:
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jej6XIWrQn6-gw5O5bJa1ELx78DgD92LLDO00


Rumours that Nvidia is about to launch an x86 chip. Possibly related
to recent news that they have licenced technologies from Transmeta:
http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2008/08/20/nvidia-announce-x86-chip

And finally. If you've not done so before, meet Emily. She's a
virtual actor who not only looks real but behaves real:
http://technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=1833

Vik :v)
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