Intel makes U-turn with new-generation chips

Intel has revealed unprecedented amounts of new detail about forthcoming processors. Not just its next generation of processors, codenamed Penryn, but the one after that as well, codenamed Nehalem. The new parts will be based the 45nm fabrication process using the newly developed metal-gate transistors that the company describes as 'revolutionary'. ...more

CA's ex-CEO Kumar charged with fraud

As expected US authorities have charged former executives of Computer Associates with fraud. Amongst those charged were the former CEO Sanjay Kumar. The charges related to alleged accounting malpractices which took place between January 1998 and September 30, 2000. ...more

All roads lead to Gladius

Gladius Online is a new Massively Multiplayer Online Game with a difference: it's set in Ancient Rome and it's being developed by Brits. Oh, and it's free. As the online gaming world becomes ever more overpopulated with silly Orc games, it makes a pleasant change to see one rooted in history and brimming with new ideas. ...more

Apple launches iTunes store in UK, Germany and France

Steve Jobs today launched the iTunes Music Store for the UK, Germany and France, which accounts for 60 per cent of European music sales. The Apple CEO was in London to announce a flat 79p per song price, with most albums costing ?7.99. ...more

Microsoft denies further XP Service Pack 2 delays

Microsoft is denying that the important Windows XP Service Pack 2 update has been delayed. 'We are still on target for an August release,' a company spokesperson told us. The much delayed service pack, which includes important security features such as greater protection against viruses and an increase in the default levels of protection, is the source of a new round of Net rumours. ...more