Desktops bounce back, according to latest research figures

Desktops are back, according to research group IDC, which says the stalwart systems are the surprise success story for computer sales in the UK, and indicative that the corporate spend has renewed vigour. This quarter has seen the growth of desktop shipments more than treble to nearly 20 per cent. IDC puts this down to better retail offerings, XP upgrades, and business spending. ...more

iTunes UK domain to stay with Apple

The High Court has backed the UK domain registrar's decision to award itunes.co.uk to Apple and denied a plea for a judicial hearing. ...more

Intel and Motorola ready GHz chips

Both Intel and Motorola have announced plans for Gigahertz chips at the Microprocessor Forum in San Jose. Motorola's new G4 chips, named Apollo, are based on the 0.18micron process and will sport IBM's SOI (Silicon-on-Insulator), according to David Bearden of Motorola's Somerset lab. ...more

PC Fest shapes up

Details are out for the PC Fest computer roadshow that will be hitting the streets in the autumn. It's a chance to get your hands on products from the likes of Sony, HP, Iomega, Handspring, Symantec, Adobe, Canon and Macromedia, and have your questions answered by technical staff on the spot. Whether it's monitors, printers, scanners, PDAs, creative software applications or any other peripheral, the idea is that you get the chance to try before you buy, along with receiving advice. ...more

Intel unveils 3-Series chipset

Intel has unveiled its 3-Series chipset at the Computex computer trade show. Formerly codenamed 'Bearlake', the chips will also run with Intel's upcoming 45nm 'Penryn' processors, which are expected later this year. According to Intel, they will help provide 'consumer electronics-like video and sound quality' and will be the foundation for next-generation Intel Viiv and vPro processors, codenamed 'Salt Creek' and 'Weybridge' respectively. ...more