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More memory coming to future IBM chips

February 14, 2007 Big Blue comes up with a way to cram more memory directly onto its processors, boosting performance starting in 2008. TAGS: cache memory, SRAM, DRAM, IBM Corp., transistor, R&D, memory, AMD, CPU, Intel

HP Labs marks 40th with high-tech coffee table

February 22, 2006 R&D meets Ikea in a novel approach to the entertainment PC from folks who typically pursue more scientific endeavors. Photos: High-tech coffee table TAGS: HP Labs, transistor, data center, R&D, HP, e-book, games, PC

Nortel seeks revival through 'hyperconnectivity'

September 20, 2007 CEO Mike Zafirovski is confident that the "megatrend" can propel the networking giant back to the forefront of the industry. TAGS: Nortel Networks Corp., communications equipment company, R&D, CEO, Cisco Systems Inc., networking

The fraternity at core of Israel's business

August 9, 2006 Israel's emergence as a technology powerhouse can be traced to a university that predates the country itself. TAGS: Israel, university, professor, R&D, school

Roomba takes Frogger to the asphalt jungle

March 15, 2006 A tricked-up robotic vacuum cleaner helps bring the early video game to life in the streets of Austin. Photos: Roomba's Frogger rumba TAGS: iRobot Roomba, vacuum cleaner, iRobot Corp., Austin, robot, street, R&D, conference, car, video game, Bluetooth, video

DARPA sees inspiration as trophy of robot race

October 18, 2007 As director of the U.S. government's research and development arm, Tony Tether hopes today's races will attract tomorrow's engineers and scientists. TAGS: Tony Tether, robot, obstacle, vehicle, R&D, race, California, course

Windows weakness can lead to network traffic hijacks

March 25, 2007 Problem in the way Windows PCs obtain network settings could let attackers hijack traffic, researchers warn. TAGS: attacker, WINS, traffic, researcher, R&D, DNS, domain name, article, attack, server, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, security, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

Mapping out the nanotech economy

May 17, 2007 Nonprofit group takes a bird's-eye view of where in the U.S. the science of little things is a very big deal.Images: 'NanoMetro' mashup TAGS: nanotechnology, mashup, map, R&D, Boston, San Francisco

Confront nanotech health risks now, experts say

October 18, 2006 Industry urged to investigate and disclose nanotech health and environmental issues early in product development. TAGS: nanotechnology, product development, health, R&D, expert, consulting

Dell exec: We're not Wintel's lapdog

April 10, 2006 Kevin Kettler says Dell plays a starring role in guiding tech, even if that causes friction with allies. TAGS: Wintel, IEEE 802.11, Intel, Dell, exec, wireless networking, R&D, standards, PC company, networking, adapter, 64-bit, PC, Microsoft Corp., operating system

A fight over the future of solar

April 26, 2007 German parliamentarian Herman Scheer responds to criticisms from venture capitalist Vinod Khosla about how best to develop renewable energy sources. TAGS: renewable energy, nuclear power, R&D, Germany, approach, venture capital, concept, opinion

For Intel, China looms large

April 19, 2007 With Beijing as IDF venue and plans to build a wafer fab, chipmaker signals importance it places on the booming Asian nation. TAGS: ultramobile PC, Beijing, chip company, wafer, Intel Developer Forum, China, Intel, R&D, blog, photograph, PC

Water wizards of the desert

August 10, 2006 One of Israel's most promising industries centers on the preservation of a crucial natural resource: water. TAGS: Israel, venture-capital company, R&D, Siemens AG, General Electric Co., U.N., start-up, U.S.

Lighting a fire under Solaris

April 24, 2006 Two significant upgrades are coming to Solaris this year, but Linux remains a fearsome rival. TAGS: Sun Solaris, Sun Microsystems Inc., x86 processor, OpenSolaris, x86 server, Intel x86, Linux, Sun Sparc, AMD Opteron, R&D, server, open source, AMD, IBM Corp., operating system

Mapping a path for the 3D Web

May 8, 2006 Influential tech figures meet to outline the so-called metaverse--a Net dominated by 3D, social spaces and economies. TAGS: organizer, virtual worlds, 3D, R&D, Google Earth, online game, agreement, path, Google Inc., event, Microsoft Corp.

Feds propose $100 million hydrogen prize

April 27, 2006 House proposal would reward breakthroughs for innovations in hydrogen energy, with awards up to $100 million. TAGS: hydrogen, breakthrough, R&D, Republican

FAQ: New Energy Act gets green light

December 19, 2007 Fuel efficiency mandates are raised for first time since 1975, but tax incentives for renewable power get cut. TAGS: tax incentive, renewable energy, power generation, efficiency, law, tax, R&D, standards, transportation, truck, president

The high-tech future for the Army

August 2, 2007 Chief Scientist Thomas Killion talks about Army R&D efforts, high-tech soldiering and the outlook for robots and drones. TAGS: Thomas Killion, chief scientist, robot, gear, laser, R&D, Iraq

Security on demand heads for mainstream

February 6, 2007 Tom Noonan, top exec at hosted security provider ISS, says more companies are considering letting outsiders handle their defenses. TAGS: on-demand, information technology company, RSA Security Inc., IBM Corp., threat, security, R&D, acquisition, San Francisco, information technology
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