HP is in e-PC talks with Qwest, Sun's Scott McNealy rips PCs, executives bicker about the future of Internet appliances and Dell says it's considering Net access and consulting.
Chipset sleeper RCC eyes going public
Reliance Computing Company, a little-known outfit that
specializes in an important yet arcane component for Intel-based computers, is
thinking big. (November 19, 4:00 a.m. PT)
EMC to scrap low-end Data General computers
EMC, having completed its acquisition of Data General, will eliminate
the low end of its Aviion server line in an attempt to make the business unit
profitable. (November 19, 4:00 a.m. PT)
Ericsson answers the call for MP3
New Ericsson cell phones will offer some of the hottest new consumer trends by means of
add-on cartridges with MP3 and Bluetooth technology, although there are still some issues to iron out.(November 19, 4:00 a.m. PT)
Emachines CEO: Profits to flow from deals
Emachines is aggressively targeting deals with Internet service providers and e-commerce companies
to bolster its low-cost brand at any cost short of increasing prices. (November 18, 12:00 p.m. PT)