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Supercomputing for the Masses

Advances in chip design are prompting companies to take advantage of the potential power. But the necessary new markets and software are lagging Read More...

Posted Wednesday, December 12, 2007 5:01 PM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: GOOG, Technology, Computers, HPQ, AMD, MSFT, Innovation, YHOO, IBM, Semiconductors, INTC, SNE, NTDOY, IDC, ELY

Activision-Vivendi's Game-Changing Deal

The new Activision Blizzard will give EA a heavyweight to contend with in the increasingly important market of massive multiplayer online games Read More...

Posted Monday, December 03, 2007 5:01 PM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: VIA, Internet, Technology, Computers, Entertainment, Video Games, Software, Consumer Electronics, SNE, Mergers & Acquisitions, ERTS, AMGN, Venture Capital, ATVI, VIV.PA, NTDOF, MWY, NCSCF

Seeking Wisdom from the Wii-Maker

Ubisoft and other video game outfits are asking the industry leader for help in wooing casual gamers. Nintendo's advice? Keep it simple Read More...

Posted Tuesday, November 27, 2007 12:19 AM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: Internet, Technology, Computers, Video Games, Software, MSFT, Consumer Electronics, Design, International, Asia, Europe, SNE, ERTS, NTDOY

Challenges for Sony Ericsson's New Chief

After one week on the job, Hideki Komiyama is painfully aware of competition from the iPhone, Google's mobile plans, and Nokia's new wireless offering Read More...

Posted Friday, November 09, 2007 6:43 AM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: GOOG, Internet, Technology, AAPL, MOT, Computers, Consumer Electronics, YHOO, Telecommunications, Wireless, NOK, VOD, SNE, ERIC, FTE, SAF.PA, TEF, INF.L

New Applications for Microchips

Semiconductor makers such as STMicroelectronics are finding medical uses for the tiny chips they develop—from cancer and flu detection to insulin Read More...

Posted Monday, November 05, 2007 5:58 AM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: Technology, Computers, HPQ, International, Science, Europe, Innovation, Health Care, IBM, Semiconductors, SNE, STM

Wireless Grids Wants to Hook You Up

The startup may have invented the holy grail of connectivity: a program that lets users link all of their content and devices—and share them with Read More...

Posted Tuesday, October 30, 2007 10:59 AM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: Internet, Technology, AAPL, MOT, Computers, Software, Consumer Electronics, Telecommunications, Wireless, NOK, T, CSCO, INTC, SNE, NOVL, HIT, BT, WDC, Networking, NZT

Sony Struggles as Nintendo Soars

Sony's money-losing video game business was a drag on first-half earnings, while Nintendo's profits in the period nearly tripled from the previous yea Read More...

Posted Thursday, October 25, 2007 2:04 AM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: Internet, Technology, Company News, Computers, Video Games, Software, Consumer Electronics, Asia, TM, GS, SNE, NTDOY

Sanyo Abandons Semiconductor Sale

The Japanese company is holding on to the unit after the private equity buyer allegedly couldn't raise the money. Investors aren't pleased Read More...

Posted Friday, October 19, 2007 12:09 AM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: Technology, Computers, International, Asia, CS, MC, GS, C, GE, Semiconductors, SNE, MER, MS, TOC, 6502.T, 8601.T, MITSY, 6701.T, KYO, 6764.T

An Online Game Pioneer's Blank Slate

Richard Garriott, creator of NCsoft's Tabula Rasa, talks about his efforts to redefine multiplayer online gaming Read More...

Posted Monday, October 15, 2007 11:52 PM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: Internet, Technology, Computers, Video Games, Software, MSFT, Consumer Electronics, Design, International, Asia, SNE

Nintendo: Calling All Players

The maker of the Wii now aims to capture both die-hards and newly hooked casual gamers, possibly blurring the line between the two audiences Read More...

Posted Wednesday, October 10, 2007 7:27 AM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: Internet, Technology, Company News, Computers, Video Games, Software, MSFT, Consumer Electronics, International, Asia, TM, SNE, JPM, ERTS, 7974.T

PlayStation3: All About the Games

Can new Sony gaming chief Kaz Hirai's focus on games help close the gap on Microsoft and Nintendo? A price cut might help Read More...

Posted Friday, October 05, 2007 1:21 AM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: Internet, Technology, Computers, Executives, Entertainment, Video Games, Software, MSFT, Consumer Electronics, International, SNE, JPM, IDC, CEOs, 7974.T

Sony PSP Says Change Your Shirt

Games for nongamers are in style, and on its redesigned handheld, Sony is meeting demand with—among other offerings—My Stylist, a wardrobe Read More...

Posted Monday, September 24, 2007 11:47 PM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: Internet, Technology, Computers, Video Games, Software, Consumer Electronics, International, Asia, SNE, NTDOY, KNM

Barry Diller's Web Gaming Play

IAC/InterActiveCorp's gaming foray could revolutionize online games and hurt console makers—if it succeeds Read More...

Posted Thursday, September 20, 2007 1:24 AM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: VIA, Internet, Technology, Computers, MSFT, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, YHOO, SNE, ERTS, NTDOY, AB, IDC, IACI, SCOR

Computers' Elusive Eco Factor

There are several ways to measure the environmental impact of computers, but many consumers ignore them and PC makers have reason not to care Read More...

Posted Sunday, September 09, 2007 5:01 PM from BusinessWeek Online -- | (Comments Off)

Filed under: Technology, AAPL, DELL, Computers, HPQ, Consumer Electronics, Science, Energy, NOK, SNE, TOSBF, BBY

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