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• Off-the-shelf quantum computers
  Monday 22 January 2001 – 06:08
  The race to develop quantum computers has, thus far, centered on the harnessing of molecule-sized q-bits capable of maintaining the multiple states needed for developing non-binary algorithms.
• Asustek to spin off notebook subsidiary in H1 2007
  Monday 21 November 2005 – 04:08
  Motherboard giant Asustek Computer, aiming for product diversification in the 3C (computer, communications, consumer electronics) market, is scheduled to implement a business separation plan.
• Google to Move its Data Centers Off-Shore?
  Friday 12 September 2008 – 08:40
  A recent patent application filed by Google Inc. is sure to float your boat.
• 3dfx lays off, spins off
  Thursday 3 February 2000 – 08:50
  3dfx lays off, spins off Web site www.shugashack.com is reporting that 3dfx will reduce its workforce substantially, laying off 5 percent of its employees and shedding another 15 percent into a spinoff company.
• Microsoft Pulls Off $2 Billion Profit For Fourth Quarter
  Friday 18 July 2003 – 04:29
  Microsoft posted a $2 billion profit for its fourth quarter and roughly $10 billion in earnings for its 2004 fiscal year.

• SiS Kicks Off: 10 Motherboards With The 645 Chipset and DDR333*
  Wednesday 3 April 2002 – 07:00
  SiS puts the pedal to the metal: the current Pentium 4 chipset SiS645 not only stands up to the competition, but also manages to overtake most of its rivals, thanks to DDR333 support. We compared 10 motherboards and evaluated their performance in practical tests.
• Cooling Off: THG visits AMD*
  Monday 29 October 2001 – 06:00
  One small step for electrical engineers, one big step for Palomino owners. The THG video revealed glaring weaknesses in the AMD Palomino when used with modern motherboards. AMD responed by providing a solution for such problems in the future. Here's our take on this solution.
• HD Encoding Face-Off: WMV-HD vs. DivX-HD*
  Wednesday 5 July 2006 – 08:40
  High-Def files are biiig! Mike Baggaley compares two popular HD encoding methods and finds that beauty is in the eye of the encoder.
• IDF Fall 2005 Kicks Off the Multi-Core Era*
  Thursday 25 August 2005 – 06:00
  It took a few IDFs to get going, but the technology for enhancing our digitally assisted life through new application models finally seems ready to go. Non-linear performance benefits and mobility/ubiquity are the buzzwords at this year's Fall IDF.
• Setting Off The "Smartbomb"*
  Wednesday 1 February 2006 – 01:31
  A Review of the New Book on the Video Game Revolution. For whatever reason, books on the video game phenomenon have been few and far between. Despite the rise of this exciting new form of electronic entertainment over the last decade, few authors apparently have chosen to detail and break down the entire industry, from the economics to the culture, over its 30-plus year history.