Dell will join other PC makers in halting shipments of Windows XP computers in October, although some users may be able to still order the venerable OS
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
2010
Google Engineer Finds Serious MS IE8 Flaw
Microsoft is investigating reports that a Google security engineer has found a flaw in Internet Explorer 8 that could be exploited to attack users
HP Sues Former CEO Hurd Over Oracle Job
HP is not happy that former CEO Mark Hurd has joined Oracle, and is now suing him in order to stop him taking the position
Samsung Launches Dual Core Processor For Smartphones
As more and more people demand better processing power from their mobile handsets, Samsung has unveiled a chip designed to handle rich media applications
Confusion Surrounds Samsung Galaxy Tab Pricing
Samsung's answer to the Apple iPad, the Galaxy Tab, could be priced anywhere from £132 to more than £652, according to various leaks
IT Consolidation Critical To Success, Study Finds
A new survey of businesses in the EMEA region has found that most view IT consolidation as critical to their future success
Apple Gets Developer Slot At Mobile World Congress
In a sign of the growing influence of Apple in the mobile sector, the world's biggest mobile show will host an event for Apple developers
UK Councils Save Millions With Smartphone Apps
Councils in the UK saved more than £200 million in 2009, through the use of innovative mobile apps and web services
BT Launches Wi-Fi App For Android And iPhones
BT has launched an Android and iPhone app for its Total Broadband customers to help them find Wi-Fi hotspots
Google’s Blobby Birthday Doodle Wastes Power
Google has ticked off users by wasting their CPU and energy on doodles which could have been done more economically in Flash
Britain Leads In Fujitsu Green IT Index
The UK has come out top for sustainability in Fujitsu's international green IT index, scoring 61 out of a possible 100
Android 2.2 Update Crashes O2 Phones
O2 has cancelled its initial rollout of Android 2.2 to HTC Desire handsets, after some users reported problems
Windows 7 PC Refresh Could Create Junk Mountain
As analysts predict imminent upgrades to Windows 7, Computer Aid urges firms to give old PCs to reuse programmes
How To Test Virtual Desktops
If you're planning to approach virtual desktops, here's how to check whether a given product delivers what you want
Is Google’s Schmidt Just A Creepy Ice Cream Man?
An animated video of Google's CEO as a creepy ice cream man makes a strong impression, but are privacy advocates just fighting the future, asks Clint Boulton
US DOJ Further Probes Google Flight Data Buyout Bid
Google is angling to acquire ITA Software, w hich provides data to Microsoft Bing Travel, Orbitz and others
FTC Leaks Specs On HTC Android Handset
Photos and data on HTC's latest Google Android smartphone have been published via the US wireless regulator's website
Aria Launches Cloud Billing For VMware
The cloud product provides automated service activation, usage tracking, billing and collections
Nokia N8 Release Dates Leaked
Nokia's highly anticipated N8 smartphone is to launch at the end of September, reports say
Oracle Hires Hurd As President
Hurd is to take on the role of co-president of Oracle, following the resignation of Charles Phillips
Tape: The Tyrannosaurus Rex Of Backup
Jon Mills dons his palaeontologist’s hat and compares tape to Tyrannosaurus Rex to encourage anyone that doesn't see the need to evolve their backup to reconsider
Google Faces Texas Antitrust Probe Over Search
Google has confirmed that the Texas Attorney General is conducting an antitrust investigation over its search engine
Dell Retakes Second Spot As Acer Struggles
Dell has reclaimed the second spot in terms of worldwide PC sales, according to an iSuppli report
USB Containing Anti-Terror Data Found On Street
A memory stick that is said to contain anti-terror training manuals has been discovered outside a Manchester police station
ICO Confirms TalkTalk Probe Over Customer Snooping
The Information Commissioner Office is unhappy that TalkTalk has been monitoring the web surfing habits of its customers without informing them
Oracle In Talks With Former HP CEO, Mark Hurd
Mark Hurd, the former CEO of HP who left amid claims of sexual harassment, is reportedly in talks with Oracle
Prince Charles Backs IBM’s ‘Start’ Green Summit
While Prince Charles makes a much-criticised train journey promoting green living, IBM is holding a summit on the future role of technology
HMRC Computer System Reveals Tax Discrepancies
Almost 1.5 million workers are to be hit with demands to pay more tax, after HMRC's new computer system did some recalculations
Royal Mail Launches First Intelligent Stamps
The stamps, depicting classic railway themes, launch custom online content in Apple iPhones or Google Android smartphones
Orange, T-Mobile Customers Register For Roaming
Everything Everywhere is to allow Orange and T-Mobile customers to use the two UK networks interchangeably from next month