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• Analysis: Microsoft - Too old and too big to survive?

  By Mark Gibbs | 22 May, 2012 03:44

  What browser do you prefer? According to w3schools.com, which tracks browser usage of people interested in Web technologies and hence more likely to try alternative tools, as of April this year, 38.3 per cent of us preferred Google's Chrome, 35.8 per cent went with Mozilla's Firefox, and 18.3 per cent were still using Microsoft's Internet Explorer (Apple's Safari and Opera were trailing way behind). Over the last year IE and Firefox have seen their shares decrease and only Chrome has gained share.

• Wall Street Beat: Tech earnings provide some bright spots

  By Marc Ferranti | 28 April, 2012 02:16

  With Apple leading the revenue charge midweek and Amazon providing a kick to trading in tech shares Friday morning, bright spots appeared in what has otherwise been a mixed earnings season.

• Microsoft details four versions of Windows 8

  By Tim Greene | 18 April, 2012 00:34

  Microsoft has given formal names to the four versions of Windows 8 -- Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Enterprise and Windows RT.

• Microsoft details 'Windows on ARM' program

  By Tim Greene | 10 February, 2012 10:35

  Microsoft is fencing off a piece of Windows 8 called Windows on ARM (WOA) that is designed specifically for deployment on devices with low-power ARM processors - such as tablets and that has capabilities customized to that environment.

• For 2012, power-efficient servers could get a shot in the ARM

  By Agam Shah | 20 December, 2011 22:28

  In 2012 a fundamental change in server architecture could be on tap as companies look to cut data center costs with the help of technologies like ARM processors and graphics chips, analysts said.

• Intel reorganizes mobile business to speed and improve development

  By John Ribeiro | 15 December, 2011 16:25

  In a reorganization of its mobile business, Intel said Wednesday it has formed a new group, called the Mobile and Communications Group (MCG) that will focus on phones, tablets, and other mobile devices.

• Wall Street Beat: Enterprise IT, smartphones boost tech earnings

  By Marc Ferranti | 29 October, 2011 02:29

  Third-quarter earnings reports from major tech vendors continued to pour in this week, confirming upbeat trends for enterprise software and emerging markets but mixed results for hardware and components.

• It takes 1m ARM processors to make 1b brain neurons

  By Kevin Lee | 13 July, 2011 03:42

  A group of British researchers led by the daddy of the ARM processor, normally found in smartphones, went to find out how many how many neurons can an ARM chip simulate.

• Microsoft unveils touch-oriented Windows 8

  By James Niccolai | 02 June, 2011 13:42

  Microsoft showed Thursday the next version of its Windows OS at a press event in Taipei, unveiling a completely new tile-based interface that it hopes will be better suited for the emerging world of tablet PCs.

• Intel launches new class of 'Ultrabook' laptops

  By James Niccolai | 31 May, 2011 14:23

  Intel announced plans for a new class of thin and light laptops at the Computex trade show on Tuesday, its latest move to improve its competitiveness in the mobile computing market.

• Microsoft to put next Windows OS on Arm chips

  By James Niccolai | 06 January, 2011 10:09

  Microsoft said Wednesday that the next version of its Windows PC operating system will run on Arm processors, part of an effort to adapt Windows to the fast-growing market for tablet computers, where Apple and Google have gained traction.

• 7 predictions for Open Source in 2011

  By Katherine Noyes | 29 December, 2010 11:24

  With Android, Ubuntu, and ARM set to shine, 2011 promises to be a banner year for open-source software.

• Arm faces uphill battle in server market

  By Agam Shah | 09 November, 2010 09:52

  Arm has entered the server market with Marvell Semiconductor announcing a chip based on its processor architecture, but customer acceptance and design issues could affect its chances of winning market share from Intel and Advanced Micro Devices, analysts said.

• TSMC, Arm join to develop next-generation mobile chips

  By Agam Shah | 21 July, 2010 03:40

  Arm and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company announced a partnership to enable the design of smaller chips for devices like smartphones and tablets, the companies said on Tuesday.

• ARM shares surge after Apple bid rumour

  By John E. Dunn | 11 June, 2010 02:39

  The rumours that Apple wants to buy high-rated UK chip supplier ARM have returned with dramatic effect.