"The PC microprocessor market is heading for an "inflection point" in late 2008 or early 2009, when the number of microprocessors shipping for notebooks will exceed those shipping for desktops for the first time.
Analyst firm In-Stat forecasts that the desktop PC market will continue to experience single-digit growth rates for several years."
"Shares in Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) have climbed amid reports that the company will split itself into two parts, including the spin-off of its fab operations.
AMD (Sunnyvale, Calif.) also filed a new antitrust suit against rival Intel Corp., according to reports. The filing is part of the company's 2005 antitrust suit against Intel, the reports said."
"Intel will officially launch its 4-series chipsets at Computex 2008, while motherboard makers will start shipping products in the third week of June, according to sources at motherboard makers."
"A free satellite television and radio service from the BBC and ITV is being launched across the UK.
Freesat is available to 98% of homes, including those that are unable to receive Freeview through a TV aerial.
It will carry 80 digital TV and radio channels, including free high definition programmes, with that number due to rise to 200 by the end of 2008."
"Sony's PlayStation 3 games console has outsold Microsoft's Xbox 360 in Europe, according to figures released by Sony.
More than five million PS3s have been sold across the continent, Sony's David Reeves confirmed.
Speaking at a European PlayStation event in London, he said: "The numbers are a testament to the strength of the PlayStation brand.""
"Late last week, we caught word that Pegatron had received a massive order from Microsoft wherein they produce a new batch of Xbox 360s with Blu-ray drives. Microsoft is now denying that rumor."
"Spam - the scourge of every e-mail inbox - celebrates its 30th anniversary this weekend.
The first recognisable e-mail marketing message was sent on 3 May, 1978 to 400 people on behalf of DEC - a now-defunct computer-maker."
