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Ideas

Software patent wars are killing innovation

The ongoing trend in patent battles means European developers are suffering by proxy.

By Eric Doyle, 31 Aug 2010 at 08:54

Strategy/News

Blu-ray

Blu-ray enjoys festive sales boost

Positive signs for high-definition optical format as sales figures see notable spike in December.

By Benny Har-Even, 6 Jan 2009 at 11:49

Desktop Software/News

Toshiba HD DVD

Is Toshiba rebooting the format war?

In the aftermath of Blu-ray’s victory over HD DVD, Toshiba doesn’t seem to be taking things lying down. It's hatching a plan for optical storage.

By Simon Brew, 27 Jun 2008 at 14:55

Storage/Analysis & Insight

Microsoft OpenXML format gets ISO approval

Microsoft's Office OpenXML formats are set for a fast track standardisation process after receiving the initial go-ahead.

By Matt Whipp, 13 Mar 2007 at 17:28

Networking/News

Amazon

Amazon feels patent woes

The web giant is part of the global patent wars threatening innovation in the tech world.

By Tom Brewster, 28 Oct 2011 at 17:00

Strategy/News

Jon Von Tetzchner, Opera

Video: Opera’s One Web vision

Opera’s Jon Von Tetzchner talks about his company's 'One Web' philosophy and gives his view of the current browser wars.

By Benny Har-Even, 2 Apr 2009 at 13:30

Networking/News

Timeline: The budget laptop wars

The battle for the low-cost laptop market space has become serious as manufacturers from Asus to HP are starting to duke it out.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 15 Apr 2008 at 16:42

Networking/News

Motorola RAZR

Motorola disappoints with smartphone results

The mobile giant expects sales weaker than analysts had predicted, as a massively competitive industry and the patent wars take their toll.

By Tom Brewster, 9 Jan 2012 at 12:09

Mobile/News

Firefox 3 overtakes IE7 in Europe

The browser wars are heating up in Europe, following the recent release of Internet Explorer 8.

By Tarmo Virki, Reuters, 31 Mar 2009 at 17:44

Networking/News

Nokia E71

Can Nokia stake a claim against the iPhone in the high-end smartphone wars? Stephen Pritchard certainly thinks it can.

By Stephen Pritchard, 4 Jul 2008 at 17:44

Mobile/Reviews

BT

BT enters patent wars with Google

The telecoms giant thinks Google has infringed on six of its patents.

By Tom Brewster, 19 Dec 2011 at 10:07

Strategy/News

iPhone 4

HTC sues Apple as patent wars continue

Apple and HTC are going to court again over patents.

By Tom Brewster, 17 Aug 2011 at 14:19

Mobile/News

Paramount backs HD DVD

The next-generation DVD format battle is no closer to being solved as one of Hollywood's biggest studios, along with animation studio DreamWorks,...

By Gina Keating, Reuters and Chris Green, IT PRO, 21 Aug 2007 at 11:04

Storage/News

VIA introduces tiny mainboard

Latest iteration of chipmaker's ultra-small design features complete PC architecture in playing card format<br/>

By Jason Compton, 20 Apr 2007 at 23:21

Networking/News

HP TouchPad

HP TouchPad review: First Look

Does HP have the ability to make its mark in the tablet wars with this webOS-based device? We have a closer look to see if it will suit business...

By Jennifer Scott, 17 Feb 2011 at 14:17

Mobile/Reviews

Blu-ray and HD DVD - Where are we now?

This year has seen both HD DVD and Blu-ray continuing to slug it out for supremacy in the next-gen DVD storage market. We examine what is happening...

By Simon Brew, 12 Nov 2007 at 11:20

Storage/Analysis & Insight

QuickTime flaw could download spyware

Vulnerability discovered in video format could allow hackers to glean information about MySpace users.

By Rene Millman, 20 Mar 2007 at 15:43

Security/News

Researchers identify "male warrior effect"

Men may have developed a psychology that makes them particularly able to engage in wars, a scientist said on Friday.

By by Reuters, 8 Sep 2006 at 18:02

Strategy/News

Storage format war could kill the market

Blu-Ray and HD DVD competition is turning business and consumers off the idea of changing current choices

By Iain Thomson, 11 Aug 2006 at 14:57

Strategy/News

iPhone

Apple on top in smartphone wars

The iPhone maker led the pack in 2011, thanks to record sales of its mobile device.

By Tom Brewster, 15 Feb 2012 at 14:09

Mobile/News

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