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Computex 2003: Show Must Go On

[ 09/27/03 | by Anna Filatova]

Despite the terrifying SARS epidemic, Computex still took place this year. Three months later, but they still managed to arrange it. Anna’s detailed Computex coverage will reveal the most exciting products and technologies showcased in Taipei this year.

IDF Day 3: All Good Things Come in Threes!

[ 09/18/03 | by Anna Filatova]

Today was the last day of the IDF Fall 2003, however, it was as informative as the previous two. You are welcome to follow Anna into the today’s keynotes to find out about some cool tidbits revealed on the last forum day.

More Surprises from IDF Fall 2003!

[ 09/17/03 | by Anna Filatova]

Another detailed IDF report has just come from Anna in San Jose. Read about the i855GME chipset and Dothan mobile processor core, wireless technologies, XScale and innovations in the cellular industry, new mobile Sonoma platform, DDR2 and, of course, new exciting details on the IDF’s hottest announcement: Pentium 4 Extreme Edition CPU. And even more!

IDF Fall 2003 Coverage Continues!

[ 09/16/03 | by Anna Filatova]

In the second part of the IDF Fall 2003 coverage, you will find exciting details on Intel’s Digital Home initiative, latest info on the upcoming Pentium 4 Extreme Edition, first public demos of the working PCI Express and the first graphics cards supporting it, and much more!

Intel Developer Forum Took Off!

[ 09/16/03 | by Anna Filatova]

Well, guys, want to get the latest and greatest news from the IDF Fall 2003? Then read Anna's first detailed report and stay tuned for more!

Cyborgs among People

[ 07/23/03 | by Anna Filatova]

I believe that all of you watch those thrilling Hollywood movies about the Matrix, Terminator, and the like, where the technology goes beyond all possible and impossible borders and cyber-people live and act side-by-side with humans. But have you ever thought how close we are to this “reality”?

Only Real Men Have Fabs: TSMC, UMC, Chartered

[ 07/16/03 | by Anna Filatova]

One day the founder and head of Advanced Micro Devices, Jerry Sanders, said: "Only real men have fabs". We are going to tell you the life stories of three biggest "real men": TSMC, UMC and Chartered, and certainly, to make some forecasts for the future.

SARS and Computer Industry

[ 07/01/03 | by Anna Filatova]

The SARS epidemic certainly became one of the biggest causes for concern for the entire world. We are going to take a look at the IT industry to see how dramatic the consequences of this frightening disease were.