Google improves Mac support for Gmail and Calendar

Google has enhanced Mac support for two of its Web applications, Gmail and Calendar. The OS X upgrade of the Gmail Notifier for Macs displays alerts in the menu bar, so users can see when they have new Gmail messages or upcoming Google Calendar events without having to open a web browser. Google has also improved Safari compatibility with Calendar. ...more

Xbox marketing extravagantly excessive

Behind every product launch is an expensive advertising campaign and there's none more expensive than the one planned for the Xbox. Microsoft is emptying the coffers in an attempt to stamp its indelible mark on the console gaming community with its PS2-busting console, the Xbox. The company is planning to spend $500m over 18 months to promote the console, which makes it the most expensive consumer product launch in history. ...more

AMD falls back into the red

As expected, AMD plunged back into the red in the final quarter of 2004 despite a rise of 29 per cent in processor sales. The company reported a net loss of $30 million compared with a profit of $43.2 million for same quarter in 2003. ...more

HP CEO Carly Fiorina ousted

Hewlett Packard's controversial CEO Carly Fiorina has stepped down from her position as chairman and chief executive officer with immediate effect. In a statement she said, 'While I regret the board and I have differences about how to execute HP's strategy, I respect their decision. HP is a great company and I wish all the people of HP much success in the future'. ...more

Old Gordon Moore's Almanac 2007

We all know transistor density doubles every 18 months, but we thought we'd apply our density to predict the future tech trends and milestones to look forward to in the coming 12 months. January Microsoft launches Windows Vista for consumers 31 January, 11.59pm, and on schedule. ...more