ICANN To Use A Lottery System For Prioritizing New gTLD Applications

After analysis of public comment and possible solutions for processing new gTLD applications, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is proposing a new plan for prioritizing applications through the steps leading up to launch. And much to everyone?s surprise, it involves a lottery.

Apple To Unveil iPad mini On October 23

Apple will most probably take the wraps off its mini iPad at an October 23 invitation-only event, according to sources.

Dell Delivers New Line Up Of Windows 8 Devices

Dell is also joining the group of companies that will deliver Windows 8 computers with the XPS 12, XPS One 27 and Inspiron One 23 models.

SSD Shipments Increased In 3Q12, Despite Slow Ultrabook Sales

Although the near-term prospects for ultrabooks have dimmed significantly, the SSDs employed by these next-generation notebooks and other products are so diversified in their uses and so compelling in their value proposition that their growth outlook has decreased only slightly.

Windows 8 Pro Available For Pre-order

Starting today, you can reserve a packaged DVD of the upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $69.99 USD ERP (U.S.) at select retailers.

Sony Unveils Hybrid Ultrabook, Mobile Tabletop PC For The U.S. Market

Sony today officially introduced its first mobile Tabletop PC for the U.S. market, the VAIO Tap 20 PC, and its slider hybrid, the VAIO Duo 11 Ultrabook.

September Video Game Sales Drop

Sales of new video games topped $848 million in September, which is down 24% from new game sales of $1.1 billion during the previous-year period, according to new data from The NPD Group.

AMD Cuts Sales Forecast Due To Weak Economy

AMD today announced that revenue for the third quarter ended September 29, 2012 is expected to decrease approximately 10 percent sequentially.

New Microsoft Office Reaches RTM

Microsoft has reached an important milestone in the development of the new Office, as the Office engineering team on Thursday signed off on the Release to Manufacturing (RTM) build.

TSMC Tapes Out First CoWoS Test Vehicle Integrating with JEDEC Wide I/O Mobile DRAM Interface

TSMC today announced that it has taped out the first CoWoS (Chip on Wafer on Substrate) test vehicle using JEDEC Solid State Technology Association's Wide I/O mobile DRAM interface.

Law Firm Investigates OCZ For Possible Violations

A Boston-based law firm representing investors nationwide announced today that it was investigating possible securities law violations involving OCZ Technology Group.

Softbank Also Eyes Buying MetroPCS: report

Softbank Corp. seems to be also considering buying MetroPCS through the purchase of Sprint Nextel, reports claim.