A number of first-generation iPod nanos have been spontaneously
combusting. So far no serious damage caused:
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/Japan-Demands-Probe-Into-Cause-of-Nano-Flameouts-64224.html
The Taiwanses Consumer Federation says Microsoft is abusing its
monopoly power in forcing Vista on users who largely prefer XP:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13505_3-10019470-16.html
Microsoft to make it easier to move server applications from one
server to another as virtualisation picks up:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7572245.stm
Palm accidentally releases its flash presentation for the upcoming
Treo Pro mobile handset. Details & specs here:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2704,2328275,00.asp
HP Also get the details of their forthcoming Inspiron 910 mini laptop
leaked. Looks like up to 16GB SSD, 1GM RAM max and Ubuntu Linux:
http://gizmodo.com/5038298/leaked-dell-inspiron-910-mini-note-specs-and-release-date
The US is now stuck with a huge inventory of flawed electronic
voting machines. Manufacturers offer US$1 a piece for them:
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jej6XIWrQn6-gw5O5bJa1ELx78DgD92LLDO00
Rumours that Nvidia is about to launch an x86 chip. Possibly related
to recent news that they have licenced technologies from Transmeta:
http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2008/08/20/nvidia-announce-x86-chip
And finally. If you've not done so before, meet Emily. She's a
virtual actor who not only looks real but behaves real:
http://technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=1833
News collated from various sources by Vik Olliver for Diamond Age Solutions Ltd. The views presented in this document are the personal opinion of the collator, and should not be taken as any more than that.