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Microsoft to digitally distribute PC game titles

CNET Tech blog  Thu, 11/13/2008 - 10:27am

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Microsoft to provide digital distribution of PC game titles--Microsoft already has the dominant PC gaming platform.

This approach will further cement games into the Windows user base.

AMD seeks redemption with 'Shanghai' chip--Advanced Micro Devices looks to gain back server business with the its first 45-nanometer processor.



 

AMD seeks redemption with 'Shanghai' chip

CNET Tech blog  Thu, 11/13/2008 - 1:00am

Advanced Micro Devices looks to gain back server business with the its first 45-nanometer processor.



 

Former Intel worker faces more charges in alleged trade secrets ...

CNET Tech blog  Thu, 11/06/2008 - 10:53am

Man faces four new counts of wire fraud for allegedly stealing trade secrets from the chip maker while working for competitor Advanced Micro Devices.



 

AMD 'Shanghai' chip debuts at resellers

CNET Tech blog  Thu, 10/30/2008 - 10:31am

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AMD 'Shanghai' chip debuts at resellers--Advanced Micro Devices' next-generation Shanghai quad-core Opteron processor has made an appearance at resellers.

Fast fixes for three Windows irritations--Turn off Caps Lock with your Shift key, add an Address bar to your Quick Launch tray, and change your default image editor.



 

Hands-on with the new MacBook Pro

CNET Tech blog  Fri, 10/17/2008 - 10:40am

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Hands-on with the new MacBook Pro--Peter Glaskowsky gets a few minutes with the new MacBook Pro at a local Apple retail store, and likes what he sees.

AMD talks more about chipmaking exit strategy --Advanced Micro Devices has options to ease out of manufacturing joint venture.



 

AMD talks more about chipmaking exit strategy

CNET Tech blog  Thu, 10/16/2008 - 10:45pm

Advanced Micro Devices has options to ease out of manufacturing joint venture.



 

Justice Dept. closes ATI antitrust investigation

CNET Tech blog  Mon, 10/13/2008 - 8:31am

After a nearly two-year probe, U.S. antitrust regulators decide not to take action against the unit of chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices regarding its pricing and sales practices.



 

AMD to Spin Off Factories in Bid to Save Money

KEYE - CBS 42  Tue, 10/07/2008 - 10:07am

Advanced Micro Devices announced it'll spin off its factories into a new joint venture with investors in the Persian Gulf state of Abu Dhabi.



 

AMD to spin off manufacturing

ZDNET - Between the Lines  Tue, 10/07/2008 - 3:27am

Advanced Micro Devices will reveal a broad cost-cutting plan this morning that includes spinning off its manufacturing operations to a new joint venture largely funded by Abu Dhabi investment companies.

It’s a bold move for the chipmaker as it tries to maintain its position as the only real rival to Intel.



 

AMD looks to branding, games to fix things

CNET Tech blog  Wed, 09/17/2008 - 11:35pm

Advanced Micro Devices is turning to a new branding strategy with the hope of infusing new life into its processor platform.