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Greening of CeBit fails to revive shrinking IT fair

March 6, 2008 9:37 AM PST

Scaled-down tech show shifts focus to business and technologies that will drive the trend toward environmental awareness.

Ballmer: Microsoft is thinking green

March 5, 2008 9:00 AM PST

At the CeBit technology show in Hannover, the chief executive says the software giant is focusing on lowering energy consumption.

Microsoft COO downplays Vista update problems

March 4, 2008 5:14 PM PST

The software giant's chief operating officer says he is pleased with SP1's progress, despite it breaking some third-party programs.

Surveying CeBit

March 16, 2007 12:15 PM PDT

The annual tech extravaganza, which runs through Wednesday in Hannover, Germany, is in full swing now.

Fujitsu Siemens pushes 3G laptops

March 16, 2007 6:19 AM PDT

The PC maker will focus on building high-speed networking into all its laptops. It's also keen on energy efficiency.

At CeBit, SAP thinks small (business)

March 16, 2007 6:19 AM PDT

Known primarily for catering to big corporations, German software company announces new products, initiatives for small and midsize companies.

At CeBit, homing in on navigation tech

March 15, 2007 5:54 AM PDT

Much attention at the big tech show in Germany will go to Europe's upcoming alternative to GPS.

CeBit gets a face-lift

March 13, 2007 6:41 AM PDT

Europe's biggest IT show is undergoing an overhaul forced by a drop in attendance and wider changes in the industry.

New supercomputer finds home in Europe

March 14, 2006 7:53 AM PST

Research center in Germany hopes Julicher Blue Gene/L can help stem the brain drain of top scientists to U.S.

Consumer gadgets rule at CeBit

March 15, 2006 2:23 PM PST

roundup IT trade show in Germany features latest in high-tech gear, including Microsoft's new handheld design.
Photos: Gadgets galore

Gold-plated USB stick sparkles

March 10, 2006 12:15 PM PST

What do you give someone who's got everything? How about a 1GB diamond-encrusted memory stick?

Nvidia revs up game notebooks

March 10, 2006 12:10 PM PST

Notebooks with Nvidia's technology can now handle two graphics chips, and desktops up to four.

IBM shows Cell blade in action

March 10, 2006 1:22 PM PST

A demo of the Cell blade server uses visualization software to display real-time, 3D video footage of a beating heart.
Photos: IBM's blade overhaul

Manufacturers unwrap first ultramobile PCs

March 10, 2006 7:01 AM PST

At CeBit, Samsung, Asus and Founder deliver minitablets, though early models seem to have poor battery life.
Photos: Origami handheld devices

Reality check for the much-hyped Origami PC

March 13, 2006 10:56 AM PST

Microsoft's vision of cheap, pocket-size minitablet remains elusive goal. Will buyers wait for next generation?

Samsung unveils 8GB hard-drive phone

March 9, 2006 10:45 AM PST

Company is hoping the device, which can hold more songs than an iPod Nano, will take off with music fans.

Bruised Intel focuses forward

March 10, 2006 11:20 AM PST

Portables, power consumption and CEO succession speculation are all on tap for the Intel Developer Forum this week.

Massive LCD to debut at CeBit

March 9, 2006 10:47 AM PST

A 56-inch LCD screen that weighs 66 pounds will makes its debut at the CeBit trade show this week.

Gadgets on parade at CeBit

March 9, 2006 10:49 AM PST

Covers come off Microsoft's much-teased Origami and other new devices at the giant German trade show this week.
Photos: Electronics extravaganza