Surveying CeBit

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

Photos: Scenes from CeBit

Highlights of the big tech show include a game tournament, a pillow phone and a waterproof big-screen TV.
March 16, 2007

Europe to develop guidelines on RFID

Aim is to provide RFID industry and users with "legal certainty" regarding use of the technology, a European Commission official says.
March 16, 2007

Photos: Laptops at CeBit

Asus offers up its take on the second generation of so-called ultramobile PCs, along with Vista's SideShow display.
March 16, 2007

Samsung tries take two for Q1 portable PC

Undeterred by poor sales for the first generation of so-called ultramobile PCs, the electronics giant launches an upgraded model.
March 15, 2007

Chipmakers, carmakers team up on car electronics

Intel and Infineon announced partnerships with BMW and Hyundai, reflecting the growing importance of electronics in cars.
March 15, 2007

Blu-ray Europe chairman predicts victory in 3 years

blog At CeBit, Frank Simonis says "within three years it will just be Blu-ray."
March 15, 2007

At CeBit, SAP thinks small (business)

Known primarily for catering to big corporations, German software company announces new products, initiatives for small and midsize companies.
March 15, 2007

Fujitsu Siemens pushes 3G laptops

The PC maker will focus on building high-speed networking into all its laptops. It's also keen on energy efficiency.
March 15, 2007

Homing in on navigation tech

Much attention at the big tech show in Germany will go to Europe's upcoming alternative to GPS.
March 14, 2007

AMD partners ready for AMD Live

Even if consumers aren't ready, AMD is pushing ahead with branding campaign for devices designed to work with entertainment PCs.
March 13, 2007

CeBit gets a face-lift

Europe's biggest IT show is undergoing an overhaul forced by a drop in attendance and wider changes in the industry.
March 12, 2007