Here we go again. This time it was New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo who ceremoniously launched an investigation into monopolistic practices by Intel.
"Our investigation is focused on determining whether Intel has improperly used monopoly power to exclude competitors or stifle innovation," Cuomo said in a statement.
The competitors in question are AMD, AMD, and of course, AMD. ... Read More
There were plenty of e-book readers on display at CES 2010, but many question whether the market for such dedicated devices can support all the new entrants.
• Photos: E-readers at CES 2010
Vintage computer historians have long revered the Altair 8800. As it turns out, an unknown computer project at Sacramento State beat the Altair by three years.
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