Stories by Agam Shah

Lenovo to replace defective ThinkPad batteries

Lenovo is offering to replace certain batteries sold with its ThinkPad line of laptops, warning users that they may be permanently damaged due to errors.

Dell looks to Linux to expand netbook presence

In an effort to expand its Linux offerings, Dell is researching new netbook-type devices and will soon offer netbook Linux OS upgrades, a company official said on Wednesday.

Microsoft boosts Windows 7 graphics with hardware

Microsoft is trying to improve the visuals in Windows 7 by working with hardware makers on a software interface that maximizes the use of graphics cards.

Dell may test Google's Chrome OS

Dell on Friday said it would consider testing Google's upcoming Chrome operating system, but didn't commit to offering the Linux-based OS in future products.

Google OS could put squeeze on other flavours of Linux

Much of the discussion around Google's new PC operating system has focused on a looming battle with Windows, but the biggest losers could be other Linux OSes that have been enjoying some moderate success on netbooks, industry analysts said.

Greenpeace pans PC makers for toxic products

Greenpeace International on Wednesday criticized some major PC makers for backtracking on commitments to reduce hazardous substances in hardware.

Acer pushes AMD into netbook space

Advanced Micro Devices has quietly released a low-voltage chip that has made its way into a new netbook from Acer, forcing the chip designer into the netbook space.

Nokia and Intel to team on mobile architectures

Intel and handset maker Nokia are teaming to develop new mobile computing device and chipset architectures, the companies said Tuesday.

Samsung shrinks SSDs for netbooks

Samsung on Monday introduced solid-state drives (SSDs) for netbooks that are smaller than traditional SSDs and consume significantly less power.

HP touchscreen printer will connect to the Web

Hewlett-Packard will release an inkjet printer later this year that will let users print documents from the Internet without a PC, the company said Monday.

Apple CEO Jobs had liver transplant, report says

Apple CEO Steve Jobs received a liver transplant about two months ago to treat an undisclosed medical condition, according a news report published in the Wall Street Journal late Friday.

Faster SD cards could reach devices next year

Memory cards based on a new specification will boost storage of consumer electronics to as much as 2TB, the SD Association said Thursday.

AMD challenges Intel with dual-core Neo chip

Advanced Micro Devices on Monday said it had started shipping the dual-core Athlon Neo processor for thin and light laptops, upping the ante in its battle with rival Intel, which offers processors for similar laptops.

Lenovo targets netbooks with ultrathin laptop

In an attempt to upset the netbook applecart, Lenovo on Monday planned to introduced a small and affordable laptop that can deliver full PC functionality without compromising features.

Intel aims to add speed to Atom with new platform

Intel on Tuesday revealed further details surrounding its next-generation Atom netbook platform that should provide improved system performance and power savings to low-cost laptops.