This week we examine a few of those true 'killer apps,' and what they have meant to computing

Pretty much every new product gets hyped as a potentially disruptive technology these days, and usually nobody outside of the company's marketing department actually believes it.

New platform guns for enthusiast users with four graphics cards.

Movers and stinkers from the world of business

Some of the people on this list are successful billionaires, Some Nobel prize winners or high-tech nomads. However, some individuals are weird even by geek standards.

Company gives up on HD-DVD.

Big Blue promises faster high-end processors.

Vista and XP updates will be pushed to users automatically, whether you like it or not.

Company vows to offset all emissions by the end of the year.

Intel and Nvidia have agreed to a deal which will end the companies' licensing battle.

Deal with Adobe will bring video player to Mac and Linux users by year-end.

6-core server chip unveiled.

Microsoft is planning to further extend the retail life of Windows XP, adding another six months to the time in which vendors can offer the legacy operating system as an option with new computers..

All the data on AMD's new Radeon lineup, including the 4870 X2 which clocks in at 2.4 teraflops.

Latest acquisition aimed at spectrum management.

Environmental activist organization Greenpeace has made IT giant Hewlett Packard its latest target..

The formal release of Windows 7 is still months away, but the new operating system is already being given the thumbs-up by industry analysts..

Last week, we looked at the geeks who created iconic technologies. This week, we examine the executives who pushed those technologies into becoming the basis of some of the largest businesses in the world.

Company outlines upcoming chips and platforms due to be unveiled at IDF.

Users will see little difference in free, commercial apps.