Memory chips based on multiferroics could theoretically offer static memory that doesn't require constant refreshing, holds data over loss of power and is fast to both write and read... the holy grail of computer memory

Intel are reporting that their new range of 34nm SSDs will help push down the price of older drives.

Big Blue boffins have come up with a way of taking snaps of the chemical structure of an individual molecule

So, the last big name has fallen. HP gave out in April 2008, and both Dell and Toshiba's resistance crumbled by the autumn. But it's taken Sony until the middle of 2009 to produce what it confesses to be a netbook, the VAIO Mini W Series.

The tiny SheevaPlug PC is not much bigger than two decks of playing cards and aims to spawn a new breed of always-on apps.

Intel's Atom platform may provide the backbone of today's netbooks, but with rivals emerging, Intel could find itself playing a smaller part in the future, as players such as Nvidia's Tegra take hold.

From budget laptops to ultra-tiny netbooks, ultraportables and high performance, we explain the tricks to finding out the ultimate laptop at the right price.

Intel and Numonyx have announced a research milestone in the development of stackable, cross-point phase change memory (PCM) technology, which could fundamentally alter the non-volatile memory market in years to come.

Istanbul offers more performance at same power draw as quad-cores.

The move to a new platform brings credible new challengers to Intel’s Core 2 processors

Several PC makers expect to have Nehalem-EX 16-core DP desktops, in fact super workstations, at the chip's launch towards year-end

Will AMD blow its lead again in graphics? An analysis of the current state of play in the race for processor and graphics superiority

Intel’s three new CPUs promise Core i7 power in an economical and efficient package. We put them through their paces to see whether small really is beautiful

New version adds hundreds of refinements, including built-in support for Exchange email servers.

It is starting to look like things are going to heat up on the GPU front as Nvidia and AMD go head-to-head in the next month or so.

The Green Goblin has been showing off its Fermi architecture at its GPU Technology Conference in San Francisco.

Intel unveils new laptop chips, while AMD launches its fastest desktop processors.

Get your head around the new range of Intel desktop silicon, including the new Nehalem-based Core i5 and i7 chips.

AMD HAS ANNOUNCED it will be launching its Opteron Magny-Cours 12-core server processor in late Q1 2010, only a tad later - and slower - than previously anticipated.

While Intel is rolling out new designs, AMD's focus is on getting the most out of its existing Phenom II process. The AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black edition is just what the doctor ordered.