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.

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We gaze into a crystal ball and and ponder the future, or possible demise, of some well-known technologies.

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The strange, the antique and the downright geeky – we chronicle the 10 best (and worst) vintage tech advertisements of all time

We like the ambition of producing a low-cost BlackBerry, but until it drops in price there’s too much competition.

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Here's what's in store for 2010, including Intel's big gun - the Clarkdale CPU - and the highly anticipated new netbook platform

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Asus is snapping at the heels of rival Acer by outing not one but two 3D laptops for release over the next six months

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Back in early 2005, with processors growing ever hotter, Intel proposed a successor to the ATX form factor that would allow better airflow over the core components. We investigate why it never took off.