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Fresh start for lost file formats Feb 13, 2009 Long lost file formats could soon be resurrected by pan-European research. The 4.02m euro (£3.58m) project aims to create a universal emulator that can open and play obsolete file formats. Using the emulator, researchers hope to ensure that d... Microsoft is accused by EU again Jan 22, 2009 The European Commission has accused Microsoft of harming competition by bundling its Internet Explorer browser with its Windows operating system. The commission said it had reached the preliminary view that the US software giant had undermined consum... Microsoft to cut up to 5,000 jobs Jan 22, 2009 Microsoft has said it will cut up to 5,000 jobs over the next 18 months, including 1,400 immediately. The firm also reported a net profit of $4.17bn (£3bn) for the three months to 31 December, down 11% on last year and less than analysts' expec... Dell set to cut 1,900 Irish jobs Jan 16, 2009 Computer giant Dell is to cut 1,900 of the 3,000 jobs at its manufacturing site in Limerick in the Irish Republic. Dell said the move - which will see production moved to a new factory in Poland - was part of a $3bn global cost-cutting effort. The fi... Intel reports sharp profit drop Jan 16, 2009 Slowing spending on computers saw Intel profits fall by 90% from $2.3bn to $234m (£159.6m) in the last three months of 2008. Sales at the world's fourth largest chip maker slumped 23% to $8.2bn in line with the warning the firm gave earlier thi... Research hope for new power cells Jan 13, 2009 Scientists are attempting to master new technology to power cars, mobile phones and laptops. Researchers at the University of Aberdeen have been given almost £300,000 to create cheaper and lower temperature fuel cells. The cells convert fuel to... Computer grid aids film service Dec 22, 2008 A video on demand service has turned to the grid to help it get movies to viewers. Called FilmOn the service offers users video streaming, film rental, and a number of free-to-watch movies. By using a cluster of net-based computers FilmOn lets people... BlackBerry Storm vs Apple iPhone 3G Dec 22, 2008 A mobile phone review balancing the RIM BlackBerry Storm vs Apple iPhone 3G in the easiest terms. The two smartphones are the hottest gadgets in the market. Which smartphone is better? Our RIM BlackBerry Storm vs Apple iPhone 3G is based on simple ev... Repairs begin on undersea cable Dec 22, 2008 A French ship has begun repairing two undersea cables in the Mediterranean that were severed on Friday, disrupting internet and phone communications. A robot submarine will locate the ends of the cables on the sea bed and bring them to the surface to... Sprint seeks help with second coming of Google phone Dec 22, 2008 Hang on, Sprint.The cavalry is coming. Reinforcements for the battered wireless company will come in the form of a new Google phone, according to a flurry of reports last week. Engadget suggested the new Samsung phone running on the Google Android op...