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PC sales jump in Vista's debut week

Retailers experience a big bump following five weeks of slow sales, according to a report.

February 8, 2007, 1:44 PM PST

Microsoft launches Windows Mobile 6

update Improved search, security and integration with Windows Live are in the update to the cell phone OS, set for a spring release.

February 7, 2007, 5:39 PM PST

Vista to give HD Photo format more exposure

Operating system's launch next week will put Microsoft's own photo format into consumers' hands. Could it be a nail in JPEG's coffin?
Image: HD Photo versus JPEG
Review: Warmed-over XP

January 26, 2007, 7:45 AM PST

Leopard bares its teeth at Apple conference

roundup Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference is a showcase for the upcoming Mac OS, wake-up call for Vista.

August 9, 2006, 11:01 AM PDT

Leopard nipping at Vista's heels

High Impact The new Mac OS is due in spring, which would put it after Vista. But if the Windows update slips again, that could let Apple get in first.

August 8, 2006, 4:00 AM PDT

Leopard, Power Macs expected at Apple confab

Steve Jobs will definitely give developers a taste of the upcoming Mac OS X. A shiny new Intel-based box may also appear.
Photos: Behind the WWDC curtain

August 7, 2006, 4:00 AM PDT

Apple widget checks raise eyebrows

Some Mac users express concern about a new feature in the latest Mac OS X that sends information back to Apple.

July 5, 2006, 5:35 PM PDT

Is the Palm OS missing the multimedia boat?

High Impact Sexy new mobile apps from Google, TiVo and others are debuting on operating systems that are more current than Palm's.

April 27, 2006, 4:00 AM PDT

Vista delayed beyond holidays

roundup Crucial PC-selling season in jeopardy as new OS hits speed bump; it's now expected in 2007.

March 23, 2006, 8:58 PM PST