Category: Tech

New Zealand looks at nationwide ethanol plan

Cellulosic ethanol, in infancy, is poised to take on a bigger alternative-energy role. One place it’s getting boosted: the Kiwi nation.

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Microsoft ‘not happy’ with search results

Software company cuts forecast for its advertising business amid continued share loss to Google and other rivals.

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HP wins restraining order against former executive

Judge orders man who accused HP of snooping on Dell to withdraw his countersuit against company, but says he is free to refile under seal.

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Microsoft sales unharmed by Vista delays

Software giant reports quarterly earnings Thursday that beat expectations and its own forecast.

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Study: Most don’t see downloading movies as ‘very serious’

Most people believe downloading copyright movies without paying for them is not a “big deal,” says study director.

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Sun shuffles software execs

Aisling MacRunnels takes over software marketing, while predecessor Peder Ulander is now trying to woo start-ups.

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Visual effects masters put the magic in ILM

Fresh off two Oscar nods, Industrial Light & Magic lifts the curtain on the technology that may earn it its first Academy Award in the category it pioneered.The ILM magicIn the shadow of ‘Star Wars’

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Visual-effects masters put the magic in ILM

Fresh off two Oscar nods, Industrial Light & Magic lifts the curtain on the technology that may earn it its first Academy Award in the category it pioneered.Photos: The ILM magicPhotos: In the shadow of ‘Star Wars’

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Is music site SpiralFrog spinning out?

Proponents of ad-supported music sites fear SpiralFrog’s struggles will give other such services a bad rap.

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The underground option for CO2

There’s growing momentum behind the idea of turning the carbon dioxide spewed from coal into a liquid or a solid and storing it in caves.

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Sun posts profit, gets private investment

Server maker’s profit beats Wall Street expectations, and buyout specialist invests $700 million.

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Feds: Details of ISP snooping haven’t been decided

DOJ attorney says there has been no “official” decision on what data providers might be required to retain or for how long.

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CeBit tech fair cuts a day as exhibitors cancel

Main complaints: high costs, unclear concept, no real sense that German fair is more for trade visitors than for consumers.

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Reports: Jobs in the hot seat over option backdating

Apple’s CEO was questioned by U.S. investigators about granting practices, inidentified lawyers are cited as saying.

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