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HP bumps layoffs up to 29,000, plans to invest more into R&D

HP bumps layoffs up to 29,000, plans to invest more into R&D
  • Posted September 10, 2012, 2:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News
  • In May, HP announced it would be cutting 27,000 jobs worldwide or about seven percent of its total workforce. However, yesterday ZDNet broke down HP's 10-Q quarterly SEC filing which spells out the elimination of 2,000 more jobs than previously stated, making for…

Micron to buy Elpida, DRAM market left with 3 competitors

Micron to buy Elpida, DRAM market left with 3 competitors
  • Posted July 2, 2012, 12:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News
  • Bloomberg brings news from Japan that U.S-based chipmaker Micron Technology will purchase Japanese rival Elpida. This falls in line with a statement made last month by CEO Mark Durcan that Micron would make the purchase, but only if it could…

Rumor: Sunset planned for Sandy Bridge in Q3, makes way for Ivy Bridge

Rumor: Sunset planned for Sandy Bridge in Q3, makes way for Ivy Bridge
  • Posted June 13, 2012, 2:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, Hardware
  • Based on information provided by industry sources, Digitimes reports that Intel will begin phasing out Sandy Bridge processors this September. Intel's recent announcement of several brand-new, dual-core processors allow Ivy Bridge to finally thrive in spaces where Sandy Bridge has remained a long-term…

Diablo 3 most pre-ordered Blizzard game ever, reports Q1 profits

Diablo 3 most pre-ordered Blizzard game ever, reports Q1 profits
  • Posted May 10, 2012, 5:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Gaming, Industry News
  • In a quarterly earnings report by Activision Blizzard, the company reveals that Diablo III has become the most anticipated Blizzard game ever. Although no specific pre-order figures were given, better than expected Diablo III pre-sales are expected to lend themselves…

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