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Linus Torvalds released a new Linux kernel on Monday that supports features in IBM's Cell processor, includes Oracle software for clustered databases and improves how the open-source operating system runs on multiprocessor systems.
IBM, Sony and Toshiba on Thursday announced that they are renewing their joint technology alliance for another five years and hinted that they see it expanding beyond the development of the next generation of Cell processors.
Sony revealed new details on Monday on the chip that will power the next PlayStation and said development is on track to deliver products based on the chip next year.
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The next version of the game console will arrive in 2006, Microsoft's CEO says, prompting renewed speculation about Nvidia's role.
The consumer electronics giant's next console, the PSX, will add a digital video recorder and other entertainment features to the popular platform's gaming capabilities.
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