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  • Intel makes quantum leap in fibre optic detectors

    Intel has developed silicon-based photoelectric detectors that could cut the cost of fibre optic communications to a fraction of their current value.

  • Intel's photonic silicon speeds up computers

    Intel has developed a method to marry silicon and photonics, potentially increasing the speed computer chips communicate with each other.

  • Storage vendors whip up faster data recipes

    Suppliers of storage systems are starting to move beyond their old debate over the merits of two technologies--storage area networks and networked-attached storage--and are embracing both.

  • Lighting the future

    Few industries show as much promise for transforming the world. The optical industry holds the potential of giving everyone access to information everywhere, all the time. ZDNet explores the state of play, and the players, in this industry today.

  • Investors back sugar cube-size optical device

    Semiconductor maker Genoa says it has raised US$75 million for customer tests and marketing of a chip-based device for making optical networks more efficient and less expensive to operate.

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  • Which backup? Four apps tested

    Who has got your backup covered? If you're looking for the right software to ease your backup pain, we have four solutions which might suit your needs.

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  • Who has got your backup tested? 4 software applications tested

    If you are looking for the right software to ease your backup pain, look no further.

  • Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 2.0

    Microsoft's latest basic optical mouse boasts better battery life, but accuracy concerns make it a less than stellar product. Read our Australian review.

  • What was that again? 3 backup packages tested

    It's official: backup software packages have the longest product names in the business. We evaluate three leading packages to find out which suits the medium-sized business.

  • A Few Good Pointers

    Optical sensor technology has changed the feel of cursor forever. But is that the only thing that sets these pointing devices apart? We look at the latest batch of mice and trackballs to find the top performers

  • Red eyes, no tail: New mouse is tech evolution at its best

    Today marks a watershed in the history of the computer mouse. Our grandchildren will remember that on one fine autumn day, the two hottest features in cursor control came together in a single product. Please hold your applause as I unveil the cordless optical mouse!

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