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Intel's quad-core chip unleashed

The Core 2 Extreme QX6700 will remain an enthusiast part for a while, but as a glimpse of the future, it's clear that clock speed is out and core counts are in.

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Dell to recall four million laptop batteries

Dell and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission plan to recall 4.1 million notebook batteries on Tuesday, a company representative confirmed Monday.

Apple, Dell wind down battery recall efforts

Apple and Dell have managed to track down and replace the vast majority of their potentially "exploding" batteries, which has allowed airlines to lift the restrictions placed on the use of notebooks in-flight.

Qantas flights checked for Dell batteries

Qantas is giving in-flight warnings to passengers carrying laptops affected by Dell's battery recall, amid public concerns the batteries can explode.

Sony plans its own battery recall

Sony is planning to announce a massive battery recall of its own, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) confirmed.

Fires stop with Apple and Dell, insists Sony

After two massive recalls of batteries using its technology, Sony says no other PC company is affected.

FAQ: How to smoke out that recalled battery

And to think people used to be put off by the phrase "batteries not included".