Jay Alabaster
Reporter
Jay Alabaster is a reporter for IDG News Service based in Tokyo.
HP, NEC to develop next-generation x86 servers
The companies said they will expand their long partnership to speed the introduction of x86 to HP's Itanium-based server lineup
Apple seeks 'iWatch' trademark
The U.S. firm is widely rumored to be preparing for the launch of a watch-like wearable smart device
Yahoo moves to bolster Flickr on phones, acquires photo app developer
Internet giant continues its buying spree, acquiring mobile app firm GhostBirdSoft and conference calling firm Rondee
External server disk storage sales drop for first time since 2009, says IDC
The data vendor said worldwide factory income slipped 0.9 percent during the first quarter
Fujitsu 'world's thinnest' laptop has 11-hour battery, three times Full HD
The company's new Haswell-based Ultrabook will go on sale later this month as part of its Lifebook line of laptops
Samsung profits soar on smartphones, tablets; high hopes for Galaxy S 4
Profits rose 42 percent in the first quarter to a record-high $6.4 billion as the electronics behemoth's core products increased market share
Anonymous calls for Internet blackout to protest CISPA
The planned blackout is similar to a widespread campaign last year to protest SOPA but appears to have far less traction
Twitter for Windows 8 released
The new app adds tablet-friendly landscape view, Windows charms, and notifications
Microsoft has access issues with Hotmail, Outlook, SkyDrive services
Issues in Microsoft's online email were unresolved nearly four hours after users complained they were unable to use their accounts
Can Samsung innovate?
The Korean giant now dominates the smartphone and tablet era, but it is built for steady progress rather than big breakthroughs
Samsung locks up Sharp as long-time screen provider
Samsung will invest $110 million in ailing Sharp in a deal that deepens their ties and is a possible blow for Apple