The lastest version of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browser, IE8, is available for download. Internet Explore 8 will run with the Windows Vista, as well as the previous version, Window XP.

Ability to add Web Slices of favorite sites to get up-to-the minute information on news, weather, sports Instant Search box  Accelerator for faster browsing SmartScreen Filter to allow users to browse and email more safely and protect against  malicious Websites.  InPrivate Browsing and InPrivate Filtering allowing users to surf the Web without saving their histor  Add-ons to personalize Internet Explorer

 More Info: Microsoft.com

Nvidia announced the GeForce GTX 280M and 260M GPUs, worlds's fasters notebook GPU for extreme gamers.

Few highlight are:

• Fastest - 50% more performance than the previous generation.
• Real-World Gaming Effects - Dynamic and realistic gaming experience – filled with lifelike explosions, natural water, and cloth that drapes and tears naturally.
• Transcode Your Videos 10x Faster - NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology
• Vibrant Multimedia - Sharp images, smooth video transitions, and vibrant colors are reproduced on screen using very little power
• Battery to Last - Low power consumption using NVIDIA® HybridPower™ technology
• Direct Notebook Drivers -  Always be up-to-date with the latest games and apps

More info: Nvidia.com Almasa.com

Copies of  Windows 7 build have been leaked to the Internet, according to searches at several BitTorrent sites. 

More info available at ComputerWorld.com