A Polish security researcher calling himself "porkythepig" is the one who exposed a whole host of vulnerabilities in 83 different HP and Compaq models ten days ago. Today he released an exploit that uses an ActiveX control in HP’s Software Update. It would ‘let an attacker corrupt Windows’ kernel files, making the laptop unbootable, or with a little more effort, allow hacks that would result in a PC hijack or malware infection.’

Ageia launched the PhysX 100M processor for "high-performance" gaming laptops to operate, "with power dissipation of nearly 10W under gameplay conditions for the most intensely realistic gaming and entertainment experience to PC gamers". For high-end, almost un-portable laptops.

American Airlines is joining other carriers like Lufthansa and Qantas, to provide its passengers with WiFi access via AirCell.

Beginning with the Boeing 767-200 aircraft, which primarily fly transcontinental route, the service is an air-to-ground network.

“We understand that broadband connectivity is important to our business customers and others who want to use their PDAs and laptops for real-time, in-flight broadband communications,” said Dan Garton, Executive Vice President – Marketing for American Airlines. “This is part of our continuing effort to take the lead in enhancing the travel experience for our customers and meet their evolving needs.”

“Travelers are already bringing their own Wi-Fi enabled devices onto planes,” said Jack Blumenstein, AirCell CEO. “Bringing broadband access onto domestic flights at an everyday, affordable price provides travelers the opportunity to recapture time. Making productive use of the time in the air will give them time back on the ground with family or just relaxing.”

The cost of this service has yet to be announced, but I will gladly give up the food for this!

Dell comes out with colorful laptops and here follows Gateway with the new M and T-series laptops (15.4-inch and 14.1-inch displays respectively), Core 2 Duo processors, optional ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT graphics, optional HD DVD or Blu-ray drives, and resolutions up to 1920×1200 (on the M-series). Color options are Crimson Red, Pacific Blue, or Slate Gray and prices start at $900.

Dell’s XPS M1330 laptop has been scrutinized by CNET, who liked its design, its solid performance, and the LED-backlit display which helps improve battery life.

ZDNet also liked the design, its well-performing discrete graphics and optional EV-DO Rev A.

NoteBook Review, which also liked the design, mentioned that their overall impressions were "overwhelmingly positive."

PC Mag review