Toshiba announced recently they were adding a third layer to its HD-DVD format to increase the capacity to 45Gb. This is going to give them a much stronger competitor against Sony and perhaps give them some more bargaining room as Sony and Toshiba continue negotiations to develop a universal standard for DVDs based on the blue laser technology upgrades.

The two technology companies wish to avoid the VHS-Betamax conflict that marred early adoption of VCRs.

Sony and Toshiba both express interest in coming up with a new universal standard for the next generation of DVDs. The two companies continue to develop high definition DVD systems but hope to work out this new standard which would be better for all involved.

After an eight year absence, Toshiba reintroduces their little Libretto computer. The marketplace will soon demonstrate its interest.

Electronics giant Toshiba today announced the development of a new lithium-ion rechargeable battery, which may revolutionize the rechargeable battery segment of the electronics industry.

Toshiba was ordered by a California jury to pay $84 million in punitive damages to Lexar.

A jury found Toshiba liable of breach of fiduciary duty and theft of trade secrets after a six week trial, and awarded Lexar over $380 million in damages.

Lexar Media has gotten $465.4 million out of Toshiba for the theft of trade secrets in digital camera technology.

After a six week trial, the jury found Toshiba liable of breach of fiduciary duty and theft of trade secrets and awarded Lexar over $380 million in damages.

SoCrates Software India Pvt. announced that it has become a Toshiba group company.

Ever think about dumping your Windows-based PC and buying a Mac … Perhaps one of those gorgeous-looking G4 PowerBooks …

The joint-developed cell chip, designed by Sony, Toshiba and IBM, created a great deal of buzz when it was announced. But what uses will cell processors have?

IBM, Sony, and Toshiba released details on the Cell microprocessor, which has been developed by the three companies together.

Giving users the means to access their computers via a mobile phone, Toshiba has introduced new mobile software that turns phones into a computer remote control.