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• HP's Sprout PC becomes a 3D scanner with $US299 accessory

  Hewlett-Packard has built a $US299 accessory for its Sprout PC that should allow it to function as a fairly accurate 3D scanner.

• HP to help turn Avatar sequels into a digital attraction

  The 2009 sci-fi blockbuster Avatar created a stir with audiences and critics for its themes, storytelling and special effects. Three sequels are in the works, with the first planned for release in December 2017. But this time around, Avatar may become much more than a film.

• The Upload: Your tech news briefing for Thursday, June 4

  Prototype of HP's Machine due next year

• The HP split by the numbers: 2800 apps and 75,000 APIs

  Hewlett-Packard has given a glimpse of what the company's separation looks like from an internal IT perspective, and not surprisingly, there are some big numbers involved.

• Prototype of HP's futuristic 'Machine' coming next year

  A prototype of Hewlett-Packard's futuristic Machine computer will be ready for partners to develop software on by next year, though the finished product is still half a decade away.

• HP's Project Synergy promises Amazon-type provisioning for bare metal servers

  Hewlett-Packard is developing new capabilities for its OneView systems management software that it says will allow for automated provisioning of applications across pools of servers and storage.

• HP unveils new minimalist logo as it prepares to split

  Hewlett-Packard, the last of the large monolithic IT enterprise firms for everything from supercomputers to Unix and tablets, was put to rest this week.

• Apple's tech support thrashes competition, whether in-store or over the phone

  Apple again took the top prize in Consumer Reports' survey of technical support providers, thumping rival personal computer makers by a large margin and edging out third-party local support.

• Server sales bolstered by cloud expansions

  Server vendors recorded the strongest shipment growth in over four years for the first quarter, mainly driven by continued investments in the hyperscale server infrastructures that power public and private clouds.

• The Upload: Your tech news briefing for Friday, May 22

  Connected cars will mean mobile traffic jams, US wants to ban export of some security tools, exploits...Google planning IoT OS...and more tech news.

• HP's profit slips 21 per cent as services business stumbles

  Hewlett-Packard has reported another drop in quarterly revenue and profit, with a notable 16 percent slide in its enterprise services business.

• Is Apple planning a 3D printer?

  LONG BEACH, CALIF. -- Speaking here today about the tremendous growth of the 3D printing industry, analyst Terry Wohlers slipped one name into a list of potential machine makers that took some by surprise: Apple.

• HP sells majority stake of China server, storage business to Tsinghua Holdings

  Hewlett-Packard has sold a majority stake in its China server and storage business to Tsinghua Holdings as they launch a joint venture they expect will boost sales of HP enterprise hardware products in the country.

• HP's PC group cranks up design, gaming efforts ahead of spin-off

  HP's PC group doesn't want to be a "screwdriver" PC maker making look-alike laptops and desktops, and it is focusing heavily on design and new innovations as it prepares for a spin-off into a separate company.

• The Carly Fiorina teardown begins as '16 race heats up

  Carly Fiorina has been described as flamboyant, bold, polarizing, decisive, imperious and unqualified. Her six-year tenure as CEO of Hewlett-Packard ended with her forced resignation, something that's not helpful as she begins a presidential run.