New Chip Recognizes Fingerprints

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Florida-based AuthenTec Inc. has introduced a new computer chip that is capable of recognizing human fingerprints. The technology, which is used for security devices that control building access, represents about one-third of the lucrative market for anatomically-based security hardware and software products.

Electronic computers, Computers, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Product introduction, Computer industry, Fingerprints, Authentec Inc.

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Chip maker's shares fall after earnings warning

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National Semiconductor Corp. saw its share value decline by 34% after it forecasted disappointing earnings and sales for the 2000 second- and third-quarters. The forecasts was attributed to the firm's struggling mobile phone and personal computer sectors.

National Semiconductor Corp., NSM

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Transmeta shares double in first day

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Transmeta Corp. saw its share value increase by 115% in their first day of trading. The increase shows that Transmeta can provide strong competition for Intel Corp. in the computer processor market.

Transmeta Corp.

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