Third-quarter numbers are looking strong for first-tier motherboard companies Asustek, Microstar International (MSI), Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS), and Gigabyte Technology, with combined shipments totaling 26.5-26.7 million units, which is roughly a 20-21% increase for the Continue reading “First-tier motherboard shipments up 20% in 3Q”.
Microsoft has acquired Unveil Technologies, and have apparent plans to implement their speech-recognition software into later version of Microsoft’s Speech Server. Microsoft has acquired intellectual property assets of Unveil Technologies, a Waltham, MA-based company whose Continue reading “Microsoft Unveils (Possible) Next Stage of Speech Server”.
It is being rumored today that Microsoft is nearing a settlement on RealNetworks’ long-running antitrust lawsuit with a deal valued at $750 million. Under terms of the settlement–which could still fall through–Microsoft would offer a Continue reading “Microsoft, RealNetworks near settlement for $750 Million?”.
Shuttle today launched the XPC SD11G5, a silent PC system based on the Intel low-power Pentium M processor and 915GM chipset. The outside of the case looks like any other Shuttle system, but at least Continue reading “Shuttle debuts XPC SD11G5 Pentium M SFF PC”.
The VIA Hyperion Pro driver package has been updated to version 5.04A. The VIA Hyperion Pro driver package is a platform or chipset package. This latest driver package supports Microsoft Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, Continue reading “VIA Releases Hyperion Pro Driver Version 5.04A”.
IBM, the world’s largest computer maker, on Monday pledged not to use genetic data to screen employees and applicants in what it said was the first such move by a major corporation to safeguard a Continue reading “IBM won’t use genetic info for hiring or benefit plans”.
The EU is pressing the US to compromise over the internet’s future to prevent the net from fragmenting. This is a heated debate and I’m not sure an clear solution is available. The US has Continue reading “Net power struggle nears climax or so some think”.
U.S. retail sales of console video games fell 20 percent in September, but are seen rebounding at year-end due to the upcoming Xbox 360 launch. I believe this is just the calm before the storm. Continue reading “Console video game sales down 20 percent last month in U.S.”.
It could take 300 years to index all the world’s information and make it searchable, Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt predicted on Saturday at the Association of National Advertisers annual conference in Phoenix. Talk about Continue reading “Google: 300 years to index the world’s info”.
Today we take the ECS KN1 Extreme SLI motherboard out for a spin. Looking at the specifications the board is based on NVIDIA’s NF4 chipset and features SLI technology, so should we expect to see a solid motherboard if done right. ECS told us to expect more from this SLI board than the original KN1 Extreme. Read on to see the results.
Those of you needing the AMD Dual Core fix can download it here, courtesy of AMDZone. Make sure you read all of the included information and be aware that this hotfix does require a registry Continue reading “Windows XP SP2 Dual Core Performance Hot Fix Download”.
California law says exposing youths to video violence could result in psychological harm. Here in my hometown of St. Louis, Missouri a judge ruled against setting an age limit for buying video games. Looks like Continue reading “California bars selling violent games to minors”.
Four robotic vehicles finished a Pentagon-sponsored race across the Mojave desert Saturday and achieved a technological milestone by conquering steep drop-offs, obstacles and tunnels over a rugged 132-mile course without a single human command. The Continue reading “Darpa Has Four Robotic Vehicles Finish The 132-mile course”.
With Congress rewriting telecommunications laws, Google faces ever-mounting challenges on the privacy front and is sending lobbyists to Washington to fight their case. “It is quite clear that there are enough issues in the policy Continue reading “Google Sends Lobbyists to Washington”.
The next Internet price war has begun and it’s all behind the scenes. Cogent and Level 3 handed off traffic from one network to each other free of charge, until Level 3 said that it Continue reading “Internet traffic disrupted as providers feud”.
