Microsoft researchers in the UK are working on file-sharing technology similar to BitTorrent, but called Avalanche. Codenamed Avalanche, the program makes it easy to share content by dividing files such as software, audio or video, Continue reading “Microsoft works on own BitTorrent”.
Hynix Semiconductor said on Friday that it has developed DRAM industry?s first 512MB DDR2-800 unbuffered dual in-line memory modules (UDIMMs) and has received validation from Taiwan-based ASUS, a leading motherboard manufacturer. Good news for DDR2 Continue reading “Hynix Shows DDR2-800 Modules Off & They Are Validated By ASUS”.
With the release of Intel’s Pentium D 840, those who could afford the best of the best finally saw the benefits that dual core processors bring to the table. With Intel’s release of the Pentium D 820, Intel brings the benefits of dual core processors to the masses for under $300. Today, Legit Reviews takes a look, and gives you our impression of Intel’s budget dual core processor — the Intel Pentium D 820.
Today, Corsair let’s everyone know that Samsung TCCD memory is still alive and kicking. We posted an article about this back in Feb 2005 titled Are Samsung TCCD IC’s Dead? that dealt with the same Continue reading “Corsair Memory: TCCD Supply Demystified”.
Microsoft is focused on improving its alternatives to the so-called LAMP stack, the combination of the Linux operating system, Apache Web server, MySQL database, and scripting languages PHP, Perl or Python. Microsoft’s anti-LAMP strategy is Continue reading “Microsoft looks to extinguish LAMP”.
Online search-engine leader Google Inc. is preparing to introduce an electronic payment system later this year in a move that would pose a financial threat to one of its biggest advertisers, Internet auctioneer eBay Inc. Continue reading “Google to start new payment system to compete with Paypal”.
SIRIUS gets the nod to go ahead with subscription-based satellite radio service in Canada. Canada has set really strict rules for radio broadcasting as 25% of the Canadian channels must be done in French. Another Continue reading “Satellite radio approved in Canada”.
Intel Corp. will present a paper Friday that will demonstrate its progress toward integrating the current Wi-Fi technologies with the next-generation 802.11n protocol. It is interesting to hear that Intel can integrate 802.11n into their Continue reading “Intel Research Merges Centrino with 802.11n”.
Samsung Electronics has informed several of its clients that its NAND flash chips are not to be used on SD cards but should only be used only in MMC micro cards, according to sources. Some Continue reading “Samsung Electronics has informed several of its clients that its NAND flash chips are not to be used”.
In the prior news post the cell phone giant Cingular is against airline cell phone use, but today Boeing is all for it. Boeing plans on introducing cell phone service in 2006 with or without Continue reading “Boeing unit sees airline cell phone service in ’06”.
The Nokia 770 is looking pretty interesting at this point in the game. The initial version will include a slew of applications including an Internet radio player, RSS reader, e-mail client, video player, a stripped-down Continue reading “Nokia’s 770 Internet Tablet Redefines PDA’s”.
Microsoft is continuing to drop new clues about what users can expect in Longhorn Server, the version of its Windows Server product slated to ship in 2007, and beyond. Pretty interesting info coming from the Continue reading “Longhorn Server Beta 1 to be Released August”.
The recent Nvidia price cuts are aimed to drive market demand during the traditional off-season of the IT industry. Good newsfor consumers as prices are going down. Nvidia recently lowered the price of its GeForce Continue reading “Nvidia cuts prices on entry-level and mainstream processors”.
Back in January of 2005, Corsair released a press release about their new “smart” memory modules, dubbed “Xpert.” Since then they have been raved about as one of the most innovative products on the market for memory since activity lights. Today LR takes a look at a single 512MB module utilizing the fantastic Xpert display.
So your GeForce 6800 Ultra just isn’t enough? Looks like nVidia is set to start selling their upcoming G70-based products at their LAN appreciation day on June 21. Nvidia confirmed with CNET News.com that it Continue reading “nVidia Graphics Chip to Debut at Game Bash”.
