Many people are used to blindly clicking on links on Twitter, many created by URL shorteners such as bit.ly and tend to do so without much regard for computer security. Criminals capitalize on this lapse Continue reading “Nasty Virus Links Currently Circulating on Twitter”. …more
By michaels •
Jul. 28, 2012 at 6:49pm
Intel is feeling the impact the lack of consumer demand for their 22nm Ivy Bridge platform is having, and is now focusing on Haswell its next-generation platform. In order to make sure everything goes as Continue reading “Intel & PC Vendors To Discuss Haswell Development”. …more
By rlemar •
Jul. 28, 2012 at 6:16pm
In what looks to be a smart move, Apple has acquired mobile security firm AuthenTec for $356 Million. Apple has paid a premium of 58% for the Florida-based company in order to make it a Continue reading “Apple Spends $356 Million To Acquire Mobile Security Firm AuthenTec”. …more
By rlemar •
Jul. 28, 2012 at 4:02pm
A new youtube video of Crysis 3 has been posted and it offers an interesting look at the gameplay styles Crytek is offering in the new title. In this 18 minute video they demonstrate both Continue reading “Crysis 3 Interactive E3 Demo Trailer Lets Players Choose Their Style”. …more
By rlemar •
Jul. 27, 2012 at 3:44pm
It looks like ASUS wasn’t content to be one with the pack when it comes to 120Hz monitors. Instead they have pushed past 120Hz all the way up to 144Hz with the VG278HE, which has Continue reading “ASUS VG278HE Monitor To Have 144 Hz TN Panel”. …more
By rlemar •
Jul. 27, 2012 at 2:59pm
Razer, a world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, has just announced the latest versions of its BlackWidow family which includes two improved models and an all new edition. The first major update in the series Continue reading “Razer BlackWidow Series Gets New Editions & Enhancements”. …more
By rlemar •
Jul. 27, 2012 at 2:24pm
Razer, the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, today announced the release of the Razer Ouroboros. Like its namesake, the elite gaming mouse can evolve without limit, with fully-customizable ergonomics that are adjustable for any Continue reading “The Razer Ouroboros Puts Infinity in the Palm of Your Hand”. …more
By michaels •
Jul. 26, 2012 at 8:03pm
AMD’s Athlon CPU brand has been with us since 1999 and Slot A. It’s stuck through multiple generations of CPUs and sockets and is still going strong today, albeit as AMD’s budget brand. Details are Continue reading “New AMD Athlon II CPUs to Fit Socket FM2 On the Way”. …more
By michaels •
Jul. 26, 2012 at 7:28pm
AVG Technologies has just released its Q2 2012 Threat Report, which identified mobile apps and social engineering as the most prevalent means for delivering malicious content. Specifically, cybercriminals have created the first Android bootkit which Continue reading “Android Bootkit Turns Phones Into Malware Zombies”. …more
By michaels •
Jul. 26, 2012 at 6:57pm
Miracast, the upcoming wireless HD display connectivity standard has been demonstrated by NVIDIA to show off its benefits such as convenience by eliminating HDMI cables and the ability to stream high definition video and audio Continue reading “Miracast Wireless Display on HDTVs Enhanced By NVIDIA’s Tegra”. …more
By michaels •
Jul. 26, 2012 at 6:26pm
NVIDIA’s affordable midrange GeForce GTX 660 Ti video card based on the Kepler core has had its specs leaked online in yet another rumor about its upcoming products. What’s interesting about it however isn’t just Continue reading “Rumor: NVIDIA GTX 660 Ti Specs Leaked, Launches August 16”. …more
By michaels •
Jul. 26, 2012 at 4:06pm
SAPPHIRE Technology has now added two new Vapor-X Models to its HD 7970 series of high performance graphics cards based on the latest HD 7970 GHz Edition GPU from AMD. The SAPPHIRE HD 7970 6GB Continue reading “SAPPHIRE Introduces Two HD 7970 Vapor-X Edition Graphics Cards”. …more
By michaels •
Jul. 26, 2012 at 3:35pm
There have been reports of Sony’s PlayStation Vita catching fire, but not in the way that Sony would have liked. An official investigation has kicked off in Japan after several incidents of the Vita becoming Continue reading “PlayStation Vita a Fire Risk?”. …more
By michaels •
Jul. 26, 2012 at 2:56pm
As we edge closer to the (pushed back) release date of AMD’s upcoming HD 7990, more and more tidbits of information emerge. The four 6-pin power connectors that we previously reported feed multiphase power regulation Continue reading “More AMD HD 7990 Details leak: Eyefinity 6 Capability”. …more
By michaels •
Jul. 26, 2012 at 2:04pm
ASUS yesterday launched the RT-AC66U router, which the company claims is the new standard in WiFi since it uses 802.11ac Wi-Fi. Featuring the world’s fastest WiFi capabilities the RT-AC66U router delivers amazing wireless performance and Continue reading “ASUS Launches the RT-AC66U 5G WiFi Router – 802.11ac Wi-Fi”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Jul. 26, 2012 at 8:00am