Two Intel executives today outlined the latest Intel system-on-chip (SoC) products for embedded applications and described new research to allow homes and small businesses to better use and manage energy. The forthcoming SoC product features Continue reading “Intel Plans First System-on-Chip Atom Processor – Tunnel Creek”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Apr. 14, 2010 at 8:20am
Robots are going to join the ranks of dogs, chimps and humans to venture into space. NASA, in conjunction with GM will deploy the automaton to assist the astronauts on the International Space Station. Strangely, Continue reading “Robot From NASA and G.M. Heading to Space Station”. …more
By Joe Evans •
Apr. 14, 2010 at 7:19am
Apple today updated the MacBook Pro line with faster processors, powerful next-generation NVIDIA graphics and even longer battery life. The popular 13-inch MacBook Pro features the new NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor for up to Continue reading “Apple Updates MacBook Pro Line – NVIDIA Optimus Technology Used”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Apr. 13, 2010 at 3:27pm
After four years of great success, Twitter has unveiled its plans to generate revenue via advertisements. Starting today, there will be text-based ads or promoted tweets – appearing next to search results. Initially, this should Continue reading “Twitter Gets Advertising”. …more
By Ken Brown •
Apr. 13, 2010 at 3:16pm
NVIDIA released Linux and WHQL-certified drivers yesterday that fully support OpenGL 4.0 on GeForce GTX 480/470 video cards. NVIDIA also now supports OpenGL 3.3 on all other G80-based GPUs or higher. Additionally, NVIDIA released eight Continue reading “NVIDIA Releases OpenGL 4.0 Drivers”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Apr. 13, 2010 at 2:03pm
Our good friends over at Intel and iBuyPower have assembled a Killer Chimera 2 system that we are more than happy to give away to one of our lucky forum members in the coming weeks! Continue reading “Enter to Win a $3000 Gaming PC That Will Be Given Away This Week!”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Apr. 13, 2010 at 10:20am
MSI today announced a major HYDRA driver update – V1.5.106 – for the MSI Big Bang-Fuzion motherboard. HYDRA Technology now supports up to 3-way cross-vendor multi-GPU processing and DirectX 11 for experiencing the latest and Continue reading “Lucid HYDRA Driver v1.5.106 Adds DX11 Support to MSI Big Bang-Fuzion Mobo”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Apr. 13, 2010 at 10:14am
G.Skill today announced it has created the ultimate extreme performance dual channel DDR3 2GB x2 memory kit, rated at 2,500MHz CL9-11-9-28 at only 1.65V, which is specifically designed for Intel Core-i7 860 & 870 processors Continue reading “G.Skill releases the world’s fastest memory at 2500MHz w/ CL9 timings”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Apr. 13, 2010 at 10:06am
Nvidia has released 197.45, which is a WHQL-certified driver for all older GPUs that are not the 400 series. This means that GeForce GTX 480 and GeForce GTX 470 GPUs should stick with 197.41 WHQL Continue reading “NVIDIA Releases Forceware 197.45 WHQL Video Card Drivers for Download”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Apr. 13, 2010 at 9:56am
ASUS recently announced the Bravo220 video card, which was designed from the start with energy savings in mind. The card is derived from an NVIDIA GeForce GT220 GPU and has been fitted with a passive Continue reading “ASUS Introduces Bravo220 HTPC Video Card – GeForce GT220”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Apr. 13, 2010 at 9:45am
Cooler Master GX 750W power supply review @ Elite Bastards and other reviews from around the web can be found by visiting our forums! Buying a new power supply is often a tricky case of Continue reading “April 13 News from Around the Web”. …more
By amy •
Apr. 13, 2010 at 8:36am
Two Activision Blizzard developers, fired for breach of contract after allegedly meeting with a rival about starting a new studio, agreed to produce games for rival Electronic Arts. Jason West and Vince Zampella, creators of Continue reading “Call of Duty game developers that were fired by Activision head to EA”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Apr. 13, 2010 at 7:23am
The German maker of a new tablet PC is setting out to rival Apple’s iPad with the promise of even more technology such as a bigger screen, a webcam and USB ports. It is not, Continue reading “German WePad tablet PC sets out to rival Apple’s iPad”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Apr. 12, 2010 at 9:43pm
Collective cheers arise from iPhone users who are either unhappy with Safari or big fans of the Opera browser. Video and screenshots available via the link. Our man Thomas Ricker was just wondering how long Continue reading “Opera Mini for iPhone approved, will be available for free”. …more
By Joe Evans •
Apr. 12, 2010 at 9:28pm
While this sounds promising and damn cool, I wouldn’t ditch your Kevlar just yet. The cost is expected to be more than the average Joe will be able to pay. Those bulky, bulletproof vests could Continue reading “New Technique Turns T-Shirts into Body Armor”. …more
By Joe Evans •
Apr. 12, 2010 at 9:19pm