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All-in-one, evolved Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:29AMSome would say we have hit a plateau in the realm of personal computing. Lately, it’s not so much about what you can do with a PC, but how you can do it. Interaction and creativity have overshadowed raw power and specifications.
What to expect from HTML 5 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:30AMAmong Web developers, anticipation is mounting for HTML 5, the overhaul of the Web markup language currently under way at the Worldwide Web Consortium (W3C). For many, the revamping is long overdue. HTML hasn't had a proper upgrade in more than a decade. In fact, the last markup language to win W3C Recommendation status -- the final stage of the Web standards process -- was XHTML 1.1 in 2001.
'Hurt Locker' takes top prize; Bullock, Bridges, Bigelow win Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:33PMIt was director Kathryn Bigelow’s night as 'The Hurt Locker’ nabbed 6 awards and edged out "Avatar" for best picture.
Pete Docter's golden 'Boy!' Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:19PMOozing aw-shucks charm, the Minnesota guy behind Pixar's "Up" finally wins an Oscar for his folks at home.
Castle Frenzy for iPhone review Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:16PMPros: Good varied gameplay, excellent graphics, only 59p. Cons: Nothing of note.
Opera's All-Out Bid to Build the Best Browser Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:10AMUsually software companies have the luxury of picking their own deadlines, and typically -- especially in the case of open source or free programs -- those deadlines are allowed to slip or even lapse. But the European Commission gave Opera a solid opportunity to get back in the game, to be discussed once again in the same company as Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Apple Safari.
MacDailyNews - Where Mac news comes first Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:47PM"Google believes that in three years or so desktops will give way to mobile as the primary screen from which most people will consume information and entertainment," John Kennedy reports for Silicon Republic.
iPhone Game Review: Critical Wave Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:36PMiPhone Game Review: Critical WaveWhen will we finally learn? Creating a self-aware super intelligent cybernetic entity always results in one thing, EVIL INCARNATE! How long can you keep Infecto in check or, more importantly, how many of ...
With launch of ESPN 3D, will sports viewing habits change? Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:16PMA football flies through the goal posts and smack dab into your face, an image so real you flinch and move out of the way.
Review: Wacom Intuos4 Wireless Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:52PMWacom improves on its excellent Intuos4 tablet by adding relatively seamless Bluetooth connectivity.
Gateway DX4300-15e Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:01PMNot everyone wants a PC with a TV tuner, but if you're in the market for such a system, the Gateway DX4300-15e has you covered. Best of all, it offers a tuner without sacrificing other features we'd expect to find at this price. You'll find few other desktops at retail with a TV tuner, but we're glad to see that the one of the few out there is a decent computer all-around.
Intel bumps Pineview Atom to 1.83GHz Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:00PMIntel announced the fastest in its "Pineview" series of Atoms, the 1.83GHz N470. Intended for use in high-end netbooks, the CPU has already been adopted in HP's Linux-ready Mini 5102/2102 netbooks.
Article: iPhone Gems: Colorbind, Color Storm!, Dora Saves the Crystal Kindom + Go, Diego, Go! Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:46AMWelcome to this week’s gaming edition of iPhone Gems. The loose theme of these Gems is color—colorful puzzles in Colorbind and Colorbind Lite, irradiated raindrops in the tap-to-pop title Color Storm, and colorful flute playing and crystal gathering in two Nickelodeon kids’ games based on Dora the Explorer and Diego the Animal Rescuer. Our top pick of the week is Colorbind. Read on for all the ...
'We're on a virtual walk out of Africa', futurologist tells Intel partners Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:19AMAnd does upgrading to Windows hurt a PC's feelings? The human race is on the threshold of a virtual walk out of Africa, but we'll only be able to see where we're going as long as we're wearing those funny little glasses everyone wore to watch Avatar .… Web threats: Why conventional protection doesn't work
Opinion: AMD, Intel, And Nvidia In The Next Ten Years Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:43AMSay what you will about AMD, Intel, and Nvidia's product lineups as they stand today. But all three employ undeniably-different philosophies in how they approach development and execution. Alan Dang explores how the next decade might look for this trio. Nvidia - Intel Corporation - Advanced Micro Devices - Hardware - Components
HP slips Intel's desktop Cores into biz laptops Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:04PMThe power of small sacrifice With plenty of laptops in the business world ranging in age from five to eight years old, Hewlett-Packard is rubbing its hands together. It anticipates a big upgrade cycle in 2010 among commercial PC users whose companies might just be ready to give them a reasonable machine on which to do work, despite the weak economy.… What is your recession sales strategy?
Velocity Micro Raptor DCX (ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT) Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:47PMThis high-end gaming PC doesn't quite cross into ludicrous territory, and by staying disciplined Velocity Micro has come up with one of the best deals we've seen. You still might wait for a clearer picture of the next-generation gaming scene, but based on what we know today, this PC is a winner.
The Sony Ericsson Vivaz is stunningly appealing and enigmatic Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:25AMThe Sony Ericsson Vivaz offers sumptuous levels of technology enhanced by an aesthetically appealing style. This smart phone utilises a 720 MHz processor, as its main processing unit, whilst endearing itself to the populous with an impressive camera and internet access offering. The handset measures 107 mm x 51 mm wide whilst being 12 mm thick. The unit weighs 97 g in weight. Within the confines ...
Apple MacBook Fall 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M) Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:02AMApple's latest version of the popular $999 white MacBook gets an upscale makeover, while keeping the price the same. It's a strong alternative to the more expensive Pro line, if you can live without extras such as an SD card slot.
Linfield’s Web site: Then and now Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:21PMLinfielders today are quite familiar with the photo slideshow on Linfield’s home Web page, but back when people were still asking, “The World Wide What?” the Web site contained only a single image. Since then, the world has come to rely on the Internet for information, entertainment and communication. And Linfield’s Web site has evolved [...]
Find Your Windows 7 Desktop Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 12:16PMRemember when buying a desktop computer was simple? You'd stroll into your local electronics boutique, pick out the homely beige box with a logical moniker that perfectly complemented your needs (and a copy of Windows XP), and then head home, eager to begin what was sure to be an effortless setup and installation process. No? We don't either. The PC market has always been inundated with more ...
Final Fantasy I & II now available on the App Store Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:48AMLast month Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy I and Final Fantasy II were making their way to the App Store. iPhone and iPod touch owners were going to be given a chance to play portable versions of these classics. At the time, Square Enix did not announce a release date, but today seems to be [...]
Fermi, GeForce, Quadro, Tesla and Tegra Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:42AMPaul Taylor THE INQUIRER Feature Nvidia's money man talks about its technology
ASUS EeeBox PC EB1501: Stylish Entertainment Mini-PC Stumbles on Speed Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:19PMThe EeeBox 1501 is a compact PC that could do well next to your TV, or in the dorm room--anywhere space is at a premium. And unlike most mini-PCs its size, it has an optical drive (a DVD writer/reader). That puts it in direct competition with Dell's Zino HD, so let's see how the two compare.
Dell Inspiron Zino HD: Attractive Multimedia Mini-PC Delivers Good Performance Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:19PMThe ideal home-theater PC is capable of dishing out high-definition media, while remaining unobtrusive--qualities the Dell Inspiron Zino HD excels at. The miniscule 8-by-8-inch shell will fit about anywhere you can think of, is whisper-quiet, and can hook up to your HDTV or computer monitor using...
Manatee libraries get tech boost Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:42PMBRADENTON — The Manatee County Public Library system is getting a technology upgrade thanks to a $250,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, a organization aimed at benefiting communities nationwide.
Game Day: Subject Delta returns as hulking protagonist of new 'Bioshock 2' Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:14PMIn "Bioshock," the protagonist battled hulking figures called Big Daddies. In "Bioshock 2," the protagonist is a Big Daddy.
iPhone Game Review: Valet Hero Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:26PMiPhone Game Review: Valet HeroAdmit it. Ever since you were a young child you longed to park other people's cars at the local nightclub. Getting paid minimum wage and hoping for the rare tip as you park ...
Tokyo Electron Device Announces TB-6V-LX240T, LX365T, LX550T, and SX475T-PCIEXP Large-Scale PCI Express Gen 2 ... Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 8:00AMYOKOHAMA, Japan----Tokyo Electron Device Limited has today announced the release of the inrevium* TB-6V-LX240T, LX365T, LX550T, and SX475T-PCIEXP series evaluation platforms fitted with Virtex®-6 FPGAs from Xilinx.
Da Kine Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:35AMLOOK » Terry Pratchett's "Nation," filmed at the National Theatre in London, will screen at Kahala 8 Consolidated Theatres at 2 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday.
Upgrade your PC with a new graphics card Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:12AMUpgrading an old graphics card can have one of the most impressive effects in improving your computer.
How To Keep Your Website Relevant, Dynamic And Fresh Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:05AMIt’s at this point, that you need to consider what you can do to keep your website relevant, dynamic and fresh.
Dell Inspiron Mini 10 (Intel Atom N450) Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 11:17PMDell's basic netbook adds better battery life and the newest Intel Atom CPU, and robust configuration options add a level of flexibility many other netbooks lack.
Asus Essentio CM5571-BR003 Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 9:16PMAsus has made a game attempt to crack the American retail desktop market over the last year or so, but the low-cost Essentio CM5571-BR003 can't overcome tough competition in the $500 to $600 price range. Gateway offers a better midtower for just $40 more, so for all but the most price-conscious shoppers, we can't recommend this desktop.
Cray inks $45m super pact with DoD Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:00PMSo, three Bakers enter the Pentagon... Supercomputer maker Cray has staked a lot of its financial 2010 on its future "Baker" massively parallel Opteron-based servers and their new "Gemini" interconnect. And today, 2010 got off to a good start as Cray announced that the US Department of Defense has forked over more than $45m in tax dollars to drop three new Baker machines into three DoD super ...
iPhone Game Review: Independence Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:51PMiPhone Game Review: IndependenceReviewed by JadeDragonIndependence is a shoot 'em up fly-shooter game that plays in landscape mode using either the touch screen or gesture as control. The game has a decent amount of gameplay with 18 levels of ...
Core i7 mobo targets point-of-sale apps Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 8:56AMPortwell announced a microATX motherboard designed for point-of-sale (POS) applications. The PEB-9738VGA uses Intel's 32nm Core i7 processor and QM57 Express chipset, offers six powered USB ports, and has both VGA and HDMI video outputs, the company says.
The Trouble With Augmented Reality and Other Cool Tech Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:15AMClearly, exponentially growing technologies are set to change social communications, bringing up a number of touchy privacy and control questions. This year's TED conference showcased a wide variety of gadgets and ideas, one of the most interesting being Microsoft's new "augmented reality" mapping technology.
dot.Maggie Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:13AMLast rites being read for Microsoft's browser IE6
News: Just Cause 2 will not support Windows XP Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:34AM"Written to take advantage of DirectX 10". Update: Square Enix has told us this was actually confirmed last year (whoops), and here's a copy of the relevant statement on the issue: "Just Cause 2 is an incredible looking title with one of the most richly detailed landscapes ever seen in a computer game, and to achieve this on the PC, the minimum specification includes a DirectX 10-compatible ...
OpenSUSE 11.3 hits second milestone, features KDE 4.4 desktop Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:24PMThe Novell-sponsored OpenSUSE project released Milestone 2 of its OpenSUSE 11.3, featuring Linux 2.6.33, GNOME 2.3 beta, and a new network security stack. OpenSUSE 11.3 Milestone 2 also debuts the new KDE 4.4 desktop, which adds a netbook interface, plus new tabbing and social networking features.
Triumph Poised For More Growth Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:12PMThe following is from Triumph... Triumph Motorcycles celebrated its U.S. Dealer Conference by announcing the continued expansion of its product line and the pending sale of its 100,000th motorcycle since returning to North America just 15 years ago.
Lenovo ThinkPad W701ds Pairs Beastly Specs With An Integrated Secondary Screen Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 11:16AMLenovo’s workstation laptop has gotten an overdue upgrade in the form of the W701ds, and now its guts are every bit as over the top as its integrated secondary display. Seriously: this thing is a hoss. (more…)
Lenovo ThinkPad X201 Steps Up With Core i7 Power In Thin Body Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 11:01AMLenovo’s ultraportable ThinkPad X201 isn’t the first notebook to upgrade to Intel’s new Core i5 and i7 processors, but it’s loaded with enough other goodies that it stands out in the growing crowd. (more…)
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Nexus One Gets Google Earth Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 8:49AMNexus One owners now have access to Google Earth for Android, optimized for WVGA displays and taking full advantage of the Nexus One's hardware.
Toshiba Portege M780 marries Core i7 with tablet ergonomics, goes official Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 5:44AMWhat would we ever do without our eagle-eyed readers? Bob has spotted the above M780 tablet PC from Toshiba (which we first heard of a couple of weeks ago ) on the company's official site, though its product page has yet to be linked to from any of the home pages. So it's official, but sort of prematurely so. Browsing through the spec sheet, this update to the M750 seems to lack for nothing, as ...
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Lenovo ThinkPad X201 Steps Up With Core i7 Power In a Thin and Light Body [Lenovo] Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:09PMLenovo's ultraportable ThinkPad X201 isn't the first notebook to upgrade to Intel's new Core i5 and i7 processors, but it's loaded with enough other goodies that it stands out in the growing...
Lenovo ThinkPad W701ds Pairs Beastly Specs With an Integrated Secondary Screen [Lenovo] Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:09PMLenovo's W700ds workstation laptop has gotten an overdue upgrade in the form of the W701ds, and now its guts are every bit as over the top as its integrated secondary display. Seriously: this thing...