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Creative intro HN-900 and Aurvana X-Fi 2 noise-canceling headphones | Posted on: 05/02/2012 @ 14:01

vr-zone.com - Creative has just announced a couple new pairs of headphones, the HN-900 and Aurvana X-Fi 2, both with active noise cancelling that promises reduced ambient noise by up to 85%. Both sets feature 40mm Neodymium magnet drivers that Creative says will give precise, crystal clear sound with a frequency response range of 20Hz to 20 kHz.

Antec Eleven Hundred Case Review | Posted on: 05/02/2012 @ 14:01

vr-zone.com - It was not two weeks ago since we studied the P280, a chassis designed to merge high performance with elegance. Today we are going to examine, test and review a case of comparable size and design, which however has been adjusted to cover the needs of an entirely different market group, hardcore gamers and overclocking enthusiasts. This product is no other than the new flagship in ...

Bitfenix Raider Case Review | Posted on: 05/02/2012 @ 14:01

The soft touch finish and the clean mesh panel that goes from the font over the top is very stylish ...

Inter-Tech X-6 Aircraft Gehäuse im Test | Posted on: 05/02/2012 @ 14:01

Getestet wurde das Inter-Tech X-6 Aircraft Gehäuse. Das X-6 Gehäuse soll mit einem überraschend nied...

MSI Raptor Case Review | Posted on: 05/02/2012 @ 14:01

Today we are looking at the MSI Raptor case, a budget case with some interesting options. Does this ...

BitFenix Outlaw Testbericht | Posted on: 05/02/2012 @ 14:01

Getestet wurde das BitFenix Outlaw Gehäuse. Mit dem Outlaw hat BitFenix ein gutes Budget-Gehäuse auf...

Wayland 1.0 Is Set For H1'2012 Release | Posted on: 05/02/2012 @ 14:00

A few days ago I wrote that the Wayland Display Server is preparing for a stable 1.0 release and now this weekend from FOSDEM new information has been learned...

Silverstone Raven 3 RV03 Review | Posted on: 05/02/2012 @ 9:25

Review of the Silverstone Raven 3 RV03 Computer Case. SilverStone's Raven 3 case ups the ante from i...

Thermaltake Overseer RX-I Review | Posted on: 05/02/2012 @ 9:25

The Overseer RX-I is the latest full-tower case from Thermaltake. However, its physical dimensions a...

NZXT Switch 810 Review | Posted on: 05/02/2012 @ 9:25

Review of the NZXT Switch 810 Tower Case. At CES 2012, NZXT launched a new full tower case they've d...

Coolermaster CM690 II Advanced USB 3.0 Test | Posted on: 05/02/2012 @ 9:25

Mit dem CM690 II Advanced USB 3.0 präsentiert Coolermaster einen Stahl Midi-Tower, der durch praktis...

Enermax Fulmo GT Review | Posted on: 05/02/2012 @ 9:25

Review of the Enermax Fulmo GT Big Tower Chassis. This new chassis takes cues from other chassis we ...

Xigmatek Midgard II Gehäuse Test | Posted on: 05/02/2012 @ 9:24

Das Xigmatek Midgard II ist ein optisch ansprechendes Gehäuse der Mittelklasse mit einigen netten un...

Verbatim SATA II 2.5" 128gb SSD Upgrade Kit @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 05/02/2012 @ 8:12

Link: http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-verbatim-sata-ii-2-5-128gb-ssd-upgrade-kit/ (http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-verbatim-sata-ii-2-5-128gb-ssd-upgrade-kit/) Quote: "Verbatim recently announced at this year’s CES the line of SSD products which include both SATA II and SATA III versions. Today we will be looking at the SATA II 2.5 inch SSD upgrade kit. It is designed ...

January 2012 in Review | Posted on: 05/02/2012 @ 3:24

Wow is it February already!? January always seems to go by so quick! January is always a crazy month here at ThinkComputers because of all the CES coverage. I think that we did a great job covering CES this year, especially with all of the video coverage. One of my favorite interviews I did at CES was with Bill Owen, make sure you check that out. Besides just CES coverage we did have some ...

Unboxing the FSP NB Q90 Notebook Adapter! | Posted on: 05/02/2012 @ 2:24

Today we are unboxing a product that may come in handy for a lot of people. When you buy a laptop you really do not take into consideration the size of the power adapter. On some laptops they can be huge and a real pain to carry with you in your laptop bag. FSP has just released the NB Q90 notebook adapter, that not only is nice and small it is a universal adapter that can be used with many ...

AMD to Challenge Intel with its Own Windows 8 Tablet | Posted on: 05/02/2012 @ 1:12

We have heard rumors about Intel planning to launch Windows 8 tablets, but its competitor AMD is not far behind either. According to the company?s new chief executive officer Rory Read, AMD is all set to make its mark. Talking with industry analysts, he said, ?We … [visit site to read more] AMD to Challenge [...]AMD to Challenge Intel with its Own Windows 8 Tablet is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Micron CEO Steve Appleton Dies in a Plane Crash | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 23:48

Micron's long time CEO, Steve Appleton, has died in a plane crash at the age of 51 at the Boise Airport on Friday morning. He was reportedly flying a single-engine Lancair plane, which stalled and then nosedived shortly after take-off. Appleton was the only person onboard and died immediately upon impact. Appleton started working at Micron in 1983 and became the CEO eleven years later in ...

Tablets Sales Continue to Grow: Netbooks Face Bleak Future | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 23:12

You do not need a research report to predict the fate of netbooks. The fledgling segment has been battered badly by burgeoning tablet market. However, if you still need numbers and figures to back … [visit site to read more] Tablets Sales Continue to Grow: Netbooks Face Bleak Future is a post from: UK Gadget [...]Tablets Sales Continue to Grow: Netbooks Face Bleak Future is a post from: UK ...

Logitech G300 im Test | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 22:37

Getestet wurde die Logitech G300. Logitech ist eine etablierte Größe wenn es um Peripherie für Gamer...

QPAD MK-85 Tested | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 22:37

Review of the QPAD MK-85 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. QPAD's keyboard line-up is expanding rapidly. T...

SteelSeries WoW Legendary Edition MMO Mouse Review | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 22:37

Review of the SteelSeries World of Warcraft Legendary Edition MMO Gaming Mouse. After playing many h...

Dell XPS 15z Reviewed | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 22:37

Dell XPS 15z Notebook. Remember those old ads on TV? It used to be that people would turn to a compa...

ACRyan Veolo Review | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 22:37

The ACRyan Veolo platform combines the functions of a media player plus apps, internet, and media st...

CM Storm Xornet Test | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 22:37

CM Storm, ein durchaus bekannter Hersteller in Sachen Gaming fährt ein neues Geschütz auf. Die XORNE...

Synology DS-212 NAS Review | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 22:37

Review of the Synology DS-212 Two-Bay NAS. Synology has taken their winning formula for a NAS and im...

Sound Blaster Recon3D Neuvorstellung | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 22:37

Neuvorstellung der Sound Blaster Recon3D PCI Express für den PC, Sound Blaster Recon3D Fatal1ty Prof...

What The New Linux Game Publishing Will Look Like | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 22:00

Clive Crous, the new CEO of Linux Game Publishing following the resignation of founder and CEO Michael Simms, has issued a message to Linux gamers concerning the future of LGP...

Thermaltake SMART 630W Power Supply Review @ APH Networks | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 21:37

A Red Letter Day ? Worldwide Half Life 2 Record Attempt | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 20:36

On Saturday, February 4th at 11AM PST, thousands of fans will play Half-Life 2 together, to hopefully gain Valve's attention. Will you join us? Prepare for unforeseen consequences.

HotHardware?s Two and A Half Geeks Webcast ? Feb. 2, 2012 | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 20:25

Synology DS-212 Two-Bay NAS Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 20:25

Micron CEO Steve Appleton Dies in Stunt Plane Crash | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 20:24

Steve Appleton, chairman and CEO of flash memory manufacturer Micron, died Friday in a small plane crash at Boise Airport in Idaho. He was 51. “Our hearts go out to [Appleton's] wife, Dalynn, his children, and his family during this tragic time,” the company said in a statement. “Steve’s passion and energy left an indelible [...]

Report: Smartphone Shipments Overtake PCs in 2011 | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 20:24

The era of smartphones has officially arrived. More were shipped globally last year than client PCs for the first time ever, according to Canalys. Vendors shipped 488 million smartphones in 2011 as compared with 415 million PCs, the market research firm said Friday in a report on country-level smartphone and PC shipment estimates for the [...]

Is Compiz On Its Deathbed? | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 19:48

Sparked from a posting earlier this week about Compiz likely being dropped from Fedora 17, some are wondering whether Compiz is effectively dead...

Need For Speed: The Run PC Review | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 19:24

I take on "The Run" in EA's latest Need For Speed title, but is it as exciting as it sounds?

PixelJunk Eden on Steam now | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 19:24

Q-Games' formerly PS3-exclusive platformer now on PC

Antec ONE Preview Review | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 19:24

The Antec ONE case has not launched yet, but we had the chance to take an in-depth look at the upcoming entry-level chassis. Will it be able to take the spoiled market by storm, will it be the one for Antec, or will it end up shooting nothing but blanks? While only the retail unit can give a definitive answer, this preview will shed some light on things to come

Photos leaked of iPad 3 prototype running iBoot | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 19:13

vr-zone.com - In line with prior reports of a March launch date for Apple's iPad 3, latest word from the rumor mill predicts its launch event within the first week of the month, and shipping to commence around mid month.  

Micron CEO Steve Appleton has passed away | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 19:13

vr-zone.com - Sadly, we've just heard that Micron's CEO and chairman Steve Appleton has died at 51 years of age on Friday morning as the result of a small plane crash at Boise, Idaho. it's been reported that Appleton was flying alone in his Lancair fixed-wing single-engine stunt plane when something caused the plane to malfunction and plummet to the ground.

Info shared on GPU options for Dell's Alienware M18X R2 | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 19:13

vr-zone.com - A source close to Dell has disclosed the graphics options that will be available with Dell's yet to be launched M18x R2 under its Alienware branding. This laptop will sport an 18.4-inch display and feature one of Intel's upcoming Ivy Bridge CPUs.

Gear4 Angry Birds Speaker ? Red Bird @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 19:12

Link: http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-gear4-angry-birds-speaker-red-bird/ (http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-gear4-angry-birds-speaker-red-bird/) Quote: "I don‘t think this product needs much of an introduction, unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past year or so then I think you know what Angry Birds are. They’ve become extremely successful and have ...

FFXIV gets its ?biggest patch yet? this month | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 18:12

Square pressing on in its mission to turn around its bumpy MMO

GameStop stores have playable Vita?s | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 18:12

US retailer puts out test units in stores across the States

Radeon R600 Tiling Patches Are Ready | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 17:36

Jerome Glisse, the Red Hat developer commonly working on the open-source Radeon graphics driver, has announced that he believes the R600 Gallium3D tiling support is complete...

Kingston expected to drop pricing on NAND flash storage products | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 16:48

vr-zone.com - With speculation that both motherboards and potentially DRAM will be increasing in price in the next few months, it looks like NAND flash based products aren't following the same trend. Kingston is said to be dropping is pricing on at least some of its NAND flash based products by as much as 15 percent.

Antec Attack StarCraft 2 Turnier Neuvorstellung | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 15:36

Ab dem 1. Februar lädt Antec die europäischen StarCraft -Community ein, sich jeden Mittwoch unter an...

Review: Compaq Presario CQ57-366SA | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 15:36

The Compaq Presario CQ57-366SA won't win any awards for its looks, but does offer the things we look for in a budget machine. It's solid with a decent screen and great speakers, and the sort of internal specifications we'd expect at this price. However, even though this is a budget machine, we'd still appreciate something a little nicer to look at. The Compaq is a solid black brick seemingly ...

Five Years With Blu-ray - Part Two | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 12:36

2008 bought relative security to the Blu-ray eco system. With Toshiba euthanising the HD-DVD, Sony and its backers had the market to themselves, although Toshiba left with the parting shot that the technology would be quickly superseded by upscaling DVD players and downloadable movies. But at the end of the day it was a decisive victory for Sony and its backers - a win for consumers, a win for ...

ASUS P9X79 WS LGA2011 Workstation Motherboard Review | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 11:08

Generally when we here at Benchmark Reviews get a motherboard in to test, it's aimed at a specific market: it might be an enthusiast-oriented motherboard for gaming, or a micro-ATX motherboard designed for a HTPC, or even just an inexpensive motherboard for users on a budget. Today, though, we have one of ASUS' "Workstation" motherboards: the ASUS P9X79 WS. How does it differ from other X79 ...

Crytek to launch social gaming site ?GFACE? | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 7:00

Cloud gaming service that "enables its users to discover and experience entertainment together in real time" says Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli.

Which is the Best Place to Install a Case Fan? - Part 1 | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 6:00

Most cases have several places where you can put a fan, but which is the best? Let's find out.

Skyrim Creation Kit coming Tuesday, but that?s not all! | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 5:00

Mod tools inbound next week, and apparently a special surprise awaits!

Sapphire HD 6450 FleX Edition Review | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 4:12

Anything with passive cooling generally makes me shudder, but when it comes to my HTPC setup, small and quiet hardware is of the utmost importance. The Sapphire HD 6450 FleX Edition is already the least expensive Eyefinity solution on the market, but how flexible is this card really?Sapphire HD 6450 FleX Edition Review is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related ...

Kindle Fire Owners Bring More Revenue for Amazon | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 3:00

Amazon has got super star product in Kindle and its latest variant Kindle Fire has also proved its worth. According to a recent report by research firm ChangeWave, 29 percent of Kindle owners plan to spend more money on buying goods and services from Amazon.Kindle Fire Owners Bring More Revenue for Amazon is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Unboxing the Kingston Wi-Drive | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 3:00

When you think of companies making products for iOS devices Kingston really is not one. We mainly know them for memory and solid state drives. The biggest problem with iOS devices is that you are stuck with the default capacity on the device, there is no way to expand your storage. Kingston knew of this problem and came out with the Wi-Drive. It is wireless storage for you iOS device! You ...

Facebook: More Addictive Than Tobacco and Alcohol? | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 2:24

Do you ever feel like you’re addicted to Facebook? It might not be in your head. A new study from the University of Chicago has found that Facebook can be more addictive than alcohol or tobacco, the Guardian has reported. Researchers doled out BlackBerrys to 205 people ages 18-25 and sent them into the wild [...]

Techbargains Deals for 2-3-12 | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 1:48

OUR FAVORITE DEAL OF THE DAY! ? 128GB Crucial M4 SATAIII 6Gbps 2.5in Solid State Drive for $159.99 plus free shipping (normally $249). Computers & Peripherals: ? 15.6? Sony VAIO SE Intel Core i5-2430M 2.4GHz 1080p Laptop (Discrete Graphics) for $879.99 plus free shipping (normally $999). ? 128GB Crucial M4 SATAIII 6Gbps 2.5in Solid State Drive for $159.99 plus free shipping (normally $249). ? ...

New Battlefield 3 DLC to be unveiled next week | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 1:48

A selection of DLC is to be shown next week at a New York event.

GTA V making great progress | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 0:36

GTA V is on it's way and development is going well, but will the companies financial troubles effect the games release?

AC Ryan Veolo Review | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 0:36

The AC Ryan Veolo is not just another media player. At its heart beats an Android OS, enabling true connectivity and expendability on a media player like never before. We whip out the pop corn, grab the unique remote and fire up our favorite clip along with some Angry Birds fun, to see if the OS manages to impress on the big screen as much as on the smartphone.

Aquacomputer Airplex Modularity System | Posted on: 04/02/2012 @ 0:27

The Aquacomputer AMS (Airplex Modularity System) is a completely customizable radiator, allowing the user not only to build a radiator of the size you need but also allowing you to build the whole complex system which includes pump, flow censors, control unit and reservoir all integrated to the radiator.

AMD Explains Trinity codename: Piledriver, Northern and Southern Islands | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 23:25

vr-zone.com - In the breaks during Financial Analyst Day, one AMD executive took the time to explain why the Trinity received its name. It comes from the fact that this is a final part in which AMD will do mix-and-match between different generations of architectures.

MSI Intro U180 Netbook | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 23:24

Powered by Cedar Trail.

Enermax ETS-T40-VD CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 23:24

Enermax have decided to take a daring entry into the CPU cooler market. Will their 200+W ETS-T40-VD CPU cooler gamble pay off?

The First Shots Of "Limare" Running On Linux | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 22:12

For open-source fans, here's the first shots of Limare running, in advance of the official announcement this weekend...

Unity: Very Intrusive & A Nightmare To Maintain | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 22:12

Along with the discussion around a rolling-release version of Fedora Linux, having been discussed recently has been the possibility of providing Ubuntu's Unity desktop as an alternative desktop environment for Fedora. This is obviously a topic that gets some riled up...

Intel 10 core Ivy Bridge-EP sample gets tested | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 22:12

10 cores, 20 threads and WPrime 1024million in 158.5 seconds.

Antec Three Hundred Two Case Review | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 21:36

The Three Hundred Two is the latest entry-level mid-tower case from Antec. Let's see if it deserves our recommendation.

Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 Thumb Drive Review | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 21:12

Kingston is very particular when it comes to their HyperX branded products. HyperX designation is reserved for only the fastest products available. Not just from the company, but the fastest products in the world. When you see a HyperX product you know it is something special and the new Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 is something special indeed. In our testing we found that the new ...

Coreboot Is Set To Start Booting Laptops | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 21:00

This weekend in Brussels at FOSDEM along with many interesting X.Org discussions and laying out the plans for Wayland 1.0, the Coreboot project has an exciting announcement: showing off the first mainstream laptop with Coreboot support...

AMD 2012-2013 roadmap | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 21:00

Larger focus on graphics and APUs the processors hit the backburner.

Today ITShootOut have posted a review of the Noctua NH-D14 CPU cooler | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 20:13

Kingston HyperX 2400mhz Review (8GB KHX2400C11D3K4/8GX) | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 20:13

Radeon HD 7950 Overclock Guide | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 20:13

Futurelooks checks out a quad channel memory kit from Patriot Memory | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 20:13

Samsung?s 830 Series solid-state drive | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 20:13

Intel Core i7-3820 3.6GHz Processor Review @ Legit Reviews | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 20:13

Seagate Barracuda 3 TB Hard Drive Review | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 20:13

MyDigitalSSD ?Bullet Proof? 128GB mSATA SATA 2 SSD Review | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 20:13

Pioneer to release 6X BDXL capable Blu-ray writer | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 20:12

vr-zone.com - Pioneer is about to release a new 5.25" Blu-ray writer which is able to write to 100GB BDXL discs at speeds of up to 6X.

Skype 5.8 brings Full HD video calling, Facebook integration and more | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 20:12

vr-zone.com - What looks to be quite a significant update for Skype has just been made available, which most notably brings with it Full HD video-calling support, Facebook integration and Group Screen Sharing features.

Acer updates Revo Nettop line with the RL70 | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 20:12

vr-zone.com - Acer has just quietly released its new Revo series RL70 Nettop PC powered by AMD's E-450 (Brazos) APU.The design is akin with previous Nettop models from the company, but has a few subtle design changes to help it blend in a bit better in the lounge.

Samsung delays launch of the Galaxy S III | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 20:12

vr-zone.com - Despite hearing rumours of a launch at MWC 2012 in Barcelona later this month, a report has surfaced with supposed confirmation from Samsung directly that its highly anticipated Galaxy S III will not show up until later in the year.

MSI Z77A-GD45 spotted at eTeknix | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 19:48

eTeknix managed to get their hands on the next generation MSI Z77A-GD45 motherboard and thought it was about time we showed it off a bit.

Motherboard prices to rise sharply | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 19:48

Up to 10% by the end of March.

Review: ASUS P9X79 WS | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 19:00

Beim P9X79 WS handelt es sich um ASUS' erstes Workstation Mainboard basierend auf Intels X79-Chipsatz. Bereits auf den ersten Blick beeindruckend, sind die insgesamt sechs PCI-Express-x16-Slots, die man auf dieser Platine findet. Hinzu kommen acht DIMM-Slots, sowie zahlreiche Features. Den Spezifikationen zufolge handelt es sich somit um eine sehr gut ausgestattete Platine.

Compiz Is Likely To Get The Boot From Fedora 17 | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 18:36

While Fedora 17 has a massive amount of features to look forward to, updates to Compiz is likely not on the agenda. In the coming days, Compiz and its related packages for this compositing window manager are likely to be removed from the Fedora 17 package-list...

ASUS launch 7970 Direct CU II TOP | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 18:36

Triple slot, dual fan cooler and with a factory overclock.

Synology DiskStation DS212 2-Bay NAS Server | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 17:48

It is almost unfair to call Synology's DiskStation DS212 a NAS server. It is capable of so much more than simply providing network attached storage, that a different classification should be established. Sure, it does a great job as a NAS, but owning one simply to serve files on a network would be like buying a really nice Swiss Army knife just for the tooth pick.

BT Planning to Upgrade Broadband speed to 330 Mbps | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 17:24

While UK is trying to improve its standing among the most connected countries, BT is doing its bit towards helping it achieve the target. BT is now planning to roll out its new broadband service which will provide top speed of up to 330 Mbps. However, you … [visit site to read more] BT Planning [...]BT Planning to Upgrade Broadband speed to 330 Mbps is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Wine 1.4 Gears Up For Release With More Bug Fixes | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 17:24

After hitting an RC state last week, a second release candidate of Wine 1.4 is now available...

Origin boats 9.3 million users with 21 publisher partnerships | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 17:24

Some competition for Steam finally?

AMD Trinity ULV 3DMark scores revealed | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 16:48

vr-zone.com - AMD has revealed internal 3D Mark Vantage benchmarks for two upcoming Trinity APUs that will find their way into "ultrathin" ultrabook competitors - A6 17W ULV and an 25W LV.

Google Tackles Android Malware Menace with Tighter Security Measures | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 16:12

Google?s Android Market is dealing with malware problem and the company is now taking tough measures to contain the threat. A new security service, dubbed ?bouncer? has been introduced for vetting the apps submitted for inclusion in Android Market. … [visit site to read more] Google Tackles Android Malware Menace with Tighter Security Measures is [...]Google Tackles Android Malware Menace with ...

Motherboard prices expected to increase 10 percent by next quarter | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 15:37

vr-zone.com - Thanks to increasing world market prices of copper, the major retail motherboard manufacturers are looking at increasing their motherboard prices by about 10 percent or so come April. This is bad news for Intel, as this will end up coinciding with Intel's launch of its Ivy Bridge processors and the new 7-series chipsets. Updated: We've added a statement at the end of the article ...

Frequency benefits of Ivy Bridge to benefit the higher-end Ivy Bridge-EP too | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 15:37

vr-zone.com - The desktop Ivy Bridge is just two months away, and it's tremendous frequency headroom is already well known. What then about its high-end Ivy Bridge-EP Xeon sibling half a year later?

Review: Toshiba Qosmio F750 | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 15:36

Toshiba's all-conquering Qosmio range was the first to bring us glasses-free 3D, and we were so impressed with the X770 that we awarded it 4.5 stars. The Qosmio F750 continues the tradition, albeit with a couple of drawbacks. The sub-standard keyboard and paltry battery life might put some off, but anyone looking for a movie powerhouse won't fail to be impressed. The bright red outer design is ...

Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Alpha 2 Released | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 15:00

Ubuntu 12.04 LTS "Precise Pangolin" Alpha 2 is now available for testing. This second development release incorporates many package updates and other changes to this next Ubuntu Long-Term Support release...

Ubuntu 12.04 ARM Performance Becomes Very Compelling | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 15:00

Last week I delivered benchmarks showing how Ubuntu 12.04 is ARM-ing up for better performance with ARM-based hardware and detailed some of the plans Canonical has for this architecture going forward. While those benchmarks last week illustrated some significant performance improvements with the Ubuntu 12.04 stack -- in large part due to the switch to hard floating-point support -- the gains are ...

Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, new trailer and PC release date confimed | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 15:00

Ubisoft release new game trailer for their upcoming title and confirm the release date for UK & US.

Canon Singapore launches PIXMA PRO-1 A3+ photo printer | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 14:25

vr-zone.com - Canon Singapore has announced the launch of their new PIXMA PRO-1, which claims to be the world’s first 12-ink A3+ photo printer that promises superb speed, quality and accuracy for color and monochrome prints.

Motorola DROID 4 to launch on 9 February; retails US$199 with contract | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 14:25

vr-zone.com - News of the Motorola DROID 4 has been going on since late last year, and even before the phone is launched, its specifications and product images have been known. The Droid 4 is like the RAZR, except that it has a keyboard. But on top of that, the RAZR has a 4.3-inch display, while the Droid 4 sports a 4-inch touchscreen.

XFX ProSeries 1250W Review | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 14:25

Review of the XFX ProSeries 1250 W PSU. XFX is well known for their graphic cards but for quite some...

NZXT HALE82 850W PSU Review | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 14:25

NZXT HALE82 850-watt Power Supply. The new NZXT HALE82 series of power supplies aren't meant for ent...

PC Power and Cooling Silencer Mk III 600W Review | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 14:25

PC Power and Cooling's Silencer Mk III is a good place to start for mid-range power supplies. With m...

Super Flower Golden King 1000W Tested | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 14:25

Despite the name, the Super Flower Golden King PSUs are 80 Plus Platinum certified. Today we will te...

Seasonic Platinum 860W Netzteil Testbericht | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 14:25

Getestet wurde das Seasonic Platinum 860W 80PLUS Platinum Netzteil. In kurzen Abständen präsentierte...

Antec EarthWatts Platinum 650W Reviewed | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 14:25

Review of the Antec EarthWatts Platinum 650 W PSU. Antec finally decided to enter the Platinum effic...

Thermaltake Smart 630W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 14:25

Review of the Thermaltake Smart 630 W PSU. The Smart Series is a new entry-level power supply series...

Enermax Platimax 1200W PSU Tested | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 14:25

Review of the Enermax Platimax 1200W power supply. Here we are again, testing another high-end Enerm...

HuntKey Jumper 300G P3D Test | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 14:24

Getestet wurde das HuntKey Jumper 300G P3D Netzteil. Nach einem sehr günstigen und nur 300 W starken...

AMD: The Flexibility is in the Fabric | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 14:24

A theme of the new AMD is modularity. We've of course heard this before as it has always been a goal of AMD's to bring to market more modular, configurable designs, however this time the rhetoric is a lot more serious. In our earlier coverage we talked about future AMD SoCs allowing for a combination of AMD x86 CPU, GPU and 3rd party IP blocks. What AMD didn't mention during its Financial Analyst ...

Virgin Media to Give Price Shock to its Broadband Subscribers | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 12:48

Virgin Media had recently announced that it would be doubling the internet speed for its broadband users. But now, the company is going to increase not only the speed but also the price of its packages. Virgin?s speed increase plan is likely … [visit site to read more] Virgin Media to Give Price Shock to [...]Virgin Media to Give Price Shock to its Broadband Subscribers is a post from: UK ...

Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB OC Video Card in CrossFire | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 12:36

Introduction AMD Radeon HD 7950 CrossFire was one setup that I found myself really excited to test, with what we've seen so far from the single HD 7950 in terms of the pre-overclocked XFX offering, reference clocked HIS offering along with the reference AMD model heavily overclocked. The big issue we knew we would run into at the launch of the HD 7950 was getting two cards that would carry the ...

Motorola Droid RAZR, RAZR MAXX Update Enables CDRX for Better LTE Battery Life | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 11:00

While we don't usually cover every software update on every platform, I thought it worth noting something special about the new update which will begin going out shortly to the Motorola Droid RAZR and RAZR MAXX. Among the features included in "6.12.173.XT912.Verizon.en.US" is a new feature that isn't directly advertised in the changelog - it's the inclusion of Connected Discontinuous Reception, ...

How to Buy a Wireless Router | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 10:36

Wireless networking might not sound so sexy and cool, but a wireless router is essential for connecting wireless devices throughout your home or office and for sharing Internet and other network resources, such as multimedia content, on your network. Our checklist helps you pick the best router for your needs.

Prolimatech Genesis CPU Cooler | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 9:49

Qualcomm Under Investigation for "Foreign Corrupt Practices Act" | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 8:36

vr-zone.com - Qualcomm's financial results for the fourth calendar quarter 2011 i.e. their first quarter in fiscal 2012 revealed a potentially problematic issue: the company is being investigated by the U.S. Attorney office and the Department of Justice.

Windows Phone 8 Details Gush Across Web | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 7:24

A pair of reports unleashed a tidal wave of information about Windows Phone 8 on Thursday afternoon, describing everything from hardware improvements to a wallet experience, plus an Opera Mini-like proxy to a tight integration with Windows 8. PocketNow revealed the initial details. The site said that it had obtained a video starring Microsoft mobile phone [...]

Where Do World Records Come From? | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 6:12

We won't tell you to go ask your mother, just read this article! Where Do World Records Come From? is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts: [Press Release]Kingston Claims Two World Records Real World or Perfect World? . . . Will Netbooks take over the world?

Understanding AMD's Roadmap & New Direction | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 5:00

We've been providing live coverage of AMD's 2012 Financial Analyst Day from Santa Clara today, but if you want a summary of the company's strategy under new CEO Rory Read you've come to the right place. Below you'll find links to everything we've published from AMD's FAD 2012: AMD's Rory Read Outlines AMD's Future Strategy AMD Outlines HSA Roadmap: Unified Memory for CPU/GPU in 2013, HSA GPUs ...

Google ?Bouncer? Now Scanning Android Market for Malware | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 5:00

Google on Thursday added a new layer of security to the Android Market, dubbed Bouncer, that will scan apps for evidence of malware. The effort will automatically scan new and existing apps as well as developer accounts, “without disrupting the user experience of Android Market or requiring developers to go through an application approval process,” [...]

VeriSign Hacked Multiple Times in 2010 | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 5:00

VeriSign was hit by hackers in 2010 and its computers and servers were accessed several times, but the breach was not properly reported until late last year. The information was revealed in an October filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and reported today by Reuters. “In 2010, the Company faced several successful attacks against its corporate network [...]

Windows Phone 8 Details emerge: Skype Integration and Dual Core Abound | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 3:36

Windows Phone 7 may not have been able to provide stiff competition to Android and iOS, but Microsoft is busy fine tuning its mobile operating system. While Microsoft tweaked the operating system for its Mango version, the company is … [visit site to read more] Windows Phone 8 Details emerge: Skype Integration and Dual Core [...]Windows Phone 8 Details emerge: Skype Integration and Dual Core ...

MasterCard, Visa Moving U.S. Credit Cards to ?Chip-and-PIN? by 2013 | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 2:36

MasterCard followed Visa’s lead this week, stating that it too intends to move U.S. consumers onto so-called chip-and-PIN technology by April 2013. MasterCard said that it was working with acquirers to move the United States onto the so-called “EMV” standard, ensuring that the payment infrastructure would be in place by the deadline. In August 2011, Visa [...]

Antec Announces the High Current Gamer M PSU Series | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 1:36

AMD APU/GPU 2012-13 Roadmap | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 1:36

vr-zone.com - At its much awaited Financial Analyst Day 2012, AMD has revealed a roadmap for 2012 and 2013 for Client and Graphics Roadmap covering APUs and GPUs over A, C, E & Z series and Radeon product lines.

Intel is betting on Tizen and Atom marriage for smart TVs | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 1:36

vr-zone.com - With Intel having lost its opportunity with Google TV, the company is now re-focusing its efforts in the smart TV business towards its own Linux operating system – no not MeeGo, but rather Tizen. There will be a smart TV specific version called Tizen TV which will run on Intel's CE range of Atom processors, but the question is if it'll be good enough to compete with Google TV on ...

AMD's 2012 - 2013 Client CPU/GPU/APU Roadmap Revealed | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 1:25

AMD gave us a quick update on its 2012 - 2013 client roadmap, mostly focusing on new CPU/APU releases although there's a brief mention of Sea Islands - the follow-on to Southern Islands due out in 2013. AMD wasn't specific with what Sea Islands would bring us other than some more HSA (Heterogenous Systems Architecture, formerly Fusion System Architecture, aka heterogenous compute) enhancements.  ...

AMD & Compal Show Off 18mm Trinity Notebook | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 1:25

AMD's Trinity APU, due out near the middle of the year, will combine two Piledriver modules (four "cores") with an even beefier GPU. We've already laid out the general performance expectations for Trinity here, but today AMD showed off a ~18mm thick Trinity reference design built by Compal. Price points for Trinity systems like this will be sub $900 and AMD is promising better battery life than ...

AMD's 2012 - 2013 Server Roadmap: Abu Dhabi, Seoul & Delhi CPUs | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 1:24

We've got a server roadmap update from AMD courtesy of its Financial Analyst Day here in Santa Clara, California. The changes to the 2012 - 2013 roadmap aren't all that startling. Obviously this year AMD delivers top to bottom Bulldozer based CPUs. Interlagos, which we've already reviewed, features between 4 and 16 Bulldozer cores (2 - 8 modules). There are 2 and 3 module variants as well: Zurich ...

AMD is Ambidextrous, Not Married to Any One Architecture, ARM in the Datacenter? | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 1:24

We've been hammering this point home all day, but AMD just mentioned it again. The company wants to be a solutions provider, one that's ambidextrous and nore married to any one architecture. AMD is likely talking about ARM here and seems willing to offer both ARM and x86 based SoCs depending on the market segment/customer requirements. What's important to note is that thus far AMD has talked ...

Seagate GoFlex Thunderbolt Adapter Now Available | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 1:24

A few weeks ago at CES 2012, Seagate showcased their GoFlex Thunderbolt adapters. They come in two flavors: the GoFlex Desk Thunderbolt adapter takes 3.5" drives, requires an external power supply, and has two Thunderbolt ports; the GoFlex Thunderbolt adapter is suitable for 2.5" drives, is bus-powered, and has a single Thunderbolt port (i.e. no daisy-chaining). The GoFlex Desk adapter won't ...

AMD's Tablet Architectures: Hondo at 4.5W, Future Sub-2W SoC | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 1:24

In its client roadmap AMD revealed Hondo, a 4.5W APU with 1 - 2 low voltage Bobcat cores and an on-die DX11 GPU built on a 40nm process. Hondo will fit into Windows 8 tablets starting later this year. Going forward, AMD wants to get into the sub-2W market although we don't have a codename to associate with that power target. Mobile is very important to AMD going forward both in tablets and ultra ...

Techbargains Deals for 2-2-12 | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 1:24

OUR FAVORITE DEAL OF THE DAY! ? Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless Illuminated Keyboard (Dented Box) for $104.99 plus free shipping (normally $179 - use coupon code: logi_dne_2112). Computers & Peripherals: ? 120GB Patriot Pyro Internal SATA III Solid State Drive for $109.99 plus free shipping (normally $149 - use this form). ? Seasonic SS-460FL 460W Power Supply (80PLUS Gold, FANLESS, Modular) for ...

Cyborg GLIDE 7 Gaming Surface Review | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 1:24

Being a true gamer means having the right tools to do the job. Cyborg believe that their GLIDE 7 does exactly that, so we put it to the test to find out if that's true.

New Game of Thrones RPG trailer released | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 1:24

A new look at Cyanide Studio's upcoming RPG adaptation of George R. R. Martins "Game of Thrones"

AMD A8-3870K Breaks 6GHz | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:46

Member of #HWBOT breaks 6GHz with #AMD Llano architecture with all cores enabled.

XFX R7970 Double Dissipation @ ocaholic | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:26

Thermaltake Overseer RX-I Full Tower Case Review @ ThinkComputers.org | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:26

Fractal Design Define XL Computer Case Review @ Benchmark Reviews | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:26

SSD performance scaling across the spectrum | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:26

Tt eSPORTS Battle Dragon Bag Review @ Real World Labs | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:26

ASUS P8P67 Pro Intel P67 Motherboard Review | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:26

Archos 101 G9 Android Tablet Review @ HardwareHeaven.com | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:26

Corsair Wins Four ?Product of the Year? Reader?s Choice Awards | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:26

Corsair Vengeance M90 Performance Laser Gaming Mouse Review | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:26

Corsair Performance Series Pro 128GB Solid State Drive Review | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:26

Microsoft releases Kinect for Windows with version 1.0 SDK | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:26

vr-zone.com - As promised at CES early last month, Microsoft has just launched Kinect for Windows in the form of the version 1.0 Software Development Kit and a new version of the Kinect hardware that's been tweaked to better suit close range operation at the desk.

AMD A8-3870K makes it past 6GHz with memory at 3505 MHz! | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:26

vr-zone.com - We've seen some pretty darn impressive overclocks out of AMD's trusty A-series processors, but this fresh result certainly tops the list, An overclocker from the HWBOT community by the name of "Christian Ney" looks to have crossed the 6GHz barrier using an A8-3870K APU, and that's with all of its cores enabled.

Piracy is Good For Business: Who Said That? Angry Birds, That's Who! | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:26

vr-zone.com - If you own a smartphone, chances are you have Angry Birds running on the phone, even if you never launched the app yourself. What would the creators of the game think about piracy? You'd be surprised...

Nikon integrates NAVTEQ maps into COOLPIX AW series digital cameras | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:26

vr-zone.com - The Nikon COOLPIX AW100 is the company's first digital camera that is waterproof, shock-proof and cold-resistant. It has built-in GPS, electronic compass and a map display, and soon, you can also load NAVTEQ  map and location content from the camera.

MSI X79 Big Bang X-Power II Review | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:26

vr-zone.com - Today we take a look at MSI's flagship X79 motherboard. This feature packed overclocking board is aimed at anyone who wants something extreme. A 22 phase VRM coupled with quad SLI capability and every OC feature from direct OC buttons to manual PCI-E switches this board packs a strong punch, but does it live up to all the hype?

The Pentax K-01 is official | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:26

vr-zone.com - Well, that didn't take long, Pentax has no officially unveiled the K-01 and it seems like the information released ahead of the launch was spot on of the most part. There are some additional features worth mentioning and we also know what the new 40mm lens will retail for on its own.

Apple customer satisfaction plummets in last 18 months | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:26

vr-zone.com - Apple remains the industry leader in terms of customer service quality, but that may soon change, as customer support satisfaction has been steadily dropping for the company over the past 18 months, according to a report by Vocal Laboratories.

Android tablet ad with Steve Jobs lookalike draws mixed reactions | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:26

vr-zone.com - A television advert that contains a Steve Jobs lookalike, who praises an Android tablet computer, has resulted in mixed reactions from consumers.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg defends hackers | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:26

vr-zone.com - Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, has defended hackers in a lengthy letter on what he considers a growing misconception about a skill which he says is essential to his company's success.

ViewSonic launches affordable LED backlit IPS display | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:26

vr-zone.com - It seems like monitor manufacturers are finally starting to move away from TN panels with recent arrivals of several affordable IPS panel based displays from a wide range of manufacturers. ViewSonic has joined the fray with its new VX2336s-LED model which as the name implies features an LED backlit IPS panel featuring what ViewSonic calls SuperClear IPS technology.

Enermax Platimax 1500W PSU Tested | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:25

The fight for the top spot in the 80PLUS Platinum category is raging, especially now that many OEMs ...

Enermax Platimax 750W Netzteil Test | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:25

Getestet wurde das Enermax Platimax 750W Netzteil. Derzeit sind 80Plus Platinum Netzteile in aller M...

Seasonic X-1050 1050W Review | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:25

Review of the Seasonic X-1050 1050W Power Supply. The Seasonic X-1050 is available at numerous place...

Gigabyte Sumo Power Silver 900W Reviewed | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:25

Review of the Gigabyte Sumo Power Silver 900 W PSU. Almost everybody knows Gigabyte from their VGA a...

Antec EarthWatts Platinum 650W Review | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:25

Review of the Antec EarthWatts Platinum 650 W Power Supply. The EarthWatts Platinum is the latest po...

Silverstone Strider Gold Evolution 1000W Tested | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:25

Silverstone recently updated their PSU offerings with a new series, called Strider Gold Evolution. B...

Seasonic Platinum Series 860W Testbericht | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:25

Getestet wurde das Seasonic Platinum Series 860W Netzteil. Inzwischen sind die Netzteile der Seasoni...

Thermaltake Dr Power II ATX Power Supply Tester Review | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:25

Review of the Thermaltake Dr. Power II ATX Power Supply Tester. Thermaltake's Dr. Power II works as ...

Thortech Thunderbolt Plus 850 Test | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:25

Getestet wurde das Thortech Thunderbolt Plus 850 Netzteil. Wenn man sich am Netzteil Markt umschaut,...

Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced Black and White Neuvorstellung | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:25

Cooler Master stellt das neue PC Gehäuse CM 690 II Advanced Black and White Edition dem europäischen...

Tutorial ? DIY Inside Corner Bracket | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:25

Senior member Navig has graced the our forums with another detailed how-to.Tutorial – DIY Inside Corner Bracket is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts: Water-Cooled Router Mod Tutorial Mouse Clicking Troubles? DIY Repair Inside The PIV

Zalman PWM Mate Review | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:25

If you have a heatsink with a PWM fan and you have set it to Auto, you will hear the fan speed up from slow to fast as your CPU proceeds from idle to load. What if you want to control your PWM fans manually? Zalman has just what you're looking for, the PWM Mate.Zalman PWM Mate Review is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community No related posts.

Review: Packard Bell EasyNote TS11 | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:25

ThePackard Bell EasyNote range might not be as front-and-centre as Dell's Inspiron or HP's Pavilion brands, but nevertheless has established itself in our minds as a home for mid-level laptops at budget-level prices. And we're happy to report that the EasyNote TS11-HR-695UK is a similarly reliable slice of mid-level computing goodness. It shares the same floral pattern as other Packard Bell ...

Review: Toshiba 40RL858B | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:25

Overview and featuresBeing first out of the blocks is important in the world of consumer tech, but the most successful gadgets tend to be carefully thought out responses to what's already on the market - and that's exactly what this 40-inch Edge LED backlit LCD TV tries to do. Announced at Berlin's IFA exhibition last autumn, but launched in the UK this month, the Toshiba 40RL858 addresses a ...

Review: Toshiba 32RL858B | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:25

Overview and featuresThe more time goes by, the cannier Toshiba seems to get at understanding the needs of specific sections of the UK TV market. The Toshiba 46TL868 tested recently did a great job of catering for people wanting a good-sized active 3D screen on the cheap. And now there's the Toshiba 32RL858, a 32-inch TV that manages to combine a strikingly affordable price point with just the ...

Review: HP Pavilion dv7-6b51ea | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:25

It's not often that a laptop will get everything right when it comes to media playing. It might have a fantastic screen, for example, but the speakers could be inadequate, especially if you want to get the most out of Blu-ray's DTS HD and Dolby HD goodness. The HP Pavilion dv7-6b51ea is different, however, and ticks all the boxes that are required of making a fantastic media playing laptop. But ...

A Techie?s Collection of Components over the Decade | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:25

I’ve not posting for the past 2 weeks, I guess it’s not uncommon of me to disappear like that of late – this time I was busy with work (as usual) and also the revamping of my lab + studio + work space. With that, I thought I’d share a collection (incomplete) of what I’ve [...]

AMD's Rory Read Outlines AMD's Future Strategy | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:24

AMD's Financial Analyst Day is under way and we're currently hearing from Rory Read about the future of the company. Specifics and roadmaps will follow, but the fundamental shift is outlined below: AMD used to focus on PC clients and servers in mature markets. It used OEMs as the primary delivery vehicle for its products. Going forward AMD wants to focus more on client mobility, not ...

AMD Outlines HSA Roadmap: Unified Memory for CPU/GPU in 2013, HSA GPUs in 2014 | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:24

AMD's CTO Mark Papermaster just put up this slide that shows its HSA (Heterogeneous Systems Architecture) roadmap through 2014. This year we got Graphics Core Next, but next year we'll see a unified address space that both AMD CPUs and GPUs can access (today CPUs and GPUs mostly store separate copies of data in separate memory spaces). In 2014 AMD plans to deliver HSA compatible GPUs that allow ...

AMD is Open to Integrating 3rd Party IP in Future SoCs | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:24

Don't expect AMD to go into much detail on this here at the Financial Analyst Day, but the slide above shows a definite step towards becoming a modern SoC company. Looking at TI, Qualcomm, NVIDIA and even Intel, integrating 3rd party IP into an SoC isn't unusual - particularly when competing in the ultra mobile space. AMD wants the same flexibility. Going forward, if AMD is successful, we will ...

AMD: Flexible Around ISA | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:24

  The slide above gives an example of the new agile/flexible AMD as it applies to the datacenter. Again, we're not seeing ARM, but we are seeing that AMD is willing to be flexible around ISA. In other words, AMD won't be married to x86 if the customer doesn't want it. If I had to guess, it sounds like AMD is talking about offering ARM based SoCs in the datacenter if a customer should want ...

AMD's Financial Analyst Day 2012 - Mark Papermaster, SVP & CTO Presentation | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:24

If you want to follow the CTO presentation we've been quoting from a lot today, check it out in the gallery below. Gallery: AMD Financial Analyst Day 2012 - Mark Papermaster, SVP & CTO Presentation

AMD Nods at Shorter Design Cycles, More Synthesized Designs | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:24

The presentations we've seen from AMD thus far today haven't been very specific in terms of numbers, but there's a lot of reading between the lines that we can do here. AMD already mentioned that it's no longer interested in pursuing bleeding edge process technologies, but its CTO expanded on that idea by mentioning that AMD will transition to shorter design cycles. We got a hint of this ...

What AMD Views as Important: Tablets, Servers, Notebooks & GPUs | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:24

The slide above really puts AMD's focus into perspective. AMD is mostly interested in markets that have high annual growth rates. Looking above you can see that pretty much all of those categories with the exception of the client desktop are interesting for AMD. It's about time that AMD focused more on mobile and I don't believe that it's too late for the company, but it is sad to think that the ...

Facebook Names Google, Twitter, Microsoft as Major Rivals | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:24

Facebook entered the big leagues yesterday with its $5 billion IPO, and listed some other tech heavyweights as its major competitors: Google, Microsoft, and Twitter. But Facebook is also competing for ad dollars and fending off the rise of smaller social networks, the company said. “We face significant competition in almost every aspect of our business, [...]

Kingston HyperX Limited Edition DDR3-1600 4GB Dual Channel Memory Kit Review | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:12

Our friends over at Kingston have just sent us a 4GB kit of their Limited Edition HyperX DDR3-1600 low latency memory (KHX1600C7D3X1K2/4GX).  These modules are primarily being sold overseas (Russia/Eastern Europe).  They run at 1600MHz and have a CAS latency of 7 with timings of 7-8-7-20 at 1.65V.  Being that this kit only runs at 1600MHz and has low timings this should leave a lot of headroom ...

Game Gear Shinobi and Sonic headed to 3DS | Posted on: 03/02/2012 @ 0:12

The first two Game Gear titles to launch on the 3DS eShop will likely be Shinobi and Sonic Triple Trouble.

Intel Core i7-3820 3.6GHz Processor Review | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 23:12

Intel's high-end LGA2011 platform has been out since November 2011 and since the platforms introduction there have only been two SNB-E processor choices available, the six-core Intel Core i7-3960X and Core i7-3930K. These hexa-core processors are costly as they run over $600 and that is more than most want to spend. All that changes this month with the introduction of the Intel Core i7-3820 that ...

Sony Posts $2.1 Billion Loss After Announcing New CEO | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 23:12

On the heels of Sony’s announcement that it will promote Kazuo Hirai to CEO and president, the company reported a quarterly loss of $2.1 billion and projected an even greater loss for the entire fiscal year, which ends in March. This will likely mark Sony’s fourth consecutive year in the red. Sony forecasted a loss of $2.9 billion [...]

News for 2-2-12 | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 23:12

New time again!!!

Seagate Barracuda 3 TB Hard Drive Review | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 23:12

Let's take a look at the latest 3 TB hard drive from Seagate, the Barracuda 3 TB, and see how it performs when we put it through its paces.

Ubisoft Games going offline | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 23:12

Ubisoft's alerted gamers to an upcoming sever transition for its titles, which is set to take a number of online features offline.

Patriot Memory Division IV Viper Extreme 16GB 1600MHz DDR3 Quad Channel Memory Kit Review | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 22:00

We were all surprisingly content with dual channel memory performance when Intel announced triple channel memory support in Gulftown processors. Then just as we got use to the high-speed triple channel performance  being the most efficient method…Related Articles & Videos Kingston HyperX 16GB 1600MHz DDR3 Quad Channel Memory Kit Review Kingston HyperX 16GB 1600MHz DDR3 ...

AMD Radeon HD7970 & HD7950: Finally! | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 22:00

Although we?re a bit disappointed not to have received the new Radeon graphics up to now, we still didn?t have to wait for too long to get one. As usual, this was taken care of by AMD, but chips are obviously in good supply anyway, since we received the first branded model not too long ago too. This is very good news, as a low yield has been mentioned as one of the possible causes of the late ...

5000 more Wi-Fi hotspots for European 3DS owners. | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 22:00

Nintendo press release announces deal with free-hotspot.com for European 3DS owners.

Sony reports quarterly loss of £1.3 Billion | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 22:00

PS3 price cut and higher than expected marketing costs hit the PlayStation business

Apple to Hold ?Strange? event in February: iPad 3 to Arrive in March | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 20:48

There had been several rumors of Apple unveiling iPad 3 in February, but looks like the date has now been pushed to March. However, the Cupertino company is gearing up to hold a ?Strange? event this month. According to Macotakara, … [visit site to read more] Apple to Hold ?Strange? event in February: iPad 3 [...]Apple to Hold ?Strange? event in February: iPad 3 to Arrive in March is a post ...

Unboxing the OCZ Synapse Cache 64GB Solid State Drive | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 20:48

Today we are unboxing a rather small hard drive in terms of capacity as it is only 64GB. This drive is only 64GB because it is made to be a caching drive that is combined with your normal hard drive for improved performance. Since the release of the Z68 chipset from Intel we have been seeing these drives, but OCZ has their own software that enables this drive to become a caching drive on any PC ...

CM Storm Trooper gets given 20th anniversary limited time pricing | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 20:48

Price reduced to $149.99 for a limited period of time.

Antec debut the High Current Gamer M PSU Series | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 20:48

$120 for a 80 Plus 620W modular power supply with a 135mm fan.

Asus ET2410ITUS-B018C | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 19:36

The Asus ET2410IUTS-B018C is a midrange touch screen all-in-one desktop PC. Asus has made major strides to pack this version with hearty features like a quad-core processor, integrated Wi-Fi and an HDMI-in port to extend the useful life of the monitor. The result raises the bar for mainstream touch-enabled all-in-one desktops.

RIM extends BlackBerry Business Cloud Services to Office 365 Users | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 19:36

Research in Motion announced that it would be offering its BlackBerry Business Cloud Services to Office 365 users without any charge. The new service will be available to enterprise and medium sized subscribers of the … [visit site to read more] RIM extends BlackBerry Business Cloud Services to Office 365 Users is a post from: [...]RIM extends BlackBerry Business Cloud Services to Office 365 ...

Intel RC6 Support On The Sandy Bridge Desktop | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 19:36

While RC6 support remains off-by-default as Intel developers are faced by RC6-related bugs affecting a small minority of Sandy Bridge users, this power-savings feature is not limited to only Intel mobile graphics. As discovered at Phoronix, RC6 can manage to boost the graphics performance beyond just extending your battery life. The RC6 performance boost is also quite visible on Intel Sandy ...

First Thunderbolt Adapter from Seagate | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 19:36

$99.99 for an external hard drive dock that supports 10Gb/s transfer speeds.

Corsair Performance Series Pro 128GB Solid State Drive Review | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 19:36

Introduction Just before CES we published our take on the Corsair Performance Series Pro 256GB model. The drive was very fast, even shattering our PCMark Vantage HDD test records for a single drive while empty. Being a larger capacity size we compared the drive to the 240GB drives from Team SandForce products and again the Performance Pro performed well. The one area the 256GB Performance Pro ...

Qualcomm and Ericsson Demonstrate SR-VCC Voice Handover from LTE to WCDMA on MSM8960 | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 19:00

Until now, the way voice has worked on handsets with a 4G LTE air interface has been, well, interesting. That is to say, thus far all voice calls haven't been over 4G LTE but conventional circuit-switched (as opposed to packet-switched) 2G or 3G networks like CDMA2000 1x in 3GPP2 land, or WCDMA/GSM in 3GPP land. For example, on Verizon LTE the handset has a second radio always camping 1x for ...

Zynga?s Virtual Cash a Big Part of Facebook?s Bottom Line | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 18:24

There is an avalanche of new information about Facebook to sift through in the company’s $5 billion IPO filing, but one number that’s getting a lot of attention in the early going is 12 ?as in the 12 percent of Facebook’s 2011 revenue generated by just one company, Zynga. Zynga contributed about $445 million to [...]

999 player FPS sets a new world record | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 18:24

Swedish tech company MuchDifferent, sets new record for most playing in a single online FPS.

XFX R7970 Double Dissipation | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 17:12

Bereits vor mehr als einem Monat stellt liess AMD den Vorhand bezüglich der neuen Radeon HD 7970 Grafikkarten fallen. Wir haben nun von XFX ein erstes Modell erhalten, bei demjenigen sich der Hersteller nur bedingt an die Referenzvorgaben von AMD gehalten hat. XFX hat sich dabei dazu entschieden, deren "Double Dissipation"-Kühler zu verbauen.

PNY showcase the Optima Pro solid state drives | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 17:12

Sleek looking SSDs with 500MB/s+ read and write.

Three Offers Wi-Fi Hotspot for Your Home with the ?Web Cube? | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 16:12

Three UK is augmenting its broadband device line. The company is now planning to start a trial of its Web Cube device in three cities. The Web Cube is a 3G SIM equipped device, not unlike Mi-Fi. But Web Cube is primarily designed for home … [visit site to read more] Three Offers Wi-Fi Hotspot [...]Three Offers Wi-Fi Hotspot for Your Home with the ?Web Cube? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Zalman to launch Z11 PC Cases | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 16:12

Uniquely designed high performance midtower cases for between ?70-80.

Ofcom Claims Broadband Speed Up by 22 Percent in UK | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 15:00

Ofcom has brought some good news for broadband users in the UK. In a new report, the organization has claimed that in last one year, the broadband speed has increased by up to 22 percent. In December, 2010, the average broadband speed in UK was measured … [visit site to read more] Ofcom Claims Broadband [...]Ofcom Claims Broadband Speed Up by 22 Percent in UK is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

AMD A8-3870K APU reaches 6GHz | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 15:00

With all cores enabled, not just one.

Using An OpenCL Kernel In GStreamer | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 12:48

There's now a GStreamer plug-in to utilize OpenCL within this popular Linux video framework so that an OpenCL kernel can be applied against a video stream...

PC Gaming ? What to expect in 2012 | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 11:36

Taking a look at some of the best games coming to PC in 2012 and why we think there the games you should be playing this year.

OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 240GB Revisited | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 9:40

We are looking at the new top tier SSD offering from OWC, the Mercury Extreme Pro 6G 240GB. This drive may sound familiar and it should, as we reviewed it back in July of this year. However, OWC has re-introduced this drive with a different controller and different NAND which essentially makes this a different drive all together. This updated version features a SandForce 2282 controller in place ...

AMD Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card Overclocked | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 9:36

Introduction While we'd normally look at the reference AMD card before anything else, due to the fact it was running a little late, we ended up checking out the XFX HD 7950 Black Edition Double Dissipation which came overclocked out of the box alongside the reference clocked HIS HD 7950 3GB. Because we've already looked at a reference clocked card it seems completely pointless to turn around and ...

Report: Hundreds of Layoffs on Tap at Microsoft | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 7:24

Computing giant Microsoft is expected to announce hundreds of layoffs on Wednesday as part of a companywide restructuring in its marketing operations, KOMO-TV in Seattle reported this morning. Most pink slips are expected to be handed out at the company’s Redmond, Wash.-based headquarters, according to KOMO-TV. Microsoft confirmed the layoffs in a statement sent to [...]

Antitrust Panel Probing Verizon, Cable Spectrum Deal | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 7:24

Verizon Wireless’ $3.6 billion deal to purchase more than 100 spectrum licenses from three of the nation’s top cable providers will be examined in an upcoming congressional hearing, the Senate’s top antitrust official said today. “Plans are well underway for a hearing to examine the impact of Verizon’s spectrum purchase from a number of cable [...]

Facebook Files for $5 Billion IPO | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 7:24

As expected, Facebook on Thursday officially filed an initial public offering (IPO), raising $5 billion, according to documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In its S-1 form, the social network said it would commence sale of stock to the public “as soon as practicable.” That document also revealed that the social network has [...]

Apple Releases OS X 10.7.3, Safari 5.1.3 | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 6:12

Apple today released the OS X 10.7.3 update for the client and server versions of Lion - unlike 10.7.2, which introduced a major feature in iCloud, the 10.7.3 update consists mostly of smaller feature and security bugfixes. The updates are currently available both from Apple's download site and from Software Update - its build number is 11D50 and it bumps the OS X kernel version to 11.3.0. On ...

AZZA Fusion 3000 Tower Case Review | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 4:24

Today for review we have the AZZA Fusion 3000, the smaller brother of the Fusion 4000. It is a bit of a misnomer, however, to refer to the Fusion 3000 as a "smaller sibling" considering the daunting size of this 10 slot full tower computer case. It fits up to an Ultra ATX motherboard with plenty of room for the long, over-sized graphics cards. The case is designed for easy swapping of hard ...

Nokia to Bring New Features to Windows Smartphones | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 3:24

Nokia is looking to revamp its image and recapture the old glory. The Finnish company announced that it would be bringing new features to its Windows Smartphones including Lumia phones. Among other … [visit site to read more] Nokia to Bring New Features to Windows Smartphones is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, [...]Nokia to Bring New Features to Windows Smartphones is a post from: UK ...

Techbargains Deals for 2-1-12 | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 2:36

OUR FAVORITE DEAL OF THE DAY! ? XFX Radeon HD5570 1GB HDCP PCI-E Video Card for $29.99 plus free shipping (normally $79 ? use this form). Computers & Peripherals: ? 13.3? Acer Aspire S3 Intel Core i5 ULV Dual-Core Ultrabook Laptop w/ $200 MS Credit for $899.99 plus free shipping (normally $1099). ? 80GB Intel 320 Series Internal SATA II MLC Solid State Drive for $69.99 plus free shipping ...

Nintendo to Provide Free Wi-Fi to 3DS Users in Europe | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 2:12

Nintendo has joined hands with free-hotspot.com and the new deal will let the gaming company offer free Wi-Fi to its subscribers in Europe. Under the new arrangement, 3DS owners will be able to make use of over 5,000 Wi-Fi hotspot scattered around Europe. If you own a … [visit site to read more] Nintendo to [...]Nintendo to Provide Free Wi-Fi to 3DS Users in Europe is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Skyrim Creation Kit and Workshop are upon us | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 1:36

Bethesda preparing to unleash the new tools on the modding community, new preview video released.

Microsoft Launches Kinect for Windows | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 1:00

Microsoft had promised Kinect for Windows to arrive on February 1 and the company has kept its word. Dedicated hardware for Kinect and Software Development Kit is now up for grabs. While the sensor looks like its Xbox 360 counterpart, it has been … [visit site to read more] Microsoft Launches Kinect for Windows is [...]Microsoft Launches Kinect for Windows is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

SilverStone Temjin TJ08-E Evolution | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 1:00

Way back in 2006 I tested out the SilverStone TJ08, which ended up being a very nice compact enclosure and right on-par with SilverStone's other beautiful Temjin cases. More than a half-decade has passed and now SilverStone is out with the TJ08-E, which evolves the chassis by providing improved cooling performance and other minor refinements.

Introducing Wayland's Weston Launcher | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 1:00

The other Wayland-related news yesterday besides the surprise announcement that the Wayland 1.0 stable release is approaching was the first-shot attempt at "weston-launch", an easy launcher for the demo Weston compositor...

US Cellular Announces Initial 4G LTE Markets, Devices | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 0:36

Not to be left in the dust by their big national counterparts, regional carriers are also moving onward to 4G LTE, and US Cellular today announced its initial 4G LTE markets and two devices. US Cellular has made a coverage map tool visible with its initial rollout markets, and noted that additional market announcements will happen later this month. US Cellular also makes note of its intent to ...

Thermaltake Smart 630 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 0:36

The Smart Series is a new entry-level power supply series from Thermaltake, with the standard 80 Plus certification. Let's see if the 630 W model is a good choice.

THQ get rid of 170 Staff | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 0:24

Firm plans to detail new business strategy on Thursday alongside its financial results

Dungeon Defenders DLC not coming to Consoles | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 0:24

Dungeon Defenders' PC DLC will not launch on PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360, developer Trendy has revealed.

Enermax Platimax 1200 W Review | Posted on: 02/02/2012 @ 0:24

Here we are again, testing another high-end Enermax unit from the Platimax series. The innovative platform of this unit offers huge power along with Platinum efficiency. Also we find top quality components used along with great build quality.

iPad 3 Rumors: Apple may Go 4G Way with New Tablet | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 23:48

It is difficult to go by a week without getting some ?authoritative? rumors about upcoming Apple tablet. While Apple has so far shied away from adopting 4G technology so far, it looks like the Cupertino company is finally ready to give it a try. According to … [visit site to read more] iPad 3 Rumors: [...]iPad 3 Rumors: Apple may Go 4G Way with New Tablet is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

News Rounduo: Facebook?s Rumored IPO; Google?s Privacy Woes; Twitter Talks Censorship | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 23:24

Facebook topped headlines Monday as rumors swirled that the social media giant could go public as early as today. Experts have estimated Facebook’s valuation at somewhere in the ballpark of $75 billion to $100 billion. The IPO could help Facebook raise betwen $5 billion – $10 billion. For more, see Facebook’s IPO by the Numbers and Before Facebook: [...]

Analyst Predicts Apple TV Set in Late 2012 | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 23:24

Apple’s late-2011 release was the wildly successful iPhone 4S; could it end 2012 with an Apple-based television set? In a Tuesday note to investors, Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster said Apple is likely targeting a late 2012 launch for its own TV set. “We are confident that Apple will enter the connected TV market, but timing remains uncertain,” [...]

Dynasty Warriors for 3DS Delayed | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 23:12

The launch of Koei's Dynasty Warriors VS for 3DS has been delayed until April 26.

SilverStone SST-GD06B HTPC Chassis Enclosure Review | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 22:51

BenchmarkReviews.com: In this article Benchmark Reviews gets to evaluate a HTPC case from SilverStone's Grandia line; the GD06. With these smaller cases, space is always an issue. This is becoming increasingly critical as high definition content becomes ubiquitous. Not only do we want to view our new content in more pixels than our brain can even process, but we want to upscale the old content, ...

Tt eSPORTS Battle Dragon Bag | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 22:49

Spacious interior for up to a full 24inch LCD screen, 5 different compartments, 3 different carrying ways and a very good build quality which allows you to carry up to 41kg of things are some of the reasons for which people who attend LAN events or people who just want a large carrying bag for their notebooks should really take a closer look at the latest Battle Dragon Bag by Tt eSports.

Rosewill Thor V2 Full Tower Computer Case Review | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 22:12

The one thing that is always true for every market is that there is always room for variety and products that create value. There are some companies dedicated to those two things alone and do little more…Related Articles & Videos CES 2012 – Rosewill Shows Off a New White Thor V2, the Blackhawk Ultra Tower Case and New Notebook Coolers (Video) CES 2012 – Rosewill Shows ...

Microsoft shuts down fake Halo 4 beta site | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 22:12

After it was offering fake beta sign ups and taking consumer details.

Club 3D SenseVision CSV-2000D USB to DVI Graphics Adapter Review | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 22:12

Ever wanted to add an additional display to your notebook or Mac? The SenseVision USB to DVI graphics adapter lets you do just that.

Review: AMD Llano A8-3870K | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 21:00

AMD hat mit den "Llano"-APUs interessante CPUs im Portfolio. Bei diesen Prozessoren handelt es sich um die ersten wirklichen "Fusion"-Produkte. Beim A8-3870K handelt es sich nun um den Nachfolger der A8-3850 APU. Mit dem "K" am Ende des Namens macht AMD darauf aufmerksam, dass der Prozessor über einen freien Multiplikator verfügt. Dementsprechend geeignet sollte er auch sein für ...

Deepcool Gamer Storm Dracula VGA Cooler Review | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 21:00

Today we take at the flagship GPU cooler from Deepcool, the Dracula. The Dracula is part of Deepcool's Gamer Storm line and is designed for those that want some serious cooling performance. This GPU cooler is massive and takes up four PCI slots when installed. Join us today we put the Dracula on the notoriously hot running NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 to see how it handles the heat compared to another ...

Report: WikiLeaks Could Be Operated in International Waters | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 21:00

WikiLeaks may soon take a page from 1960s-era British pirate radio broadcasters and move operations offshore. Financial backers of embattled WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange are reportedly in the market for a boat that would maintain the watchdog site’s servers in international waters to avoid U.S. legal authorities, according to FoxNews.com. Investors might also consider running [...]

Survey: Bathroom Breaks No Barrier to BlackBerry Banter | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 21:00

Be warned?the voice on the other end of the line may well be attached to a body that’s doing stuff you’d probably rather not care to think about. Especially if it’s somebody with a BlackBerry. It turns out that a full three-quarters of BlackBerry users are happy to take a phone call while going about [...]

Firefox 10 available | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 21:00

Firefox reaches double figures.

Thermaltake Overseer RX-I Full Tower Case Review | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 19:48

If there is one thing many people know Thermaltake for it is their cases, especially the ones that have that futuristic look to them.  Today we will be checking out a case that has this look, the Overseer RX-I.  This style appeals to many people, especially gamers.  Thermaltake even calls this design an ?E-sports gaming style front bezel.?  Besides the cool looks this case features a ...

Transcend introduce SSD720 | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 19:48

Pounces on the naming Intel is planning to use for its next-gen SSDs.

Antec P280 Super Mid Tower Case | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 19:48

Antec's newest chassis creation, the P280 Super Mid Tower Performance One Series Case, certainly doesn't disappoint. What it doesn't have in the "bling" category, like side windows and flashing lights, it more than makes up for in performance and quality. In many hours of testing over the last few weeks, it did what every silent case should do - it didn't make a peep.

Sapphire PURE Black X79N (Intel X79) Motherboard Review | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 19:24

Introduction I really like Sapphire as a company, they create some of the best video cards on the market and over the last 12 months we've seen them expand into different segments to try and increase the brand around the world. The company's entry into the motherboard market hasn't been a smooth one, even though, it started off well with the PURE Black X58. Following the X58 we saw the PURE ...

Raspberry Pi's Nonchalant Graphics Stack For Linux | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 19:12

Many were talking yesterday about why the forthcoming $25/$35 Raspberry Pi system won't ship in kit form, but of more interest to Phoronix readers out of that blog post would be the details concerning their Linux graphics driver stack and what they will be supporting...

Motorola Droid Razr Maxx (Verizon Wireless) | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 18:48

The top Android smartphone you can buy today, the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx combines the best materials, a fast processor, a super-speedy 4G LTE network, and a truly gigantic battery. What you get is a smartphone that's ready to be used to the max. At $299.99 with contract, it is also one of the most expensive smartphones on the market.

Adata launch 8GB DDR3-1600 modules | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 18:48

8GB, DDR3 1600MHz, 1.5v, Available immediately from partners.

NZXT Switch 810: When Too Much Isn't Enough | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 17:36

NZXT recently released the Switch 810, a new high-end full tower model they proudly had on display at CES at the same time they were seeding samples to reviewers. It's a looker to be sure, but NZXT's engineers also played a lot with the insides of the enclosure, and what they've put together is a chassis with a remarkable number of uncommon features designed to appeal to enthusiasts who want to ...

Kaz Hirai to be promoted to Sony president | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 17:36

Sony announce their new president and CEO of Sony Corporation, Kazuo (Kaz) Hirai.

Genius release DeathTaker MMO/RTS mouse | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 17:36

$80 for a 5700DPI gaming mouse with 9 adjustable backlit buttons and set of weights.

Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 OC Graphics Card Video Review | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 16:24

With 7950 graphics cards being released into the market, we take a look at what Sapphire have to offer with a dual fan and 100MHz overclock.

Nvidia release 295.51 Beta drivers | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 16:24

Primary focus is on improving SLI and 3D Vision set ups.

OCZ Octane 512GB Review | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 14:12

OCZ's latest SSD is powered by the new Everest drive controller from Indilinx.

HIS Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card Review | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 9:12

Introduction At the launch of any new GPU we always try to make an effort to put a reference based video card up for testing as it's the best model to set a baseline for what we're dealing with when it comes to a new model. At the same time, though, we be fair and in a first come first serve basis the XFX HD 7950 Black Edition Double Dissipation 3GB was the first to arrive at our labs and not ...

id Software Consolidates Open-Source Code | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 8:48

While id Software may have recently lost its main Linux game developer (Timothee Bessett), they haven't abandoned their open-source ways. This afternoon John Carmack had an interesting tweet...

28nm Process a Resounding Success: Can TSMC reach 200 28nm Chip Designs? | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 8:12

vr-zone.com - Even though there are doubts that some financial analysts casted over TSMC, foundry's clients and TSMC themselves came out and said nothing is wrong with the 28nm process.

Linux 3.3-rc2 Kernel Is Out Late Due To "Mind-Fart" | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 7:48

The second Linux 3.3 kernel release candidate is now available, which is coming a bit late due to Linus Torvalds falling behind...

Seagate?s Profits Triple, Even After Thai Floods | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 7:00

Shrugging off the effects of a disastrous Thai flood, Seagate outperformed Wall Street expectation, reporting higher revenue and profits and just a slightly lower number of disk drives. Seagate’s gross margins soared to 31.6 percent, indicative of either customers willing to pay more to obtain Seagate’s hard drives, or else shifting to higher-margin products. In [...]

Gigabyte X79-UD5 | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 6:43

We've seen Gigabyte make great strides in their latest X79 lineup, including the new BIOS and auto features designed with the enthusiast in mind. So let's take a closer look to see if the X79-UD5 board can continue that successful trend.

Ubuntu 11.10 vs. Mac OS X 10.7.2 Performance @ Phoronix | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 4:37

Facebook?s IPO by the Numbers | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 4:36

Facebook’s filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission could happen as early as Feb. 1, with the initial public offering of stock thought to take place three to four months after. Experts have estimated Facebook’s valuation at somewhere in the ballpark of $75 billion to $100 billion. The IPO could help Facebook raise as much as [...]

Has iPhone 4S Success Prompted Rivals to Delay Devices? | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 4:36

Apple’s competitors in the smartphone market are waiting for sales of the iPhone 4S to cool off before bringing out the newest versions of their own products, according to Taiwan-based tech journal DigiTimes. The latest iPhone, released in October in the U.S. and other major markets, has been a massive hit with consumers ? Apple controlled nearly [...]

Kindle Fire, App Store Give Amazon Holiday Cheer | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 4:36

Amazon reported a 177 percent increase in the number of Kindles sold during the holidays, adding that the Kindle Fire was the top-selling product across its entire product line. The retailer also noted a sharp increase in app downloads from its app store, proving that it is serving as an alternative to the Android Market. [...]

Facebook IPO: What It Means For Facebook?s Future | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 4:36

Facebook is poised to announced its intention to float on the stock exchange and in turn it will see its founder Mark Zuckerberg pocket … [visit site to read more] Facebook IPO: What It Means For Facebook’s Future is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.comFacebook IPO: What It Means For Facebook’s Future is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews ...

Wayland Preparing For 1.0 Stable Release | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 4:24

This weekend at FOSDEM 2012 what Kristian Høgsberg is expected to say in Brussels will surprise many of you: Wayland 1.0 is gearing up for release as their first -- stable -- release. Wayland is supposed to be ready to take on the Linux desktop world...

Steam for iOS and Android now available to all! | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 3:48

The Steam application for iOS and Android devices, announced last week, is now available to all gamers around the world.

Launch dates for the rest of the HD 7000 series revealed | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 2:36

HD 7870 and 7850 to arrive in March, HD 7770, 7750 to arrive in Mid February.

Shuttle add Z68 to their barebones series | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 2:36

?350 for a compact case, power supply and motherboard combo.

BT Vision Collaborates with Miramax for Movies on Demand | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 2:24

BT Vision has added a number of popular movie titles to its on-demand repository, thanks to its new deal with Miramax. The new collaboration will let BT Vision subscribers access hit movies like Pulp Fiction, Good Will Hunting, The Talented Mr. Ripley and The Aviator. … [visit site to read more] BT Vision Collaborates with [...]BT Vision Collaborates with Miramax for Movies on Demand is a post ...

New Humble Indie Bundle Launches For Linux, Android | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 2:24

Besides the Linux Game Publishing shake-up, there's more Linux gaming news to report today: there's a new Humble Indie Bundle. Besides being the usual spiel of being a collection of DRM-free cross-platform games, Android mobile support was added to all of the available games...

Mass Effect 1 and Dead Space 1 for £3 on Origin | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 1:24

Only £3, and the sequels are pretty cheap too

Techbargains Deals for 1-31-12 | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 1:12

OUR FAVORITE DEAL OF THE DAY! ? 1TB Buffalo DriveStation JustStore External Hard Drive for $79.99 plus free shipping (normally $239). Computers & Peripherals: ? 16.4? Sony Vaio F Intel Core i7-2630QM Quad-Core 16.4in 1080p Laptop w/ Blu-Ray & Speaker Bar for $899.99 plus free shipping (normally $999). ? HP ProLiant N40L AMD Turion N40L Ultra Micro Tower Server w/ 2TB HDD for $299.99 plus free ...

Sony VAIO VPC-F23BFX | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 1:01

Gigabyte give the HD 7950 the WindForce treatment | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 0:24

$490 for a factory overclocked HD 7950 equipped with a triple fan WindForce cooler.

QPad MK-80 Mechanical Keyboard Review | Posted on: 01/02/2012 @ 0:24

The QPad MK-80 is a mechanical keyboard featuring award winning cherry key switches but is it better than the competition?