OnLive has announced that its OnLive Game Service has just been integrated into the LG Smart TV with Google TV (G2 Series), making console-quality games instantly playable as part of the TV experience. The OnLive Continue reading “OnLive Builds Console-Quality Gaming Into LG Google TVs”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Nov. 15, 2012 at 9:23am
Barclays analyst Ben Reitzes has slashed his outlook for PC sales and believes that demand for PCs could be on the decline for many years to come. This is something most already see happening, but Continue reading “Barclays Analyst Says PC Sales Could Decline For Years”. …more
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Nov. 15, 2012 at 9:18am
ASUS announced this week that the company is using the AMD Opteron 6300 processor line in a full range of ASUS servers and server boards offerings. These AMD server solutions have support for up to Continue reading “ASUS Announces AMD Opteron 6300 Series-Ready Server Line”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Nov. 15, 2012 at 9:08am
Spire today announced the X2.9883 CPU cooler, which builds on the companies use of HDT (Heat-pipe Direct Touch) technology coolers. The X2.9883 has six 6mm in diameter heat-pipes, 46 aluminum cooling fins and one 120mm Continue reading “Spire Launches The X2 9883 HDT Series CPU Cooler”. …more
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Nov. 15, 2012 at 9:04am
Texas Instruments has announced that the company is cutting 1,700 jobs as part of a business restructuring move. The company says it’s shifting away from mobile chips because it has become too resource and investment Continue reading “TI Ends Development of OMAP Chips for Smartphones and Cuts 1,700 Jobs”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Nov. 15, 2012 at 8:44am
Kingston Digital today announced it is shipping the next generation of its most cost-effective SSDNow V Series solid-state drive. The Kingston SSDNow V300 is a powerful upgrade solution for cost-conscious consumers looking to upgrade their Continue reading “Kingston Digital Ships Next-Gen SSDNow V300 Series”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Nov. 14, 2012 at 10:11am
Rightware today introduced Browsermark 2.0 – a free to use benchmark designed from the ground up to measure and compare the performance of any browser on any internet enabled device including desktops, notebooks, tablets, smartphones Continue reading “Rightware Launches Browsermark 2.0 Benchmark”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Nov. 14, 2012 at 9:40am
ORIGIN PC announced today its full support for the IGN Pro League (IPL), the competitive video game league presented by IGN Entertainment. ORIGIN PC will power the league’s next highly-anticipated event, IPL 5, with “The Continue reading “The Official IPL PC is Available now from ORIGIN PC for $1199”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Nov. 14, 2012 at 8:28am
Have you wanted a benchmark that can compare Windows, Android and iOS devices on a fair and level playing field? We certainly have and it looks like next 3DMark will do exactly that. For the Continue reading “New 3DMark Will Compare Windows, Android and iOS Devices”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Nov. 14, 2012 at 7:59am
The founder of the software antivirus company McAfee Inc., John McAfee, is wanted by police in the Central American nation of Belize in connection with a murder of another U.S. citizen). He is a prime Continue reading “McAfee, Antivirus Software Founder, Wanted in Murder Case”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Nov. 13, 2012 at 5:48pm
HTC and Verizon Wireless today announced the exclusive DROID DNA by HTC, the ultimate smartphone and the first with a full HD 1080p display. The DROID DNA by HTC will be available exclusively through Verizon Continue reading “HTC Announces Droid DNA for Verizon Wireless For $199”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Nov. 13, 2012 at 4:52pm
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has reportedly hired investment bankers from J.P. Morgan Chase (JPM) to explore strategic options, including a potential sale of the company. AMDs stock has plunged more than 60% so far this Continue reading “Could AMD Be For Sale? AMD Reportedly Hires J.P. Morgan To Find Buyer”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Nov. 13, 2012 at 3:42pm
AMD just sent us word that they have released AMD Catalyst 12.11 beta 7 drivers. The only major change with this minor release update is that it includes CrossFire performance improvements for Call of Duty Continue reading “AMD Catalyst 12.11 Beta 7 Driver Released For Call of Duty: Black Ops 2”. …more
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Nov. 13, 2012 at 3:16pm
Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) today reveals its first motherboard with Thunderbolt support, the Brand-New Black Series Z77H2-A5X Deluxe, based on the new Intel Z77 chipset. The Black Deluxe Series was created with power users and Continue reading “ECS Launches First Intel Motherboard w/ Thunderbolt Support – Z77H2-A5X Deluxe”. …more
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Nov. 13, 2012 at 11:56am
Humans may be gradually losing intelligence, according to a new study. The study, published (Nov. 12) in the Cell Press journal Trends in Genetics, argues that humans lost the evolutionary pressure to be smart once Continue reading “Advances in Society Make Humans Stupider”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Nov. 13, 2012 at 10:16am