A broad U.S. economic stimulus package cannot be the major vehicle for achieving the high-speed Internet goals of the incoming administration, a top technology adviser to President-elect Barack Obama said on Wednesday. Blair Levin, a Continue reading “High-speed Web can’t rely on stimulus”.…more
We are finishing up most of our CES coverage now that we are back from the show and figured we’d give you a peak at our few few minutes of fun on the $44,500 Simcraft APEX SC830 racing simulator. We also made a visit to the Cooler Master suite to check out some of their new lineup for 2009. Both companies had some very cool displays that you’ll be sure to enjoy checking out.
The Callpod Dragon V2 Bluetooth headset is perfect for the person that likes to move around while talking on the phone. With a 328+ ft (100m) range, you can roam around your office or home without having to carry your phone. Dragon can also connect with your PC for Skype calls simultaneously, allowing you to switch between your PC and mobile phone with a press of a button.
While walking the show floor at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas we spotted the CoolIT Systems booth and figured that we would stop by and see what they were up to. It was around this time we spotted someone walking into private room carrying what looked like an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 hooked up to the CoolIT Domino A.L.C. Sure enough it was the very first prototype water cooler for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 video card!
OCZ Technology today unveiled the Apex SATA II 2.5 Solid State Drive (SSD) Series, the affordable midrange offering for enthusiasts, system builders, and mainstream computer users demanding the latest technology in this fast-developing sector of Continue reading “OCZ Technology Announces Apex Series Solid State Drives”.…more
Dell Inc. will pay $3.35 million to settle a lawsuit with 44 states over allegations of misleading consumers about financing terms, warranties and rebates, according to several states’ attorneys general. If you bought a Dell Continue reading “Dell to Pay $3.35 Million to Settle Suit”.…more
Reports are floating around that on January 29, Sony Corporation will likely post an an annual operating loss of $1.1 billion. The Japanese company has struggled because of the combination of the sluggish global economy, Continue reading “Sony To Post $1.1 Billion Operating Loss”.…more
Lower-than-expected shipments of Intel’s 4-series chipsets have caught motherboard makers off guard, leaving Asustek Computer and Gigabyte Technology carrying overstocks of 4-series-based motherboards which are rapidly depreciating in value as Intel prepares to launch its Continue reading “Asustek and Gigabyte suffer overstock chipset inventories”.…more
Coolage Frozen Orb Z924 HDC Heatsink Review @ Frostytech.com and other reviews from around the web can be found by visiting our forums! “Coolage’s Frozen Orb Z924 HDC heatsink makes use of the trendy “heatpipe Continue reading “January 13 News from Around the Web”.…more
At the Consumer Electronics Show last week, NVIDIA was showing off a new reference platform that they were calling the world’s smallest fully capable visual computer. Features like DirectX 10 graphics, NVIDIA CUDA technology, and HD video are now possible in a 3″ x 4″ motherboard. This PC is so small that it fits in the palm of your hand with room left to spare.
FCC Chairman Kevin Martin said that delaying the digital-TV transition because the government had run out of converter-box coupons would only confuse Americans. There has been a unprecedented barrage of public service announcements and stories Continue reading “DTV Delay Could Do More Harm Than good”.…more