AMD, in collaboration with Red Hat, today demonstrated for the first time live migration of a virtual machine across vendor platforms. Live migration enables the movement of running virtual machines (VMs) from one physical server Continue reading “AMD & Red Hat Demo Live Migration Across Vendor Platforms”.
Struggling chip maker Advanced Micro Devices said Wednesday that it is cutting 500 workers, or 3 percent of its global staff, to help the company return to profitability. The cuts are AMD’s second big round Continue reading “AMD Cuts 500 More Jobs – 2,100 Workers Cut in 2008”.
According to sources in Taiwan’s graphics card industry, Nvidia has outsourced the manufacturing of its GeForce 3D stereo glasses to EMS provider Flextronics, and the product has passed design validation tests (DVT) in October and Continue reading “Nvidia GeForce 3D stereo glasses ready for shipping this year”.
OCZ saw an exciting opportunity to enhance the gaming experience and take PC gameplay to new heights by using technology that has helped the disabled for years. The OCZ NIA is the first commercially available BCI (brain-computer interface) specifically for PC gamers and we give it a test drive to see how it works and what is on the inside. Read on to see how the NIA turns electroencephalograph signals into specified keystrokes!
SanDisk Corporation today unveiled an advanced flash file system for solid-state drives (SSDs) that yields dramatic improvement in performance and reliability for computing applications. Called ExtremeFFS, this next-generation patented flash management system which has the Continue reading “SanDisk announces flash file system for solid-state drives – ExtremeFFS”.
The Thermalright T-Rad2 is one of the toughest looking video card coolers on the market today with six nickel-plated heatpipes to transfer heat away from the GPU. With the option to mount two 92mm fans or a larger single 120mm fan this heat sink is unlike the one you used five years ago. Read on to see how this copper and nickel plated behemoth does!
AMD is planning to launch two 45nm quad-core desktop CPUs (Deneb) the Phenom X4 20550 and 20350 for socket AM2+ systems with core frequencies of 3GHz and 2.8GHz, respectively in November this year, according to Continue reading “More details of AMD 45nm CPU lineup revealed”.
OCZ Technology recently released the Gladiator Max CPU cooler, which is their latest heat-pipe direct touch (HDT) cooler. Combining a distinctive stacked fin array, HDT design, and a large low-noise fan, the Gladiator series is built to take on the cooling challenges of today’s most powerful processors and ensure your system functions at its peak. Read on to see how it does with an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor!
Circuit City Stores Inc is closing 155 stores and considering all options to restructure its business as the consumer electronics retailer struggles with a deteriorating liquidity position and tighter credit conditions from vendors. Circuit City Continue reading “Circuit City closing 155 stores and cutting 17% of the domestic workforce”.
A new technology that essentially allows content owners to profit from piracy will get a high-profile test this month from MySpace and MTV Networks. Instead of triggering the usual take-down notices, copyright-infringing footage of select Continue reading “MySpace, MTV test piracy-profit plan”.
Although the global economy is showing signs of weakening, Acer has said it is not feeling much impact and expects total PC shipments in 2008 to surpass 30 million units. The company is targeting a Continue reading “Acer expects to grab 50% share of 2009 netbook market”.
GlacialPower announced the launch of the AL650W power supply unit that was designed to be used in performance desktops, graphic workstations and gaming machines. The 650 Watt model has a pair of +12V rails that Continue reading “GlacialPower Launches Gaming and Performance Power Supplies”.
Intel has finally lifted the embargo on the yet-to-be-launched Intel Core i7 processors and the Intel X58 Express Chipset! Intel strongly believes that this new platform will be the must have work horse for digital media & gaming enthusiasts for many months to come. Read on to see how the Intel Core i7 920, 940 and 965 do against 14 other processors!
Sony Corp said five PC makers including Hewlett-Packard Co and Toshiba Corp will recall 100,000 computer battery packs made by the Japanese electronics maker due to a fire hazard. The recall is a fraction of Continue reading “Sony recalls PC batteries – HP, Toshiba, Dell, Acer and Lenovo Impacted”.
RSA FraudAction Research Lab has discovered log-in information for about 300,000 online bank accounts and 250,000 credit and debit card accounts that have been gathered by a cybercrime gang over the past three years using Continue reading “1 Trojan + 3 years = 500,000 online financial accounts”.
