Hewlett-Packard unveiled its Compaq 2133 ultraportable laptop, which uses a C7-M microprocessor from Taiwan’s Via Technologies instead of a chip from Intel. HP chose the C7-M because it met the thermal requirements needed for the Continue reading “HP’s Compaq 2133 ultraportable laptop has VIA inside!”.
Robots could fill the jobs of 3.5 million people in graying Japan by 2025, a thinktank says, helping to avert worker shortages as the country’s population shrinks. Japan faces a 16 percent slide in the Continue reading “Robots seen doing work of 3.5 million in Japan”.
Buffalo Technology today announced the latest addition to its high performance line of storage devices: the dual drive LinkStation Mini (LS-WS1.0TGL/R1). With its sleek, compact and light form factor, the new LinkStation Mini puts a Continue reading “Buffalo Puts 1TB NAS in the Palm of Your Hand”.
The Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 processor isn’t even out yet, but it is by far one of the most talked about processors in 2008 and with a rumored price of $133 it is no wonder as to why. This 45nm dual-core ‘Wolfdale’ processor is operates at 2.53 GHz with a 1066MHz FSB and 3MB L2 cache. The Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 should be a great overclocker as it has a 9.5 multiplier. Read on to see how it does and if it can overclock!
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) says it will cut 10 per cent of its global workforce in the face of sagging revenues. AMD said it will cut approximately 1,650 jobs beginning this month. The announcement came Continue reading “AMD to cut 10 percent of global workforce – around 1,650 jobs!”.
Super Talent Technology, a leading manufacturer of Flash storage solutions and DRAM memory modules, today announced three new 8GB USB Flash drives, including the worlds smallest 8GB drive. All three 8GB PICO drives are available Continue reading “Super Talent Launches Worlds Smallest 8GB USB Drive”.
AMD announced the addition of three new low power AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core processors to its embedded product roadmap. The new AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core processor Models 3400e, 3600+ and 4200+ deliver greater levels of Continue reading “AMD Announces New Embedded Processors Athlon X2 Dual-Core 3400e, 3600+ and 4200+”.
Asustek Computer has filed suit against IBM over alleged infringement of two patents, just a few months after IBM filed a similar action against the Taiwanese company earlier this year. Asustek filed the complaint in Continue reading “Asustek sues IBM in patent row”.
The EU executive will harmonize a pan-European framework for mobile communications on aircraft so passengers can make and receive calls, text messages and use email with their own mobile phone, a Commission source said. The Continue reading “EU to harmonize takeoff of in-flight mobile calls”.
With Acer planning to launch two low-cost PC series, the 8.9-inch Aspire and 12.1-inch Slim Gemstone Aspire, the company is expected to see total low-cost PCs shipments of 6-6.5 million in the second half of Continue reading “Acer to ship over six million low-cost PCs in 2H08”.
With full six-direction tilt functionality and vibration support, the Zero is fully compatible with all PS3 software and control schemes. The Zero is powered by an included NiMH rechargeable battery that provides up to 25 hours of wireless gameplay. The Zero is the first controller to feature LED back-lit action buttons, heat dissipating aluminum panels and a hybrid metal-resin design. This is a PS3 controller that stands out from the crowd!
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates on Friday indicated that Windows 7, the next major version of Windows, could come within the next year, far ahead of the development schedule previously indicated by the software maker. In Continue reading “Gates: Windows 7 may come ‘in the next year’”.
Verizon Communications Inc said on Friday it would use the airwaves it acquired in a government auction last month for its next generation of high-speed wireless services, expected to debut around 2010. In a telephone Continue reading “Verizon to use new spectrum for advanced wireless”.
Technology problems will force the government to count all of the nation’s 300 million residents the old-fashioned way in the 2010 census — with paper and pencil. This was to be the first truly high-tech Continue reading “Back to pencil and paper for 2010 census”.
Intel plans to release an anti-theft technology for laptops during the fourth quarter of this year, but the company isn’t offering many details yet. Called Intel Anti-Theft Technology, the new capability will be added to Continue reading “Intel preps laptop anti-theft tech”.
