Appro today announced that the ApproXtreme-X Supercomputer based on AMD Opteron processors has been deployed by Los Alamos National Laboratorys Institutional Computing Program. This deployment represents approximately $10 Million in production computing capability. The Xtreme-X Continue reading “Los Alamos National Laboratory Deploys ApproXtreme-X Supercomputer”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Oct. 12, 2011 at 3:13pm
We knew it was coming at any time and that time is now. Apple’s iOS 5 is now available to the public after months of developer only availability. This is a major release with a Continue reading “iOS 5 Now Available”. …more
By Joe Evans •
Oct. 12, 2011 at 12:19pm
Another great trailer has been released by the folks over at EA/DICE. They are really showing us the eye candy in this collection of clips they are calling “Battlefield 3 – Destruction”. The trailer really Continue reading “Battlefield 3 Shows Off New ‘Destruction’ Trailer”. …more
By Ken Brown •
Oct. 12, 2011 at 10:41am
Duke Nukem 3D has come to the Android platform! MachineWorks NorthWest and Tapjoy will premiere the first-person shooter on Android 2.1 devices shortly after a successful debut on Apple iOS machines. Duke Nukem 3D will Continue reading “Duke Nukem 3D Comes to Android OS”. …more
By Ken Brown •
Oct. 12, 2011 at 10:20am
Cyberpower today announced the Gamer Scorpius line, a series of desktop gaming PCs based on AMDs new FX-series Bulldozer CPU series. The new Gamer Scorpius series combines AMDs new FX CPU, Socket AM3+ (900 series Continue reading “Cyberpower Launches AMD Bulldozer Systems – Gamer Scorpius Starts at $576”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Oct. 12, 2011 at 9:35am
The cyber world has not been kind to Sony as of late. They have been the victims of several hacks as well as a few goofs of their own. Now, it seems hackers are at Continue reading “Sony locks down online accounts after security breach”. …more
By Joe Evans •
Oct. 12, 2011 at 8:27am
With the shipment of iPhone 4S devices, the release of IO5 is imminent and tied to that release is the availability of the iCloud. For those that have been in the proverbial cave, iCloud is Continue reading “iCloud opens to the masses, iOS 5 lurks near”. …more
By Joe Evans •
Oct. 12, 2011 at 8:11am
Seagate notified us that they listen to the user community and while revision one of their firmware was slanted to a great video streaming experience the audio portion was a bit lacking. While we loved Continue reading “Seagate to Update GoFlex Satellite Firmware”. …more
By Bill Hentschell •
Oct. 12, 2011 at 7:57am
As the Formula Racing season hurtles into the final straight, Thrustmaster, the innovative PC and console accessory brand, invites the T500 RS sim racing community to join the Formula 1 team paddocks with the release Continue reading “Thrustmaster Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On For T500 RS Now Available”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Oct. 12, 2011 at 5:26am
Western Digital today announced that production of hard drives in its facilities close to Bangkok, Thailand, will be constrained in the current quarter due to the severe flooding in Thailand. The flooding is causing problems Continue reading “Flooding in Thailand Slows Western Digital Hard Drive Production”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Oct. 12, 2011 at 5:18am
AMD today unleashed the AMD FX family of CPUs, delivering a fully unlocked and customizable experience for desktop PC users. The AMD FX series of desktop CPUs includes the first-ever eight-core desktop processor, enabling extreme Continue reading “AMD Announces FX Family of CPUs – Bulldozer is Here!”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Oct. 11, 2011 at 11:39pm
Today is a huge day in terms of significance for AMD, who just moments ago launched the first major redesign of their processor architecture since 2003. AMD has not been able to keep the new architecture much of a secret as the new ‘Bulldozer’ core architecture is widely known amongst enthusiasts and gamers. Read on to see how the AMD FX-8150 processor performs compared to many of the popular processors on the market today.
By Nathan Kirsch •
Oct. 11, 2011 at 11:00pm
ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih has unveiled the long-anticipated ZENBOOK that fuses masterpiece design and incredible performance at a global launch event in New York along with Intel Senior Vice President and General Manager of Sales Continue reading “ASUS Unveils ZENBOOK – Companies First Ultrabook at $999”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Oct. 11, 2011 at 6:28pm
CM Storm introduced the latest addition to its line of gaming mice, the CM Storm Xornet this afternoon. Gamers focused on minimalistic designs are the inspiration behind the Xornet. Its an ultra lightweight, claw-grip design Continue reading “Cooler Master Announces CM Storm Xornet Gaming Mouse”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Oct. 11, 2011 at 6:18pm
Today, Jon Peddie Research, announced its new report on mobile devices, and their processors. The market for these devices has exploded creating a market for over two billion processors. According to the report: Over three Continue reading “Report: Over two billion mobile processors to ship by 2016”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Oct. 11, 2011 at 9:30am