Cell phone users will get text message alerts of emergencies under a new nationwide alert system approved late Wednesday by the Federal Communications Commission, according to FCC spokesman Robert Kenny. Under the plan, the FCC Continue reading “FCC approves emergency alert text-messaging system”.
Kingston Technology today announced the launch of 1600MHz HyperX DDR3 mid-range memory for gamers and mainstream users alike. Now shipping in 1GB and 2GB modules and 2GB and 4GB memory kits, the new HyperX modules Continue reading “Kingston Unleashes Mid-Range 1600MHz HyperX DDR3 Memory Kits”.
Just in time to make a perfect gift for Mothers Day, Western Digital today introduced 10 fresh new colors for its My Passport Essential Portable USB Drives. Weighing in at less than 5 ounces, My Continue reading “Western Digital Introduces My Passport Essential Colors”.
After evaluating the balance between benefits and costs, chipset makers VIA Technologies and Silicon Integrated System (SiS) have decided not to participate in Computex 2008, according to sources at the two makers. The two makers Continue reading “VIA and SiS to not participate in Computex 2008”.
abit just hours ago announced their latest AMD platform motherboard, the A-S78H, supporting ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Technology for advanced 3D graphics performance. The ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Technology offers multi-GPU performance capabilities by enabling the integrated Continue reading “abit Introduces the A-S78H Motherboard using the AMD 780G Chipset”.
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”.
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”.
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’”.
