Sony has released the latest firmware update for its PSP handheld console that will boost the its processor’s clock speed from 266MHz to 333MHz. Most people didn’t even know their processor was rated this fast. Continue reading “Sony PSP Firmware Upgrade Boost Processor Speed”.
Apple, this weekend, has issued a second slew of security updates for the Windows Safari browser less than two weeks after its launch. The four security fixes are part of a larger Safari 3.0.2 beta Continue reading “More Fixes for Windows Safari”.
The decision by Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. to suspend distribution of the violent video game “Manhunt 2” could actually end up boosting demand from curious gamers, industry analysts said Friday. “It’s free publicity,” Sebastian said. Continue reading “Analysts say ‘Manhunt 2’ suspension could boost interest”.
IBM will work with the German chemical company BASF Group to produce a new generation of chips with feature sizes of 32 nanometers, the companies said Friday. IBM is also using the new deal to Continue reading “IBM pushes 32-nm chips with BASF”.
AMD’s family of high-end desktop CPUs Phenom (Agena) is scheduled to start appearing in November, according to sources at Taiwan-based motherboard makers. Four products are set to be available in 2007, which will be followed Continue reading “AMD Phenom Processors to launch in November”.
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. said on Thursday that it has suspended plans to sell “Manhunt 2” after the title was given the restrictive rating of “Adults Only” for its extreme violence in the United States Continue reading “Release of Manhunt 2 suspended”.
Apple’s much-vaunted iPhone received a ringing endorsement from Google CEO Eric Schmidt, who said the handset is a perfect platform for the search specialist’s hosted applications. Could it be true? “What you are really asking Continue reading “Google CEO Eric Schmidt says the iPhone will be the perfect mobile platform”.
Dell is allowing its customers to decline the unwanted software applications loaded on new PCs, after hundreds of users complained about such “bloatware” on a company blog. “Would love the ability to have a clean Continue reading “Dell lets users avoid ‘bloatware’”.
MySpace today officially announced the beta launch of MySpace’s instant messaging service, MySpaceIM. MySpaceIM, which has been in use for over a year by users, is the first in a series of enhanced products and Continue reading “MySpace Announces IM Service”.
Samsung Electronics has announced its one terabyte (TB) F1 series hard disk drive (HDD), which features the highest recording density in a 3.5-inch HDD using only three disks. The new Serial ATA 3.5-inch F1 series Continue reading “Samsung announces one terabyte Hard Drive for $399 US”.
Video-game publisher Take-Two Interactive is on the hot seat again. Two years after it faced a barrage of criticism from consumer advocates and even Sen. Hillary Clinton for hidden graphic pornographic content in its Grand Continue reading “Take-Two’s ‘Manhunt’ Gets Manhandled – Adult Only Rating”.
June 12th through June 19th News From Around the Web The build quality is outstanding, the active cooling is both effective and quiet and the eSATA performance is excellent. Installation is very straightforward and easily Continue reading “June 12th through June 19th News From Around the Web”.
This week you will start to see the GeForce 8400 GS hit retail. GeForce 8400 GS graphics cards are ideal for cost-conscious users who dont want to sacrifice features. The card is pretty basic looking, Continue reading “NVIDIA Set To Release GeForce 8400 GS Video Cards This Week”.
Without any sort of fanfare, AT&T Inc. has started offering a broadband Internet service for $10 a month, half the price of its cheapest advertised plan. The service provides download speeds of up to 768 Continue reading “AT&T quietly introduces $10 DSL plan”.
IBM is introducing a high-performance computer system that is intended to rapidly analyze data as it streams in from many sources, increasing the speed and accuracy of decision making in fields as diverse as security Continue reading “IBM to unveil stream computing system”.
