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CrunchBang Linux 8.10.01 Has Been Released

On November 26th, Philip Newborough announced the third release of his fast and lightweight Linux distribution, CrunchBang 8.10.01, now based on Intrepid Ibex a.k.a. Ubuntu 8.10. CrunchBang is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu and powered by Openbox. CrunchBang includes applications such as Epiphany, The GIMP, Pid...

27 November 2008
17:01 GMT

Playing with Light to Create a Perfect Cat's Eye

In spite of the latest research and breakthrough discoveries in that which involves light, it is still poorly understood and its potential is only surface-scratched. A better comprehension of the behavior and properties of light could lead to developing ways to manipulate it and further enhance its scientific usage....

27 November 2008
16:01 GMT

Windows 7 Direct3D 11 Features

As of November 2008, Microsoft is delivering the first taste of DirectX 11 for Windows 7 for download. A release aimed at developers, The November 2008 DirectX Software Development Kit, brings to the table the successor of Direct3D 10.1, namely Direct3D 11. In the SDK package, the Redmond company is offering a techni...

27 November 2008
16:01 GMT

Windows Optimized Desktop Scenarios

Via Microsoft Connect, the company is accepting participation requests in a new Beta program for Windows Optimized Desktop Scenarios. The software giant aims to streamline the way in which users interact with the desktop in an enterprise environment. At the same time, Microsoft is well aware of IT organizations worki...

27 November 2008
15:31 GMT

Saturn's Moon Enceladus May Hold Water

The Cassini probe, which has been orbiting Saturn for more than four years now, has repeatedly provided series of images of one of its more interesting moons, Enceladus, which has been appointed as its new main target during the extended Equinox Mission. While looking at the geysers depicted in the photos and analyzi...

27 November 2008
15:11 GMT

Oil and Gas Parcels Near National Parks Opened for Exploitation

In a surprising PR stunt, the US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced it was offering another 359,000 acres of oil and gas fields to the highest-bidding company in Utah alone, without taking into account the fact that the parcels are located next to three of the most beautiful sights in America, Delicate Arch, D...

27 November 2008
15:01 GMT

Windows OSes Far from No.1 Piracy Victim Spot

Windows operating systems are far from the no. 1 piracy victim position, according to Symantec. In fact, in a ranking put together by the security outfit involving the most pirated programs in accordance to their value, operating systems come in at number 6 ,out of 8. Symantec discussed software piracy in the Report ...

27 November 2008
13:41 GMT

Vulnerable Windows Machines Sitting Ducks for the Conficker Worm

First Microsoft, and now McAfee is warning Windows users to expedite the process of applying a patch for a Critical vulnerability in Server Service affecting both client and server versions of the operating system. According to the Redmond company, all supported platforms are vulnerable, including Windows 2000, Windo...

27 November 2008
12:52 GMT

Marvel Trading Card Game Cheats (DS)

The hit Trading Card Game and the Marvel Universe come together in the digital world, based on Upper Deck Entertainment's best-selling Vs. System Trading Card Game. Marvel Trading Card Game features the popular comic company's complete stable of characters such as Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Avengers, Ghost ...

27 November 2008
12:51 GMT

Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects Unlockables II (DS)

An epic war has struck the Marvel universe and its outcome is in your hands! Marvel Nemesis: Rise the Imperfects delivers the most authentic and cinematic Super Hero fighting experience ever seen in a video game, while remaining faithful to Marvel's comic legacy.Pit the most legendary Marvel Super Heroes against...

27 November 2008
12:41 GMT

Eating Cheese Makes You Healthier

Cheese hardly needs any presentation. It's tasty, goes perfectly with good wine, when sprinkled on pizza and spaghetti, it makes them just heavenly, to name just some of the thousands of ways in which it can be served. Everyone eats it, and cooking it makes all chefs feel proud. However, cheese is not good only ...

27 November 2008
12:05 GMT

Resident Evil 5 Co-Op Demo Hits the Xbox 360 Next Week

Resident Evil 5 is probably one of the most expected titles for the beginning of next year, if not for the entire 2009. It promises to bring back the same eerie atmosphere that the horror survival shooter got us accustomed to and to take the series to new heights, in terms of realism, graphics and gameplay.We've...

27 November 2008
12:01 GMT

Phenom II X4 Processors Listed

As it is the case with almost every soon-to-be unveiled hardware product, details on AMD's next-generation desktop processors, the Phenom II X4 CPUs, have also leaked on the Internet recently, as they were listed on the web page of an Australian online retailer. The listed models were soon taken down, but lucki...

27 November 2008
11:33 GMT

Mario Party DS Hints II (DS)

Mario Party DS is a video game developed especially for the Nintendo DS, as its name implies. It is the eleventh title in the series, or the twelfth in Japan, which saw another game being released in the franchise. Mario Party DS was released in this country on November 8, 2007, followed by the North American release...

27 November 2008
11:31 GMT

Square Enix Says the Xbox 360 Will Become More Popular in Japan

The Xbox 360 is definitely a console that was met with some hostile feelings by residents outside of North America. Europe or Japan have been the big markets that have always eluded Microsoft, due to the customer's loyalty and good feelings towards the company's biggest rival, Sony. But recently a new trend...

27 November 2008
11:11 GMT

Cool Carbon Fiber iPhone Case Available

DRO Concepts has introduced its first carbon fiber iPhone cases. Simply dubbed the Carbon Fiber iPhone Case (also available for the 3G model), the product provides style and protection, without sacrificing access to your iPhone’s features. The company assures visitors of its website that real carbon fiber has ...

27 November 2008
11:10 GMT

FSC's AMILO Sa 3650 Gets Whopping Graphics Boost

Fujitsu Siemens Computers has announced up to 470 increase in graphics performance for its AMILO Notebook Sa 3650, which can provide high graphics while maintaining its mobility. Basically, the notebook gets paired with the AMILO GraphicBooster in a premiere external graphics solution from the IT infrastructure provi...

27 November 2008
11:00 GMT

The 5800 XpressMusic from Nokia Is Coming

Try as one might to describe the 5800, sooner or later, it becomes clear that the specially designed music features can no longer be denied or regarded as useless, even by those who would never even think about purchasing this device. Just to help you get the general idea, the XpressMusic comes with 8GB of memory for...

27 November 2008
10:57 GMT

Seagate Releases Firmware Fix for 1.5TB Barracuda Drives

If you have recently acquired one of Seagate's high-capacity Barracuda 7200.11 1.5TB hard drives and have experienced some freezing problems with it, then you will probably be happy to know that the company has just acknowledged these issues, and has released a firmware update for its high-capacity hard disk dri...

27 November 2008
10:54 GMT

Progress 31 Goes to ISS

An updated version of a Russian cargo spacecraft from the Progress series is making its way towards the International Space Station, where it will provide the astronauts with fresh supplies. The Progress 31 unmanned space freighter was reported by NASA officials to have had some troubles with one of the few antennas ...

27 November 2008
10:36 GMT

Aspyr Slashes Prices on Call of Duty 4, futureU for Mac

Aspyr Media is slashing 25% off the original retail price for all of the games sold through its GameAgent digital download service and store. For Mac users, main attractions include Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and futureU, now going for $40.99 and $29.99, respectively. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Call of Duty...

27 November 2008
10:31 GMT

HPV Vaccine Proved to Be Effective on Men

This month, the scientists from Merck and Co. announced the results of their researches regarding the use of HPV vaccine on men too. They found that the cure had been only 45% efficient in preventing HPV, but it did a great job in diminishing the occurrence of genital precancerous lesions and warts. The research...

27 November 2008
10:19 GMT

Home Security Mobile Solutions from Nokia

Nokia is developing a new smart home platform that's absolutely mind-blowing. It is going to be called Nokia Home Control Center and, through it, new applications will be developed that will allow you to secure your home using just your Nokia device. All the solutions that will be developed on this platform are ...

27 November 2008
10:02 GMT

Free Office Accounting 2009 Upgrades

Not only is Microsoft offering one of the editions of its accounting package at no cost, but users of the paid SKU can upgrade to the latest release of the software for free. According to the Redmond company, Small Business Accounting 2006, Office Accounting Professional 2007 and Office Accounting Professional Plus 2...

27 November 2008
09:57 GMT

Rome Group Uses Technology to Chase Away Birds

Every year, in autumn, the Italian capital city of Rome looks like it’s under siege. But ancient Barbarian hordes have been replaced by tens of thousands of starlings, birds weighing no more than 80 grams (3 ounces) each, which cover priceless historic monuments with guano and other droppings. There is little a...

27 November 2008
09:56 GMT

Light-Driven Nanomachines

As moving large solar-sailed space vehicles around aided by the energy of sunlight has proved to be impossible so far, some experts were not discouraged by the failure. In fact, it made them realize that perhaps, if the energy was too little for such grand purposes, it might still be enough in order to drive machines...

27 November 2008
09:54 GMT

CastCather Update Finally Approved by Apple

Last week, Apple rejected an update to CastCather Radio, an application that streamed shoutcast streams directly to one's device. The app's developer has now updated the company's blog with a message saying that Apple eventually gave its go-ahead to the app. With Apple approving the third update to Cas...

27 November 2008
09:45 GMT

Most Primitive Turtle Found in China

A new turtle fossil, unearthed in China, proves that the animal indeed evolved its underside shell before the one on its back, according to the anthropologists who had the opportunity of looking at the find. Estimated at about 220 million-years old, the most primitive turtle ever discovered was most likely a swimmer,...

27 November 2008
09:30 GMT

Scanners Help Preserving Ancient Manuscripts

Manuscripts are documents written by hand. Before the printing process was invented (not to mention typing machines or computers), this was the only way to share facts or ideas at long distance or for lasting purposes. Ancient manuscripts are invaluable scientific tools that provide very important data on a wide rang...

27 November 2008
09:25 GMT

Pioneer New 8x Blu-ray Burner Announced

Blu-ray players or burners are still considered a high-performance upgrade to today's computer systems, as most consumer PCs continue to be featured with the traditional CD/DVD combo optical drives. However, technology is advancing at a fast pace and Blu-ray solutions will slowly take over the market as the stan...

27 November 2008
09:23 GMT

Batteries to Provide 40 Hours of Life in 2009

One of the main issues with portable computer systems or devices is that they can't deliver the battery life required by most PC users. Over the years, different technologies have been developed to lower the power consumption of hardware components, but battery improvements haven't been significant. However...

27 November 2008
09:19 GMT

Search Smackdown: Live Search 1.1 Billion vs. Google 8 Billion

Having long given up on an acquisition of Yahoo, the sole growth solution for Microsoft's search engine, short of a partnership with the Sunnyvale-based Internet giant's search division, remains an organic strategy. However, so far, everything that Microsoft has thrown at Google has had little to no impact ...

27 November 2008
09:18 GMT

Google Admits Breaking Rules with Mobile App

As surprising as it may sound, Google itself has broken one of the iPhone Software Development Kit rules with its newly-launched Mobile application for the iPhone. According to research done by two tech-based sites, Google used undocumented APIs in order to have its app accessing the iPhone's proximity sensor. ...

27 November 2008
09:17 GMT

Developer Talks about Resistance 2 Game Modes

Resistance is probably one of the most successful shooter franchises developed for Sony's PlayStation 3. The first title, Resistance: Fall of Man, was quite innovative and managed to really exploit the power of the Japanese console, although it was one of the first titles launched for it. Its action was placed i...

27 November 2008
09:01 GMT

Psoriasis Treated with Indigo Extract

Traditional Chinese medicine has been using indigo plant extracts to cure psoriasis for millennia now, while Western medicine still relies on corticosteroids for the job. But now, a newly-devised ointment, obtained from the leaves of the plant, showed great promise in reducing the scales and rashes caused by even the...

27 November 2008
08:53 GMT

Toshiba Releasing 16GB microSHDC Cards

Toshiba Corp., the worldwide recognized innovative company regarding card technology, collaborating with Toshiba America Electronic Components, has put in a great deal of time and effort in producing new, highly advanced card solutions. Therefore, it is now going to release the new 16GB microSHDC card, which may not ...

27 November 2008
08:52 GMT

Home-Made Remedies for Your Hands

Our hands are often the only part of the body we don't pay too much attention to, even though they're probably the most exposed throughout our daily routine. They serve us from dusk until dawn and we hardly notice that. Given the season change, they'll be put to even more stress than before. However, t...

27 November 2008
08:48 GMT

Deep Slocum Gliders Monitor Oceans

A team of technicians, led by Clayton Jones, has developed a triad of gliding robotic devices called Deep Slocum that would prove to be an essential tool in the task of exploring and monitoring the oceanic waters, providing a better insight on its characteristics. The gliders, called Ammonite, Bellamite and Coprolite...

27 November 2008
08:41 GMT

Mario Kart DS Hints III (DS)

The acclaimed Mario Kart series has gone wireless, letting players race and battle with up to eight karts at once, regardless of whether everyone has a game card. An all-star cast that includes Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Wario, Bowser and Toad will round out a truly all-star lineup of more than 30 cours...

27 November 2008
08:02 GMT

Office 2007 Service Pack 2 More Secure than SP1

In order to support applauding the security enhancements in Windows Vista, Microsoft has played the vulnerability counting game on more than one occasion, comparing the volume of security flaws in the latest edition of the Windows client with previous releases, and even with Linux and Mac OS X. However, Windows Vista...

27 November 2008
07:46 GMT

Plate Tectonics Occurred a Billion Years Earlier

A recent study performed by a team of geochemists from the UCLA managed to thwart the previously long-held conceptions of the experts, by showing that in fact, the tectonic motion of the Earth's plates began about a billion years before formerly believed. This also changes the envisioned image of a dry, barren a...

27 November 2008
07:39 GMT

Boutique iStore - The First Apple Store in an Airport

ifoAppleStore, the news source offering exclusive insight on Apple's activity in the retail segment, has confirmed the existence of a Boutique iStore at Pierre Elliot Trudeau Airport in Montreal (Canada). The iStore is “the very first Apple store located in an airport,” according to the source. Read...

27 November 2008
07:03 GMT

HandyGames Lets You Have Full Control over the Roman Empire

HandyGames has created another extremely interesting strategy game for its fans and for all types of mobile gamers. Just like it has done in the past, this new development represents a well-built and complicated game, but with a story that is most familiar to all of us: the Roman Empire.If, when reading or hearing nu...

27 November 2008
07:03 GMT

Huge Earrings for Huge Success

This season, when it comes to jewelry, hip equals as big as it gets. From necklaces and bracelets, to rings and earrings, they all ought to be oversized and a bit chunky. That can’t but be good news for those who enjoy showing off their eccentric side every once in a while. Designers have now decided that it�...

27 November 2008
07:02 GMT

Bethesda Is Working on a Fallout 3 Patch

Fallout 3 is a highly anticipated title promising quite a lot of things for all the fans of the post apocalyptic RPG (Role Playing Game) genre. Although the move of the franchise from Interplay to Bethesda made quite a few people worry that the new company might not give the game the same Fallout feeling, with the gr...

27 November 2008
07:01 GMT

Insuring Trees Poses International Difficulties

Over the past few years, planting trees has been a widely-advocated way of reducing greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere, and finding ways of stimulating land owners not to cut any more forests down has been an international priority. Now, a carbon trade system may be implemented for forests as well, but, ...

27 November 2008
06:59 GMT

New Norton AntiVirus 2009 Consuming Under 6 MB of RAM

Microsoft is not the sole provider of security solutions choosing to focus on a bare-bone, core anti-malware protection optimized to use just a fraction of the hardware resources available. While the Redmond company's Morro free antivirus is at least half a year away, Symantec has already released a flavor of No...

27 November 2008
06:53 GMT

Intel Phases Its 65nm Core 2 Quad Q6600 CPU

Intel is reported to add more chips to its phasing out list, this time is the 65nm Core 2 Quad Q6600's turn. The giant chip manufacturer is said to have announced its partners about the future axing, and several PC and channel vendors were prompted to start planning to cut Q6600-product prices so as to clear the...

27 November 2008
06:38 GMT

Boeing Crafts to Stay in the Air for a Month

Perhaps the most famous aerospace corporation, Boeing, has come up with a new craft supposed to be able to stay aloft, depending on the altitude, from about ten days to nearly a whole month. The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) will be powered by a patented hydrogen fuel system and will have a wide range of applications...

27 November 2008
06:32 GMT

High-protein Food Intake Strengthens Bones in Children

A new long-term scientific study revealed that eating lots of high-protein foods, such as dairy products and meat, favors the development of denser and thicker bones in children who had on average at least 2 such servings per day during their early years, than in those who ate something else. The study was conducted ...

27 November 2008
06:27 GMT

Available Now: Elive 1.9.18

Elive team proudly announced last evening yet another development release of their GNU/Linux Live CD, Elive 1.9.18, which brings a new and improved kernel, better network configurator and many other updates. "This version includes a greatly improved new kernel and a lot of upgraded packages." - said the Elive develop...

27 November 2008
06:26 GMT

VirusBarrier X5 10.5.5 Improves Support for Time Machine Backups

The well-known security firm Intego has updated its antivirus software for Mac, VirusBarrier X5. The software gets major updates with every OS X version release, even matching the version number with that of Apple's Mac OS X. With Mac OS X 10.5.5 as the latest available Leopard version, Intego has updated VirusB...

27 November 2008
06:21 GMT

Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time Hints VIII (DS)

Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time is the fifth game in the Mario RPG series, and it is a Nintendo DS exclusive title, released in November 2005 in North America, December 2005 in Japan, January 2006 in Europe, and February 2006 in Australia. The game was developed by AlphaDream, and published by Nintendo. Mario and L...

27 November 2008
06:11 GMT

BlackBerry Curve 8900 and a Pink Bold Going to Rogers

The pink Bold is probably one of the most unpleasant rumors to have surfaced lately, the only good thing about it being that this new Bold version will reportedly not be available worldwide, but just in Canada. From the looks of things, pink is set to become the new black if we’re to listen to Rogers Wirel...

27 November 2008
06:06 GMT

Toshiba Unveils 16GB microSDHC Cards

Toshiba Corp., a leading developer of memory card technologies and solutions, along with its subsidiary Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., has unveiled the latest addition to its memory card offering, the 16GB microSDHC products, which deliver the largest capacity available on the market. Moreover, the comp...

27 November 2008
06:03 GMT

Water Funding for Africa Is Critical

Millions of people in Africa do not currently have access to fresh water sources, or even safe-to-drink water sources, for that matter. And, as if this were not enough, they are also at risk of losing the only thing that gives them a drop of water to drink, which is several billions of dollars of international fundin...

27 November 2008
06:02 GMT

24" Apple Cinema Display Orders Have Arrived

Those who ordered the first 24-inch Cinema Display units from Apple have confirmed their arrival on Wednesday, Cult of Mac is reporting. The new displays work only with Apple computers boasting mini-Display port connectors, namely the new line of notebooks introduced in October. Apple started taking orders for its n...

27 November 2008
05:52 GMT

How Water Has Shaped Human Societies Through History

A crucial element is responsible for the many achievements, social structuring or other factors of historical importance related to humankind's evolution, although it is constantly and unfairly neglected. It is the same element that also helped life emerge – water. Scientists all over the world and from a ...

27 November 2008
05:52 GMT

Headbands Make the Difference This Season

As of late, we've been seeing lots of celebrities wearing headbands and looking drop-dead gorgeous while at it. No matter if they go for the hippie or the goddess-like look, if they’re relaxed or self-conscious, they do get our undivided attention. Wearing a headband with style is no rocket science, which ...

27 November 2008
05:45 GMT

Alzheimer's Finds Supporter in Author Terry Pratchett

The world-famed author delivered a petition to the British Prime Minister Gordon Brown yesterday, urging the government to substantially increase the allotted funds for medical research in various forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson and multiple sclerosis. Pratchett himself has been diagnosed wit...

27 November 2008
05:38 GMT

Download Windows Home Server Toolkit 1.1

Microsoft is streamlining the troubleshooting process of issues associated with the user of its home server operating system. In this context, the Redmond company has made available for download version 1.1 of the Windows Home Server Toolkit. Essentially a collection of tools, the toolkit is set up to troubleshoot pr...

27 November 2008
05:34 GMT

Animal Crossing: Wild World Hints XXXIX (DS)

Animal Crossing: Wild World features a very minimal plot. The objective of the game is to pay off a debt to Tom Nook, who allows the player to move into a house he owns. If the mortgage is paid off, the player's house will expand until upstairs, left, right, center and back rooms are included. This is slightly d...

27 November 2008
05:27 GMT

VIA's Dual-Core Nano Comes in December Next Year

According to the latest news, VIA is set to launch a dual-core version of its Nano processor sometime before the end of 2009, while also preparing it for mass production starting with 2010. The chip has been rumored for quite a while now, but this time all seems to be on track for the said release. Also, it appears ...

27 November 2008
05:20 GMT

Intel Claims Abuse of Process in European Commission Case

In mid July, the European Commission filed additional antitrust charges against the Santa Clara, California-based global leading chip maker, Intel. Back then, the company was accused of anti-competitive behavior, a charge with which the chip maker was already familiar, as this wasn't the first time that the Eur...

27 November 2008
05:07 GMT

Child Cell Damage Not Caused by ADHD Drugs

A new clinical investigation proved that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs do not cause chromosomal changes in children suffering from the condition, as previously suggested by a 2005 study. The new study was backed by the National Institutes of Health and adds to a growing scientific community th...

27 November 2008
05:03 GMT

Scientific Homelessness

The media and entertainment channels have taught us that archeology is all about lavish discoveries of the artifacts of old. But a new study has demonstrated that it is not necessarily so, as archeology may provide tools that can be used in order to address contemporary issues, such as the lives of homeless peop...

27 November 2008
04:54 GMT

µTorrent Mac Beta Now Available for Download

µTorrent has finally been released for Mac. This is the first official Mac beta for Intel Macs running OS X 10.5 Leopard. The software is free to download and use. Users are advised to exercise caution while using the still buggy-software. TUAW notes that this first Mac version of µTorrent doesn't ha...

27 November 2008
04:49 GMT

Microsoft Is Considering Turning Zune into a Smartphone

Ever since Microsoft took control of Danger Inc., it has been considering, and probably doing more than just that, using Danger technology to finally become an important player on the smartphone market. This business was, and still is, largely monopolized by Apple 's iPhone and RIM, and neither of the two is bac...

27 November 2008
04:47 GMT

Ethanol Removed from Missouri Gasoline

A US state official revealed that Missouri gasoline stations have been selling ethanol-free products over the last few weeks, artificially decreasing gasoline prices to as low as $1.33 per gallon. Removing this substance from fuels is against the law, as it helps reduce pollution and protects the environment. Retaile...

27 November 2008
04:40 GMT

2 Million RV770-Based ATI Cards Sold

Advanced Micro Device's graphics division ATI has managed to sell quite a large number of its RV770 based cards, about 2 million to be more specific. Since the market was until not long ago dominated by NVIDIA's cards, this number comes as proof of the great performance capabilities ATI’s products bro...

27 November 2008
04:21 GMT

Radio Light Will Carry Your Data

A European project funded by EU’s Sixth Framework Programme for research, called UROOF (short for Photonic components for Ultra-wideband Radio Over Optical Fiber), has high goals for data transmission and possibly many other applications in the future. The developing team, coordinated by Moshe Ran, has come up ...

27 November 2008
04:12 GMT

Chevron Risks $27 Billion Fine in Ecuador

An independent assessment concluded that the Chevron Corporation should pay $27 billion to the state of Ecuador, for the damages it had done to the environment, by polluting huge portions of the nation's rain forest, between 1972 and 1992. The report, written by geologist Richard Cabrera, is harshly criticized b...

27 November 2008
04:11 GMT

Smoothcreations Intros the ‘Portable’ P90X

Smoothcreations has decided it's high time that gaming enthusiasts out there be provided with yet another high-end gaming PC that takes advantage of the latest in hardware technology, so this custom PC maker has released the P90X. Despite not being featured with Intel's latest flagship Core i7 processor, as...

27 November 2008
04:07 GMT

iPhone SDK 2.2 Contains Undocumented TV-Out API

An ars technica report reveals that Apple has included an API in the latest iPhone SDK build that allows video output for connection with TV sets. The feature can be used to divert the video feed to displays / screens other than that of the iPhone. Although the iPhone can already play iTunes content through a TV, "M...

27 November 2008
04:03 GMT

AMD and NVIDIA to Use Hynix GDDR5 on 40nm Cards

Not long ago we learned that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) started building chips under the new 40 nanometer process technology, and both AMD and NVIDIA announced their plans to release 40nm products. As previously reported, the first graphics chip manufactured under the new fabrication process would ...

27 November 2008
03:55 GMT

Pirated Vista Update Kills Activation Cracks

There is a pirated Vista killer roaming free on Windows Update. Microsoft is not limiting itself to Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista and to the Windows Genuine Advantage anti-piracy mechanism when it comes down to hunting down pirated copies of the operating system. In fact, an update from the Redmond company is desi...

27 November 2008
03:53 GMT

Brazilian Floods Prompt Widespread Looting

The devastation that Brazil suffered with the latest floods and mudslides has caused billions of dollars in damages and claimed the lives of an estimated 100, with 19 still missing, authorities reported yesterday. As some people had nothing to eat or drink for 4 days or even more, looting is a spreading phenomenon th...

27 November 2008
03:43 GMT

Pantech C820 Duo 2 Probably Going to AT&T

This is Pantech's second attempt with this kind of device, Pantech Duo 2 representing Pantech Duo's successor. Even though the first model was very well known, it wasn't really that appreciated by clients so, this time, Pantech hopes to solve that problem, given the fact that this new version has suffe...

27 November 2008
03:39 GMT

Everybody Wears Scarves This Fall

There's no way we could ever forget about scarves, as designers constantly keep reminding us that they're a hot, hot accessory. They’re omnipresent, from the catwalks to down on the streets. If this past summer has shown us how beautifully they may be used in lieu of belts, the fall tendencies bring t...

27 November 2008
03:21 GMT

Prices for DRAM and NAND Flash Chips Even Lower

According to the latest news on the web, DRAM and NAND flash chips are going down once again, reaching extremely low limits. As news site DigiTimes reports, the price for 1Gb DDR2 chips has dropped to as low as $0.70, while the NAND flash chips had their price cut by about 20 percent during the past two weeks, at lea...

27 November 2008
03:21 GMT

Ubisoft Confirms Assassin's Creed 2, Rumors Ensue

Assassin's Creed was one of the most interesting titles of last year, and perhaps Ubisoft's best new IP (Intellectual Property) in quite a while. It placed players under the hood of a 12th century assassin, named Altair, who needed to help his creed, or brotherhood, in avoiding an all-out war during the cru...

27 November 2008
03:12 GMT

iPhone 3G Gift Cards Are Up

Apple has updated its website featuring a special holiday gift card that can be acquired towards the purchase of an iPhone 3G handset. The card, aimed at potential iPhone buyers, or those who wish to make the iPhone 3G a Christmas gift, allows customers to load any value between $25 and $2,500. The service also allow...

27 November 2008
02:57 GMT

Eidos Is Sorry About Tomb Raider Wii Glitch

Tomb Raider: Underworld has definitely been an eagerly anticipated title by fans across the world. The game promised to bring a revamped Lara Croft, which could do a lot of new amazing things, taking advantage of the power of the next generation consoles. Eidos Interactive, the publisher of the game has really market...

27 November 2008
02:55 GMT

Be on the Lookout for the BlackBerry 8350i

The 8350i is going to be released with some noticeable differences from the way it was anticipated it would look. In any case, there is no need to feel discouraged because none of these should represent a deal-breaker, at least not for most potential clients. Furthermore, for iDEN's loyal clients, it could be co...

27 November 2008
02:54 GMT

Violence in the Media Makes Children More Aggressive

New study further links the violence seen on TV with increasing rates of violent behavior among teenagers, but especially preschoolers. TV shows, action movies and extremely violent video games all have a very high impact on the way children and young adults view the world, especially if they've been exposed to ...

27 November 2008
02:50 GMT

Sony Says Piracy on the PSP Is Slowing Down

Sony has definitely had a rough time with its consoles over the years because of the piracy phenomenon. The PlayStation 2 could be easily modified in order to play pirated discs and with its handheld console, the PlayStation Portable, piracy really took off, thanks to the memory stick the small device used in order t...

27 November 2008
02:35 GMT

QLogic 12000 Series of 40GB QDR InfiniBand Switches Announced

QLogic Corp., a leading supplier of high performance network infrastructure solutions, announced last week the addition of its new QLogic 12000 Series of 40Gb quad data rate (QDR) to the InfiniBand switch lineup. The QLogic 12000 Series, based on the QLogic TrueScale switch ASIC platform, is the company's new cl...

27 November 2008
02:34 GMT

GameStop Says It Isn't Worried About Digital Distribution

The game industry is definitely changing as the times move forward. One of the biggest changes in terms of game distribution is the appearance of online stores, owned by game publishers, like Valve, or console producers, like Microsoft, Sony or Nintendo, which offer players the very easy opportunity of downloading th...

27 November 2008
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