Archive for the ‘Science & Technology’

  • Intel Dual-Core Atom Processor for Netbooks in the Works
    Intel’s Atom chips are well known for being the low-cost alternative to “better” processors on the market, and up until now, it’s been a general rule of thumb that their presence in the mobile industry has been stymied to a single-core layout. Their dual-core processors are well known in the desktop realm, where tradition speaks that more power is needed (even...
    by sam at March 11th, 2010 at 02:03 pm
  • Google launchs cloud-computing based Apps Marketplace
    Perhaps one of the companies most prolifically embracing cloud-computing based technology, Google has just launched its Apps Marketplace, that will integrate with the Google Apps ecosystem and deliver products and services directly from the “cloud”. During tonight’s Google Campfire One developer event, the Apps Marketplace went live with 50 applications available...
    by sam at March 11th, 2010 at 02:03 pm
  • LG LX9900 LED sleekest 3D TV comming stores in May,
    That’s right, we bet you didn’t see that coming, right? LG is expanding their current 3D TV portfolio, and hoping that the competition doesn’t bog down the selection too much. There are plenty to choose from, but we do have to say that this model from LG looks sleek as all get out, and we wish we could muster the courage (for our wallets) to pick one of these bad...
    by sam at March 11th, 2010 at 02:03 pm
  • OnLive cloud-based game service to launch June 17th at $15 per month
    Well, what can we say, but it’s finally here.  After almost 8 years of development and millions of lines of code, OnLive, the gaming equivalent of cloud-computing technology is set to take the gaming world by storm on June 17th, coming to both PCs and Macs in the contiguous 48 states at a $14.95 per month base subscription. The company is partnering in this launch...
    by sam at March 11th, 2010 at 01:03 pm
  • 3D TV
    After all the hype prompted by the success of Avatar in cinemas and the flood of 3D technology unveiled at trade shows like CES 2010, 3D TV is finally becoming a reality in living rooms. All the major players are well and truly on the 3D bandwagon and they’re set to make a lot of noise to try and entice consumers on board too. To help you navigate the 3D waters as...
    by Alice at March 11th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
  • Sanyo New Line of Xacti HD Camcorders
    Sanyo has announced its latest additon on its line of XACTI camcorders for the Japanese market. The model numbers are slightly different, though. The Japanese market CG110 will be called the CG102 here while the DMX-SH11 was renamed the GH2. All three of Sanyo’s new Xacti camcorders will shoot widescreen 1080i AVCHD (H.264) video and features a “double-range zoom”...
    by sam at March 10th, 2010 at 03:03 am
  • Minebea leaf could change the face of mobile devices
    I don’t know about you, but what I see in these pictures is the future of mobile devices. This is actually the COOL LEAF, a new series of input devices designed by Minebea, a Japanese company. As you can see, the surfaces of this keyboard, calculator, and remote control have a mirrored surface to them that is just as good as a real mirror. You may notice that there...
    by sam at March 6th, 2010 at 05:03 pm
  • Bluetooth 4.0 devices on sale Q4 2010
    If you go out shopping for Bluetooth 3.0 devices today you’ll have trouble filling a cart, but according to the Bluetooth SIG as of Q4 2010 devices packing version 4.0 of the wireless technology should be on shelves.  Michael Foley, executive director of the Bluetooth SIG, says devices such as smartphones, headsets and computers will start to feature Bluetooth 4.0...
    by sam at March 6th, 2010 at 04:03 pm
  • Broadband Next gen fragging for discerning gamers
    Another night, another marathon Call of Duty session. You have finally scoped out the hateful sniper who’s been pwning your team with a cold eye and withered husk of a heart, and crept into position inch by painstaking inch. He’s toast. Your finger slowly depresses the trigger and…Eh?! One moment he’s crouching, helpless, under your crosshairs, the next he suddenly,...
    by babu at March 5th, 2010 at 10:03 pm
  • New Audi RS5 boasts 450 BHP
    Estimated to arrive us in Europe with a hefty price tag of 77k Euros, the new 2010 Audi RS5 just unveiled this week at the Geneva Motor Show is in my view one of the coolest looking sports coupe currently available. 450 horsepower is what you get when you combine Audi’s Quattro all wheel drive technology with their new 4.2L V8 engine, this beast of a car will definitely...
    by babu at March 5th, 2010 at 12:03 pm