http://www.hardware.info/ Hardware.Info give you the most information about the newest hardware Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:05:02 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGbZSVyA/Major_Electronics_Firms_Support_Ending_Use_of_Conflict_Minerals/ tburton writes "The US House of Representatives yesterday released the Conflict Minerals Trade Act (HR 4128) to try and end the international trade of tungsten, tantalum and col-tan, the mining of which is accused of fueling violent rape and murder in eastern Congo. Since the very same minerals power the most popular consumer electronics from HP, Verizon, Nokia, RIM and Intel, the Information Tech ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGbZSVyA/Major_Electronics_Firms_Support_Ending_Use_of_Conflict_Minerals/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:31:15 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGbZSZyA/PCGamesHardwareWebwatch_Netzteile_Mainboards_Radeon_HD_5970_und_vieles_mehr/ Wie immer gibt es auch dieses Mal in unserem wöchentlichen Webwatch interessante Themen von anderen Hardware-Webseiten. PC Games Hardware stellt die abgelaufene Woche vor. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGbZSZyA/PCGamesHardwareWebwatch_Netzteile_Mainboards_Radeon_HD_5970_und_vieles_mehr/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:58:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGbJSYyA/Tesla_Motors_IPO_coming_any_day_now_says_report/ Word on the street -- and by that we mean Reuters -- is that Tesla's looking to go public with the company "any day." The luxury electric car make, whose Roadster still goes for a cool $109,000, would be the first US auto company to offer an IPO since Ford way back in 1956, says MSNBC. Quite a notable event, indeed, but earlier comments by Tesla investors (via Autoblog Green) suggest "any day now ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGbJSYyA/Tesla_Motors_IPO_coming_any_day_now_says_report/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:31:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGbZSUyA/Mionix_stellt_die_neue_GamingMaus_Naos_5000_vor/ Neue Mäuse braucht die Welt: Der schwedische Hersteller Mionix stellte mit der Naos 5000 ein vielversprechendes Exemplar mit vielen Features vor. Wie wird sie sich in der Praxis schlagen? ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGbZSUyA/Mionix_stellt_die_neue_GamingMaus_Naos_5000_vor/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:30:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGbZSXyA/Starcraft_2_Neue_Screenshots_und_Bilder_von_Zwischensequenzen/ Blizzard hat zahlreiche neue Bilder zu Starcraft 2: Wings of Liberty veröffentlicht. Sie zeigen Spielszenen und Zwischensequenzen. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGbZSXyA/Starcraft_2_Neue_Screenshots_und_Bilder_von_Zwischensequenzen/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:28:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGbZSSyA/Google_Chrome_OS_Quellcode_als_Download__Update_Zusammenarbeit_mit_UbuntuEntwickler/ Der Quellcode von Googles Chrome OS ist seit gestern Abend einsehbar. Der Internetkonzern und Suchmaschinen-Inbegriff Google stellte den Programmcode von Chrome OS gestern Abend der freiwilligen Entwicklergemeinde zur Verfügung. Ein Youtube-Video zeigt? ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGbZSSyA/Google_Chrome_OS_Quellcode_als_Download__Update_Zusammenarbeit_mit_UbuntuEntwickler/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:14:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZ5SXyA/Rock_Band_updates_for_the_week_of_1124/ Next week’s Rock Band 2 and LEGO Rock Band content updates include six tracks by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, taken straight from the band's upcoming 48-song album, The Live Anthology.  The album is comp... ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZ5SXyA/Rock_Band_updates_for_the_week_of_1124/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:05:01 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGbZSTyA/12_GiByte_HyperXTripleKits_von_Kingston_in_DDR31600_CL9/ Kingston stellte ein neues Triple-Channel-Kit der HyperX-Serie vor, dass Verwendung bei Core-i7-Prozessoren finden kann. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGbZSTyA/12_GiByte_HyperXTripleKits_von_Kingston_in_DDR31600_CL9/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:05:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGbJSayA/Nvidia_glaubt_Warten_auf_Fermi_lohnt_sich_Spieler_werden_nicht_enttuscht/ Nvidia hatte bisher nur die auf Fermi basierenden Tesla-Karten vorgestellt, von entsprechenden Geforce-Grafikkarten war bisher wenig zu hören. Dies soll sich aber bald ändern. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGbJSayA/Nvidia_glaubt_Warten_auf_Fermi_lohnt_sich_Spieler_werden_nicht_enttuscht/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:27:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGbJSVyA/Fermi_Laut_Nvidia_wird_sich_das_Warten_lohnen_und_die_Spieler_werden_nicht_enttuscht_sein/ Nvidia hatte bisher nur die auf Fermi basierenden Tesla-Karten vorgestellt, von entsprechenden Geforce-Grafikkarten war bisher wenig zu hören. Dies soll sich aber bald ändern. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGbJSVyA/Fermi_Laut_Nvidia_wird_sich_das_Warten_lohnen_und_die_Spieler_werden_nicht_enttuscht_sein/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:27:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGbJSSyA/Nicht_verpassen_Das_sind_die_10_besten_SpieleScreenshots_der_Woche/ Welche zehn Spiele-Screenshots haben diese Woche die Hütte gerockt? PC Games Hardware kürt die Top 10 der besten Spieletapeten. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGbJSSyA/Nicht_verpassen_Das_sind_die_10_besten_SpieleScreenshots_der_Woche/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:03:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaZSbyA/Bing_Censoring_All_Simplified_Chinese_Language_Queries/ boggis writes "Nicholas Kristof, a New York Times journalist, is calling for a boycott of Microsoft's Bing. They have censored search requests at the request of the Chinese Government (like certain others). The difference is that Bing has censored all searches done anywhere in simplified Chinese characters (the characters used in mainland China). This means that a Chinese speaker searching for Tia ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaZSbyA/Bing_Censoring_All_Simplified_Chinese_Language_Queries/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:16:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGa5STyA/Noiseblocker_Blacksilent_Pro_Neue_SilentLfter_verfgbar/ Noiseblocker bringt fünf neue Lüfter auf den Markt, die sich für den Einsatz im PC-Gehäuse, auf CPU-Kühlern und Radiatoren eignen. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGa5STyA/Noiseblocker_Blacksilent_Pro_Neue_SilentLfter_verfgbar/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:14:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaZSayA/New_revision_of_Rampage_II_Extreme_planned/ We spotted some pictures over at the Kingpincooling.com forums, where the forum member *Andre Yang* has posted a setup running 4xHD5870. This motherboard is undoubtedly an Asus ROG-series product as... ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaZSayA/New_revision_of_Rampage_II_Extreme_planned/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:08:04 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGapSZyA/Left_4_Dead_2_mit_maximaler_Bildqualitt__SourceEngine_am_Anschlag__BilderUpdate_2/ Welche maximale Bildqualität ist mit Left 4 Dead 2 möglich, dem jüngsten Spiel auf Basis der Source-Engine von Valve? Screenshot-Magier Jay.Gee zeigt, was aus der betagten Engine herauszuholen ist. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGapSZyA/Left_4_Dead_2_mit_maximaler_Bildqualitt__SourceEngine_am_Anschlag__BilderUpdate_2/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:49:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaZSXyA/Triumph_in_Geneva_LHC_beams_up_and_running_again/ Triumph in Geneva! LHC beams up and running again ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaZSXyA/Triumph_in_Geneva_LHC_beams_up_and_running_again/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:46:15 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGapSXyA/Rage_enthlt_Waffen_aus_idSoftwareKlassikern/ Rage, das kommende Spiel des texanischen Entwicklerstudios id Software, lässt Waffen aus vergangenen Spielen aufleben. Die Kollegen von PC Games stellen ihre Wünsche vor. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGapSXyA/Rage_enthlt_Waffen_aus_idSoftwareKlassikern/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:39:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaZSVyA/New_Sony_NXCAM_is_more_camcorder_than_you_ever_need_but_still_you_covet/ Sony's latest professional-grade camcorder probably meets your needs and then some by quite a stretch, recording AVCHD up to 24Mbps and SD quality in MPEG-2 / 9Mbps. We're also looking at a 20x zoom lens, 3 x 1/3-inch Exmor CMOS sensor, and storage options including Memory Stick Pro Duo and an optional 128GB flash memory drive. Don't lie, you want this beast, even if it clearly falls in the "if y ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaZSVyA/New_Sony_NXCAM_is_more_camcorder_than_you_ever_need_but_still_you_covet/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:33:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGapSUyA/MSI_Afterburner_Overclocking_Wettbewerb/ Mit Afterburner stellt MSI sein hauseigenes Overclocking- und Monitoring-Tool für Grafikkarten vor. Nun gubt es auch einen Overcklocking-Wettbewerb, bei an dem Sie mit prozentualer Übertaktung gewinnen können. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGapSUyA/MSI_Afterburner_Overclocking_Wettbewerb/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:29:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaZSTyA/TomTom_Start_satnav_for_newbies/ TomTom Start satnav for newbies ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaZSTyA/TomTom_Start_satnav_for_newbies/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:16:01 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaZSSyA/TomTom_Start_satnav_for_newbies/ TomTom Start satnav for newbies ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaZSSyA/TomTom_Start_satnav_for_newbies/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:15:48 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaZSUyA/World_Hello_Day_Shortbread/ World Hello Day VR-Zone reports Asus unveils new Eee PC, EeeTop, and EeeBox powered by Nvidia Ion Tranquil PC reveals new Intel Atom processor D510 (pictures and specs) MSI Big Bang Fuzion Hydra 200 specs and games compatibility list (in French) Fusion-io achieves one terabyte per... ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaZSUyA/World_Hello_Day_Shortbread/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:56:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaZSWyA/Die_Test_und_PraxisArtikel_der_Woche_Radeon_HD_5970_Hemlock_Geforce_GT_240_CC_4_und_viels_mehr/ Wieder ist eine Woche vergangen und auf PC Games Hardware Online erschienen viele interessante Artikel. Heute stellen wir Ihnen die Test-Artikel der abgelaufenen Woche vor. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaZSWyA/Die_Test_und_PraxisArtikel_der_Woche_Radeon_HD_5970_Hemlock_Geforce_GT_240_CC_4_und_viels_mehr/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:34:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaJSXyA/Channel_4_raises_Bing_wordextinction_alarm/ Channel 4 raises Bing word-extinction alarm ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaJSXyA/Channel_4_raises_Bing_wordextinction_alarm/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:15:58 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaJSbyA/PCGH_in_Gefahr_Video_ComputerNotfall/ Jeden Monat begeben wir uns für Sie in Gefahr, um spannende PC-Experimente durchzuführen. Dieses mal sehen Sie, wie ein Computer von einer attraktiven Schwester und einem Arzt wiederbelebt wird. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaJSbyA/PCGH_in_Gefahr_Video_ComputerNotfall/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:02:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGb5SayA/Secondhand_smoke_can_void_Apple_warranties/ Secondhand smoke is even deadlier than firsthand inhalation -- everybody knows that. But you probably didn't know that according to Apple, second-hand smoke is also really bad for your computer. Derek, a resident of Iowa, had trouble ... ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGb5SayA/Secondhand_smoke_can_void_Apple_warranties/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:57:03 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGb5SSyA/Second_hand_smoke_can_void_your_Apple_warranty/ First-hand and second-hand smoke sure is deadly. It can cause all sorts of bad stuff -- everybody knows that. But you probably didn't know that according to Apple, second hand smoke is also really bad for your computer. Derek, a resid... ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGb5SSyA/Second_hand_smoke_can_void_your_Apple_warranty/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:57:03 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZpSVyA/Microsoft_seeking_lead_producer_for_Epic_games/ [image1 link=yes width=345 height=194] A job listing from Microsoft Game Studios has been turning heads lately.  Looks like they're seeking a lead producer to work the highly successful Gears of Wa... ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZpSVyA/Microsoft_seeking_lead_producer_for_Epic_games/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:48:26 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaJSayA/BorderlandsSoundtrack_erscheint_im_Dezember/ Zu Borderlands soll im Dezember der Soundtrack erscheinen, an dem einige namenhafte Komponisten mitgewirkt haben. Neben neien Missionen können sich Fans also auf weiteres Material freuen. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaJSayA/BorderlandsSoundtrack_erscheint_im_Dezember/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:32:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaJSWyA/Cyber_Attacks_On_US_Military_Jump_Sharply_In_2009/ angry tapir writes "Cyber attacks on the US Department of Defense — many of them coming from China — have jumped sharply in 2009, a US congressional committee has reported. Citing data provided by the US Strategic Command, the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission said that there were 43,785 malicious cyber incidents targeting Defense systems in the first half of the year. T ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaJSWyA/Cyber_Attacks_On_US_Military_Jump_Sharply_In_2009/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:30:47 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaJSTyA/PlayStation_2_finally_launches_in_Brazil_for_the_bargain_price_of_around_US_462/ You read that right. Sony's PlayStation 2, which the great majority of the world has been enjoying since 2000, is just now officially touching ground in Brazil. We're pretty sure it's been making its way into the country for many years by not-so-official means, but if you've gone the legit route, last-generation's game console king can be yours for just 799 Brazilian Real, which we're sad to say t ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaJSTyA/PlayStation_2_finally_launches_in_Brazil_for_the_bargain_price_of_around_US_462/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:41:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbpSayA/Pathetic_man_plans_to_marry_virtual_girlfriend_from_DS_game/ Have you seen that video of the Japanese guy who spends much too time with his 'companionship' dolls? Well you can file this story under the same keywords: strange, pathetic and sad. Unfortunately the details are a bit short, as m... ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbpSayA/Pathetic_man_plans_to_marry_virtual_girlfriend_from_DS_game/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:19:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbZSTyA/Man_plans_to_marry_virtual_girlfriend_from_DS_game/ Have you seen that video of the Japanese guy who spends much too time with his 'companionship' dolls? Well you can file this story under the same keywords: strange and sad. Unfortunately the details are a bit short, as my Japanese... ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbZSTyA/Man_plans_to_marry_virtual_girlfriend_from_DS_game/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:19:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbJSbyA/Man_plans_to_marry_virtual_girlfriend_from_a_DS_game/ Have you seen that video of the Japanese guy who spends much too time with his 'companionship' dolls? Well you can file this story under the same keywords: strange and sad. Unfortunately the details are a bit short, as my Japanese... ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbJSbyA/Man_plans_to_marry_virtual_girlfriend_from_a_DS_game/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:19:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbJSTyA/Pathetic_man_plans_to_marry_virtual_girlfriend_from_a_DS_game/ Have you seen that video of the Japanese guy who spends much too time with his 'companionship' dolls? Well you can file this story under the same keywords: pathetic, strange, sad. Unfortunately the details are a bit short, as my J... ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbJSTyA/Pathetic_man_plans_to_marry_virtual_girlfriend_from_a_DS_game/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:19:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaJSVyA/PCGHEinkaufsfhrer_24_bis_30_Zoll_LCDs_Die_besten_Produkte_im_berblick_November_2009/ LCDs, also Flüssigkristallbildschirme werden nicht nur immer größer, sondern auch immer günstiger. Während 24-Zoll-Modelle vor einigen Jahren noch ein Luxus waren, gehören diese heute zum Standard. Wir sagen Ihnen, welche LCD-Modelle im Einkaufsführer? ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaJSVyA/PCGHEinkaufsfhrer_24_bis_30_Zoll_LCDs_Die_besten_Produkte_im_berblick_November_2009/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:15:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaJSSyA/ATI_Seeks_Its_Best_to_Ensure_More_Radeon_HD_5Series_Supplies__Company/ Additional Number of DirectX 11 Graphics Boards is Incoming ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGaJSSyA/ATI_Seeks_Its_Best_to_Ensure_More_Radeon_HD_5Series_Supplies__Company/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:11:59 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGapSbyA/Dark_Void_video_reveals_The_Watchers_as_primary_foes/ Capcom released a new Dark Void video today, and through it we see some of the baddies our hero Will has to contend with.  These creatures are called "The Watchers," and as the video shows, there were a crap-ton of them runni... ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGapSbyA/Dark_Void_video_reveals_The_Watchers_as_primary_foes/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:33:46 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZ5SbyA/ATI_reveals_Radeon_5970_overlocking_details/ The "fastest" graphics card on the planet ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZ5SbyA/ATI_reveals_Radeon_5970_overlocking_details/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:30:33 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZ5SZyA/RFID_Fingerprints_To_Fight_Tag_Cloning/ Bourdain writes with news out of the University of Arkansas, where researchers are looking for ways to combat counterfeit RFID tags. Passive tags typically wait for a reader to transmit a signal of the appropriate strength and frequency before sending their own transmission. The scientists found that the amount of power required to trigger this varies quite a bit from one tag to the next, especial ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZ5SZyA/RFID_Fingerprints_To_Fight_Tag_Cloning/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:15:56 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGa5SSyA/British_intelligence_spies_Xbox_LIVE_for_ingame_ads/ Pleased with their efforts back in 2007 to promote awareness of their institution and resposibilities through video games, the UK Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) is looking to return to make a scene through in-game advertising once aga... ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGa5SSyA/British_intelligence_spies_Xbox_LIVE_for_ingame_ads/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:06:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZ5SYyA/How_would_you_change_Motorolas_CLIQ/ It's a funny thing, the CLIQ. When it was introduced at a low-key press conference, the world gasped as the flagging handset maker finally made its first really bold move since the RAZR by ushering in its first-ever Android handset. Here we a few months later, and the only Android-based Moto that anyone's talking about is the Droid. That said, we're confident that a few of you T-Mobile loyalists ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZ5SYyA/How_would_you_change_Motorolas_CLIQ/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:36:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZ5SayA/Rennsitz_fr_Spieler_im_Eigenbau_Grandioses_Leserprojekt/ 4.500 Euro für einen Rennsitz ausgeben? Kommt nicht infrage. Das zumindest dachte sich PCGH-Leser Ralf und baute sich kurzerhand zwei Rennsitze selbst. Ein Hintergrundbericht. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZ5SayA/Rennsitz_fr_Spieler_im_Eigenbau_Grandioses_Leserprojekt/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:15:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaJSXyA/Domestic_abuse_awareness_website_launches_Hit_the_Bitch_game/ [image2 link=yes width=345 height=195] On the PETA website, you'll find flash games that uses mostly cartoon violence to promote the group's messages.  Well, a Danish group has taken that a step fu... ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaJSXyA/Domestic_abuse_awareness_website_launches_Hit_the_Bitch_game/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:11:28 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGa5SWyA/Shattered_Horizon_rolls_out_miniupdate_v1023/ Futuremark has released a minor update for Shattered Horizon that brings a couple change in-game and introduces Steam Guest Passes. As of this week, Futuremark has been handing out Guest Passes to existing players, who can then i... ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGa5SWyA/Shattered_Horizon_rolls_out_miniupdate_v1023/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:02:27 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaZSZyA/Shattered_Horizon_rolls_out_miniupdate/ Futuremark has released a minor update for Shattered Horizon that brings a couple change in-game and introduces Steam Guest Passes. As of this week, Futuremark has been handing out Guest Passes to existing players, who can then i... ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaZSZyA/Shattered_Horizon_rolls_out_miniupdate/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:02:27 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZ5SSyA/Try_Out_Chrome_OS_In_a_Virtual_Machine/ itwbennett writes "Some very generous Alpha OS geeks have snagged the Chrome OS source code and compiled a version to share with the rest of us, writes blogger Peter Smith. 'The build comes in the form of a virtual machine, which means you'll need VMWare or VirtualBox running, and of course the image of Chrome OS itself. The folks at gdgt are distributing the latter, and they've set up a page with ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZ5SSyA/Try_Out_Chrome_OS_In_a_Virtual_Machine/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:15:54 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZpSbyA/Philips_launches_9704_LED_Pro_televisions_in_the_UK/ Philips has just announced a new 9704 LED Pro line of televisions bound for the UK. The two sets promise a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio, a 200Hz refresh rate, and a 1-ms response time. Philips promises both models -- the 40-inch 40PFL9704 and the 46-inch 46PFL9704 -- are up to 50 percent more energy efficient than previous models, and both boast 5 HDMI ports. Both LED Pros will be available in Dece ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZpSbyA/Philips_launches_9704_LED_Pro_televisions_in_the_UK/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:53:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbpSXyA/Modern_Warfare_2_outsells_predecessor_on_PC/ Despite having everything going against it (the PC userbase's higher standards, dropping almost all the features of Modern Warfare, and carrying a higher price tag), Modern Warfare 2 has already outsold its predecessor on the p... ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbpSXyA/Modern_Warfare_2_outsells_predecessor_on_PC/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:48:22 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZpSayA/Weekend_Open_Forum_Google_Chrome_OS_and_the_future_of_cloud_computing/ After much speculation Google introduced Chrome OS this week, a feature-stripped operating system aimed at netbooks that's built around the browser and relies on web applications. Actual data and programs are stored and run online, while local machine storage is meant to be used only to speed up those processes. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZpSayA/Weekend_Open_Forum_Google_Chrome_OS_and_the_future_of_cloud_computing/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:32:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZpSYyA/Dynamic_Controls_unveils_integrated_iPhone_app_for_wheelchair_controls/ Dynamic Controls has just taken the wraps off of its new iPhone application which should be of great interest to those who use a wheelchair on a daily basis. The application -- which connects with the wheelchair via Bluetooth and has a bulit-in charger for the iPhone or iPod touch -- enables diagnostics to check for any problems with the chair. It also allows users to get real-time information, s ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZpSYyA/Dynamic_Controls_unveils_integrated_iPhone_app_for_wheelchair_controls/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZpSWyA/iPhone_Game_Piracy_the_Rule_Rather_Than_the_Exception/ An anonymous reader writes "Many game developers don't think of the iPhone as being a system which has extensive game piracy. But recent comments by developers and analysts have shown otherwise, and Gamasutra speaks to multiple parties to evaluate the size of the problem and whether there's anything that can be done about it. Quoting: 'Greg Yardley confirms that getting ripped off by pirates is th ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZpSWyA/iPhone_Game_Piracy_the_Rule_Rather_Than_the_Exception/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:16:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGapSSyA/Free_Team_Racing_pack_coming_to_Need_for_Speed_SHIFT/ Need for Speed SHIFT is getting even better next month with the free 'Team Racing pack', which includes a new mode and five new cars. The mode, of course, is Team Racing. This new way to play pits two teams of six against... ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGapSSyA/Free_Team_Racing_pack_coming_to_Need_for_Speed_SHIFT/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:15:05 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZpSUyA/Large_Hadron_Collider_up_and_running_again/ The world's biggest particle accelerator is in full operation after a year of repairs. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZpSUyA/Large_Hadron_Collider_up_and_running_again/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:03:18 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZpSTyA/SQL_Server_2008__from_semirelational_to_sublime/ SQL Server 2008 - from semi-relational to sublime ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZpSTyA/SQL_Server_2008__from_semirelational_to_sublime/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:01:34 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZpSXyA/Intel_Chip_in_Brain_Implants_Are_the_Future/ I just hope that our brains won't BSOD. Intel Corporation - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Trauma and Injuries - Neurological Disorders ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZpSXyA/Intel_Chip_in_Brain_Implants_Are_the_Future/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGb5SbyA/Blogger_outs_backend_Google_tech/ Blogger outs back-end Google tech ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGb5SbyA/Blogger_outs_backend_Google_tech/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:31:14 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZpSSyA/Large_Hadron_Collider_is_online_Higgs_boson_be_damned/ "We have captured it! First circulating beam of 2009!" And with that tweet, researchers at CERN announced that they did in fact activate the Large Hadron Collider, after quite a long delay and despite warnings of a looming, nefarious Higgs boson. Whether or not we will have had total destruction as an unfortunate result of the device remains to be seen, but should the future find a way to either ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZbGZpSSyA/Large_Hadron_Collider_is_online_Higgs_boson_be_damned/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:26:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGb5SUyA/New_Microsoft_Silverlight_Features_Have_Windows_Bias/ An anonymous reader writes with this quote from a story at El Reg about an early look at the Silverlight 4 beta: "There are ... major changes to Silverlight's out-of-browser functionality, a loose equivalent to Adobe Systems' AIR runtime for Flash. Even when fully sandboxed, which means having the same permissions that would apply to a browser-hosted Silverlight applet, out-of-browser applications ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGb5SUyA/New_Microsoft_Silverlight_Features_Have_Windows_Bias/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:16:01 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbpSbyA/Seize_Seesmic_Twitter_app_on_BlackBerry_Android/ Twitter service Seesmic expands from the desktop with two new apps for Google Android and BlackBerry phones. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbpSbyA/Seize_Seesmic_Twitter_app_on_BlackBerry_Android/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:02:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGb5SWyA/BNs_Nook_is_the_victim_of_its_own_success/ Don't buy one for Christmas. You can't ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGb5SWyA/BNs_Nook_is_the_victim_of_its_own_success/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:49:11 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGb5SXyA/Gameloft_chooses_iPhone_over_Android/ Claims Google can't "entice" customers ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGb5SXyA/Gameloft_chooses_iPhone_over_Android/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:38:43 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbpSXyA/Oman_cuffs_212_for_selling_VoIP_calls/ Oman cuffs 212 for selling VoIP calls ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbpSXyA/Oman_cuffs_212_for_selling_VoIP_calls/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:31:35 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbpSWyA/FDA_takes_aim_at_illegal_net_pharmacies/ FDA takes aim at illegal net pharmacies ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbpSWyA/FDA_takes_aim_at_illegal_net_pharmacies/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:31:31 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbpSUyA/How_Heavy_Is_the_Internet/ An anonymous reader writes "Ever wondered how much the internet physically weighs? 498,438,559,990kg, according to CNET. To reach this figure, they added together public data on the weight of every computer, server and connecting cable. To this they added 6,075,000kg of iPhones, and over 6,800,000kg of Blackberries. Finally, they added the weight of 287,524 viruses and 85 billion+ webpages."Read m ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbpSUyA/How_Heavy_Is_the_Internet/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:31:11 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbpSSyA/Finland_unleashes_Blobo_the_squeezable_alltoocheerful_game_controller_on_an_unsuspecting_world/ What's a matter, guy? Wiimote seem "old hat?" Looks like a start-up in Finland has just what you need. Containing "industry-leading" sensors for keeping track of "movement, rotation, magnetic fields and pressure," Blobo is a squeezable game controller roughly the size and shape of a golf ball that communicates with your PC or phone via Bluetooth. Currently available in a package with "six sporty ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbpSSyA/Finland_unleashes_Blobo_the_squeezable_alltoocheerful_game_controller_on_an_unsuspecting_world/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:26:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbZSayA/Reporters_Roundtable_Podcast_Tech_business_turkeys/ In the history of tech, some decisions stand out...as truly awful. This week, Rafe Needleman speaks with executive editors Charlie Cooper (CBS News) and Jim Kerstetter (CNET News) to go over the worst tech business decisions ever. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbZSayA/Reporters_Roundtable_Podcast_Tech_business_turkeys/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:20:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbZSbyA/Game_developer_cuts_back_on_Android_in_favor_of_iPhone/ One game developer said it is cutting its investment in Android in favor of Apple's iPhone because it sells 400 times more games for the iPhone than it does for Android. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbZSbyA/Game_developer_cuts_back_on_Android_in_favor_of_iPhone/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:12:14 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbZSZyA/Upcoming_microATX_MSI_H57_motherboard_pictured/ Intel will aim its upcoming dual-core, 32-nm Clarkdale processors at the mid-range and mainstream markets, but that doesn't mean matching motherboards have to be dull and boring. We already caught a gander at an enthusiast-oriented H57 motherboard from Asus earlier his week, and now, the guys at TechSweden ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbZSZyA/Upcoming_microATX_MSI_H57_motherboard_pictured/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:09:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGb5SVyA/Sony_PlayStation_3_to_be_3Dcapable_via_firmware_update/ In a presentation with investors, Sony revealed that it would introduce 3D stereoscopic technology to the PlayStation 3 as a part of its strategy to achieve profitability. The company plans to introduce a system-wide firmware update that will add 3D functionality to the PlayStation 3. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGb5SVyA/Sony_PlayStation_3_to_be_3Dcapable_via_firmware_update/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:57:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbJSayA/Samsung_unleashes_two_Divabranded_phones_divas_everywhere_faint/ Samsung's been showing off two new handsets of late. The S5150 Olivia is a clamshell affair with a mirrored body, an external LED, and we know that it will boast a 3 megapixel camera and a 2.2-inch QVGA display. The other - the S7070 - is an iPhone-esque job, with a crazy diamond-shaped button at the bottom, and a quilted-style back cover, with a 3-inch WQVGA display with resistive touchscreen, B ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbJSayA/Samsung_unleashes_two_Divabranded_phones_divas_everywhere_faint/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:49:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbJSZyA/IBM_chase_HP_and_Sun_with_tiny_mem_prices/ IBM chase HP (and Sun) with tiny mem prices ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbJSZyA/IBM_chase_HP_and_Sun_with_tiny_mem_prices/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:46:23 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbJSXyA/AntiSmoking_Vaccine_Is_Nearing_the_Market/ eldavojohn writes "Almost 6 years ago we discussed a vaccine to help people quit smoking as it entered human clinical trials. Now it looks like the finishing touches have been put on a deal that will go into effect once phase III testing of the drug now called NicVAX is completed. NicVAX was developed by Nabi Biopharmaceuticals, who have agreed to license it to GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals; it is e ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbJSXyA/AntiSmoking_Vaccine_Is_Nearing_the_Market/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:45:58 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbJSVyA/Can_Facebook_group_change_World_Cup_game_result/ The World Cup elimination game between France and Ireland was decided by a piece of blatant cheating. A Facebook group, more than 250,000 strong, wants it replayed. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbJSVyA/Can_Facebook_group_change_World_Cup_game_result/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:43:35 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbJSUyA/Hackers_free_Snow_Leopard_from_Jobsian_cage/ Hackers free Snow Leopard from Jobsian cage ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbJSUyA/Hackers_free_Snow_Leopard_from_Jobsian_cage/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:31:11 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGa5SbyA/Archerfish_Quattro_video_monitoring_and_recording_system_now_available_at_Amazon/ Cernium's just announced something that should really please the 'I know the cat is putting my stuff on Ebay while I'm at church' crowd. The Archerfish Quattro is a full scale, no messing aroung video monitoring and recording system that pays attention to the little details while you're not around. Analyzing info in real time, if the Archerfish Quattro spies something funky, it'll send a message ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGa5SbyA/Archerfish_Quattro_video_monitoring_and_recording_system_now_available_at_Amazon/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:14:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbJSSyA/The_Engadget_Podcast_live_at_615PM_EST/ Hey, it's Friday, and the Engadget Podcast crew is ready to blow out the week in news live -- and not only is there tech news to talk about, but we've got a hot new site to call home. It's all going down at 6:15PM EST, but the chat below is open, so settle in and we'll see you soon.Continue reading The Engadget Podcast, live at 6:15PM EST!The Engadget Podcast, live at 6:15PM EST! originally appea ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbJSSyA/The_Engadget_Podcast_live_at_615PM_EST/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:13:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGa5SayA/Internet_Explorer_9_to_feature_GPU_acceleration/ In recent months, Apple, Google, and Mozilla have really managed to squeeze impressive amounts of performance out of their respective web browsers, making page rendering and web applications noticeably snappier with each release. Microsoft's Internet Explorer 8 lags behind a bit in current benchmarks, but the IE team has a... ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGa5SayA/Internet_Explorer_9_to_feature_GPU_acceleration/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:08:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbpSYyA/iSuppli_DDR3_to_account_for_over_half_of_DRAM_shipments_by_Q2_2010/ The shift from DDR2 to DDR3 has been long underway, and research group iSuppli believes the transition will reach a critical point in the second quarter of next year. The outfit predicts DDR3 shipments will rise to account for over half of the global DRAM market by spring 2010, leaving DDR2 behind for the first time. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbpSYyA/iSuppli_DDR3_to_account_for_over_half_of_DRAM_shipments_by_Q2_2010/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:07:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbpSVyA/iSuppli_DDR3_to_account_for_509_of_DRAM_shipments_in_Q2_2010/ The shift from DDR2 to DDR3 has been long underway, and research group iSuppli believes the transition will reach a critical point in the second quarter of next year. The outfit predicts DDR3 shipments will rise to account for over half of the global DRAM market by spring 2010, leaving DDR2 behind for the first time. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbpSVyA/iSuppli_DDR3_to_account_for_509_of_DRAM_shipments_in_Q2_2010/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:07:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGa5SYyA/Techmeme_Mobile_launches_for_iPhone_Pre_Droid/ Popular tech news aggregator Techmeme has launched a new mobile version of the site for the Apple iPhone, Palm Pre, and Motorola Droid. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGa5SYyA/Techmeme_Mobile_launches_for_iPhone_Pre_Droid/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:03:45 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbZSXyA/Kostenloser_DLC_fr_Need_for_Speed_Shift_angekndigt/ Zu Need for Speed Shift wird es am dem 1. Dezember kostenlosen DLC geben. PC- und Xbox-360-Spieler können dann fünf neue Autos und einen neuen Online-Modus zocken. PS3-Spieler müssen sich bis zum 3. Dezember gedulden. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbZSXyA/Kostenloser_DLC_fr_Need_for_Speed_Shift_angekndigt/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:03:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGa5SXyA/iPhone_Owners_Demand_To_See_Apple_Source_Code/ CWmike writes "iPhone owners charging Apple and AT&T with breaking antitrust laws asked a federal judge this week to force Apple to hand over the iPhone source code, court documents show. The lawsuit, which was filed in October 2007, accuses Apple and AT&T of violating antitrust laws, including the Sherman Act, by agreeing to a multi-year deal that locks US iPhone owners into using the mobile carr ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGa5SXyA/iPhone_Owners_Demand_To_See_Apple_Source_Code/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:01:01 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbZSYyA/Nintendo_19_Jahre_SNES_5_Jahre_DS_PCGH_Retro_21_November/ 19 Jahre SNES, 5 Jahre DS - was geschah am 21. November? Jeden Tag wagt PC Games Hardware einen Blick zurück in die noch junge, aber bewegte Geschichte des Computers. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbZSYyA/Nintendo_19_Jahre_SNES_5_Jahre_DS_PCGH_Retro_21_November/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:01:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbZSSyA/Ati_Radeon_HD_5000_im_Test_Catalyst_911_bringt_mehr_Bildqualitt/ AMDs Radeon-HD-5000-Grafikkarten bieten hochwertiges Supersampling-AA zur Verbesserung der Grafik. Der neue Catalyst 9.11 verfügt über eine kleine Anpassung, welche die Qualität noch weiter steigert. PC Games Hardware macht den Test. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbZSSyA/Ati_Radeon_HD_5000_im_Test_Catalyst_911_bringt_mehr_Bildqualitt/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGa5SUyA/How_smoking_can_ruin_your_Mac/ According to a report, AppleCare warranties can be voided if Apple deems the damage was caused by secondhand smoke. Appeals to Steve Jobs have, apparently, not succeeded. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGa5SUyA/How_smoking_can_ruin_your_Mac/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbJSYyA/Mutant_Koobface_worm_attacks_Skype_accounts/ Probes Wikipedia, YouTube and Google ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbJSYyA/Mutant_Koobface_worm_attacks_Skype_accounts/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:46:46 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGa5STyA/Proton_Beams_Sent_Around_the_LHC/ feldhaus writes "The BBC reports that the first beams for over one year have been successfully sent around the complete circumference of the Large Hadron Collider. Engineers do not yet have a stable circulating beam but they hope to by 0600 GMT on Saturday."Read more of this story at Slashdot. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGa5STyA/Proton_Beams_Sent_Around_the_LHC/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:46:13 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGa5SVyA/Mangrove_WinMo_tablet_roughhandled_teased_for_being_tubby/ Not too long ago C-motech popped up on our radar with Mangrove, the 7-inch touchscreen tablet that's been tragically saddled with Windows Mobile 6.5. The kids at SlashGear have just had a chance to play with the device, and to be honest they don't seem too terribly impressed. When stacked up against the Quanta Android Smartbook, for instance, the form factor was deemed unimpressive and "tubby," w ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGa5SVyA/Mangrove_WinMo_tablet_roughhandled_teased_for_being_tubby/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:46:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGapSXyA/Microsofts_Lack_of_Nightly_Builds_For_IE/ Ricky writes "Many wonder why Microsoft doesn't offer nightly builds of Internet Explorer — or at least something more frequent than months-to-years. Ars talks with Microsoft's general manager for IE, who says the IE9 development cycle will look much the same as previous versions. Not a great idea."Read more of this story at Slashdot. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGapSXyA/Microsofts_Lack_of_Nightly_Builds_For_IE/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:31:23 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGapSTyA/Windows_8_in_2012/ It's not clear what Microsoft's desktop plans are, but the Windows Server team included slides at PDC suggesting a new major release coming around 2012. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGapSTyA/Windows_8_in_2012/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:27:22 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGapSYyA/CNET_News_Daily_Podcast_Nokias_layoffs_and_Skypes_eBay_adieu/ Nokia is cutting its R&D workforce, while eBay says goodbye to Skype. Hear more about these stories and others in today's episode. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGapSYyA/CNET_News_Daily_Podcast_Nokias_layoffs_and_Skypes_eBay_adieu/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:21:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGapSUyA/The_Engadget_Show_tapes_this_Sunday_with_HTCs_Drew_Bamford_and_Chris_Grant_of_Joystiq/ The Engadget Show is happening again, humans! This Sunday, November 22nd, we'll be bringing that live magic back to the stage as we sit down with Drew Bamford (you can read a bit about him here), director of HTC's Innovation Center (the place where things like the Sense UI are born). We'll also be joined by Joystiq's Editor-in-chief Chris Grant for a special roundtable discussion focused on gamin ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGapSUyA/The_Engadget_Show_tapes_this_Sunday_with_HTCs_Drew_Bamford_and_Chris_Grant_of_Joystiq/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:20:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaZSYyA/Atari_announces_open_beta_dates_for_Star_Trek_Online/ Atari announces open beta dates for Star Trek Online ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaZSYyA/Atari_announces_open_beta_dates_for_Star_Trek_Online/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:15:30 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGapSWyA/Xbox_LIVE_Gold_Free_Today_Through_Monday/ All Xbox LIVE regions except Europe will have free access to Gold services from November 20th at 12:00PM ET / 9:00AM PT until November 23rd at the same time. Europe's getting it too, of course, just a couple days later, and for a slightly longer time period--from November 25th to November 30th. If you want to see if Xbox LIVE Gold is worth paying for, now is your chance, though these promotions o ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGapSWyA/Xbox_LIVE_Gold_Free_Today_Through_Monday/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:11:08 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaZSWyA/Electric_carmaker_Tesla_preparing_IPO/ An IPO filing for the electric car start-up is expected any day, according to sources. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaZSWyA/Electric_carmaker_Tesla_preparing_IPO/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:05:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGapSVyA/PDC09_Wrapup_How_Software_Platforms_Are_Changing/ The shifting way software is being written and deployed will have an impact on developers—and ultimately on all of us. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGapSVyA/PDC09_Wrapup_How_Software_Platforms_Are_Changing/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:03:06 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaZSUyA/Some_Claim_Android_App_Store_Worse_Than_iPhones/ eldavojohn writes "If you think the iPhone app store is the only mobile game store suffering an exodus, some game publishers claim Android's app store isn't much better, for a different reason — it doesn't generate much revenue. In fact, French game developer Gameloft (which owes 13% of its profits to iPhone game sales), said, 'We have significantly cut our investment in Android platform, ju ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaZSUyA/Some_Claim_Android_App_Store_Worse_Than_iPhones/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:01:48 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGa5SZyA/Facebook_named_third_most_popular_video_website_behind_YouTube_and_Hulu/ If you needed any more proof of just how large and important social networking has become, the following bit of news should convince you. When you think of online video, sites like YouTube and Hulu probably come to mind, but you should add Facebook to that list. The social networking giant is ranked number three for video streams worldwide, according to research by Nielsen. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGa5SZyA/Facebook_named_third_most_popular_video_website_behind_YouTube_and_Hulu/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:57:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaJSayA/Sony_planning_new_online_store/ Taking a page from Apple's iTunes, Sony is devising an online store offering music, movies, books, and other downloadable content for its various devices. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaJSayA/Sony_planning_new_online_store/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:51:54 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaZSVyA/Deal_of_the_week_A_550_ultraportable_and_a_225_home_server/ Black Friday isn't here quite yet, but that doesn't mean you can't find any good bargains around—you might just need to look a little harder than usual. For instance, Newegg is currently selling a 13.3" Aspire Timeline 3810 consumer... ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaZSVyA/Deal_of_the_week_A_550_ultraportable_and_a_225_home_server/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:48:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaJSbyA/Nook_sold_out_for_the_holidays/ Barnes & Noble has announced on its Web site that its much-anticipated e-book reader, the Nook, is sold out through 2009. Is that good news for Amazon? ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaJSbyA/Nook_sold_out_for_the_holidays/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:36:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaJSVyA/Engadgets_Holiday_Gift_Guide_Cellphones/ Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! The team here is well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties of the seasonal shopping experience, and we want to help you sort through the trash and come up with the treasures this year. Below is today's bevy of hand curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday s ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaJSVyA/Engadgets_Holiday_Gift_Guide_Cellphones/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:36:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaJSTyA/Casio_GSHOCK_GW7900B_High_Tech_Watch_Unveiled__Cool_Devices/ Casio today announced the GW7900B G-SHOCK watch. Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, the GW7900B remains steeped in the tradition of G-Shock water and shock resistance while taking the.... ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaJSTyA/Casio_GSHOCK_GW7900B_High_Tech_Watch_Unveiled__Cool_Devices/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:32:37 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaJSSyA/Techconnect_Review_Roundup_201109/ CPU & Motherboard - AMD Athlon 2 X3 435 CPU @ Rbmods Memory - OCZ DDR3 PC3-12800 Intel XMP LV 4GB @ Neoseeker Storage - AXUS FiT 500E Five-Bay RAID DAS Server @ TweakTown - Seagate Barracuda XT 2 TB Hard Disk Drive @ Hardware Secrets - Thermaltake BlacX Duet HDD Docking Station @ OCIA - QNAP TS-419P Turbo NAS 4-Bay Network Storage Server @ Benchmark Reviews Graphics cards - ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaJSSyA/Techconnect_Review_Roundup_201109/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:31:21 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZ5SYyA/Asus_EAH5970_EAH5770_and_EAH5750_FORMULA_Video_Cards_Unveiled__Hardware/ ASUS today announced its new ASUS EAH5000 Series, a lineup with of graphics cards cater to the "extreme overclocking" crowd, gamers and daily computing. Equipped with ASUS' exclusive Voltage Tweak.... ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZ5SYyA/Asus_EAH5970_EAH5770_and_EAH5750_FORMULA_Video_Cards_Unveiled__Hardware/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:29:41 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaJSUyA/Al_Gore_Supercomputers_can_sway_global_warming_ways/ Supercomputers can do more to reverse the global warming trend, according to former vice president Al Gore who gave a keynote at the Supercomputer 2009 conference held here this week. Presented By: NEC   Ads by Pheedo Al Gore - Global warming - Climate change - United States - Environment ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaJSUyA/Al_Gore_Supercomputers_can_sway_global_warming_ways/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:23:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZ5SVyA/Bedside_vital_signs_monitor_goes_mobile/ Drager's Infinity M540 displays a patient's real-time vital signs on the go. Designed to fit in the palm of a caregiver's hand, the display auto-rotates so that it is always upright. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZ5SVyA/Bedside_vital_signs_monitor_goes_mobile/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:19:12 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaJSWyA/Patriot_Announces_PS100_Series_SSDs/ Patriot Memory this week announced the release of their new PS-100 Series Solid State Drives. The 2.5 drives will come in a four flavors of different sized drives from 32GB up to 256GB. These hard drives should be available now just in time for your holiday shopping! The PS-100 is the latest in Patriot's "cache" based SSD drives and has been targeted for cost-conscious consumers pursuing pe ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaJSWyA/Patriot_Announces_PS100_Series_SSDs/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:18:34 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZ5SSyA/Climatic_Research_Unit_Hacked_Files_Leaked/ huckamania was one of many readers to write with the news that the University of East Anglia's Hadley Climatic Research Unit was hacked, and internal documents released. Some discussion and analysis of the leaked items can be found at Watts Up With That. The CRU has confirmed that a breach occurred, but not that all 61 MB of released material is genuine. Some of the emails would seem to raise conc ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZ5SSyA/Climatic_Research_Unit_Hacked_Files_Leaked/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:16:10 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZ5SZyA/Entelligence_Chrome_OS_babies_and_bathwater/ Entelligence is a column by technology strategist and author Michael Gartenberg, a man whose desire for a delicious cup of coffee and a quality New York bagel is dwarfed only by his passion for tech. In these articles, he'll explore where our industry is and where it's going -- on both micro and macro levels -- with the unique wit and insight only he can provide. In an age where products that h ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZ5SZyA/Entelligence_Chrome_OS_babies_and_bathwater/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:14:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZ5SbyA/TSMC_is_rumored_to_have_killed_its_32nm_node/ WORD JUST IN from the far east says that TSMC may have canceled its 32nm process node. On the surface this might seem very bad, but it is much more nuanced than that. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZ5SbyA/TSMC_is_rumored_to_have_killed_its_32nm_node/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:12:18 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGapSSyA/Patriot_introduces_new_PS100_SSD_series/ Patriot has announced the release of its PS-100 solid-state drive series. The new lineup is the latest in the company's "cache-based" SSDs, and targets budget-minded consumers seeking the performance and reliability of solid-state technology without having to spend big. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGapSSyA/Patriot_introduces_new_PS100_SSD_series/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:06:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZpSbyA/OCZ_Plans_for_USB_30_External_SSD_Storage/ OCZ has seemingly changed its primary focus in the past few years, and SSD’s seem to be where the company has really hit its stride, unleashing some of the most innovative products on the market. This latest rumour is one more of those unique designs. OCZ is said to be looking to launch an external SSD [...] ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZpSbyA/OCZ_Plans_for_USB_30_External_SSD_Storage/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:04:25 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZpSXyA/MySpace_makes_peace_with_Indies/ MySpace makes peace with Indies ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZpSXyA/MySpace_makes_peace_with_Indies/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:01:15 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZpSWyA/External_SSDs_from_OCZ_coming_20091120/ External SSDs from OCZ coming (2009-11-20) ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZpSWyA/External_SSDs_from_OCZ_coming_20091120/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:00:55 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZpSVyA/Windows_Home_Server_PP3_with_better_Windows_7_support_20091120/ Windows Home Server PP3 with better Windows 7 support (2009-11-20) ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZpSVyA/Windows_Home_Server_PP3_with_better_Windows_7_support_20091120/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:00:51 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZpSZyA/Brin_Googles_OSes_likely_to_converge/ Puzzled onlookers have wondered why Google is overseeing two separate operating system projects. Co-founder Sergey Brin thinks that at some point, the two will become one. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZpSZyA/Brin_Googles_OSes_likely_to_converge/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:00:08 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaZSXyA/Climategate_Stunning_Deception_and_Misconduct_at_UK_Warming_Research_Center_Revealed/ Climate researchers at the University of East Anglia Climate Research Unit may have intentionally and artificially skewed temperature data in studies ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaZSXyA/Climategate_Stunning_Deception_and_Misconduct_at_UK_Warming_Research_Center_Revealed/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZpSUyA/Samsung_UE46B8000_LED_TV_review/ Samsung has rapidly (in the last few years, at least) taken over the flatscreen market with its LCD TVs. But, just as everybody else was catching up, the company has further flexed its technology muscles with its LED-backlit panels, and therefore taken a significant foothold in a new, unexplored sector.  read more » ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZpSUyA/Samsung_UE46B8000_LED_TV_review/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZpSYyA/Fusionios_SSD_Setup_Reaches_1TBs_Aggregate_Bandwidth/ Fusion-io Gets Contracts from Government, Creates World's Fastest SSD Setup ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZpSYyA/Fusionios_SSD_Setup_Reaches_1TBs_Aggregate_Bandwidth/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:56:50 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZpSayA/Make_way_for_DDR3_transition_says_iSuppli/ Double Data Rate 3 SDRAM, the state of the art in commodity memory technology, is expected to rise to dominance by the second quarter of 2010, according to new projections from market research firm iSuppli. Market research - Business - DDR3 SDRAM - Double data rate - ISuppli ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZpSayA/Make_way_for_DDR3_transition_says_iSuppli/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:55:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGb5SYyA/Nvidia_previews_nextgen_Fermi_GPUs/ Nvidia previews next-gen Fermi GPUs ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGb5SYyA/Nvidia_previews_nextgen_Fermi_GPUs/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:46:44 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGb5SWyA/Aging_Nuclear_Stockpile_Good_For_Decades_To_Come/ pickens writes "The NY Times reports that the Jason panel, an independent group of scientists advising the federal government on issues of science and technology, has concluded that the a program to refurbish aging nuclear arms is sufficient to guarantee their destructiveness for decades to come, obviating a need for a costly new generation of more reliable warheads, as proposed by former Presiden ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGb5SWyA/Aging_Nuclear_Stockpile_Good_For_Decades_To_Come/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:46:28 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGb5SVyA/AMD_confirms_40nm_problems_at_TSMC_20091120/ AMD confirms 40nm problems at TSMC (2009-11-20) ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGb5SVyA/AMD_confirms_40nm_problems_at_TSMC_20091120/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:46:18 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGb5SUyA/MSI_H57MD65_pictures_20091120/ MSI H57M-D65 pictures (2009-11-20) ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGb5SUyA/MSI_H57MD65_pictures_20091120/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:46:13 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZpSTyA/Grace_Emotorbikes_are_ultralightweight_German_and_very_expensive/ We've ridden our fair share of electric bikes and motorcycles, but we've yet to get our hands on one that's been hand assembled in Berlin/Biesenthal. Grace boasts a water-tight / ultra-light CNC-Aluminum frame, a 1300-watt motor, lithium-ion batteries, a 40 MPH top speed, a range of up to 31 miles, and a one-hour recharge time. Looks good enough for a Kraftwerk video, although you'd better steer ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZpSTyA/Grace_Emotorbikes_are_ultralightweight_German_and_very_expensive/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:46:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbpSbyA/Week_in_review_Browser_breakthroughs/ From Azure to Windows 7 to Firefox, operating systems and browsers grabbed headlines this week as Google proved, with its unveiling of Chrome OS, how interrelated they are. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbpSbyA/Week_in_review_Browser_breakthroughs/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:41:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGb5SSyA/Spain_mandates_affordable_broadband_for_all/ pain is following the lead of Finland and making affordable broadband a legal right. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGb5SSyA/Spain_mandates_affordable_broadband_for_all/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:39:22 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZ5SUyA/Microsoft_No_backdoors_in_Windows_7/ But NSA admits involvement in OS security guide ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZ5SUyA/Microsoft_No_backdoors_in_Windows_7/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:37:27 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGb5SZyA/Name_Your_PC_Day_Shortbread/ Name Your PC Day AMD stock upgraded to 'buy' The Register reports Dell is beat by The Street State of Mozilla and 2008 financial statements Will AOL's implosion ever end? TechFlash reports shareholders quiz Ballmer about Macs, Windows, mobile phones BJ court (in China) rules against... ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGb5SZyA/Name_Your_PC_Day_Shortbread/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:34:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbpSayA/Pottymouths_charged_for_Comcast_hijack/ Potty-mouths charged for Comcast hijack ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbpSayA/Pottymouths_charged_for_Comcast_hijack/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:31:44 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbpSYyA/Apple_cult_leader_emails_outside_world/ Apple cult leader emails outside world ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbpSYyA/Apple_cult_leader_emails_outside_world/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:31:21 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGb5STyA/Ten_technologies_seven_predictions_lead_weekly_story_ranking/ Here are the top five online stories for the week beginning Sunday, Nov. 15, as ranked by EE Times readers, up to and including Friday, Nov. 20. The ranking is based on the number of reader "views" or "hits" on a particular article. Times - Arts - Newspaper - Top Lists - Online newspaper ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGb5STyA/Ten_technologies_seven_predictions_lead_weekly_story_ranking/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:30:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaJSZyA/Sony_working_on_digital_store_for_music_movies_books/ Sony is reportedly gearing up to launch an online portal for digital entertainment. The new store, named Sony Online Service, will sell music, movies, and books along with other downloadable applications for mobile gadgets. The company's new service will enter into a competitive market, with Apple's iTunes and many other digital content providers. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGaJSZyA/Sony_working_on_digital_store_for_music_movies_books/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:19:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbpSVyA/Google_Provides_Chrome_OS_VMWare_Based_Sneak_Peak/ Some may argue that much of what Google touches turns to gold, and they wouldn’t be far from wrong. Less then a year ago they launched an incredibly successful web browser, Google Chrome, which has eaten up market share at an almost unheard of rate to become the third most popular PC web browser on [...] ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbpSVyA/Google_Provides_Chrome_OS_VMWare_Based_Sneak_Peak/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:17:36 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbpSTyA/Friday_Poll_How_will_you_spend_Black_Friday/ Some people live for the Superbowl of gadget buying, others can't imagine facing the maddening crowds. How do you plan to spend the day after Thanksgiving? Vote in our poll. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbpSTyA/Friday_Poll_How_will_you_spend_Black_Friday/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:16:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbZSYyA/Google_presents_Chrome_OS_with_open_source_code_20091120/ Google presents Chrome OS with open source code (2009-11-20) ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbZSYyA/Google_presents_Chrome_OS_with_open_source_code_20091120/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:15:56 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbpSUyA/Howto_run_Chrome_OS_as_a_virtual_machine/ Itching for some Chrome OS? Well, we all are, but you might be a bit disappointed at the fact that while Google has opened sourced its progress on the OS so far, the version that is currently available for download seem eons behind what Google showed just showed off at its event yesterday. Still, if you just have to see it for yourself, the good news is that it's a total breeze to get a virtual m ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbpSUyA/Howto_run_Chrome_OS_as_a_virtual_machine/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:15:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGb5SayA/Microsoft_Denies_Windows_7_Has_NSA_Backdoor/ No backdoor action for Windows 7, assures Microsoft. Windows 7 - Operating system - Microsoft Windows - Microsoft - Windows ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGb5SayA/Microsoft_Denies_Windows_7_Has_NSA_Backdoor/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:11:02 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGb5SbyA/Snow_Leopard_Hacked_to_Bring_Back_Atom_Support/ It's baaaaaack -- but it's not easy. Kids and Teens - School Time - Snow Leopard - Weather - The Earth ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGb5SbyA/Snow_Leopard_Hacked_to_Bring_Back_Atom_Support/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:11:01 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZpSSyA/Ballmer_Win_7_Sales_Fantastic_2x_Predecessors/ Ballmer thinks it's fantastic. Monkey dance, please? Dance - Arts - Performing Arts - Modern - Companies ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGZpSSyA/Ballmer_Win_7_Sales_Fantastic_2x_Predecessors/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:11:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbZSVyA/Panel_power/ Solar power technology comes of age. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbZSVyA/Panel_power/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:04:03 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbZSUyA/Netbooks_Have_Higher_Failure_Rate_Than_Laptops/ Barence writes "Netbooks are more likely to fail within the first year than their more expensive laptop brethren, according to new research. SquareTrade, an independent US warranty provider, analyzed the failure rates of more than 30,000 laptops covered by its own warranties. It found that 5.8% of netbooks malfunctioned within the first year, compared to 4.7% for regular laptops and 4.2% for premi ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbZSUyA/Netbooks_Have_Higher_Failure_Rate_Than_Laptops/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:01:39 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbZSWyA/Microsofts_embrace_of_MySQL_could_kill_it/ Microsoft is now offering support for MySQL, which should give pause to every open-source company that expects to make money through support subscriptions. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbZSWyA/Microsofts_embrace_of_MySQL_could_kill_it/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:01:23 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbJSbyA/Fighting_the_flu_with_GPU_20091120/ Fighting the flu with GPU (2009-11-20) ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbJSbyA/Fighting_the_flu_with_GPU_20091120/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:01:11 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbJSXyA/Ubuntu_910_vs_Mac_OS_X_20091120/ Ubuntu 9.10 vs. Mac OS X (2009-11-20) ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbJSXyA/Ubuntu_910_vs_Mac_OS_X_20091120/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:45:55 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbJSZyA/Robots_perform_synchronized_interpretive_dance_for_the_holidays_fill_us_with_cheer/ You know what we love? Dancing robots and Christmas tunes. So combining the two and throwing the video up on YouTube would be akin to heaven, right? Well, as you'll see in the amazing video after the break: it doesn't get much better than this. In fact, it might even be enough to clear the "bah humbug" out of us for good.Continue reading Robots perform synchronized interpretive dance for the ho ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbJSZyA/Robots_perform_synchronized_interpretive_dance_for_the_holidays_fill_us_with_cheer/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:45:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbJSayA/Introducing_the_Thecus_i8500_iSCSI_Storage_Device/ With upwards of 10 different RAID modes, onboard Intel Xscale IOP Processor and 1GB of DDR RAM, this is a powerful storage unit with major corporations in mind offering impressive data protection. Storing, securing, and managing data is vital for virtually every business today. This is why companies require storage solutions that deliver on all of these fronts while remaining cost effective. Fo ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbJSayA/Introducing_the_Thecus_i8500_iSCSI_Storage_Device/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:37:29 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbpSSyA/Nvidia_auctions_ultimate_gaming_system_on_eBay/ 2x GTX 295 SLI, Core i7 975 Extreme and 12GB DDR3 ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbpSSyA/Nvidia_auctions_ultimate_gaming_system_on_eBay/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:37:26 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbpSWyA/IN_WIN_LAN_Party_in_Southern_California/ All gamers are invited to attend IN WIN LANcryption 1.5, an event with over 24 straight hours of gaming, goodies and giveaways that certainlywill please everyone. The event will be held 5th and 6th... ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbpSWyA/IN_WIN_LAN_Party_in_Southern_California/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:37:07 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbJSTyA/Apple_cult_leader_emails_outside_world/ Apple cult leader emails outside world ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbJSTyA/Apple_cult_leader_emails_outside_world/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:31:22 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbJSSyA/Microsoft_Silverlight__now_with_hidden_Windows_bias/ Microsoft Silverlight - now with hidden Windows bias ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbJSSyA/Microsoft_Silverlight__now_with_hidden_Windows_bias/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:31:18 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGa5SbyA/Twitter_delivers_geotagging_API/ Three months after announcing it, the Twitter team has now released the Geotagging API which unlocks location features for users of the increasingly-popular micro-blogging service. The arrival of the API won't lead to any changes to the actual site but will mean changes to Twitter application which, once they are updated to support geotagging, will be able to provide location information together ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGa5SbyA/Twitter_delivers_geotagging_API/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:31:05 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbJSWyA/ASUS_Announces_Eee_PC_1201N_Multimedia_Netbook/ Eee PC users get more power under the hood of their netbook, thanks to nvidia's ION platform coupled with an Intel Atom 330 Dual Core Processor. Other specifications to note are that it ships with windows 7, has a screen size of 12.1" with the ability to output media at 1080p via HDMI, weighing in at a mere 3.22lbs. It seems netbooks aren't just for emails anymore. ASUS has launched the Eee PC ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbJSWyA/ASUS_Announces_Eee_PC_1201N_Multimedia_Netbook/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:26:37 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGa5SZyA/Sinofskys_Windows_plan_More_data_less_testosterone/ In an interview, the president of Microsoft's Windows unit tells CNET why he does things the way he does. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGa5SZyA/Sinofskys_Windows_plan_More_data_less_testosterone/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:19:16 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGa5SXyA/Sony_demos_monster_3D_TV/ Sony demos monster 3D TV ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGa5SXyA/Sony_demos_monster_3D_TV/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:16:27 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGa5SWyA/Xbox_Live_Class_Action_Being_Investigated/ eldavojohn writes "Were you negatively affected by the recent ban on Xbox Live for modifying hardware you own? Did you modify yours for homebrew or altering things you paid for and not to engage in piracy? Abington IP would like to hear from you and may be able to help. From that page: 'If you are an Xbox Live subscriber, had your modified Xbox console banned from Xbox Live, were not refunded a pr ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGa5SWyA/Xbox_Live_Class_Action_Being_Investigated/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:16:14 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGa5SVyA/Sony_demos_monster_3D_TV/ Sony demos monster 3D TV ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGa5SVyA/Sony_demos_monster_3D_TV/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:16:08 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGa5SUyA/GPUZ_v037_knows_Radeon_HD_5970_and_GeForce_GT_240_20091120/ GPU-Z v0.3.7 knows Radeon HD 5970 and GeForce GT 240 (2009-11-20) ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGa5SUyA/GPUZ_v037_knows_Radeon_HD_5970_and_GeForce_GT_240_20091120/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:16:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGa5SayA/Barnes__Nobles_Nook_now_sold_out_for_the_holidays/ Hoping to put your hands on a Nook this holiday season? Here's hoping you got in the door early, because bookseller Barnes & Noble claims that the Kindle-competitor has sold out for anyone hoping to gift the thing this year. According to the New York Times, B&N says pre-orders on the device have exceeded its expectations, and the well has now run dry on forthcoming stock. To make up for the loss, ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGa5SayA/Barnes__Nobles_Nook_now_sold_out_for_the_holidays/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:14:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGa5SYyA/Notebook__the_Most_Desired_Christmas_Gift_Says_CEA/ Notebooks, Players and HDTVs Top Christmas Presents Wish List ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGa5SYyA/Notebook__the_Most_Desired_Christmas_Gift_Says_CEA/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:06:41 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbpSZyA/Details_of_Intels_32nm_Atom_emerge_on_track_for_2011/ According to Fudzilla, some new information has emerged about Intel's 2011 Atom platform, which will be a successor to the imminent Pine Trail platform. Codenamed Cedar Trail, the 2011 refresh should bring the first Atom processors built with a 32nm fabrication. Behind the scenes, Fudzilla says those 32nm chips are codenamed Cedarview. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGbpSZyA/Details_of_Intels_32nm_Atom_emerge_on_track_for_2011/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:01:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGa5STyA/FLO_TV_for_iPhone_proofofconcept_caught_in_the_wild/ We don't know if watching TV on a 3.5-inch display is your bag, as it were, but it looks like Qualcomm is moving onward and upward with its plans for FLO TV on the iPhone. Not too many details at the moment, just some pics that Electricpig snapped of a handset running a proof-of-concept app that relys on an external device for reception, streaming re-runs of Mayberry R.F.D. to your handset via Wi ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGa5STyA/FLO_TV_for_iPhone_proofofconcept_caught_in_the_wild/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:57:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGapSTyA/Patent_Issued_For_Podcasting/ pickens writes "The EFF is reaching out for help after a company called Volomedia got the Patent Office to grant them exclusive rights to 'a method for providing episodic media' that could threaten the community of podcasters and millions of podcast listeners. 'It's a ridiculously broad patent, covering something that many folks have been doing for many years,' writes Rebecca Jeschke. 'Worse, it c ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGapSTyA/Patent_Issued_For_Podcasting/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:30:57 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGaZSbyA/Modern_Warfare_2_PC_outsells_Call_of_Duty_4/ Modern Warfare 2 PC outsells Call of Duty 4 ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGaZSbyA/Modern_Warfare_2_PC_outsells_Call_of_Duty_4/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:30:25 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGaZSayA/Robots_perform_in_A_Midsummer_Nights_Dream_said_to_outdo_the_cast_of_New_Moon/ Shakespeare's plays have a long, long history of being modded to fit the times. We've seen Macbeths do the running man, and Cordelias dressed like Susie Sioux -- and we've also seen Forbidden Planet, so we know that Robby was just a tinned up Ariel. So robots in Shakespeare? Sure, we've seen that before, but what haven't we seen intertwined into bad theatre? Well, Texas A&M's just staged A Midsum ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGaZSayA/Robots_perform_in_A_Midsummer_Nights_Dream_said_to_outdo_the_cast_of_New_Moon/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:28:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbpSZyA/Auto_roti_maker_wins_Intel_prize/ And the biodegradable bone ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZXGbpSZyA/Auto_roti_maker_wins_Intel_prize/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:16:43 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGaZSYyA/Ebay_Completes_Skype_Sell_Off/ Skype No Longer Belongs to Ebay ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGaZSYyA/Ebay_Completes_Skype_Sell_Off/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:11:43 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGapSbyA/11202009_Daily_Hardware_Reviews/ DailyTech's roundup of hardware reviews from around the web for Friday ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGapSbyA/11202009_Daily_Hardware_Reviews/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:10:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGaZSSyA/Wrecking_CRU_hackers_cause_massive_climate_data_breach/ Wrecking CRU: hackers cause massive climate data breach ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGaZSSyA/Wrecking_CRU_hackers_cause_massive_climate_data_breach/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:02:16 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGaJSayA/Linus_Torvalds_For_Nobel_Peace_Prize/ An anonymous reader writes "I'm as much of a Linux fanboy as anyone else, but I've never thought of anything in computing as being worth a Nobel Peace Prize. Apparently, there are those who take global collaboration seriously, though..." The suggestion has been bouncing around the Portland Linux community, where Torvalds lives. Is it worthy of wider attention and discussion?Read more of this story ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGaJSayA/Linus_Torvalds_For_Nobel_Peace_Prize/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:01:59 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGapSYyA/AppliedSemitool_deal_What_analysts_are_saying/ As reported, Applied Materials Inc. and Semitool Inc. this week announced a definitive agreement for Applied to acquire the outstanding shares of Semitool for $11 per share in an all-cash tender offer. Presented By: NEC   Ads by Pheedo Applied Materials - Tender offer - Semitool - Shares outstanding - Business ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGapSYyA/AppliedSemitool_deal_What_analysts_are_saying/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGaJSUyA/Browser_security_features_compared/ The newest versions of Internet Explorer, Firefox, and other browsers all protect against phishing and malware attacks, and most also let you browse anonymously, though they implement these features in very different ways. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGaJSUyA/Browser_security_features_compared/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGa5SSyA/Hackers_Reverse_IllEffects_of_Apples_Update_Restoring_Intel_Atom_Support/ Snow Leopard no longer confined to the steppes of Apple's restricted hardware ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGa5SSyA/Hackers_Reverse_IllEffects_of_Apples_Update_Restoring_Intel_Atom_Support/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:59:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGaZSTyA/YouTube_pulls_a_Hulu__yanking_API_access_from_Popcorn_Hour_other_TVconnected_devices/ Hope you weren't enjoying watching YouTube on the television screen, Popcorn Hour and other set-top box manufacturers have been given notice by the newly 1080p and network TV-friendly website that they are no longer welcome to access its content. The new Hulu-ish Terms of Service (section II, item 10) restricts API clients from the ability to "use the YouTube API in connection with any API Client ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGaZSTyA/YouTube_pulls_a_Hulu__yanking_API_access_from_Popcorn_Hour_other_TVconnected_devices/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:59:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGaJSXyA/MIT_researchers_develop_liquid_metal_battery_for_the_grid_and_the_home/ We've see plenty of green power research over the years, from solar plants to underwater turbines , but relying on the sun or the sea for electricity is not without its challenges: the sun doesn't always shine, for instance, and sometimes the water is calm. A group at MIT led by professor Donald Sadoway is developing grid-scale storage solutions for times when electricity isn't being generated. Si ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGaJSXyA/MIT_researchers_develop_liquid_metal_battery_for_the_grid_and_the_home/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:47:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGZ5SXyA/Left_4_Dead_2_PC_Review/ Left 4 Dead 2 PC Review ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGZ5SXyA/Left_4_Dead_2_PC_Review/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:45:25 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGapSXyA/China_Defense_Ministry_Targeted_by_Cyber_Attacks_2_Million_Times/ China must deal with its own cyber attacks against the defense ministry ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGapSXyA/China_Defense_Ministry_Targeted_by_Cyber_Attacks_2_Million_Times/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:42:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGZ5STyA/Skinny_Acer_notebook_delivers_sixday_battery_life/ Skinny Acer notebook delivers six-day battery life ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGZ5STyA/Skinny_Acer_notebook_delivers_sixday_battery_life/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:32:05 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGZ5SSyA/Skinny_Acer_notebook_delivers_sixday_battery_life/ Skinny Acer notebook delivers six-day battery life ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGZ5SSyA/Skinny_Acer_notebook_delivers_sixday_battery_life/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:31:48 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGaJSZyA/Geforce_GT_240_gets_no_SLI/ If you haven't noticed by now, there isn't a single GT 240 on the market that features the SLI connector on its PCB. We found it quite awkward that not even one partner has decided to go for it,... ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGaJSZyA/Geforce_GT_240_gets_no_SLI/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:31:20 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphpmZ3GZpSVyA/AOpen_XC_Mini_GP7AHD_nettop_eschews_Atom_for_Core_2_Duo__NVIDIA_Ion/ AOpen have reelased their latest nettop but whereas were used to apologetic Atom processors holding us back the AOpen XC Mini GP7A-HD takes regular Core 2 Duo CPUs instead. The barebone kit packs... ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphpmZ3GZpSVyA/AOpen_XC_Mini_GP7AHD_nettop_eschews_Atom_for_Core_2_Duo__NVIDIA_Ion/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:29:38 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphpmZ3GZpSWyA/BioShock_2_MP_Clip/ 2K Games has released another video for BioShock 2 showcasing this first person shooter sequel. It features one player killing a number of enemies with a variety of weapons. BioShock 2 is due to be... ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphpmZ3GZpSWyA/BioShock_2_MP_Clip/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:25:49 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGZpSYyA/Motorola_Motus_specs_leaked_headed_for_ATT/ Slowly but surely, the Motorola Motus is coming into focus -- sort of. Hot on the heels of that super blurry shot we saw yesterday, BGR has some specs for the mid-range Android set, which seem to indicate this one's not much more than an AT&T-oriented variant of the Cliq: 850 / 1900 / 2100MHz 7.2Mbps HSDPA, 3.1-inch capacitive 480 x 320 display, microSD expansion, MOTOBLUR, and a Qualcomm MSM 720 ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGZpSYyA/Motorola_Motus_specs_leaked_headed_for_ATT/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:21:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGaJSVyA/Video_Al_Gore_stumps_for_smart_grid/ In between takes of guest appearances on TV's "30 Rock," Nobel prize winner and former U.S. Vice President Al Gore swept into Silicon Valley Thursday to stump for the smart electric grid and help hand out awards to technologists honored for their work in social justice. Al Gore - Vice President of the United States - United States - 30 Rock - Television ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGaJSVyA/Video_Al_Gore_stumps_for_smart_grid/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:19:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGZpSTyA/Lawyers_pursue_banned_Xbox_Live_gamers/ Lawyers pursue banned Xbox Live gamers ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGZpSTyA/Lawyers_pursue_banned_Xbox_Live_gamers/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:17:14 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGZpSSyA/QinetiQ_mail_virus_patent_attracts_barbs/ QinetiQ mail virus patent attracts barbs ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGZpSSyA/QinetiQ_mail_virus_patent_attracts_barbs/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:17:11 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphpmZ3Gb5SbyA/Oracle_begs_EC_for_more_time/ Oracle begs EC for more time ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphpmZ3Gb5SbyA/Oracle_begs_EC_for_more_time/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:17:07 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphpmZ3Gb5SayA/VTOL_gyrocopter_flying_car_mates_with_killer_robot/ VTOL gyro-copter flying car mates with killer robot ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphpmZ3Gb5SayA/VTOL_gyrocopter_flying_car_mates_with_killer_robot/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:17:03 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGaJSWyA/Number_of_millionaires_grows_in_China/ The number of millionaires in China continued to rise while many world economies are a deep recession, a private research group said. China - Recession - Asia - Maps and Views - Business and Economy ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGaJSWyA/Number_of_millionaires_grows_in_China/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:17:01 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphpmZ3Gb5SWyA/Nokia_to_cut_330_RD_positions/ Nokia, the world's largest mobile phone manufacturer, has revealed today its intention to cut some R&D (research and development) staff employed in Finland and Denmark. This move, which is said to be in line with the company's "focused portfolio of future products," will affect about 230 employees in Oulu (Finland) and 100 people in Copenhagen (Denmark) getting the pink slip. Nokia claims that it ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphpmZ3Gb5SWyA/Nokia_to_cut_330_RD_positions/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:16:32 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphpmZ3Gb5SVyA/Response_To_Californias_LargeScreen_TV_Regulation/ An anonymous reader writes "It's great that unelected bureaucrats in California are clamoring to save energy, but when they target your big-screen TVs for elimination, consumers and manufacturers are apt to declare war. CEDIA and the CEA are up in arms over this. Audioholics has an interesting response that involves setting the TVs in 'SCAM' mode to meet the energy criteria technically without hav ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphpmZ3Gb5SVyA/Response_To_Californias_LargeScreen_TV_Regulation/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:16:26 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGapSVyA/Xbox_Live_bans_prompt_class_action_lawsuit/ Looks like the recent wave of Xbox Live bans -- in which as many as one million users were cut off from the service -- is ready to evolve into a into a full on legal showdown. A Texas-based law firm by the name of AbingtonIP is reportedly organizing a class-action suit claiming Microsoft timed the bans to extract the maximum amount of money out of customers. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGapSVyA/Xbox_Live_bans_prompt_class_action_lawsuit/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:15:00 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGZpSUyA/Report_How_risky_is_cloud_computing/ The European Network and Information Security Agency outlines the benefits and pitfalls for companies thinking of entrusting a third party with their data and even their entire business infrastructure. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphqmZTGZpSUyA/Report_How_risky_is_cloud_computing/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:12:21 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphpmZ3Gb5SUyA/This_one_is_for_Faiakes__Dirty_PCs/ Lifeforms can lurk inside a PC, so with flamethrower at ready to go in, here are some of the unspeakable horrors. Image: http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/931/ventblockersdustmontage.jpg... ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphpmZ3Gb5SUyA/This_one_is_for_Faiakes__Dirty_PCs/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:08:58 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphpmZ3GbpSXyA/Second_Life_To_Remove_Free_Content_From_Web_Search/ Outland Traveller writes "In a move that continues to shake the Second Life community of content creators, merchants, and consumers, Linden Labs has declared that free virtual content will no longer be searchable without listing payments on their website portal; and additional fees will be added with the intention of discouraging content listed for inexpensive selling prices. The move is particula ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphpmZ3GbpSXyA/Second_Life_To_Remove_Free_Content_From_Web_Search/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:01:19 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphpmZ3GbpSWyA/ZeroDay_Vulnerabilities_In_Firefox_Extensions/ An anonymous reader writes "Researchers have found several security holes in popular Firefox extensions that have an estimated total of 30 million downloads from AMO (the Addons Mozilla community site). Three 0-days were also released. Mozilla doesn't have a security model for extensions and Firefox fully trusts the code of the extensions. There are no security boundaries between extensions and, t ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphpmZ3GbpSWyA/ZeroDay_Vulnerabilities_In_Firefox_Extensions/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:01:14 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphpmZ3GbpSVyA/Lawyers_pursue_banned_Xbox_Live_gamers/ Lawyers pursue banned Xbox Live gamers ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphpmZ3GbpSVyA/Lawyers_pursue_banned_Xbox_Live_gamers/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:01:07 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphpmZ3GbZSayA/Brizzly_opens_upand_translates/ The Twitter client has built in Google Translate for quick decoding of international tweets--and also, no more invite codes are required. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-US/extcontent/ZpqZbphpmZ3GbZSayA/Brizzly_opens_upand_translates/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0100