Valve Software is widely accustomed to public speculation. Unlike many organizations, Valve doesn’t build organizational barriers to its employees by default; it just trusts them and gets out of their way so they can create value. But now, Valve Software has set the world of gaming news abuzz by attempting to hire hardware engineers. Not only that but also Valve developer Michael Abrash has revealed a hardware prototype which is a wearable computer technology.
Reporter:Smith
Under: Hardware
On April 16, 2012(1 month, 1 day ago.)
HTC is preparing to launch an entry level device code named HTC Golf. The HTC Golf will be a new addition to the HTC One series phones after HTC One X, One S and One V. Although an official announcement from HTC has not came yet, some press images of the device has been leaked. Another sample image which was taken by the HTC Golf’s five-megapixel main camera is also moving around the web.
Reporter:Forman
Under: Mobile
On April 16, 2012(1 month, 1 day ago.)
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You have seen many all-in-one PCs, but HP Omni 27 is different. It is extremely powerful and incredibly big. The HP Omni 27 probably has the biggest and best screen in the desktop, yet. The all new design of this distinctive all-in-one PC has a simple profile and a beautiful edge-to-edge glass monitor.
Reporter:Forman
Under: Computer
On April 16, 2012(1 month, 1 day ago.)
Apple has been quite fast in moving from one build of OS X 10.7.4 to another, although it is still in beta. Now, Apple has started seeding the third beta build of OS X 10.7.4 to the developers. The build is numbered 11E46 and has asked the developers to focus on a number of features such as QuickTime, graphics, mail, screen sharing, App Store and Time Machine.
Reporter:Salman
Under: Mac
On April 15, 2012(1 month, 1 day ago.)
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Retina Display is a term which Apple first made popular when it started using it for its new iPad which comes with ultra-high resolution. We have been hearing that the Mac machines from Apple are also about to get a resolution boost in their upcoming line-up. Now, Intel Vice President has stated that Intel’s much-touted and much-anticipated Ivy Bridge processor are built for ‘Retina Display’ computers, shall OEMs choose to use it.
Reporter:Salman
Under: Computer
On April 13, 2012(1 month, 3 days ago.)
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With the meteoric rise in the fortunes and fame of Apple and its products, its antique products have also seen a huge bump in their value. We posted earlier about a 1984 Macintosh 128k machine which was eventually sold for a whooping $3,519. And now, another Macintosh machine has surfaced on eBay, this time the extremely rate edition that came with a Twiggy disk drive. The seller has stated the starting price for bidding at $99,995.
Reporter:Salman
Under: Computer
On April 13, 2012(1 month, 3 days ago.)
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Life had been calm for Mac users when suddenly we were told that a certain Java exploit was being used by a Flashback Trojan to infect hundreds of thousands of Macs. Apple was prompt to respond and stated that it was working on a tool to counter this security threat. Now, Apple has released the software update which, it claims, can adequately take care of the Flashback Trojan.
Reporter:Salman
Under: Mac
On April 13, 2012(1 month, 3 days ago.)
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It is interesting to note how some very crucial security vulnerabilities in software are found a little too late. For instance, Samba just announced that it has now patched a remote code execution exploit which was present in all versions of Samba between 3.0.x and 3.6.3. This essentially means that this vulnerability is at least five years old since Samba released the 3.0.25 version as back as 2007.
Reporter:Salman
Under: Security
On April 13, 2012(1 month, 4 days ago.)
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We reported a while ago that a certain malware named Flashback Trojan had made silent encroaches into Apple machines around the world and was able to infect some 600,000 Macs around the globe. Now, we have been told that Apple is working on a tool that will be able to detect the malware and then remove it from the user’s machine.
Reporter:Salman
Under: Security
On April 12, 2012(1 month, 4 days ago.)
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A group of scientists consisting of multinational team members from University of Southern California (USC), Delft University of Technology, Iowa State University and the University of California (Santa Barbara) has shown a prototype of a quantum computer inside a diamond, ‘the first of its kind to include protection against “decoherence” – noise that prevents the computer from functioning.’
Reporter:Smith
Under: Computer
On April 12, 2012(1 month, 5 days ago.)
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Google launched its Chrome OS on the premise that people want to get away from a Windows-like interface and wish for a quicker access to browsing and other applications. However, apparently the concept hasn’t really pitched with the users, as is evident from the rather non-existent success of Chrome OS. Now, Google has shipped out the first major update of the OS, which makes it look a lot like Windows.
Reporter:Salman
Under: Software
On April 12, 2012(1 month, 5 days ago.)
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ViewSonic’s VX2453mh-LED 24-Inch Ultra-thin Widescreen LED Monitor. This monitor features with an LED backlight 24″ (23.6″ viewable) ultra-thin widescreen monitor is up to 40% energy savings compared to a regular 24″ monitor. The LED offers Full HD 1920×1080 resolution, two HDMI inputs, external power supply, 2ms response time, 30,000,000:1 MEGA dynamic contrast ratio, book stand option and SRS Premium Sound. Ideal for both home and office with a glossy black finish. The aspect ratio adjustment feature automatically senses the input single and will not stretch a 4:3 signal but instead will position the image in the middle of the screen with side bars.
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Microsoft has attempted in the past to make the user-interface for Windows-using devices even more easier for average users at homes. This is to enable them easier navigation by making things less technical. Microsoft Bob was one such project, which failed in the past. Now, the company has similar plans with its Project HomeOS.
Reporter:Salman
Under: Windows
On April 10, 2012(1 month, 7 days ago.)
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Apparently it seems that Nokia wants to remind us that the Lumia 900 is not the only Windows Phone. Nokia is offering free color covers for the Lumia 710 owners. Every owners of the Lumia 710 can get a free custom “Xpress-on” backplate of their choice. The backplate available colors are white, cyan, fuschia and yellow. If you want to get a backplate, you will have to complite a form at nokiacolorcover.com
Reporter:Forman
Under: Mobile
On April 8, 2012(1 month, 8 days ago.)
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Featuring Intel Smart Response Technology, the Intel SSD 313 Series boosts your computer’s responsiveness with faster boot times, quicker application loads and overall snappier system response times. Because SSDs reduce spinning up of your hard drive, the Intel SSD 313 Series delivers high perfromance with low power. This means longer battery life without sacrificing performance.
Reporter:Forman
Under: Hardware
On April 8, 2012(1 month, 9 days ago.)
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