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Asus And MSI Announces First Thunderbolt Certified Motherboards

Asus and MSI have introduced two Thunderbolt motherboards, sharing the position of the first Thunderbolt certified motherboard maker. Both Asus P8Z77-V and MSI’s Z77A-GD80 motherboards are based on Intel’s Z77 Express chipset. Both the motherboards support Ivy Bridge platform and uses Apple’s Mini Display Port implementation of Thunderbolt. Both the motherboards are expected to make their debuts at the Taipei Computex show in two weeks.

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Rumor: iPhone 5 Will Feature 1136 x 640 Resolution And A Redesigned Dock Connector

Rumor: iPhone 5 Will Feature 1136 x 640 Resolution And A Redesigned Dock Connector

The rumor mill churning out claims and speculations about iPhone 5 is becoming more and more active so that we get to listen to some new rumor about the much-anticipated device. Earlier, we reported that Apple had decided to go with larger displays and Sony were already producing them, as per a rumor. Now, 9to5mac has claimed that the new iPhone will feature a higher resolution.

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VIA Introduces APC Android PC System For $49

Taiwanese chip maker VIA Technologies has introduced an APC Android PC system. It is a $49 low power desktop computer system which will run on a modified version of Android 2.3. The APC is powered by WonderMedia ARM 800MHz processor. It also has 512MB of DDR3 memory, 2GB of flash storage. It has full set of consumer I/O features in a small footprint Neo-ITX motherboard which can be connected to a TV or monitor to output resolution of up to 720p. The APC will be accepting pre-orders soon and it will be shipped in early July 2012 for just $49.

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Microsoft Releases Kinect For Windows SDK And Runtime Version 1.5

Microsoft Releases Kinect For Windows SDK And Runtime Version 1.5

Microsoft has released 1.5 version of the Kinect for Windows runtime and SDK (Software Development Kit). The latest Kinect for Windows has Seated Skeletal Tracking. It can track head, shoulders, and arm skeleton when a person moves. The tracking system is ignoring the leg and hip joints. By using C++, C# or Visual Basic, developers can create applications for the Kinect for Windows SDK. The new Kinect for Windows hardware is now available in Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan.

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MIT Creates Cheap And Robust Robotic Elephant Trunk

MIT Creates Cheap And Robust Robotic Elephant Trunk

In recent years, the robotic jamming gripper technology has achieved significant success in developing grippers which can grasp different shaped objects. Some robotic gripper has the capability of throwing objects to some extent. Now, MIT researchers have created a robotic arm, called trunkbot, that can twist, bend and grip like an elephant’s trunk using advanced jamming technology. And, the gripping bot is very cheap and very robust.

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Samsung Galaxy Note And Galaxy Y Olympic Games Editions Announced By O2

Samsung Galaxy Note And Galaxy Y Olympic Games Editions Announced By O2

If you have been drooling over the highly desirable and ultra-sleek piece of hardware from Samsung, the Galaxy Note, wait a little longer. Because the device is about to get even cooler! O2 has now announced that commemorating the London Olympics 2012, new Olympic Games editions of Galaxy Note and Galaxy Y will be available.

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LG Optimus Slider Android Phone For $149.99

With monthly plans including unlimited data, text and email, Virgin Mobile offers second generation Android powered LG Optimus Slider. This multimedia phone features a music player with MP3, WMA, and AAC/AAC+/eAAC+ support and a video player with MPEG4, WMV, H.264, H.263 support. By using its 3.0MP camera, you can capture special moments. You can enjoy faster web surfing, downloads, messaging, and more with the 3G. connectivity. LG Optimus Slider is available at Virgin Mobile for $179.99, and at Best Buy for $149.99 (w/o contract).

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Buy A PC, Get A Xbox 360 Free! Deal Returns For Students From Microsoft

Buy A PC, Get A Xbox 360 Free! Deal Returns For Students From Microsoft

Microsoft’s buy a PC and get a Xbox 360 for free deal returns for students. If a U.S student buys a qualifying Windows PC for $699 or more at participating retailers he can get a free 4GB Xbox 360 console. This deal will be starting from May 20. This deal is also valid for the Canadian students. By purchasing a PC for $599 or more a Canadian student will get a 4GB Xbox 360 console for free from May 18. Microsoft did not declare the end date of this deal.

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