One more Opera 10 snapshot awaiting download
Another week, still no Opera 10 final build but we do have a new snapshot that can't wait to be used and slightly abused. According to the developers, this updated release comes with the following updates/changes:
User Interface
- Various minor improvements
- Fix for missing Thread icons in the windows native skin
Improvements to Windows Native Skin, updated statusbar icons and unite notification icons
- New icons for cascade and tile buttons
- Crash log file extention has been changed to .txt
- Button Text Padding set to 0
- Updating Page Cycler window to follow style of Pagebar.left
- Updated pagebar icons
- Proper thumbnail tab images for Windows native skin
- Vertical splitter for Windows native skin
- Improved the layout of the tail and floating pagebar toolbars when tabs are on the sides
- Fixed Bug DSK-255490 (No top border on address bar with thumbnails disabled)
- Partial Fix of Bug DSK-257584 (When sorting on size in dictionary install dialog, list is sorted on first digit): Change all dictionary sizes to Kb for easier sorting
- Partial Fix of Bug DSK-258230 (Padlock icon is stretched in Security Information dialog)
- Fixed Bug DSK-258290 ("Graphical noise" between tabs)
- Fixed Bug DSK-258769 (Limit visible files to images only in Speed Dial config dialog)
- Fixed Bug DSK-258861 (Disabling Bookmark syncing disables OK/Finish button)
- Fixed Bug DSK-258934 (Collapsed address bar doesn't show domain name until page finishes loading)
Core
- Fixed memory leak in cookies
- Fixed Bug CORE-22056 (Memguard crashes on svg in xhtml)
- Fixed Bug CORE-22448 (Nested SVG crashes memguarded Opera)
- Fixed Bug CORE-22548 (Posting links on someone's Facebook wall won't load post)
- Fixed Bug CORE-22816 (Removing an option group doesn't remove its children from the layout)
- Fixed Bug DSK-188992 (Leading whitespace characters are stripped/collapsed)
- Fixed Bug DSK-210876 (Reload Image is ignored after unfinished image load)
- Fixed Bug DSK-225809 (Crash at inbox.com)
- Fixed Bug DSK-228378 (Can't open PDFs with 2byte URI)
- Fixed Bug DSK-235167 (No EVENT_OBJECT_FOCUS events for keyboard navigation)
- Fixed Bug DSK-254455 (Cookies doesn't work with Turbo turned on)
- Fixed Bug DSK-258306 (Freeze when opening specific mail)
- Fixed Bug DSK-258575 (Cannot view comments at evz.ro)
Opera Unite
- Improvements to UPnP services discovery event handling
- Fixed Bug CORE-21824 (CJK not working on main homepage)
- Fixed Bug CORE-22019 (Crash when disabling Unite)
- Fixed Bug DSK-256029 (Unite Status window not being updated): Updating dialog every 2 seconds, compressing the layout correctly
- Fixed Bug DSK-257025 (Inconsistent focus of confirmation button in "delete service" dialog): Adding functionality for simple dialogs to override protection-against-doubleclick behaviour
- Fixed Bug DSK-257790 (Crash when enabling Unite)
- Fixed Bug DSK-257931 (Add visibility of Unite users on the local network)
- Fixed Bug DSK-258193 (Overflow text in Opera Unite advanced settings for several languages)
- Fixed Bug DSK-258759 (Possible to share the folder "." (dot) and "..")
- Fixed Bug DSK-258766 (Possible to use .. or as Address)
- Fixed Bug DSK-258848 (When the webserver reconnects to the proxy after network outage, status still indicates failure): Setting Ok-status on proxy reconnect
- Fixed Bug DSK-258932 (Checked "restart opera unite" option in startup dialog doesn't have any effect if Opera account password isn't stored)
- Fixed Bug DSK-259027 (Remember password isn't enabled by default anymore)
- Fixed Bug DSK-259028 (Enable UPnP service discovery by default)
Windows
- Additional fix to Bug DSK-145040 (Autoscrolling disabled/panning stops working when 16 Flash objects are running)
- Fixed Bug DSK-258579 (Hardcoded path "D:\PFiles\Plugins" causes error message for some users)
Mac
- Fixed Bug DSK-258376 (Does not successfully quit old instance after crash logging)
- Fixed Bug DSK-258377 (After recovering from a crash, Opera takes up another spot in the Dock)
- Fixed Bug DSK-259101 (Mac GetOutline method returns slightly incorrect results for type1 fonts (postscript/opentype))
Unix
- Fixed Bug DSK-258773 (Crash in pluginWrapper)
... and is available for download in all the usual flavors, for Windows, Mac OS and Linux.
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SteelSeries to release two Starcraft II gaming mats
As much as we'd like that to happen, Starcraft II probably won't come out this year so to make the wait a bit more bearable SteelSeries is preparing to ship a couple of gaming surfaces (aka mouse pads) that feature art from the upcoming RTS. Seen below, the QcK Limited Edition Terran Marine and Kerrigan vs. Zeratul Edition pads have a non-slip rubber base to prevent sliding and feature an optimized textured surface which guarantees both smoothness and glide for all, but especially optical and laser mice.
"StarCraft and its expansion have together sold more than 11 million copies worldwide, and we believe StarCraft II will prove equally influential and popular, making this a great opportunity to provide gamers with surfaces that help to improve performance and game play," said Brian Stech, SteelSeries President of the Americas. "We are incredibly excited to have an opportunity to continue our partnership with the designers from Blizzard Entertainment and develop surfaces that we know StarCraft players will enjoy."
Set to become available this month, the 'surfaces' will be found in the US at GameStop and Amazon for $14.99.
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Zotac to offer CUDA app bundle with its graphics cards
These are boring times in the discrete graphics department so board manufacturers trying to keep things exciting with new designs, and why not, new software bundles. On this note Zotac has announced that as of next month it will be offering with all its "Graphics Plus-compatible" GeForce cards a pack of three CUDA-enabled applications.
"Zotac is always looking for new ways to help users utilize the full potential of their Zotac GeForce series graphics card," said Carsten Berger, marketing director, Zotac International. 'With the new Zotec Boost software bundle, we have carefully selected applications that are very beneficial to all users."
The 'Boost' bundle includes Elemental Technologies' Badaboom Media Converter, which, as its name reveals, is a video conversion application, MotionDSP's vReveal, a software that will make use of GPU power to enhance the visual quality of videos, and LoiLo's Super LoiLoScope Venus, another video editing software. In addition, the bundle includes BitDefender's Internet Security. Unfortunately there's almost always a catch and we have to note that the bundle only contains 30-day trial versions of the software mentioned, with the antivirus coming with a 90-day subscription.
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HWiNFO32 v3.10 available for download
The 3.10 version of the HWiNFO32 system information tool has now been made available and it features:
- Updated reporting of Tcas and Trtp for Nehalem IMC.
- Added EVGA X58 SLI motherboard specific sensor support.
- Improved recognition of some LPCs.
- Added reporting of max Turbo Operating Point for non-XE Nehalem CPUs.
- Added nVidia GeForce G 105M and GeForce GT 220M.
- Fixed reporting of current ratio and BCLK for Nehalem in Turbo Mode.
- Fixed reporting of current Uncore and QPI clock on overclocked Nehalem.
- Added nVidia N10E-GLM, N10E-GLM3, N10E-GS, N10P-NS, N10P-GLM, N10M-GLM, GeForce GTS 150M, Quadro NVS 170M (GT218).
- Improved clock and sensor support of ATI R7xx family.
- Added recognition of Intel LE80578 processor.
- Added support of IBM ThinkPad Embedded Controller for monitoring.
- Added option to automatically show sensor status and minimalize application after startup.
- Enhanced monitoring support for certain DELL machines.
- Enhanced support of ATI RS880 chipset and GPU (RADEON HD 4200).
- Added reporting of GMCH temperatures for Intel 945xM, 965xM and Mobile 4-series chipsets (if BIOS enabled).
- Added support of some Compal Embedded Controllers for monitoring.
- Several other minor updates and bugfixes.
To download this new release visit this page.
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Memorysolution reveals new 64GB solid state drive
Memorysolution has now come up with a new Maxflash-branded SSD, one that's supposed to be cheaper but also slower than the Rapstore drives announced two weeks ago. Boasting 64GB worth of storage space, the drive has both a SATA 3.0 Gbps and a mini USB connector, and features MLC (multi-level cell) NAND flash memory chips), a JMicron controller, and provides maximum read and write speeds of 160 and 70 MB/s, respectively.
According to Memorysolution, the SSD, which is apparently already shipping, is backed by a three-year warranty and has a recommended price tags of $185.
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GeForce 190.38 driver goes WHQL
Nvidia has now delivered the WHQL-certified version of the GeForce 190.38 graphics driver. This Microsoft-checked release includes the PhysX System Software version 9.09.0428, has support for the GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, 100, 200 series cards, the ION IGPs (GeForce 9400M), and features:
- Added support for OpenGL 3.1
- Added support for CUDA 2.3 for improved performance in GPU Computing applications.
- A new user-controlled power management setting for GeForce 9-series and later graphics cards. This option allows users to set a performance level for each DirectX or OpenGL application. (Windows Vista / 7 only)
- Includes several new control panel features and numerous bug fixes.
The GeForce 190.38 WHQL driver can be downloaded by following the links below.
- GeForce 190.38 WHQL (Windows XP 32bit)
- GeForce 190.38 WHQL (Windows XP 64bit)
- GeForce 190.38 WHQL (Windows Vista/7 32bit)
- GeForce 190.38 WHQL (Windows Vista/7 64bit)
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Mushkin readies ultimateFX Radeon HD 4850
The ultimateFX series GeForce cards hasn't even managed to reach shelves and Mushkin has already announced a couple of new additions to its graphics card offer. This time though, we've got a relatively special treat as we're talking about two AMD/ATI-flavored cards, a stock, and a factory overclocked Radeon HD 4850.
Both featuring a custom design (seen below), the cards have 800 Stream Processors, a 256-bit memory interface, a dual-slot cooler that looks like an Arctic Cooling Accelero, CrossFireX support, D-Sub, DVI, plus HDMI outputs, and come in a wooden box. The stock clocked version comes with GPU/memory frequencies of 625/1986 MHz, while the OC model 'tops' 700/2020 MHz. No word on pricing or shipping date just yet.
Picture courtesy of ComputerBase.
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GeIL announces four DDR3 Green series memory kits
GeIL is now about to update its Green line-up of energy-efficient memory with four nice DDR3 kits. Backed by a lifetime warranty, the new kits come in packaging made out of recycled paper pulp, are RoHS compliant, and are ensured for high reliability with the Die-Hard Burn-In technology.
The dual channel 2 and 4GB kits work at 1066 and 1333 MHz with CL 8-8-8-20 and 9-9-9-24 timings, respectively, and are powered at 1.3V, a full 0.2V lower than the standard voltage for DDR3 memory. Now all we need is for the kits to reach stores.
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AMP intros WWF Polar Bear flash drive
After penguins and pandas, Active Media Products has now added a new animal to its flash drive menagerie, a polar bear. Made in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the drive is PVC-free, lead-free and mercury-free, has a soft non-toxic silicone rubber body, and measures 66 x 37 x 21 mm making it an accurate 40:1 scale model of a real polar bear.
The USB 2.0 polar bear drive comes in 1, 2, 4, 8 and 16GB capacities and is priced at $9.95, $12.95, $18.95, $24.95, and $42.95, respectively. Note that AMP will donate 5% of the retail price of the Polar Bear drive to the World Wildlife Fund so as to help protect endangered species.
"The WWF Polar Bear drive is an awesome drive. We strived to make every detail physically consistent with a real polar bear. It's more than just a square USB drive, it's a storage device that computer users will love to own and enjoy using, and every purchase benefits WWF," said Jerry Thomson, VP of Sales, Active Media Products.
The Polar Bear flash drive is now available in the US.
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BlackBerry Desktop soft finally coming for Macs in September
For years Research in Motion has kept its distance from Apple's shiny operating system but, due to BlackBerry owner demand, the Canadian company will finally give in and release a version of the BlackBerry Desktop Software for Mac OS X in September. Set to be compatible with Mac OS 10.5.5 and above, the upcoming software will include the following features/functions:
- Sync your iTunes playlists, calendars, contacts, notes and tasks
- Add/Remove applications
- Update your device when new software becomes available
- Backup and restore your device data with such features like automatically scheduled backups and optional encryption
- Manage multiple devices
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