AMD Releases Catalyst 9.8 Drivers for Windows Early
It looks like CrossFireX users have plenty to be happy about, with major performance improvements claimed in many popular games when using the multi-GPU solution. This month we are seeing a massive performance increase with a whole host of games as compared to the ATI Catalyst 9.7 driver. Detailed...
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Lynnfield, P55 Mobos May Already Be in Taiwan Stores
Book your round-trip flight today! Don't wanna wait until next month for Intel's Lynnfield processors? Take a trip to Taiwan. The folks at TweakTown have posted a video (http://www.tweaktown.com/news/12989/intel_lynnfield_alive_and_selling_in_taiwan/index.html) shot in Taipei's computer market,...
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Lenovo Recalls Misbehaving ThinkPad Batteries
Lenovo ThinkPad R60, R61, T60, T61, X60, and X61 laptops all have the potential to be affected. How about that—a battery recall that doesn't involve (http://www.techreport.com/discussions.x/10863) explosions and fire (as far as we're aware, at least). Lenovo has issued a recall...
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction Preview at Eurogamer
The fifth installment in the Splinter Cell series (six if you count Essentials) has changed quite a lot since its initial announcement. Much has changed since Sam Fisher retreated into the shadows under cover of nervous write-ups...
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Natural Born Killer - Part 1: Fallout 3
Slaughtering everyone in sight in D.C. Gob hits me. Not literally, of course - he's much too kindhearted for that. But as he runs away, clutching his bleeding head and begging for mercy, I am genuinely struck by a deep, genuine remorse. Here's a Ghoul - not an undead monster in the traditional...
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Critical Security Flaw Found in Most Linux Kernels from Last 8 Years
Bug exposes eight years of Linux kernel releases to a real-world vulnerability ready to be exploited. Linux developers have issued a critical update for the open-source OS after researchers uncovered a vulnerability in its kernel that puts most versions built in the past eight years at risk of...
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Opera Picks Up Steam with Speedy 10.0 Beta 3
As a huge Opera fan, I am very much looking forward to the final release of version 10.0. Over the last few years Opera, a veteran player in the browser industry, has been turning heads by delivering increasingly user-friendly products. While such praise is typically lavished on Firefox, Opera's...
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Report: July Video Game Sales Down 29%
The PlayStation 3 and Wii both suffer huge drops in sales; the Xbox 360 holds its own. The recession caused the U.S. video game market to shrink for a fifth-straight month, marking the continued struggle as game studios and console manufacturers attempt to generate sales. "While year-to-date...
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New Rage Trailer Shows More Gameplay, Plot
Seeing more gameplay and plot is always a good thing. I also cannot wait to see more Doom 4 coverage. :D At QuakeCon yesterday afternoon, id Software released a brand-new trailer showing fresh glimpses of Rage, its next major title. This time, an ominous narrator teases the storyline, which...
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Catalyst 9.8 to Be Previewed at QuakeCon 2009
Hmm, this will be interesting to see. I wonder if there are going to be any whiz-bang features included in this release. It looks like AMD GPU fans attending QuakeCon 2009 (and you really should (http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=761)) will get a bit of an early dig into the world of the...
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U.S. Court Rules Consumers Never Have the Right to Copy DVD Movies
Well now, that is just plain unpleasant to hear. This week a landmark verdict (http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10307921-93.html) was handed down to RealNetworks with deep implications for fair use and personal property in America. The ruling wasn't about filesharing, piracy, or malicious...
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Core i5 750 Gets First Listing at Fry's
A little over a fortnight away from launch, one of Intel's first socket LGA-1156 processors, the Core i5 750 has started being listed on popular American online (and ground) retailer Fry's. Not for pre-order or expected stock, but accepting orders for same-day shipping! The processor ended up...
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AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Reviews!
At a speed of 3.4 GHz, AMD has released the Phenom II X4 965, their most powerful processor yet. Before you buy, however, be sure to read some of these reviews! *Reviews listed in alphabetical order:* AnandTech (http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=3619) (also see *Phenom II X4...
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