VIA unveils Mobile-ITX
VIA has taken the wraps of its new Mobile-ITX form factor, which crams an x86 compatible CPU, memory, and chipset into a 6x6cm space - although requires a separate IO board.
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Dell accused of flaw coverup
Issues with certain Dell laptops are currently plaguing users - and those affected accuse the company of removing forum threads detailing the issues and issuing bans.
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Building an Ion-powered Linux Media PC
We revisit the Linux version of HTPC app Boxee with the help of Zotac's latest Ion-F motherboard and Nvidia's GPU video acceleration to see if this is the future low power, truly silent HTPC solution.
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Intel demos 48-core processor
Intel has taken the wraps of a prototype processor which features 48 addressable processing cores, dubbed the Single Chip Cloud Computer.
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Intel launches Atom SDK
Intel has launched the beta of a software development kit for its Atom platform, offering the chance to develop for both Windows and its own Moblin Linux.
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In Search Of A 'B Game'
I’m on holiday at the moment, so I’m not really supposed to be working – but one of the virtues of loafing around at my parents house for a week has had me thinking about something lately. Namely, B Movies. I’m a big fan of them and I’ve been watching a lot lately because in my family the Evil Dead trilogy is treated with same amount of reverence and awe as Russian Ark.
So, what I’ve been thinking about lately is whether or not there’s a computer game equivalent of the B Movie. I’m not sure there is.
Maybe it’s helpful if I clarify what I mean by â€کB Movie’. What I’m talking about isn’t necessarily some tawdry and over-gored piece of dross with no script and a Bruce Campbell cameo. What I really mean is something low-budget and with obvious faults, but which overcomes them through some (probably unintended) humour or charm.
Basically; that old â€کso bad, it’s good’ factor.
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