Saturday, May 29, 2010

IT News HeadLines (AnandTech) 29/05/2010


AnandTech
Intel’s Core i5-655K & Core i7-875K: Overclocked and Analyzed

When it comes to Intel processors, the word “Unlocked” is not synonymous with low-priced mainstream products - it’s a feature normally reserved for flagship ‘Extreme Edition’ CPUs that bear high price tags. Things are set to change today because Intel is launching the “Unlocked” K series of processors to fit into the existing Lynnfield and Clarkdale line-up...


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The 2010 Google I/O Developer Conference Roundup

The 2010 Google I/O Developer Conference concluded last week in San Francisco. Of the multitude of announcements made, there were three important developments from a consumer perspective. These include

  1. Announcement of Android 2.2, codenamed Froyo
  2. Open sourcing the VP8 codec from On2, and creation of the WebM container
  3. Google TV expected to launch in Fall 2010

While Android is continuing its march towards dominating the smartphone market (as well as the tablet space), there really wasn't that much to make the general public excited about in the announcement of a new version. What made waves and generated heated debate were the Google TV and VP8 announcements. Read on the find out Anandtech's take on these two topics.


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Honda Hopes to Develop EV Battery Breakthrough with China's Help
Could prompt Honda to jump on the EV bandwagon
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Congress Looks to Block Anonymous Prepaid Phone Sales to Fight Terrorism
New bill will mandate ID at location of sale
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EV Buyers May Get $10,000 Tax Credit Thanks to $10B USD EV Bill
Federal funding could be a big boost to the fledgling industry, says proponents
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Foxconn Retracts Letter Asking Employees Not to Kill Themselves
Turns to employee relocation, pay raises after yet another death
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First Block 2F GPS Satellite Launched, Needed to Prevent System Failure
Dozen new satellites will revitalize constellation
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Navy Weighs in on Video Games to Whip Recruits into Shape
They may consider games like Nintendo Wii and Dance Dance Revolution for physical training purposes
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NBC, Time Warner Willing to Ditch iPad for Flash
Companies betting on iPad-like products from Dell and HP
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Foxconn Makes Employees Promise Not to Kill Themselves
Letter comes after yet another employee jumped/fell
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Verizon's 4G Service: Don't Count on Unlimited Data
Verizon CEO kicks customers in the gut when it comes to LTE data
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UPDATE: Microsoft's Ballmer May Be Surprise Star of Apple's Developers Conference
"I LOVE THIS COMPANY YYYYYYEEEEEAH!!"
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