IT-Code-News: IT News HeadLines (TechConnect Magazine) 21/09/2010

FluidMark 1.2.2 released, uses PhysX SDK 2.8.4.4
Time to get your PhysX on again as a new version of FluidMark, Geek3D's fluid simulation benchmark/stress testing utility powered by Nvidia's PhysX solution has now been released.

Leica unveils the 24x zoom-capable V-LUX 2 camera
German optics expert Leica today introduced the V-LUX 2, a new compact digital camera travel and nature photography. This model is equipped with a 14.1 megapixel CMOS sensor and DC VARIO-ELMARIT 4.5 - 108 mm f/2.8 - 5.2 ASPH. lens enabling 24x optical zoom.

BenQ announces the XL2410T 3D-ready gaming monitor
Confirming last month's reports, BenQ has now introduced its first gaming-oriented monitor, the XL2410T model featuring a 23.6-inch TN panel, LED backlighting, and a refresh rate of 120HZ which enables it to be used for 3D viewing, when paired up with package like Nvidia's 3D Vision.

Asus rolls out four P52 15.6-inch laptops in Europe
Beside the B53 trio, Asus has this week also announced the European introduction of four P52 laptops, all boasting a 15.6-inch (1366 x 768) LED-backlit screen, based on Intel's Calpella platform and targeting office workers looking for a well-balanced mobile system.

Panasonic makes the Lumix DMC-GH2 DSLR camera official
Panasonic today revealed the Lumix DMC-GH2 DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) camera featuring a 16.05 megapixel Live MOS sensor which is capable of recording 1920 x 1080 video at 60 fps (frames per second).

NAND shipments for tablets to boom in the coming years, says iSuppli
Providing numbers to support an expected evolution, iSuppli has published an analysis which says that the NAND market will greatly benefit from the growth of the tablet market, with shipments of NAND Flash for tablets being expected to reach 1.5 billion GB in 2011, up from 428 million GB in 2010.

Adobe delivers Photoshop Elements 9 and Premiere Elements 9
Adobe Systems today announced the release of its newest photo and video editing and sharing software, Photoshop Elements 9 and Premiere Elements 9 , respectively, for both Windows and Mac.

Firefox Home app updated, learns 15 more languages
Mozilla has recently let loose the 1.02 version of the Firefox Home application for the iPhone and iPod touch, which brings support for an extra 15 languages, as well as various updates to improve its functionality like URL search, and the ability to set up custom Firefox Sync servers.

Asus releases a trio of B53 business notebooks
Announces last month, Asus' B53 family of business laptops has now launched in Europe with three models being released on the Old Continent. The notebooks feature Sonata 8-cell batteries, an aluminum chassis, a spill-resistant keyboard, and run Microsoft's Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit.

Microsoft confirms international expansion of Zune services
Leaving Zune hardware to be US-exclusive, Microsoft has announced that the Zune Marketplace, Zune Pass and Zune software, are going global this fall to provide Windows Phone 7 customers with some proper entertainment access.

Trillian 5.0 beta gets more fixes
Cerulean Studios has just delivered the 26 beta build of Trillian 5.0 for Windows which comes with a new collapsible Trillian button as well as fixes for the Facebook contact cloning bug, high CPU usage after hibernation, and more.

AMD adds six more desktop processors to its offer
AMD today officially introduced half a dozen new AM3 processors to make its desktop line-up more appealing. The additions include three Phenom II and three Athlon II chips packing two, three, four or six cores, which go from $76 to $245 in terms of pricing.

Google Apps added two-step verification for extra security
Now bragging with a 3+ million customer base, Google Apps has received a new update which is aimed at providing better protection - two-step verification. With this feature requires the user to not only enter a password but also a one-time generated code which can be sent to the mobile phone.

HP and Oracle resolve dispute over Hurd hiring
Agreeing that money heals all business wounds, HP and Oracle have managed to get over the fact that Mark Hurd, HP's ex-CEO, has been appointed co-President by the latter. The two companies have reached a settlement that enables Hurd to work for Oracle, while keeping HP's secrets safe.

RIM wants to trademark 'SurfBook' in Canada
Two months after registering the BlackPad.com domain, BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) is providing more ammo for tablet rumors by filing a request with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office for a new trademark - SurfBook.

Nokia N8 shipments postponed for last minute tweaks
The long-awaited Nokia N8, the Finnish company's first smartphone based on the Symbian^3 platform, is not going to make the previously planned September deadline but is expected to start shipping in about two weeks time. The delay is explained by the need for some final software tweaks.

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IT News HeadLines (TechConnect Magazine) 21/09/2010

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