IT-Code-News: IT News HeadLines (TechConnect Magazine) 02/10/2010

Saturday, October 2, 2010

IT News HeadLines (TechConnect Magazine) 02/10/2010

Super Talent offering first 4GB DDR3 1600 MHz SO-DIMM
PC enthusiasts and/or gamers in need of more and faster memory for their laptop will soon be spoiled by San Jose-based manufacturer Super Talent with the world's first 4GB DDR3 SO-DIMM that operates at 1600 MHz.

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Mouse Bungee making a comeback courtesy of Razer
Gamers rockin' super-precise wired mice will soon have one less thing to worry about when taking on online competitors as Razer is going to release its own version of the Mouse Bungee, the little accessory that eliminates mouse cord snags, drag and tangles.

Internet Explorer 9 beta tops 6 million downloads
Two weeks have flown by since Microsoft released the public beta version of Internet Explorer 9 and the Redmond company has started bragging with the new browser's reception. Over 6 million downloads of the IE9 beta have been recorded to date, which is two and half times better than the IE8 Beta.

Samsung Galaxy Tab to hit UK stores on November 1st
Samsung Electronics today actually announced a solid release date for the Galaxy Tab and that's the first day of November but only in the UK, availability in other markets is still 'Q4'. In the Kingdom, the Galaxy Tab will be selling across all major networks and various retail/e-tail chains.

Panasonic to show off 13.2MP LUMIX Phone next week
October 5th, the first day of CEATEC JAPAN 2010, mark it on your calendar as that's when Panasonic will officially introduce to the world its first LUMIX-branded phone which will pack a 13.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and utilize Mobile VenusEngine technology to put maybe put the Nokia N8 to shame.

Silicon Power coming up with Class 10-rated microSDHC cards
Taiwanese company Silicon Power today unveiled the latest addition to its memory card offer, a trio of microSDHCs which feature a Class 10 rating and are thus capable of sustained write speeds of 10 MB/s. The cards are aimed for use in smartphones and also HD-capable digital cameras.

Facebook photo viewer updated, higher-resolution uploads are a go too
Facebook has this week made a few tweaks and changes to enhance the photo sharing experience of its 500+ million user base. The social network updated its image viewer to make navigation simpler and faster, and also added support for higher resolution photos.

Real Temp updated to version 3.60
The compact Intel CPU and AND/Nvidia GPU temperature monitoring application Real Temp has just received a new update which fixes a few issues, adds some extra functionality and options, and improves the sensor test's consistency.

MSI readies GeForce GTX 460M-equipped GT663 gaming laptop
MSI today revealed its newest Gaming Series mobile PC, the GT663 15.6-inch laptop which is based on the Calpella platform, features the TDE+ (Turbo Drive Engine+ technology) for one-touch performance boosts, and makes use of the DirectX 11-ready GeForce GTX 460M graphics card with 1.5GB of memory.

Transcend also releases 32GB microSDHC Class 2 memory card
Beside mo' RAM, Transcend is bringing to the table a microSDHC that has a Class 2 rating and can store 32GB worth of more or less precious data. The new card is compliant with the SD 2.0 standard, has built-in Error Correcting Code (ECC), and ensures a write speed of 2 MB/s.

Samsung to halt Symbian support this year
Samsung, the number two mobile phone manufacturer on this planet, seems to have a lot of love to give to Android, Windows Phone 7 and its bada platform, and that's just fine, except it doesn't leave anything for Symbian. As a result, the company is going to discontinue its Symbian support service.

SteelSeries Siberia v2 headset goes blue (da ba dee)
SteelSeries has now made available its Siberia v2 gaming headset in a fifth color, the ever-present, but not always appreciated 'blue'. Also selling in black, white, red and orange, the full-size headphones feature 50mm drivers, a frequency response of 10-28,000 Hz, and a uni-directional microphone.

Transcend delivering 4GB memory modules boasting 2Gb chips
Transcend has now announced a trio of memory modules with a 4GB capacity that make use of some nice new 2Gb DDR3 DRAM chips made on 40nm process technology. The products in question bear the JetRam brand name and target both desktops and notebooks.

Logitech to launch its Google TV product line next week
Swiss star of the peripheral market, Logitech, has just announced a press event in New York for October 6th which will focus pretty much exclusively on its Google TV offering. Logitech's Executive VP of Products Junien Labrousse will be making the product announcements.

Microsoft Windows Live Essentials 2011 up for grabs
Mighty software maker Microsoft has now rolled out the 2011 Windows Live Essentials suite for Windows 7 and Windows Vista which contains apps like Window Live Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, Messenger, Mail, Writer, Family Safety and Windows Live Mesh (previously known as Windows Live Sync).

Motorola Stingray 10-inch tablet said to launch in Q1 2011 through Verizon
The beginning of 2011 is shaping up like a very hot period for the tablet market thanks to the introduction of RIM's BlackBerry PlayBook and the rumored arrival of Motorola's Stingray, a 10-inch touchscreen device powered by Android 3.0 (Gingerbread).

CSL renames ViewPad 7 as DroidPad Spice MI700, starts selling it
Malaysia-based company CSL has recently rolled out in its domestic market the DroidPad Spice MI700, a 7-inch multi-touch tablet running Android 2.2 that's apparently a rebadged/renamed ViewPad 7 (ViewSonic).

Google proposes new image format for a faster web experience
After coming out with the WebM video format, Google is now looking to 'improve the web' by promoting WebP, an image format that enables a user-adjustable degree of compression and is capable of an average of 39% more compression than JPEG and JPEG 2000, without loss of image quality.

Google Chrome 7.0.536.2 awaiting in the Dev channel
Kicking off the Friday fun, Google made available through the Dev channel a new build of its WebKit-based browser known as Chrome. Coming for all three major desktop platform (Windows, Mac, Linux), Chrome 7.0.536.2 has WebGL support enabled by default and includes a few more fixes.

HP appoints former SAP chief LÃ©o Apotheker as CEO and President
After almost two months of searching, PC maker HP has finally found its new leader, former SAP CEO LÃ©o Apotheker. Apotheker is taking both the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) and President chairs at HP, while ex-Oracle man Ray Lane, has been appointed non-executive Chairman.

School's In But Gaming Continues
Peripherals designed for extreme gaming use have a pretty long history going all the way back in 1999 when Razer released the first ever gaming mouse. As the PC gaming scene evolved so did many manufacturers that developed mice, WASD pads, and even keyboards designed with hardcore gamers in mind.

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Ubuntu 10.10 Release Candidate now available
Linux fans can now start playing around with the Release Candidate of the next Ubuntu version - 10.10 aka Maverick Meerkat. This is the last planned release before the final build which is scheduled to become available next week, on October 10th.

Asus Lamborghini VX6 netbook gets official in Europe
Asus' sports car-inspired Lamborghini VX6 netbook has today been announced in Europe although in terms of availability, potential buyers will have to wait until mid-October to get their hands on one.

Gelid delivers revised ICY VISION VGA cooler with GTX 460, GTX 450 support
Gelid Solution has now introduced a tweaked version of its June-released ICY VISION VGA cooler which adds support for Nvidia's GeForce GTS 450 and GTX 460 cards, and can also be used with the GeForce 9800, GTX 200, GTX 470, GTX 480, and Radeon HD 4800 and HD 5800 series models as well.

Packard Bell launches the Maestro TV monitor duo
Acer owned PC and electronics maker Packard Bell has expanded its display offer with a couple of new products, the Maestro 220 (21.5-inch) and Maestro 240 (24-inch) monitors which feature a built-in hybrid TV tuner.

Galaxy to release GeForce GTX 460 card with wireless display connectivity
Galaxy Technologies has now officially revealed the Galaxy GTX 460 WHDI Edition, a DirectX 11 graphics card powered by the GF104 GPU which comes equipped with AMIMON's WHDI technology which enables users to set up a wireless PC-to-TV connection.

Mach Xtreme adding 16GB MX-FX flash drive to its offer
Mach Xtreme Technology's MX-FX family of USB 3.0-packing flash drives is welcoming a new member into its loving arms, a 16GB model that promises to be up to speed with its siblings and reach 125 MB/s when reading and 55 MB/s while writing data.

Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1 convertible notebook gets multi-touch screen
Today Panasonic announced an update for its Toughbook CF-C1 rugged and convertible notebook which targeting mobile workers. The 12.1-inch machine has been added a multi-touch resistive screen, enabling better control when it tablet mode, a webcam option, and a two-year accidental damage warranty.

Toshiba unveils the Satellite C660 and Satellite Pro C660 15.6-inch laptops
Toshiba Computer Systems is currently preparing the introduction of a couple of new Satellite series laptop, the C660 and Pro C660 which feature a 15.6-inch (1366 x 768) TruBrite LED display, run Microsoft's Windows 7 (Home Premium/Professional), and are powered by either Intel or AMD hardware.

Opera Mini growth accelerates in August
Opera Software's smartphone and feature phone-friendly browser, Opera Mini, has done pretty well in August and managed to increase its install base by 6.8% sequentially, reaching a total of 66.5 million of active users. Compared to August 2009, the growth is of 108.3%.

An MP3 Player For Every Use
The digital music player hasnâ€™t stopped evolving and what started as the ideal device for carrying your favorite tunes wherever possible can now download and share its content over Wi-Fi, offer color displays and touch-screens while others can also play movies.

JHAudio debuts the PRO Series in-ear monitors
Jerry Harvey Audio has just introduced its latest sound propagating creation, the PRO series of custom-fit, in-ear audio monitors that provides noise isolation of up to -26dB, and makes use of multiple drivers so as to deliver top sound quality without the risk of hearing damage at high volume.

Google Instant added keyboard navigation, expands its reach
Google Instant, the new service that delivers results as you type something in the search box, has now received a few updates aimed at boosting its usability, and has begun to be available in 12 more countries.

Nokia finally shipping the N8 smartphone
Nokia today announced that it has begun shipping the first Symbian^3 smartphone, the April-unveiled N8. People who pre-ordered the device will obviously be the first to get it, but the Finnish company is promising 'broad availability' for the coming weeks so hopefully you saved up for one.

Super Talent rolls out the CKB key-shaped flash drives
Memory and storage company Super Talent has now begun shipping its newest flash drive family, the CKB. Coming in 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32GB capacities, the drives have a key-like design, they measure 40 (L) x 25.9 (W) x 3.7 (H) mm, have a metal chassis and a USB 2.0/1.1 interface.

New EVGA SLI patch helps Lara run faster, jump higher, show more FPS
Just a couple of days after Patch number 32, EVGA has decided on releasing another SLI Enhancement package which is based on the GeForce 260.63 driver. The #33 patch includes SLI profiles for Alien Breed 2, FIFA 11 and the latest Crystal Dynamics title, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light.

HTC Mondrian (WP7 phone) press shot hit the web
With the Windows Phone 7 launch closing in (less than two weeks to go to the October 11 press event announced by Microsoft), more leaks of devices powered by the new platform are popping up, the latest being a batch of press photos of HTC's Mondrian.

Google opens Phone Gallery to help you find an Android smartphone
Given the increasing popularity of the Android platform it's becoming harder and harder to keep up with new Android smartphones and to decide which model to buy. To help make the Android picture clearer, Google has now introduced that Phone Gallery, a list of Android devices ready for purchase.

Kobo eBook app to be pre-loaded on BlackBerry PlayBook
Cuddling up to RIM (Research In Motion), Kobo has managed to convince the smartphone maker to pre-install its eBook application on the recently-announced BlackBerry PlayBook which is scheduled to debut in the US in Q1 2011.

Wireless USB 1.1 finalized, brings more speed and lower power needs
The Wireless USB Promoter Group has completed and released the Wireless USB 1.1 specifications which, thanks to the enhancements included, are hoped to increase the adoption of the wireless technology.

Nvidia pays OPTi $2 million to resolve royalty issues
Lawsuit-friendly OPTi Inc. has inked a patent licensing and arbitration settlement agreement with Santa Clara-based Nvidia Corp. through which it will be receiving from the GPU maker $2 million for the use of its pre-snoop technology patents.

Don't like Gmail's conversation view? Turn it off
There are features and there are major features to pretty much every product and service, and one of the major features of Gmail is the conversation view. It's supposed to make it easier for people to keep track of emails, and it mostly does it job but not to the extent that it's liked by everyone.

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Corsair brings out the Builder Series power supplies
Keeping us from leaving work late, Corsair sent out word about its newest power supply family which is known as the Builder Series and is made up of three non-modular, value-minded units, the CX430 (430W output), CX500 (500W) and CX600 (600W).

BitFenix Survivor PC case gets the LAN party started
Catering to the needs of gamers who like to take their desktops to LAN parties, BitFenix has designed and now launched the Survivor mid-tower chassis which is claimed to provide 'superior' security, mobility and ruggedness.

MSI N480GTX Twin Frozr II graphics card goes official
Taiwanese AIB maker MSI today introduced a new graphics card powered by the GF100 GPU, the N480GTX Twin Frozr II which is equipped with the almost infamous Twin Frozr II dual-slot cooling solution that reduces the temperature by 14 degrees C and noise by 4dB compared to the the reference design.

Panasonic preps Let's Note J9 10.1-inch laptop for Japan
This week Panasonic has revealed the Let's Note J9, a cvasi business focused laptop which features a 10.1-inch (1366 x 768) display and, unlike most machines its size, is powered by a Core i3 or i5 processor and not a cheaper, but also slower Atom CPU.

Gateway shipping the NV59C66u WiMAX-equipped 15.6-inch laptop
Beside the ZX4951 and X6951 all-in-one desktops, Gateway today also let loose the NV Series NV59C66u 15.6-inch laptop which packs the Intel 6250 wireless card enabling connectivity to both WiFi and WiMAX networks, and can be based on either an Intel or AMD platform.

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