IT-Code-News: IT News HeadLines (TechConnect Magazine) 05/11/2010

Friday, November 5, 2010

IT News HeadLines (TechConnect Magazine) 05/11/2010

Chrome 8.0.552.28 goes beta, packs updated Flash, PDF viewer
Google is serving up another Chrome meal today with the release of the 8.0.552.28 version in beta form. This build comes with multiple bug fixes, an up-to-date Flash Player, a bundled PDF viewer, better plug-in handling, and 'more sync services'.

Nvidia to release crippled GeForce GTX 460 with 288 Cores
For reasons not yet revealed, Nvidia has apparently decided on releasing another graphics card powered by the GF104 GPU. No, it's not a 'full' GTX 460 with 384 CUDA Cores, but a GTX 460 'SE' that packs 288 CUDA Cores and has lower clocks.

Antec High Current Gamer PSU line gets listed in Europe
Already available in Canadian stores, Antec's High Current Gamer family of power supplies, which includes 400W, 520W, 620W, 750W and 900W units, can be found in Europe up for pre-order at about â‚¬58, â‚¬68, â‚¬84, â‚¬114 and â‚¬129, respectively.

Chrome 7.0.517.44 stable update available, brings security fixes
While the Dev Channel can brag with reaching version 9.0 of Google's browser, today the Chrome Stable Channel has to settle for another 7.0 release, more specifically, version 7.0.517.44, which is available for Windows, Mac OS and Linux.

Patriot expands its Viper Xtreme memory line-up
Introduced some two weeks ago, Patriot's Viper Xtreme series of high-performance memory for gamers and enthusiasts, is already getting its first update with today's announcement of six new DDR3 kits - four triple-channel and two dual-channel.

A-Data intros XPG Series DDR3-2400 4GB memory kit
A-Data Technology has just announced the expansion of its XPG Gaming series memory line with a new dual channel kit, one made up of two 2GB modules which run at 2400 MHz with 9-11-9-27 latencies while powered at 1.65V.

12 Gigabyte LGA 1155 (Sandy Bridge) motherboards get their press photos out
While Asus is a little more shy when it comes to its incoming Sandy Bridge offering, Gigabyte is the opposite so it simply released press photos of no less than twelve motherboards that will support Intel's new 32nm processors which are set to debut in January.

Toshiba Folio 100 tablet reaches Europe
Toshiba has now started shipping the Folio 100 tablet in Europe to grab as much market share as it can before the wave of Android and Windows-based tablets hit the streets in 2011. Folio 100 runs Android 2.2 (Froyo) and is powered by Nvidia's Tegra 2 SoC (system-on-chip).

Silicon Power delivering more DDR3-1600 memory
Taiwanese company Silicon Power has just announced an update to its memory offer which will see it release a quartet of DDR3 products - 2GB long DIMM and SO-DIMMs, as well as a 4GB dual-channel and a 6GB triple-channel kit.

Hyundai rolls out the T270Wh monitor for professional use
Hyundai IT has now released in Europe the T270Wh 27-inch LCD monitor targeting multimedia specialists, architects and other professionals. The new display has a power consumption of 45W, a native screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and features a high gloss finish.

Nokia starts shipping the C6 Symbian^3 smartphone
Finnish company Nokia today started sending shops around the world another Symbian^3 (which will just be referred to as Symbian) smartphone, the C6. This one is the most affordable model of the new Symbian wave and costs â‚¬260 before taxes and/or subsidies.

Vertex3D announces the Radeon HD 6850 X Edition
Vertex3D, the lesser-known brand owned by TUL Corp. (the better-known one being PowerColor), today unveiled a new Barts-based graphics card, the Radeon HD 6850 X Edition which features a custom cooler (with a 92mm fan and two copper heatpipes) and comes factory overclocked.

Lite-On readies the eNAU108 8x external DVD writer
If I-O Data's DVR-UN24GE is not as compact as you'd like an external DVD writer to be then know that Lite-On will soon be releasing the eNAU108, a drive which can only top 8x speed when burning DVDs but is lighter (181 grams) and much thinner.

Buffalo coming out with more hardware encryption-boasting flash drives
Buffalo Technology is currently readying the release of the RUF2-HSC-T Series of flash drives which enable enhanced data protection thanks to their built-in AES 256-bit hardware encryption system.

Inno3D GeForce GTX 580 gets its sticker or, preps for launch
Nvidia's Cayman-preempting GeForce GTX 580 is almost ready for release so its no surprise that add-in board makers are also gearing up to release their GF110-based offerings. One of them is Inno3D who just couldn't keep a photo of its GTX 580 from reaching the interweb(z).

I-O Data reveals new 24x external DVD writer
I-O Data isn't messing around with BDXL just yet so later this month it will just be releasing an external (and rather bulky) DVD writer with a USB 2.0 connection interface that can burn DVDs at up to 24x.

Buffalo's BDXL writers get priced, to debut later this month
Buffalo today announced the prices of its first BDXl-supporting Blu-ray writers which were unveiled last week. The BRXL-6FBS-BK internal drive (boasting a SATA interface) is set to cost $392, while the BRXL-6U2 USB 2.0 external burner will go for $523.

LG and Microsoft to offer paid Windows Phone 7 apps for free
Each with is own motive, LG Electronics and Microsoft have teamed up to promote the Windows Phone 7 ecosystem by providing owners of LG WP7 smartphones with paid applications at zero cost, for a limited time.

HP stealthily adds G62m and Pavilion dv7t to its notebook line-up
HP has recently expanded its product portfolio with two new notebooks based on Intel platforms and running Microsoft's Windows 7, the 15.6-inch G62m for home users and 17.3-inch Pavilion dv7t targeting business customers.

Asus Eee PC 1015T AMD-based netbook available in the US
AMD fans in the US can now get their hands on the Eee PC 1015T 10-inch netbook which is powered by an AMD 1.2 GHz V105 processor. This machine has made its debut in June and is available for purchase only in black bearing a price tag of $349.

OLPC XO-3 tablet now planned for a February unveiling
Previously expected to make the CES 2011 show, the XO-3 tablet developed by the OLPC (One Laptop Per Child) organization and Marvell, is now expected to make its debut around mid-February. The delay is blamed on the need to find a suitable display cover that is both resistant and flexible.

Panasonic debuts the LUMIX GF2 Micro Four Thirds camera
Panasonic today officially unveiled its 'smallest and lightest digital interchangeable lens system camera with flash', the LUMIX GF2 (DMC-GF2) model which packs a 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor and can record 1920 x 1080 videos at 60i.

Samsung expects to sell 1 million Galaxy Tabs by year-end
South Korean conglomerate Samsung is claiming that its 7-inch Android tablet, the Galaxy Tab, is experiencing a good response from customers, and said it expects the device to reach the 1 million sales plan for this year.

EVGA Precision 2.0.1 available for download
EVGA has just rolled out a new version of the Precision graphics card tool and it brings support for two more languages - French and Polish, a delayed fan speed readback mechanism, and a fix for an issue causing the detection of false keystrokes.

Skyfire 2.0 for iPhone sold out in five hours
Yesterday the Skyfire team has finally seen its mobile browser reach the Apple App Store and only had to wait five hours until the first batch of purchases were made so now already the software is listed as 'Sold out'.

EVGA Precision 2.0.1

Mad Catz R.A.T. 9 gaming mouse starts shipping
Some ten months have passed since it's been announced and the Mad Catz R.A.T. 9 gaming mouse can finally can be branded as a shipping product. The high-end rodent enables lots of customization, packs a 5600 dpi laser sensor and makes use of 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity.

Facebook mobile platform getting single sign on, open location APIs, deals
Today in San Francisco the Facebook team talked about the new wave of goodies it has been working on to make mobile experiences more social. More specifically, they announced a few new features, updates to the Facebook iPhone and Android apps, and the opening of three location APIs.

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Microsoft warns of new Internet Explorer vulnerability
Microsoft today published a security advisory detailing a newfound bug affecting Internet Explorer 6, 7 and 8 which could lead to remote code execution. The vulnerability is present due to an invalid flag reference in the browser and has been already exploited, to very limited effect.

Active Media develops bullet-shaped flash drive
Active Media Products is literally packing new ammo for the fight in the storage market as it has introduced a flash drive shaped as a 50 caliber bullet. The drive has an aluminum casing with a golden coating for even greater appeal, is waterproof and shock-resistant, and boasts a USB 2.0 interface.

WiGig Alliance and VESA team up to develop wireless DisplayPort standard
The WiGig Alliance and the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) today announced a new project aimed at lowering the number of wires around the home. The endeavor is to create a multi-gigabit wireless DisplayPort standard for connecting PCs, HDTVs, monitors and projectors.

Evercool updates its Transformer 4 CPU cooler
Evercool has this week revealed the Transformer 4 Plus, an upgraded version of the CPU cooler released last year which adds support for Intel LGA 1156 processors (LGA 775/1366 & Socket 939/AM2/AM2+/AM3 support is present too) and PWM fans.

SpeedFan now at version 4.42, gets better Nvidia card support
Real-time voltage, fan speed and temperature monitoring software SpeedFan has received a new update which brings significantly improved support for Nvidia graphics cards, better Intel QST support, and more.

Gigabyte to introduce the GZ-P5 entry-level PC case
Gigabyte Technology's is preparing to expand its PC case line with a new lower-cost mid-tower model named GZ-P5. The chassis features a steel structure, it measures 180 x 420 x 350 mm, weights 3.5kg and has four exposed 5.25-inch bays, and front USB 2.0 and audio ports.

8.9-inch LG pad said to pack Tegra 2 chip, debut in Q1 2011
No surprise here, LG Electronics is planning big things for 2011, and one of them is a significant push into the tablet space. The first real steps will be made by the Korean company in Q1 when it is reportedly planning to introduce an 8.9-inch 'Pad' powered by a 1 GHz Nvidia dual-core Tegra 2 SoC.

ViewSonic rolls out two VG36-LED Series monitors
ViewSonic today announced the release of two more LED-backlit monitors, the 21.5-inch VG2236wm-LED and 23.6-inch VG2436wm-LED which have a slim bezel profile, a native screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a contrast ratio of 1000:1 (20,000,000:1 DCR) and a 5ms response time.

Zalman wants a piece of the SSD pie, to release SandForce, JMicron-based drives
South Korean company Zalman is going to grow its storage offering soon enough with not one but two solid state drive families, the N Series based on a SandForce controller, and the S Series powered by a JMicron controller.

US ITC investigating Microsoft's patent claims against Motorola
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has voted in favor of starting an investigation that would focus on the patent infringement accusations which were made by Microsoft against Motorola last month.

Gigabyte readies another custom, overclocked GeForce GTX 460
Back when the GeForce GTX 460 was new, in July, Gigabyte introduced the GV-N460OC-1GI, a model with a little factory overclock - 715/1430/3600 MHz for the GPU/shaders/memory. That was nice but with the arrival of the Radeon HD 6800 line Gigabyte has decided it was time for a more powerful GTX 460.

GeForce GTX 580 spy pictures posted
Seen in a couple of press images last week, Nvidia's upcoming flagship graphics card, the GeForce GTX 580, can now be admired through some higher resolution spy photos. The GTX 580 is set to be released next week so as to counter AMD's Radeon HD 6900 series models.

Typhoon ships the SU-300 laptop speaker
Typhoon has just rolled out the SU-300, a clip-on speaker to give your laptop a boost in terms of audio capabilities. The speaker measures 230 x 60 x 28 mm, has magnetic shielding, two 1W drivers, a frequency range of 200Hz ~ 15 kHz, and USB connectivity.

Bing Maps 3D control plug-in getting the axe, Bird's Eye view to life on
Kinect constructor Microsoft has decided to discontinue the Bing Maps 3D control plug-in which enables the use of Silverlight to admire Bird's eye views of various locations. Fortunately, this move won't see to the demise of the Bird's eye view which will continue to be available, plug-in-less.

Trendnet releasing a couple of USB 3.0 HDD/SSD enclosures
Trendnet is currently preparing the introduction of two new USB 3.0-supporting products, the TU3-S35 and TU3-S25 external drive enclosures which support 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch hard/hybrid/solid state drives, respectively.

Exceleram intros eight more DDR3 memory kits
Exceleram today announced a reasonably large update of its memory offer which includes no less than eight memory kits - four dual-channel and four triple channel, which utilize 8-layer PCBs and are claimed to be overclocking-ready.

Hercules reveals the XPS 101 speaker system
Hercules will soon be rolling out a new stylish 2.1 speaker system for use with PCs or consumer electronics, the XPS 101 which, as its name suggests, has a power output of 101W (RMS). This means you'll not be the only one listening to something, add neighbors to the audience list.

Creative coming out with the ZEN Touch 2 portable player
Creative's portable media player line will be refreshed next month thanks to the introduction of the ZEN Touch 2, a new model which runs Android 2.1 and packs a 3.2-inch (480 x 320) touchscreen, a 2 megapixel camera, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, an accelerometer, and a microSD card slot.

Sapphire revives TriXX graphics card tweaking tool
Catching up to other add-in board makers, Sapphire Technology has now re-introduced TriXX, its very own graphics card tweaking application which for starters works with Radeon HD 6800 series cards, and is available (in beta form) to members of the Sapphire Select Club (SSC).

Creative preps WP-300 wireless headset for December
Another piece in Creative's recently-announced Pure Wireless Entertainment puzzle is the WP-300, a new wireless headset which makes use of the apt-X codec to deliver an enhanced audio experience and can connect to multiple devices (notebooks, phones) via Bluetooth 2.1.

Archos 70 Android tablet is up for grabs
The tablet option menu has been added another line as the Archos 70 tablet based on Android 2.2 has become available for purchase through Archos' website. The 7-inch tablet costs $275 with 8GB of flash storage and will also sell with a 250GB hard drive for $350.

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