Small Canadian Town Gets 1,000 Mbps Broadband
Google Fiber not coming to a town near you? Screw it, do what this small Candian town did, build a fiber network and start their own ISP! Thanks to Alex Krstic for the linkage.
On Thursday, the board of O-Net gave approval for residents to get access to a full gigabit (or 1,000 megabits) per second of bandwidth for the same price that they currently pay for a guaranteed download speed of 100 megabits per second — $57 to $90 a month, depending on whether they have bundled their internet with TV and phone service.
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Researchers Create Ultra-Realistic Cloth Simulation
Scientists at Berkely and Carnegie Mellon spent countless hours creating an "ultra-realistic cloth simulation." Damn, that sure was a lot of work just to make a virtual robe move in a more realistic way.
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NVIDIA Ira Demo Running On Project Logan
I know you've seen NVIDIA's Ira demo running on a GeForce GTX Titan but I bet you've never seen it run like this. Thanks to KrylonArt for the link.
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[H]ardware Round-Up II
ETC.: Gigabyte Aivia Neon Mouse @ Hardware Secrets
Modding: Acid Rain Custom Sleeved Extensions @ ThinkComputers
Motherboards: ASRock Z87M OC Formula @ OCInside
Gigabyte Z87X-OC (Z87) Motherboard @ eTeknix
MSI MPOWER MAX Motherboard @ Cowcotland
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Microsoft Allowing Indie Self-Publishing
It looks as though Microsoft is allowing independent studios to self-publish on the Xbox One. While I am sure people are still going to whine about the console, this is another step in the right direction.
Our vision is that every person can be a creator. That every Xbox One can be used for development. That every game and experience can take advantage of all of the features of Xbox One and Xbox LIVE. This means self-publishing. This means Kinect, the cloud, achievements. This means great discoverability on Xbox LIVE. We'll have more details on the program and the timeline at gamescom in August.
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In Win G7 Mid-Tower Case
LanOC has just published a review of the In Win G7 mid-tower case. For comparison purposes, you can see our evaluation here.
While most enthusiasts prefer Full Tower cases because of the ample amount of space for things like water-cooling solutions and multiple video card setups, sometimes the sheer size of the cases can be prohibitive as far as portability. Luckily there has always been a healthy market for enthusiast minded Mid Towers. Today we look at the G7 Mid Tower from InWin that promises to offer a great blend of features, performance and quality aimed at DIY enthusiasts.
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RHex the Parkour Robot
In the past month, we've seen robots that run, jump and swim. Today, we bring you a parkour robot. We are all going to die for sure now.
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Google Announces Chromecast
Get video and music from your laptop, tablet or phone to your HDTV for only $35? That's a bargain...if it works as advertised.
The easiest way to enjoy online video and music on your TV. Plug Chromecast into any HDTV and control it with your existing smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Send your favorites from Google Play, YouTube, Netflix, and Chrome to your TV with the press of a button.
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Shooting An AK-47 Underwater At 27,450fps
That guy from Smarter Every Day is shooting guns underwater again while filming it with a high speed camera.
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Hackers Reveal Nasty New Car Attacks
Just wait until these guys are able to take over your car from three blocks away.
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Gaming [H]eadlines
Kinect-Free Xbox One Rumor Squashed @ Kotaku
Mass Effect's Abandoned 'Cyclical' Ending @ Shacknews
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified Trailer @ Joystiq
Vivendi Raiding Activision's Piggy Bank @ Blue's News
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IN WIN D Frame Review
Our evaluation of the IN WIN D Frame limited edition open-air chassis is now online for your viewing pleasure. If you are looking for a truly unique case, make sure you read this before spending your hard earned money.
The first BlowHole system we ever built back in 1997 was hacked out of what was a very sturdy In Win steel case and I could still stand on top of it when it was done. Today's In Win Case, the "D Frame" is incredibly sturdy as well, but certainly brings with it a "less is more" theme considering it is lacking a traditional enclosure.
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Google Accidentally Uncovers Chinese Car Theft Ring
I'm not sure if the "cool" factor outweighs the "creepy" factor in this case. What other things will Google accidentally uncover.....about YOU?!?!
The surprising thing is how much this supposedly offline fraud caught the attention of Google's AdWords cops. The team is only looking for fraudulent offers made on the AdWords network, but scams like the car-swapping trick blur the lines between the crimes that happen on the network and the crimes that take place after the fact. More importantly, AdWords' crime-spotting tools don't distinguish between online and offline scams. They're just looking for suspicious behavior.
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U.S. Slips In Internet Connection Ranking Again
Not only does the U.S. have slower internet speeds than other countries, we also pay more for less! We're number nine! We're number nine!
The U.S. dropped one place from the previous quarter, to ninth overall, at 8.6 megabits per second. Sweden now takes eighth place with an average connection speed of 8.9 megabits per second (mobile networks were not included).
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IN WIN D Frame Computer Case/Chassis Review
The first BlowHole system we ever built back in 1997 was hacked out of what was a very sturdy In Win steel case and I could still stand on top of it when it was done. Today's In Win Case, the "D Frame" is incredibly sturdy as well, but certainly brings with it a "less is more" theme considering it is lacking a traditional enclosure.
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SilverStone AR01 & AR02 CPU Air Cooled Heatsink Review
SilverStone comes to us today with a new series of air cooler for your AMD or Intel branded processor. The Argon series is pointed squarely at the lower cost end of its product stack. So how do these 6mm heatpipe units with "Direct Export Technology" stand up to testing in a world of great air coolers with much higher prices?
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Seasonic X-400FL Platinum 400W Power Supply Review
This new Seasonic PSU touts Platinum efficiency, a fully modular design, and a host of other enthusiast-worthy hardware features that will ring true with those looking for a what might be "the best" 400 watt PSU on the market. For those of you looking to build that truly powerful HTPC, this PSU also offers silent operation.
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XFX Radeon HD 7790 Black Edition Video Card Review
Today we are strapping the XFX Radeon HD 7790 Black Edition to our test bench and pitting it against a GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost. Each card is equipped with 2GB of GDDR5 and is attractively priced for the value minded gamer. The gloves will come off and we will find out whether the Black Edition is worthy of a Black Belt or a Black Eye.
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MSI Z87-GD65 GAMING LGA 1150 Motherboard Review
MSI's GAMING series is back with an all new entry. The Z87-GD65 GAMING is certainly a promising contender and is one of the more unique offerings we've seen from MSI. We liked the last GAMING board we looked at, and we have liked all previous GD-65 series motherboards, hopefully this followup entry can measure up.
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GIGABYTE GTX 760 OC Version Video Card Review
Today we take an in depth look at GIGABYTE's GeForce GTX 760 OC Version video card (GV-N760OC-2GD). Outfitted with the WindForce 3X cooling design, and sporting a hefty factory overclock, this video card has our attention. We'll compare it to the competition with the GeForce GTX 660 Ti and Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition in today's latest games.
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Corsair Carbide Series AIR 540 Computer Case Review
Corsair is adding a somewhat nonconformist computer case design to its product stack with the AIR 540. Its product features tout better cooling, easier adaptation of high end air and water cooling, all while being a quieter solution. The AIR 540 looks to be a simple cube shape, but inside it holds an uncommon dual chamber design.
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Toshiba THNSNH 256GB SSD Review
Toshiba's massive foundry capabilities allow it to develop some of the leading SSDs for the OEM market. These SSDs come pre-installed in the latest computers with the option for an SSD, and today we look at the Toshiba THNSNH in comparison to current top-flight enthusiast-class SSDs.
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MSI N760 TF 2GD5/OC GTX 760 Overclocking Review
We take the new MSI N760 TF 2GD5/OC video card and overclock it to its highest potential with MSI Afterburner. We don't stop there, we also overclock all the comparison cards to their highest potential, and see if the GTX 760 can still hold its own. We also compare performance with the Radeon HD 7950.
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Gigabyte Z87X-UD5H LGA 1150 Motherboard Review
Gigabyte brings a lot to the test bench with the Z87X-UD5H. New UEFI, New Easy Tune software, and a whole lot more. Gigabyte is facing some very tough competition based on what we've seen from other manufacturers. Does Gigabyte still have what it takes to compete? Let's find out.
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OCZ Vertex 450 256GB 20nm MLC SSD Review
OCZ refreshes the venerable Vertex 450 line of SSDs with its Indilinx Barefoot 3 controller and 20nm Micron MLC NAND. The new Barefoot 3 BF3-M10 controller is the same controller featured on the flagship OCZ Vector, yet with a slower clock speed. Will this slower controller allow OCZ to gain a foothold in the value market?
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MSI N760 TF 2GD5/OC - GTX 760 - Video Card Review
Today NVIDIA is launching the GeForce GTX 760. The GeForce GTX 760 will be replacing a video card and offering what use to be high-end memory performance, at a mainstream price. We will evaluate a retail MSI N760 TF 2GD5/OC video card with comparisons to find out whether or not this is a true value.
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ASUS Z87-Deluxe LGA 1150 Motherboard Review
The ASUS Z87-Deluxe motherboard is one fine piece of hardware. Its feature set and ASUS' attention to detail not only raise the bar but break the old bar over its knee. If you're looking for a home for a Haswell CPU, then you've got to see the Z87-Deluxe in action and all the very usable features it packs in.
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