Sunday, September 7, 2014

IT News Head Lines (techPowerUp) 9/8/2014

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(PR) GamingPC Releases 4.4 GHz Core i7-5960X-Powered Gaming System
GamingPC.ca, a leader customized water cooled gaming computers, introduces The Beast, a water-cooled 8 core Intel's new 5960X clocked at 4.4 GHz, 64 gigs of GSkill DDR4 memory and 4 x NVIDIA GeForce Titan Black in Quad-SLI built for the high end gaming market. Other specs include a custom water cooling solution, a 1 terabyte SSD, 8 terabytes of additional storage, the new Asus X99 Deluxe motherboard.



"Our customers demand the best money can buy so that's what we aim to provide," says Sebastien Piche, owner of GamingPC Canada. "The goal with this new system was to break all previous speed records and provide a smooth 4K gaming experience for our customers."


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(PR) Intel Launches the Intel Core M Processor
At IFA, a global trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances, Intel launched the new Intel Core M processor, which will power new 2 in 1 devices from a variety of manufacturers including: Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo and Toshiba. Delivering the optimal blend of mobility and performance, Intel's new processor was purpose-built for amazing performance in the thinnest, fanless ultra-mobile devices. The Intel Core M processor can power razor-thin devices with Intel Core processor-level performance and deliver up to double the battery life when compared to a 4-year-old system.



"We've been on a multi-year mission to address end-user requirements and transform mobile computing," said Kirk Skaugen, senior vice president and general manager of personal computing at Intel Corporation. "The introduction of Core M marks a significant milestone in that journey. Core M is the first of a new product family designed to deliver the promise of one of the world's thinnest laptops and highest performance tablets in a single 2 in 1 device."


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(PR) MSI Unveils the GS30 Shadow Laptop and GamingDock
MSI, the leading gaming computer innovator and maker, now presenting the 13.3 inch gaming notebook - GS30 Shadow, which packs the latest Intel 4th Gen Core i7 and Iris Pro graphics. The ultra thin GS30 Shadow is no wonder the lightest gaming notebook in the field and it's only weighing 1.3 kg in 19.8 mm height. The amazing graphics powered by Intel Iris Pro is designed and targeted to majority of gaming titles and the performance is more than double while compared with previous generation. With support to DX11.1, OpenCL 1.2, OpenGL 4.0 and enhanced 4k x 2k, the GS30 Shadow sets the new benchmark for gaming notebooks and makes every user gaming everywhere.



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Eric Kuo, vice president of global sales & marketing, MSI Notebook, pointed out that the latest GS30 Shadow is designed for mobile gamers who don't want to compromise between portability and performance. With its incredible thin and insanely powerful, MSI wants to create new style of this performance machine not only for gamers, but for some stylish and cutting edge fashion users.


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(PR) Lexar Also Introduces New Three-Slot microSDHC/microSDXC UHS-I Reader
Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory products, has enhanced its Professional Workflow line with the introduction of the new Lexar Professional Workflow UR1, a three-slot microSDHC/microSDXC UHS-I USB 3.0 reader. The new reader quickly transfers 4K video and other large media files from three cards at once.



Designed for professional photographers, videographers, and adventure seekers, the reader is a great option for those who need to offload video from sports camcorders and cameras, which require multiple memory cards for extended shooting. When populating all four bays of the customizable Lexar Professional Workflow hub, users can quickly move files from up to 12 cards at once.


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(PR) Lexar Debuts New 2-in-1 Micro-USB 3.0 Flash Drive
Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory products, today announced the Lexar JumpDrive M20 Mobile USB 3.0 flash drive. Featuring two connectors - micro-USB and USB 3.0 - the new drive allows users to easily transfer playlists, photos, videos, and files with On-The-Go (OTG)-enabled Android tablets or smartphones without the use of cables or Wi-Fi.



The Lexar JumpDrive M20 Mobile offers read speeds of up to 120 MB/s and can transfer a 3 GB HD video clip in less than one minute - a faster and more convenient solution than using Wi-Fi or data connectivity. The drive sports a thumb slide design to retract both connectors and is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices.


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(PR) Lexar Announces 128 GB High-Performance microSDXC UHS-I Card
Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory products, today announced the new 128 GB Lexar High-Performance microSDXC UHS-I card with read transfer speeds up to 633x (95 MB per second). Designed for sports camcorders, tablets and smartphones, the Class 10 microSDXC card can capture up to 15 hours of HD video.



"Whether it's on a sports camera, aerial camera, tablet or smartphone, more video is being captured than ever before," said Adam Kaufman, director of card product marketing, Lexar. "With the new Lexar 128 GB microSDXC UHS-I card, users can continue to capture and store high-quality content, without having to worry about changing cards or running out of space."


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(PR) SHARKOON Announces the SHARK ZONE Product Series for Gamers
Sharkoon expands its range of gaming peripherals and introduces with the SHARK ZONE a series specifically designed for gamers. The products share a distinctive black and yellow design plus familiar high Sharkoon quality with well-known, attractive price-performance ratio. First launched are the H10 Gaming Headset, the M20 Gaming Mouse as well as the P40 Mouse Mat. Additional products will follow.



The SHARK ZONE H10 Gaming Stereo Headset comes in a closed design with a cable integrated volume control, including microphone mute function. Thanks to the powerful 40 millimeter driver, the H10 offers premium gaming sound specifically for gamers. The pivoting and flexible microphone is especially optimal for voice applications, such as TeamSpeak. Thanks to the padded headband as well as the soft, circumaural ear pads the H10 provides excellent comfort during wear, especially during long gaming sessions. The H10 connects via two gold-plated 3.5 mm stereo jack connectors. The cable length is 2.5 meters. For the transport to the next LAN party, a bag is also included within the packaging. The H10 gaming stereo headset is now available for 21.99 euros from authorized retailers.


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(PR) NVIDIA Files Complaints Against Samsung and Qualcomm for Patent Infringement
NVIDIA today announced that it has filed complaints against Samsung and Qualcomm at the International Trade Commission and in the U.S. District Court in Delaware, alleging that the companies are both infringing NVIDIA GPU patents covering technology including programmable shading, unified shaders and multithreaded parallel processing.



The identified Samsung products include the Galaxy Note Edge, Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy S4 mobile phones; and the Galaxy Tab S, Galaxy Note Pro and Galaxy Tab 2 computer tablets. Most of these devices incorporate Qualcomm mobile processors -- including the Snapdragon S4, 400, 600, 800, 801 and 805. Others are powered by Samsung Exynos mobile chips, which incorporate ARM's Mali and Imagination Technologies' PowerVR GPU cores.


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(PR) Dell Unveils Its New Commercial PC Portfolio
As a global leader in providing the most secure and manageable commercial PC solutions, Dell today debuted sleek, completely redesigned additions to its trusted Latitude and OptiPlex portfolio: the Latitude 7000 Series 2-in-1 detachable laptop; the Latitude 3000 and 5000 Series laptops; the Latitude 14 Rugged laptop; and the OptiPlex 9020 and 3020 Micro desktop PCs. Dell also introduced its Chromebox and Chromebox for meetings solutions and new additions to its monitor line-up further expanding its global leadership in flat panel displays.



"Dell understands the complexity of supporting the wide variety of devices present in today's evolving workforce environment," said Kirk Schell, vice president and general manager, commercial client solutions, Dell. "Our new portfolio enables businesses of all sizes to embrace sleek and innovative form factors their workforce will be proud to use day after day to accomplish their productivity goals. While they look like thin and light consumer devices, these commercial PCs are backed by the industry's best security and manageability that only Dell provides."


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(PR) ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces Ares III
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the limited-edition Ares III, the world's fastest water-cooled gaming graphics card with a slim, single-slot form factor. Powered by dual AMD Radeon Hawaii XT R9 290X GPUs factory-overclocked at 1030 MHz, and boasting 8 GB of GDDR5 memory with a clock speed of 5000 MHz, ROG Ares III delivers blazingly-fast performance. In 3DMark Fire Strike Extreme testing, this monster card performs 15% faster and runs Battlefield 4 at frame rates 33% greater than GTX Titan Z in 4K Ultra High Definition (3840x2160) resolution.



Featuring a hand-carved EK water block, ROG Ares III has a premium, water-cooled design that provides 25% cooler temperatures than the reference Radeon R9 295X2. ROG Ares III is made with exclusive ASUS Super Alloy Power components for enhanced durability and cooling, and comes with GPU Tweak for overclocking and online streaming that is as simple as it is flexible.


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(PR) Sennheiser Also Unveils the MOMENTUM In-Ear Headphones
At IFA 2014, Sennheiser unveils the new MOMENTUM In-Ear, expanding its MOMENTUM range with premium ear-canal phones. Beautifully crafted from the highest quality materials, the MOMENTUM In-Ear features an all-new acoustic design that delivers the acclaimed MOMENTUM sound performance in the smallest, most compact form.



The MOMENTUM range is inspired by people who follow their visions without compromises: people with MOMENTUM. They take things further and push the world ahead. When it comes to headphones, they demand the uncompromising sound quality, progressive technology and high-quality materials in a product that is built to last. "Answering the needs of those who refuse to make compromises, the MOMENTUM headphone series represents the ultimate fusion of style and substance," said Charles Cha, Product Manager at Sennheiser Consumer Electronics. "We are now excited to announce a new member of the family, the MOMENTUM In-Ear, which brings the same level of passion and innovation to ear-canal phones, delivering the ultimate portable MOMENTUM experience."


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(PR) Sennheiser Launches the URBANITE Headphones
Let your ears be loved: Sennheiser's new URBANITE headphones are the new sound of urban style, bringing the bass for an intense club experience on the move. The audio specialist's new mobile headphone range - including the on-ear URBANITE and over-ear URBANITE XL - delivers massive bass but with Sennheiser's uncompromising audio expertise ensuring excellent clarity throughout the entire frequency range.



"Sennheiser URBANITE headphones are for the generation of Millennials who know more and demand more. They love their tunes heavy and love to look good, but are smart consumers who won't compromise on quality. They want bass but want it done right. The Sennheiser URBANITE is answering these demands," said Tim Voelker, Director Sales & Marketing Consumer, Sennheiser Communications A/S. "We're bringing something fresh and new that will finally meet the expectations of this tough audience, and will be building the buzz for the URBANITE range through an exciting social media campaign this autumn under the headline 'Let your ears be loved'."


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(PR) HP Unveils Five New Innovative and Stylish Consumer Products for Holiday
HP today announced a new lineup of sleek consumer PCs including, two new powerful HP ENVY x2 detachable PCs designed to deliver a notebook experience for productivity, but quickly transform to a tablet for entertainment and apps; the ultra-portable HP Pavilion x2 detachable PC designed for customers who want to simplify their life with a single device that transforms from tablet to laptop; and two new colorful HP Chromebooks that bring the power of the Chrome OS for a fast, simple, protected internet experience.



"Customers have told us they want devices that offer flexibility and performance while reflecting their personal sense of style," said Mike Nash, vice president, Product Management, Consumer Personal Systems, HP. "The products we are announcing today include innovative designs, vibrant color options, choice of operating system and computing power to enable the way that customers communicate, play and live."


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(PR) Raijintek Announces Metis Mini-ITX Cube Case
Introducing the brand new range of Raijintek Metis Mini-ITX Cube cases in a superb choice of colours, with attractive variants of a closed side panel and window side panel. Raijintek is continuously growing it's inventory, providing cases and coolers within the IT market, with high compatibility, extreme engineering, remarkable performance and amazing design. The Metis is available in a range of colours including Black, Red, Silver, Blue and Gold, with an entirely brushed aluminium anodised design. The outer design is anodised in the range of elegant colours for the customer to choose from, whilst the inner design is anodised entirely black ensuring the external and internal design is astonishing with a minimalistic style.



This Mini-ITX cube from Raijintek is small and compact, yet not limited due to the size, allowing support for a full ATX power supply unit, a graphics card with a maximum length of 170mm suitable CPU cooler mounting capacities can support a strong cooler up to 160mm. The cooling for the power supply unit has a clever ventilation design due to the layout of the unit being based at the front of the case with a pre-installed 120mm fan at the rear.


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(PR) Shuttle Puts Intel Haswell Performance in a 3-litre Case
Shuttle Computer Handels GmbH, the European subsidiary of Shuttle Inc., one of the leading developers and manufacturers of compact PC solutions, such as the world-renowned XPC Mini PC Barebones, today introduces two new 3-litre models for fourth-generation Intel Core processors. The XH81 and the XH81V are available on the European market with immediate effect. The Shuttle Barebones XH81 and XH81V are based on an Intel H81 Express Chipset and designed for current Intel processors for socket LGA1150 up to a maximum TDP of 65 W. Two SO-DIMM slots can be equipped with up to 16 GB of DDR3 memory. An efficient heatpipe cooling with two 60 mm fans channels waste heat directly to the outside. An external 90 W power supply is present to drive the system.



The flat case barely measuring 24 x 20 x 7.2 cm (DWH) can be equipped with up to three drives. Installation options for 3x 2.5" HDD/SSD drives or alternatively 2x 2.5" HDD/SSD drives plus an optical slimline drive are available. A 3.5" drive can also be installed using the PHD4 accessory which is sold separately. 3x SATA 6 Gbit/s and 1x SATA 3 Gbit/s are available. There are also two Mini-PCIe 2.0 slots inside which can be used for expansion cards, e.g. for a WLAN or an mSATA SSD drive. Neither the Shuttle Barebone XH81 nor the XH81V skimps when it comes to connections - with DisplayPort, HDMI, USB 3.0 Gigabit LAN, RS 232 and 5.1 Audio, for example, high connectivity can be found on the front and the back panel.


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(PR) Lenovo Announces New Business Desktops and Laptops
Lenovo today announced at the 2014 IFA Consumer Electronics Unlimited show in Berlin a portfolio of business and consumer devices that provide tailored solutions to some of the most common business user headaches and that delight consumers in unexpected ways.



The lineup starts with the new ThinkPad Helix, a complete business 2-in-1 Ultrabook that elevates thin and light design and takes multimode computing to the next level with the latest state of the art hardware. Lenovo also introduced two new all-in-one (AIO) tabletop PCs: the 19.5-inch HORIZON 2s, Lenovo's thinnest tabletop PC packed with premium features, plus the 21.5-inch HORIZON 2e, Lenovo's most affordable tabletop PC. In addition, Lenovo announced the ThinkCentre Tiny-in-One 23, a new way for businesses to customize a secure AIO desktop solution, and the thinner and lighter Edge 15, an ultra-sleek dual-mode laptop for consumers.


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HARMAN Introduces Harman Kardon Soho Wireless Headphones
HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, marries superlative sound and wireless freedom with stunning aesthetics in the new Harman Kardon Soho Wireless headphones. Designed to elevate the act of traveling, the Bluetooth headset embodies sleek, head-turning visual and touch appeal, with premium-stitched leather and a stainless steel body and sliders.



"It's a standalone look with an enhanced level of performance," said Michael Mauser, president of HARMAN's Lifestyle Division. "Our new Harman Kardon Soho Wireless headphones are so stylish and comfortable you may never want to take them off."


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(PR) Tesoro Releases Virtus.Pro Gaming Mouse Pad
Tesoro Technology USA Inc., a manufacturer of high-tech gaming products, today releases the Virtus.Pro gaming mouse pad. A collaboration with the professional e-sport organization Virtus.Pro, this high-performance mouse pad was truly designed by gamers to provide the best possible gaming experience.



After receiving feedback from the professional gaming organization, Virtus.Pro, Tesoro implemented these ideas with the latest 3D fabric techniques. The Virtus.Pro gaming mouse pad features a high-texture density and an ultra smooth surface. Whether using an optical or laser mouse, gamers will feel like their mouse is gliding across the mousepad - without hindrance. The soft touch of the Virtus.Pro provides excellent wrist support and comfortable mousing.


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(PR) DEEPCOOL Launches the GF120 Case Fan
DEEPCOOL, one of the leading manufacturers of desktop CPU cooler, DC case fan and Notebook cooler will launch a new high-end case fan under its sub-brand - GAMER STORM GF series after launching the GF140



GF120 is an ultra high-end case fan to GF series, which applied by DEEPCOOL Maelstrom 120/240 and all Captain series. Multiple features of FDB bearing, patented design 100% De-Vibration TPE cover, Optimized Airflow with Centralized Flow Pattern, PWM function offers different needs of silence and cooling. Triple-Proof Design (Dustproof, Waterproof, Oil-leakage proof) ensures cleaner, safer, longer lifespan. Detachable fan with colorful fan blade satisfy your DIY enthusiasm and offers various customizations to match your case components. GF120 has what your need for case fan: silent, long lifespan, effective cooling.


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Gigabyte Rolls Out H97-DS3H Motherboard
Gigabyte rolled out the entry-level H97-DS3H socket LGA1150 motherboard. Built in the ATX form-factor (305 mm x 190 mm), and based on Intel H97 Express chipset, the board features a mixture of legacy and modern connectivity that make it fit for office desktop builds. The board draws power from a combination of 24-pin ATX and 8-pin EPS connectors. It features a super-simple 2+1 phase CPU VRM. The CPU socket is wired to four DDR3 DIMM slots, and one PCI-Express 3.0 x16. Other expansion slots include PCI-Express 2.0 x16 (electrical x4), and two each of PCI-Express 2.0 x1 and legacy PCI.



Storage connectivity on the H97-DS3H include six SATA 6 Gb/s ports. Display outputs include one each of dual-link DVI, D-Sub (VGA), and HDMI. Legacy connectivity includes PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, COM (serial) and LPT (parallel) headers. On to the more modern connectivity, and you get gigabit Ethernet, 6-channel HD audio, four USB 3.0 ports (two on the rear panel, two by headers), and a number of USB 2.0 ports. The board is driven by UEFI BIOS. Gigabyte dropped in its dual-UEFI BIOS redundancy. Expect a sub-$100 pricing.


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(PR) G.Skill Releases World's Fastest DDR4 3333 MHz Memory
G.SKILL International Co., Ltd., the leading high performance memory designer and manufacturer, is releasing the world's fastest DDR4 memory kit at a breath-taking and neck-breaking 3333MHz!!! With a total capacity of 16GB (4GBx4), the system can take full advantage of quad channel mode and crank up the bandwidth speed to new heights. Not to mention the CAS timings are maintained at a nice CL16-16-16-36, and fully validated on the newest ASUS Rampage V Extreme X99 motherboard.



In addition to the extremely high end DDR4 3333 MHz memory kit, Ripjaws 4 series memory kits are also now available in 3300 MHz 16GB (4GBx4) and 3200MHz 16GB (4GBx4). These high end models are available in sleek black and slated to be available September 5th, on Newegg.com. For all other countries and regions, these high end Ripjaws 4 will be available very soon. The 4x 4GB quad-channel DDR4-3333 kit is available now, at US $699.99.


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(PR) Pioneer Unveils HDJ-C70 Headphones
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.'s Professional Sound and Visual Division today introduced the HDJ-C70 professional on-ear headphones intended for DJs who prefer a headset that is lightweight, extremely flexible, and can produce audio with more impactful bass and clear mid and high frequencies. The new HDJ-C70 model sets itself apart from other Pioneer HDJ offerings with the use of smaller, more compact ear cups, rotatable arms, interchangeable parts, and a minimalistic cosmetic look.



"The Pioneer HDJ-C70 is physically and cosmetically different from our traditional HDJ models, catering to all styles of DJing," said David Arevalo, director of marketing, Professional Sound and Visual Division for Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. "These headphones are durable, comfortable, and very light. Best of all, they sound fantastic and can produce the lower bass frequencies often found in various types of music."


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(PR) Synology Unveils DiskStation DS115j NAS
Synology today launched DiskStation DS115j, a compact, energy-saving, and quiet 1-bay NAS server dedicated to serving as your private cloud and smart network video recorder. "With DS115j, home users can now enjoy the rich data sharing and multimedia streaming features offered by Synology at an entry-level price point," said Nicole Lin, product manager of Synology Inc. It delivers read speeds at 103 MB/sec in a Windows environment, a 28% increase compared to its predecessor. With the built-in Floating-Point Unit (FPU) CPU, DS115j enhances the performance of multimedia applications, such as speeding up thumbnail generation of photos, and thus ensures optimal multimedia experiences. DS115j comes at a budget-friendly price tag, but makes no compromise in its performance.



Tailor-made for the home environment, DS115j only consumes 3.85 watts when hard drives enter hibernation mode, and below 13 watts under full operation. Furthermore, its noise dampening design makes it very quiet compared to PC counterparts, minimizing the noise level to 18.1 dB(A) only. DS115j also serves as a full-featured network video recorder to leverage Synology Surveillance Station. DS115j comes with 2 free IP camera licenses and supports up to 5 cameras, making it an ideal surveillance solution for homes and SOHOs.


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