NVIDIA wants to apply G-Sync to laptops and more
Looking to improve our portable technology, NVIDIA has mentioned that it is interested in adding G-Sync to laptops.
NVIDIA's director of technical marketing, Tom Peterson, claims that this technology will be flexible - further claiming that we could see it soon added to mobile phones and Virtual Reality applications.
Reports state that ASUS, GIGABYTE, Clevo and MSI are all set to show off G-Sync capable laptops in the upcoming Computex trade show coming up this week in Taipei, Taiwan.
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Germany brings its best to the Thermaltake CaseMOD contest
Maybe you haven't noticed yet, but modding has hit a real mainstream movement recently - enough that we've eve got a feature article coming very soon about this very topic.
Featuring a nice 1TB Samsung EVO 840 SSD coupled with an Intel Core i7-4790K, this snow themed case is complete with some fantastic side panel yeti art and frosted side windows (laser etched) to help seal the deal.
The components within are:
Mainboard: GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming G1 WIFI-BK Black Edition
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K
RAM: Avexir Core Series white LED DIMM Kit 16GB, DDR3-1600, CL9-9-9-24
GPU: ASUS Strix GTX970
SSD 1: Kingston Savage 240GB
SSD 2: Samsung EVO 840 1TB
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Some argue we're starting debate on lethal robots too late
Earlier in the year, the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) met to discuss the use of lethal and potentially autonomous robots on the battlefield. Researchers are careful not to urge for a worldwide ban of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS), though urge caution - and much more research - that must be conducted by multiple nations.
"Almost all states who are party to the CCW agree with the need for 'meaningful human control' over the targeting and engagement decisions made by weapons," said Stuart Russell, professor of computer science at the University of California, Berkeley, in a statement published by Nature. "Unfortunately, the meaning of 'meaningful' is still to be determined."
There is current concern that robots used in emergency situations posing the threat of lethal use, and there should be regulation of robots able to pose a military threat.
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Blizzard employs music sensation Madeon for Heroes launch event
Heroes of the Storm is set for release very soon and Blizzard has employed the help of Hugo Leclercq aka Madeon to get it off to a flying start.
eSports has also been on the mind of Blizzard, backed by its strong StarCraft II eSports focus, Blizzard has teamed up with ESL to provide some large launch Heroes of the Storm competitions.
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Netflix gobbles up 36.5% traffic during peak hours in North America
I guess it should be no surprise to anyone that online video consumption continues to take over the Internet, gobbling up even more Internet traffic. It looks like Netflix remains dominant, racking up almost 37 percent of downstream traffic, with HBO Go and HBO Now also accounting for 4.1 percent of traffic on a US fixed network.
Meanwhile, BitTorrent traffic captured 6.3 percent of North American broadband network traffic, though is reportedly slowing. Sandvine collects information generated by traffic that passes through its networks, and has been applauded for increasing accuracy.
Streaming video, in addition to other streaming content, has had a major impact on the Internet. Services such as Netflix, Spotify, Pandora, iTunes, BitTorrent, and other popular services have increased pressure on traditional subscription-based packages.
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Researchers teaching robots to play a role in even more industries
Researchers are creating robotic technology that can help faster automate food processing, using technology that could have major long-term ramifications. Working with the FTNON food-processing equipment manufacturer, new technology could be used in chillers to help process lettuce, cabbage, and other vegetables prior to packaging.
One robot can successfully manipulate a chicken, able to slice shoulder tendons before breasts and wings are cut in a processing plant. The new automated system can match the same speed as humans, and developers want to see the speed increase. Also inside of a food processing facility, the Baxter robot from Rethink Robotics are tasked with putting chicken carcasses onto a holder before they are shipped elsewhere in the plant.
Although this technology looks appealing, there is greater concern of robots taking human jobs - and half of human jobs could be at risk. There are no easy answers when it comes to robotics in the workforce, however, companies look forward to increased uptime and automated processes being put in place.
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Jay-Z still struggling to make Tidal into streaming music giant
Rap industry icon Jay-Z has had many success stories throughout his career, but his multi-million-dollar decision to purchase Tidal still needs a lot of work.
In a changing landscape that is dominated by Spotify and Pandora, it looks like music listeners don't have many reasons to bother giving Tidal a shot. Despite Jay-Z previously saying the service is "just fine," it remains to be seen how he will help win over music listeners.
Instead of focusing on music listeners, consumers and some musicians are less than impressed by the service: "They totally blew it by bringing out a bunch of millionaires and billionaires and propping them up onstage and then having them all complain about not being paid," said Ben Gibbard, front man of Death Cab for Cutie.
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Patriot includes 64GB, 128GB DD4 RAM to its Viper 4 series
RAM manufacturer Patriot has announced it is adding 64GB and 128GB DDR4 memory kits to its Viper 4 series, designed for the Intel X99 DDR4 platform and Haswell-E processor. The kits are expected to launch during Q3 2015.
"The addition of the 64GB and 128GB DRAM to the Viper 4 line will help to propel our already well established catalog of gaming memory," said Les Henry, VP of Engineering at Patriot. "Patriot is committed to further developing its gaming line of memory in order to meet the ever growing demand of today's high-end PCs."
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GIGABYTE ramps up the server game with a new board
Computex 2015 - The MT70-HD0 is certainly a server board to behold - featuring dual socket ARM support and coupled with an associated 2U rack mount, the H270-T70.
The half-width MT70-HD0 motherboard is designed for this 48 core beast, with GIGABYTE's recent press release showing off the sheer amount of processing power on offer by explaining that "each server node combines up to 96 cores with up to 1TB of high speed 2400MHz DDR4 memory, two 40Gb/s LAN ports directly controlled by the SoC processors.
GIGABYTE explains that this low TDP SoC combined with high-end RAM will ensure the best networking possible.
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Ford wants to support wearables, mobile tech in its vehicles
Ford CEO Mark Fields recently spoke regarding his desire to see the automaker support wearables, smartphones, and other connected tech in vehicles. Embracing technology helped the once-struggling automaker turn around a few years ago, and Ford wants to make sure it doesn't shy away from emerging technologies.
" Yeah. Absolutely," Fields said during a recent interview with the San Jose Mercury News. "A lot of the research that we're doing down here is working with companies on wearables and sensors and things of that nature and what would that mean for cars. And is there is an experience on that that makes sense to integrate into our cars?"
Current vehicles feature increased support for smartphones and other consumer technology - and that transition is expected to accelerate in the future.
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Windows 8 or 8.1 user? Reserve your copy of Windows 10, now!
I'm sitting here using my Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro, which runs Windows 8.1, and have just noticed a little Windows logo in my taskbar. Microsoft is now offering free upgrades to users, where you can "reserve" your copy of Windows 10.
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Acer shows off three new wearables for its growing Liquid lineup
Computex 2015: Ahead of Computex, Acer announced three new wearables for its Liquid lineup, introducing the Leap Active, Leap Fit and Leap Curve. Using the touchscreen display, you can operate any of the new additions with just a few finger swipes.
The Liquid Leap Fit is similar to the Active, but includes a heart rate sensor, tracking the wearer's heart rate monitor. A built-in stress sensor also identifies periods through the day when you're most stressed.
Acer's Liquid Leap Curve uses a curved and distinct design, while featuring the same functionality as the Fit. It has a 1.4-inch touch display, yielding a bit more room to read messages and interact with the device.
For anyone attending Computex, you can check out the new wearables at the TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall, 4th Floor, Booth M0810.
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NVIDIA says that the Shield family is just as important as GeForce
Computex 2015 - NVIDIA had lots to say about the GeForce and Shield product families here in Taipei, but one quote from company CEO Jen-Hsun Huang had my interest piqued.
With the new 4K-capable Shield here, an Android TV console, and the Shield Tablet and I'm sure we'll eventually even see Shield VR, NVIDIA is onto a big winner with its Shield line.
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NVIDIA: Pascal will be our first 16nm GPU, to be revealed in 2016
Computex 2015 - NVIDIA hosted a round table at the Grand Hyatt here in Taipei with a select handful of press from around the world, where company CEO Jen-Hsun Huang was talking about various products from NVIDIA, such as the GeForce GTX 980 Ti that was just launched.
With the GeForce GTX 980 Ti only just launching, we like to know when the next-gen of everything will be out, so we should see the GeForce GTX 1080, or something completely new in terms of branding, to be unveiled in Q3 2016 (or so).
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Taipei Computer Association expects connected tech at Computex
Computex 2015: Connected technology designed to support the Internet of Things (IoT) will receive a large amount of attention during Computex 2015, organizers in Taipei believe. Even though it has taken a few years for manufacturers to work out the kinks, many of the 1,700+ exhibitors in Taiwan should have smart tech products available to visitors.
IoT products have been demonstrated at past Computex shows, along with CES and CeBit, but this year has seen a flood of better established offerings.
"Many of the exhibitors demonstrated their smart home devices last year, like plugs, lights or locks, but those devices did not work as systems. The latest products use an app and infrared sensors to come up with a total solution. So in the case of home security, say, users can now automatically receive images of any intruders into their home."
In addition to IoT, expect wearables, 3D, and mobile technology also to have a major presence during Computex 2015 - as companies from around the world converge in Taipei.
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti Reference Video Card Review
Introduction
This is the video card you've been waiting for: the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti. I have a few friends who have been waiting to upgrade their GeForce GTX 780 Ti video cards, who skipped the GTX 980 when it came out, salivated over the Titan X when it was released, but ultimately waited for the GTX 980 Ti.
At the time of the review, I have 72 hours before I get on a plane for Taipei for Computex, where all rumors have pointed to AMD teasing its Radeon R9 390X. Other rumors have AMD pegged for E3 2015 which is the week after, but NVIDIA is pulling the trigger on the GM200-powered GTX 980 Ti now, and for good reason: it kicks ass, big time.
I think one of the biggest things that the GTX 980 Ti has for it, outside of its performance, is that NVIDIA is allowing add-in board partners to use aftermarket coolers. The Titan X only arrived in the reference cooler with a handful of waterblocks made for it by various companies.
Everything changes with the GTX 980 Ti, as NVIDIA is allowing for aftermarket coolers which is going to really change things when it comes to offering consumers a bevy of options with the GM200-powered GTX 980 Ti. I'm positively buzzed with excitement to see what the likes of ASUS, MSI, EVGA, ZOTAC and all of the other AIBs can offer.
Quick Specs
One of the key differences between the GeForce GTX 980 and GeForce GTX 980 Ti is that the GTX 980 Ti is based off the GM200 core, the same GPU that powers the Titan X. The GTX 980 on the other hand is powered by the GM204, which is a cut down version of the GM200 core.Thanks to NVIDIA using the GM200 core, we're effectively receiving a cut down Titan X with half of the framebuffer, with 6GB of GDDR5 instead of the 12GB of GDDR5 found on the Titan X. 12GB of VRAM is completely overkill for 99.9% of gamers at this point in time, which is where the GTX 980 Ti steps in.
Availability & Price
NVIDIA is pricing the GeForce GTX 980 Ti at $649, which is quite competitive as there's no real competition from AMD just yet. The nearly two-year-old Radeon R9 290X is expected to be replaced by the Radeon R9 390X, but with rumors of an MSRP of $849, NVIDIA could have a real star on its hands.The company has pushed down the price of its GTX 980, too, down to $499. This means you're paying a $150 premium for the 980 Ti, but with the Titan X still at $999 - you're going to want to read on to find out why you will be so tempted to grab the GTX 980 Ti.
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ECS displays brand new LIVA mini PC and LEET motherboards in Computex 2015
World's first mini PC to support Windows 10 Cortana
World leading hardware & PC System manufacturer Elitegroup Computer System (ECS), will line up LIVA mini PC products, brand new LEET gaming motherboards and announce its new exclusive DURATHON 2 technology in Computex 2015. Also, ECS will play all final stage『How do you LIVA?』short films in its booth, and conduct an award ceremony on June 4th. ECS welcomes its guests to find out more about its attractive new products and partake in its event at ECS booth L0410 Nangang Hall from June 2nd to 6th.
LIVA mini PC
The new flagship LIVA Core is the world's first PC to adopt the Intel® Core M 14nm processor. It not only features an Intel 802.11 ac Wi-Fi card supporting wireless display (WiDi) technology; but also natively supports fast M.2 SSD! LIVA Core is combination of performance and power saving. Brand new LIVA X2 sports a fashionable pearl white finish, breaking the conception of a traditional computer. Supporting up to 4GB memory, 64GB eMMC, M.2 SSD and adopting a 3 times faster Wi-Fi ac card, ECS LIVA Core and X2 are also the World's first mini PC supporting Windows 10 Cortana voice assistance via native dual microphones.
LEET Gaming motherboards
ECS will display whole new LEET Gaming motherboards! Equipped with Dragon gaming Ethernet, which offers low latency to game lag free. New HDMI 2.0 video output provides 60FPS smoothly experience; and support 2-Way video cards to build a powerful gaming machine. Featuring 10Gbps USB 3.0 ports, M.2 and SATA-Express connectors, ECS new LEET gaming motherboards sport no lag network, smooth screen and faster transmission, the best choice of gaming PC.
Exclusive DURATHON 2 technology
ECS delivers high quality, stable and convenient motherboards to end-users. Thanks to its R&D department, Reliability and BIOS teams' work, ECS is proud to announce new DURATHON 2 technology in Computex 2015. ECS motherboards implement high quality components, pass strict environment tests for making strong products. An enhanced overclocking function in BIOS and simple PCB printing, provide a convenient ECS motherboard for the end-user.
Expose information
Location: L0410 Nangang Hall
Time: June 2nd ~ June 7th, 2015
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GIGABYTE Announces Its 384 Cores 2U Server Powered by Cavium ThunderX ARMv8 Processors
Extreme Core Density Designed for Scale-Out Computing
GIGABYTE Technology, a leading creator of high performance server hardware, announced today the MT70-HD0 server board - the first cache-coherent, dual socket ARM board to be released to market - and its associated 2U rackmount, the H270-T70. These two new models based on the Cavium (NASDAQ: CAVM) ThunderX ARMv8 processor accelerate GIGABYTE's recent efforts to bring accomplished ARM-based server products to the market thereby opening new doors for scale-out server workloads.
The H270-T70 is a 2U - 4 nodes rackmount using one MT70-HD0 board per blade to house 384 ARMv8 cores in total. Built with a redundant power supply system and a fan-based cooling system serving the four nodes, the rackmount is built with a high efficiency thermal and energy design complementing the power saving aspect of the ThunderX processors. With two different versions providing front and rear access to the nodes, this server is designed with the flexibility to deliver high-performance compute or balanced compute and storage acceleration for the most demanding applications in big data, large-scale web and virtualization domains.
The MT70-HD0 and the H270-T70 will be both available for volume shipment in the third quarter of 2015.
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High-Rely NetSwap 600 Backup System Revealed
RAID-10 Replication NAS Synchronizes with NetSwap Appliances and Public Cloud Storage.
Highly Reliable Systems, the innovative American-made backup appliance experts, have revealed at Automation Nation 2015 their upcoming NetSwap 600 rack-mounted computer backup NAS system featuring six disk bays capable of RAID-10 configuration with built-in virtual machine support and remote management tools. Designed to replicate with other backup appliances as well as public cloud storage, NetSwap 600 utilizes hardware-based encryption and disk redundancy to securely store server data.
NetSwap 600 includes Gigabit Ethernet network attachment, expandable to 10GbE, with support for CIFS network shares, NFS Linux/Unix/Vmware shares, or iSCSI block level drive access that allows transfer speeds of up to 1620 Gigabytes/hour (10GbE) or up to 360 GB/hr using Gigabit Ethernet. The NetSwap 600 computer backup NAS system features replication with other High-Rely NetSwap appliances, as well as rsync targets. In addition, NetSwap will replicate with popular cloud vendors such as: Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, DreamHost DreamCloud, and Dropbox.
Integrated Watchdog circuitry monitors NetSwap 600 for even higher reliability, notifying administrators when a alert occurs. High-Rely's knowledgeable U.S.-based support team is available for help requests, and a large collection of technical guides are published for self-service tasks. Each NetSwap backup NAS may be paired with an optional dynamic support contract for up to 3 years, adding advance replacement service on hardware components and covering shipping costs to and from the High-Rely service center.
Availability
NetSwap 600 is expected to launch in Summer 2015, for $1799 MSRP. High-Rely backup appliances are available only through channel partners. To learn more about our reseller program, please visit https://www.high-rely.com/channel-partner-reseller-application/.
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Patriot Expands Viper 4 DDR4 Series to Include 128GB Kit
Patriot, a leading manufacturer of computer memory, USB/flash memory, SSDs, and mobile accessories, today extended their Viper 4 series of DDR4 memory to include new 64GB and 128GB quad kits designed for the latest Intel® X99 DDR4 platform and Haswell-E processor.
"The addition of the 64GB and 128GB DRAM to the Viper 4 line will help to propel our already well established catalog of gaming memory" said Les Henry, Patriot's VP of Engineering. "Patriot is committed to further developing its gaming line of memory in order to meet the ever growing demand of today's high-end PCs."
To ensure rock solid performance, the Patriot Viper 4 is built with a new custom heat shield to ensure your system runs cool and stable. Compatible with XMP 2.0, the Viper 4 gives users the capability to easily overclock their system by using the predetermined memory profile while still having the option to manually edit the SPD in the PC BIOS. Backed by a lifetime warranty and Patriot's superior customer service, the Viper 4 is hand tested for quality assurance and validated for system compatibility.
The Patriot Viper 4 DDR4 quad kits were originally launched in January 2015 in 16GB and 32GB capacities with speeds ranging from 2400MHz to 3000MHz starting at 1.2V - 1.35V. Both capacities are available for purchase worldwide online and at select retail outlets.
Availability
The Patriot Viper 4 64GB and 128GB memory kits will be available in Q3 of 2015.
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Immersive Pioneer Aaron E. Walsh to open IMMERSION 2015
Named one of the most innovative people in the Information Technology (IT) industry by Computerworld, the premier source of news and analysis for the IT industry, Walsh has been featured in a number of leading technology and mainstream publications, including Newsweek and Newsweek International.
He has been featured by Entrepreneur magazine, CBS Interactive's business technology news service, and was recently interviewed by Larry King about the staggering applications of 3D printing and the technology's potential to change the world - for better and worse.
His opening IMMERSION 2015 keynote address, The Age of Immersion, will address the personal and cultural impact of immersion and immersive technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), simulations, video games, neurogaming, immersive caves and domes, 3D printing and robotics. His provocative keynote will shine a light on "Immersive Illness," a term that describes mental health issues (such as addiction, alienation, and mental schisms) that may be exhibited by a certain percentage of the population upon prolonged exposure to immersive experiences.
Disney, Google, Smithsonian, and the United States Department of the Interior (DOI) National Parks Service keynotes and workshops will compliment Walsh's opening address at IMMERSION 2015.
For more information visit http://summit.ImmersiveEducation.org
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Patriot Announces Taron Chang as General Manager of Their Taiwan Headquarters
Patriot, a leading manufacturer of mobile accessories, computer memory, USB flash and SSDs, today announced the appointment of Taron Chang as the General Manager of their Taiwan Headquarters. A veteran in the industry, Mr. Chang will manage, support and help to further develop business initiatives in Asian-Pacific region (APAC).
As the General Manager of Patriot's Taiwan Headquarters, Mr. Chang will help to further sales efforts and customer relations for the APAC region as well as expand Patriot's global reach, brand presence and market diversity. Mr. Chang comes to Patriot with 25 years of corporate executive experience and has specialized in establishing several well-known brands. His experience in international sales, business strategy, product development as well as the founding of his own company, made him the ideal addition to Patriot's executive team.
"Taron is a valuable asset to the Patriot team and we look forward to seeing tremendous growth in our Taiwan office" said Paul Jones, Patriot's CEO. "He is a dedicated member of our management team and we believe that with his guidance, our Taiwan office will make great strides."
"I'm excited to join a well-known and globally recognized company such as Patriot" said Taron Chang. "For Patriot to be in business for 30 years is a great accomplishment and I'm honored to be a part of such an organization and contribute to its future successes."
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Aussies Buy Better With Bountye
Bountye, Australia's next social media shopping addiction, has now launched to marry old with new to re-create community commerce for our booming second hand economy.
Available for free in the Apple App store, Bountye is a mobile marketplace for people to buy and sell anything, but also experience deeper and more meaningful interactions with each other during the process. Bountye connects users with people in their neighbourhoods, or who share their interest via a simple, compelling and beautiful interface.
Millions of users are already using Facebook Buy Sell Swap Groups, and other niche players to buy and sell pre-owned or speciality goods however existing platforms are clunky, don't leverage technology, don't consolidate social commerce, payments, or facilitate the goods exchange in a convenient way.
Bountye changes the way we buy and sell second hand goods with an easy-to-use mobile-based, group-oriented marketplace that seamlessly integrates with leading social platforms.
Set up by former eBay Director, Asim Brown, Bountye brings back the personal touch experienced through consumer-to-consumer (C2C) or peer-to-peer selling.
"Commerce has always been at the heart of communities but it was only the medium with which we exchanged goods that continues to evolve. I felt that one of the key drivers to peer-to-peer selling was the connections we make. This was in direct contrast to anonymity that prevails in the B2C world. Bountye brings back the personal touch, while helping people find unique items. It also helps people declutter and make money from their unused goods at home."
Using Bountye, users can:
List and sell their items
- List items in under a minute with simplified listings and photo uploads.
- Choose to make items available to everyone on Bountye, or just members of a specific group.
- Share listings easily with friends and connections on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.
- Chat safely with interested buyers via easy-to-use, in-app messaging.
- Get paid securely - all transactions are processed automatically within Bountye which is also one of the first in Australia to use escrow, in order to protect both buyers and sellers.
In-app personalised, daily feed based on likes, locations, friends and groups.
Browse or search for specific items across categories including fashion and jewellery, electronics, furniture, cars and motorbikes, home and garden, kids and baby, and more.
Chat safely with sellers via easy-to-use, in-app messaging.
Comment on photos of items, make offers and securely pay for purchases straight from the app.
Choose local pickup or a delivery option for purchased items.
Follow friends and join groups
- Follow friends, people they know or their favourite sellers. All users have verified profiles complete with real names, photos and ratings for both buyers and sellers.
- Join private or public groups based on special interests or local and social communities.
- Create and manage their own group to enable their own community to buy, sell and connect with like-minded people. So for instance, if people collected rare printed George Orwell books, they might join an invite only group of others who collected books and know the value.
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