Asetek Adds Might To All-In-One PC Prototype With Liquid Cooling
Asetek and liquid cooling solutions go hand-in-hand; the company has been in the business of keeping gaming rigs cool for years now, and they're one of the most respected names in the sector. So what's the big fuss here? Well, Asetek has really gone above and beyond with this one: a new all-in-one liquid cooled prototype machine that's far, far more powerful than any other AIO we have seen in the past. To date, there aren't any pre-fabricated all-in-one PCs that utilize liquid cooling and high-end components.
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Blind Driving Tech Nears
We've heard (no pun intended) of hybrid and electric cars designed to make noise, so that blind pedestrians don't get run over by them, but how about a car designed for blind people to drive it? That's what Virginia Tech and the National Federation for the Blind (NFB) have come up with. The plan is to demonstrate the vehicle, a modified Ford Escape hybrid, at the famous Daytona International Speedway track next year, as part of the pre-race activities at the 2011 Rolex 24 on January 29, 2011. Last summer, the
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Finland Makes 1Mbps Internet A "Basic Right" For Every Citizen
You may assume that you have no real reason to thank Finland today, but you do. If you're an avid Internet user, you owe the first nation to make broadband service a basic right a great deal of gratitude, because without them being first, there's no telling how long it would've taken for some other country to finally pull the trigger. That's right: while America tries to figure out how to get broadband into rural areas, Finland is moving forward with a far bolder plan that involves giving broadband access to
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E Ink Announces Next Generation Of Electronic Paper
E Ink introduced the next generation of its electronic paper display technology called Pearl. Pearl expands the capabilities of reflective displays by offering a contrast ratio that's approximately 50% greater than today's offerings. According to E Ink, Pearl enables eReaders to offer a contrast ratio typical of paperback books compared to previous generations which offered a contrast ratio typical of newspapers. The Pearl design builds on E Ink's current generation of Vizplex designs which are used in millions
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Microsoft Enables Batteries To Be Inserted in Either Direction
If you've ever squinted in the dark trying to replace batteries in your digital camera, flashlight, or other electronic device, Microsoft's latest InstaLoad battery installation technology should catch your eye. This new technology lets users install a battery without regard to positive and negative polarity. The InstaLoad technology is now available for license by third-party device suppliers, and companies such as Duracell have already taken interest in the technology. The technology is compatible with standard
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MIT Researchers Pushing The Internet Up To 1000x Faster
A faster Internet has been a dream for many, and it has been a continually changing dream as broadband speeds got faster and faster. When 56k was the norm, just getting an ISDN line was a huge step-up. From there, ADSL or cable was another leap forward. Today, we need fiber to get things even faster, and while many universities and companies have tons of bandwidth on tap, we all yearn for something even quicker. Leave it to one of the brightest institutions in the world to find a way. A group of MIT researchers
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TMobile Drop Kicks Current Sidekicks from Smartphone Lineup
Text messaging teens who don't already own an iPhone are headed for tough times in the trendy smartphone market. First we find out that Microsoft's Kin phones aren't selling as well as the software juggernaut had hoped, leaving questions as to the future of the Kin One and Kin Two, and now we're learning that T-Mobile has kicked its Sidekick smartphone to the curb. "As T-Mobile looks to further innovate and raise the bar for the next generation of the T-Mobile Sidekick, as of July 2, the Sidekick LX and Sidekick
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HP's Acquisition of Palm a Done Deal
All the "I"s are dotted and the "T"s are crossed in Hewlett Packard's $1.2 billion acquisition of Palm, which was finalized on Thursday, HP announced. That means HP can officially begin putting into motion whatever plans it has for Palm's technology, and most notably the newly acquired webOS platform. "With webOS, HP will deliver its customers a unique and compelling experience across smartphones and other mobility products," said Todd Bradley, executive vice president, Personal Systems Group, HP. "This allows
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Suggestion? I7 950 or 980x?
Which one should I get? i7 950 or 980x?
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Blind Driving Tech Nears
The plan is to demonstrate the vehicle, a modified Ford Escape hybrid, at the famous Daytona International Speedway track next year, as part of the pre-race activities at the 2011 Rolex 24 on January 29, 2011. Last summer, the team demonstrated a first-generation prototype, a modified dune buggy.
The NFB issued its Blind Driver Challenge in 2004. Virginia Tech accepted that challenge, and as Dr. Dennis Hong, Director of the Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory at Virginia Tech, said:
“Three years ago we accepted the NFB Blind Driver Challenge to develop a vehicle that can be driven by a blind person. The challenge was not the development of an autonomous vehicle that could drive a blind person around, but rather the creation of nonvisual interfaces that would allow a blind person to actually make driving decisions. The first-generation prototype was demonstrated with a modified dune buggy at the NFB Youth Slam in the summer of 2009. We are pleased to work with NFB and Grand-Am to demonstrate the second-generation prototype at the Rolex 24 festivities.â€How does it work? Well, here's what the NFB says (naturally, the cues to the driver are all non-visual):
Here's how the vehicle works: The steering wheel is hooked up to a distance monitor that gathers information from laser range finders. Voice software is used to direct the driver every second on exactly how far to turn the steering wheel. For example, the monitor will tell the driver "turn left three clicks." As the driver does that, the monitor makes three clicking noises. A vibrating vest provides cues to follow when accelerating and decelerating. The vest will vibrate in various spots--the back, abdominal area and the shoulders--to relay a variety of commands. When a driver needs to "Hit the brakes!" the entire vest will vibrate to a fare-thee-well!That is the design of the prototype, however. The Escape will feature a sort of tactile dashboard map that can be read with a person's fingertips to tell them where they are going. Meanwhile, vibrating driver's gloves will replace the vest, and the laser sensor has been improved.
While some might see (no pun intended) the idea of a blind driver as frightening, one thing is certain: a blind driver using this type of system will be paying more attention than a teenager text messaging while driving.
Watch a video:
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Microsoft Enables Batteries To Be Inserted in Either Direction
Dan McCarthy, Director, Global Marketing at Duracell said, “Duracell Smart Power is all about making the lives of consumers easier and more efficient as they depend on battery power for the mobile devices that keep them organized and connected while away from the grid. After evaluating Microsoft’s InstaLoad technology, Duracell is excited about the possibilities of incorporating this simplified battery installation technology into future Duracell products, delivering a better experience for our consumers.â€
According to Microsoft, InstaLoad is a mechanical battery contact design that does not require special electronics or circuitry. The InstaLoad battery configuration includes a set of positive and negative contacts at both ends, instead of a single positive contact at one end and a single negative contact at the other end.
Microsoft Unveils InstaLoad Battery Installation Technology
That Allows Batteries to Be Inserted in Either Direction
That Allows Batteries to Be Inserted in Either Direction
New ease-of-use feature now available for third-party licensing.
REDMOND, Wash. July 1, 2010 Microsoft Corp. today announced a new technology aimed at improving the battery installation process called InstaLoad battery installation technology, which allows users to easily install a battery without regard to positive and negative polarity. Never again will people have to squint to see battery installation diagrams — the device simply works regardless if the battery is installed positive-side-up or positive-side-down. InstaLoad is a patented battery contact design now available for license by third-party device suppliers, with companies like Duracell already lining up to endorse the technology for use in their own products.Product Applications and Differentiators
InstaLoad technology can be incorporated into devices that require frequent battery swap-outs, are used in less-than-ideal environments or use several batteries. Industries that could greatly benefit from this type of timesaving technology based on their environments include law enforcement, military, construction, outdoor sporting and camping. In addition, users of devices with multiple batteries and frequent battery swap-out — including battery chargers, digital cameras, camera flash units and toys — could also benefit.
Unlike existing electronic solutions designed to address battery-polarity installation, InstaLoad is a mechanical invention that does not drain battery power or require expensive electronic circuitry. InstaLoad battery contacts can be cost-effectively designed into most battery compartments, as it usually requires replacing existing battery contacts with the patented InstaLoad contact design. The technology is compatible with popular off-the-shelf batteries used in products such as flashlights, toys, battery chargers, lighting and most other battery-operated consumer electronic devices that use CR123, AA, AAA, C or D size batteries (disposable or rechargeable) or similar barrel-type battery form factors.
Royalty-Free License Program for Accessibility Products
The InstaLoad technology can provide an additional usability benefit for battery-operated accessibility devices that are designed for people with hearing, vision or learning disabilities.
“Microsoft is pleased to offer a royalty-free license program to suppliers and manufacturers for this class of accessibility devices,†said Rusty Jeffress, corporate vice president, Specialized Devices & Applications, Microsoft. “We believe the InstaLoad feature can make a difference in the lives of those people who need and use these products on a daily basis.â€
Microsoft Licensing Program
InstaLoad is the latest addition to the Microsoft Hardware Intellectual Property Licensing program. The Microsoft Hardware IP Licensing program was established five years ago and has successfully licensed Microsoft technology to many global manufacturers and retail brands in the mouse, keyboard and webcam industries. InstaLoad is the first technology offering by Microsoft Hardware for licensing to a broader industry, across a variety of battery-operated devices.
Microsoft is offering commercial licensees both a license to the InstaLoad technology and a license to the InstaLoad logo for use on product packaging and marketing materials. This logo program will help users identify those battery-operated products that feature InstaLoad technology. Microsoft offers commercial licensees fair and equitable terms. In addition, Microsoft offers a no-charge InstaLoad evaluation kit, which includes a detailed design specification and demo unit to help device suppliers quickly start their product prototyping.
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My killer computer...
Hello guys i want to show you my computer....well b4 i put the pictures i want to tell you that this is an dell dimension 2400 with 512mb memory and 40gb hdd and intel celeron 2.6ghz processor... ohhh and yea its bin tossed up by my dad couple of times so its in bad condition but it works perfectly fine.....
Leave your comments and thoughts about this KILLER MACHINE....
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HP's Acquisition of Palm a Done Deal
"With webOS, HP will deliver its customers a unique and compelling experience across smartphones and other mobility products," said Todd Bradley, executive vice president, Personal Systems Group, HP. "This allows us the opportunity to fully engage in growing our smartphone family offering and the footprint of webOS."
There has been plenty of speculation that webOS's footprint would include a tablet, especially when HP abruptly pulled the plug on its much anticipated (and much hyped) Windows 7-based Slate. Those hoping for a webOS-based tablet will apparently get their wish.
"Palm will be responsible for webOS software development and webOS based hardware products, from a robust smartphone roadmap to future slate PCs and netbooks," HP added.
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i7 950 @ $294 For Realz?
http://www.fudzilla.com/processors/processors/processors/core-i7-950-to-drop-below-us-300
Also reported at Maximum PC. This could be the one I've been waiting for, will there be any on August 29th though?
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MIT Researchers Pushing The Internet Up To 1000x Faster
Leave it to one of the brightest institutions in the world to find a way. A group of MIT researchers led by Vincent Chan, the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science has recently showcased "new way of organizing optical networks that, in most cases, would eliminate this inefficient conversion process; as a result, it could make the Internet 100 or even 1,000 times faster while actually reducing the amount of energy it consumes." Did you read that? An Internet that's 100x or 1000x faster than today. We know the Internet2 delivers insane speeds for very specialized applications, but something like this could benefit the masses in a huge way.
Content is growing more and more complex, and shuffling data quickly is becoming a serious problem. The new approach, which is called "flow switching," solves the problems that arise when "optical signals coming from different directions reach a router at the same time." Basically, this is a more sophisticated way of managing Internet traffic, and with better handling comes better speed. We can't be for sure when this will actually become a part of our daily lives, and we doubt it will be soon. But just to know someone is working on making our Steam downloads even faster helps us sleep easier at night.
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E Ink Announces Next Generation Of Electronic Paper
E Ink Announces Next Generation Display Platform
E Ink expands the marketplace for electronic reading with the introduction of E Ink Pearl, the next generation, easy-to-read electronic paper display with high contrast and sunlight readability.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- E Ink® Corporation, the leading developer and marketer of electronic paper display technology, today announced the Q2 release of its next generation display technology, Pearl. With Pearl, E Ink expands the capabilities of reflective displays, bringing electronic paper performance to the next level. With the whitest reflective displays in the industry, and a contrast ratio now approximately 50 percent greater than today’s products, text on Pearl “pops†from the page, enabling a reading experience most similar to reading text on printed paper. “As the electronic reading market continues to expand, there are more opportunities for expansion not only in the eBook space, but also for eNewspapers, eMagazines and eTextbooks,†according to Felix Ho Chairman of E Ink. “E Ink Pearl enables further adoption with a next generation product that is a more lightweight and eco-friendly product than ordinary paper, with less eye strain and longer battery life than an LCD.â€
“The use of electrophoretic displays for eBook readers is growing rapidly. DisplaySearch forecasts that the market value in 2010 will be $837 million, and will grow by 44 percent in 2011, reaching $1.2 billion,†according to Paul Semenza, senior vice president, DisplaySearch. “E Ink's new technology should continue to position them at the forefront of this market segment.â€
The E Ink Pearl design builds on the current generation of Vizplex designs, which is used in millions of eReader devices today. Due to a unique and proven two pigment system that is extremely stable, the current E Ink products in the market today have demonstrated long life and high reliability, enabling a whole new class of consumer products.
Enhanced Readability
Images and text become crisp on the screen as the contrast between the background and item of interest is increased. E Ink Pearl raises the bar for displays used in digital reading. This allows for eReaders to go from a contrast ratio typical of newspapers, to a higher contrast ratio typical of paperback books. The crisp text and detailed graphics also continue to remain pleasant to view when E Ink products are enjoyed outside. In addition, with 16 gray level depth, E Ink Pearl offers the sharpest rendering of images and allows product developers to display images with smooth tones and rich detail.
Lowest Power
E Ink technology products are the lowest power displays in the market today for eReaders. E Ink Pearl carries forward that capability with next generation performance. In addition, compared to other technologies, E Ink is completely bi-stable, requiring no power to hold an image or page of text. Forget about bookmarks – an E Ink display can hold your page and save your battery life for weeks or even months, so you can pick up right where you left off.
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DirecTV Launches Nation's First Suite Of 3D TV Channels
ESPN 3D was the first actual 3D channel to go live with the start of the World Cup, but now n3D (which is being sponsored by Panasonic) will be a variety of 3D sports and entertainment programming to DirecTV customers. The channel will also be home to DirecTV's exclusive 3D broadcast of the 2010 MLB All-Star Game, while 3 channels in total will be hitting the airwaves. There will be a linear channel dedicated exclusively to 3D programming and viewable on 3D television sets including Panasonic's line of VIERA HDTVs (n3D), which will be slotted on channel 103 for now. Throughout the month of July, n3D customers will have access to exclusive, original 3D programming such as Guitar Center Sessions with Peter Gabriel and Jane's Addiction, as well as additional titles such as Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia, Wild Safari: A South African Adventure and N Wave Picture's S.O.S Planet, African Adventure: Safari in the Okavango and Encounter in the Third Dimension.
n3D will also offer special events such as this weekend's running of the NASCAR Coke Zero 400, the local broadcast of the Yankees-Mariners series on July 10-11 and the company's exclusive, national broadcast of FOX Sports 2010 MLB All-Star Game in 3D on July 13. In addition to n3D, DirecTV is also launching DirecTV Cinema in 3D on channel 104, which is currently offering IMAX titles Deep Sea 3D and Under the Sea 3D and n3D On Demand on channel 105, which is currently delivering replays of ESPN's 3D coverage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup matches. Obviously, ESPN 3D has already been launched, completing the trio.
Will this mark the start of something huge? We'd like to think so, and if DirecTV can do it, we know those other carriers can as well. It's just a matter of time, as they say.
"The ability to bring high-quality 3D programming into the home is a huge advancement in the evolution of television," said Derek Chang, executive vice president of Content Strategy and Development for DIRECTV. "Our innovative technology has allowed us to lead the industry in HD and we are continuing on that same path by establishing ourselves as the premier destination for the best 3D viewing experience available. We are proud to be partnering with Panasonic and are excited to deliver this new dimension of television to millions of DIRECTV HD customers across the country."
"This is a major milestone in the young history of 3D home entertainment and Panasonic is very proud to work with DIRECTV to bring consumers this new TV channel dedicated exclusively to 3D programming," said Joseph M. Taylor, Chairman & CEO, Panasonic Corporation of North America. "We have launched our VIERA 3D TVs and Blu-ray 3D Player, and they have been very well received by consumers, but we know the key to the success of 3D for the home is the availability of content. The arrival of n3D powered by Panasonic underscores the fact that consumers will have access to a rapidly growing range of 3D TV programming including live major sports and entertainment events, as well as movies on 3D Blu-ray Disc in 2010."
Panasonic is the exclusive presenting sponsor of DIRECTV's n3D channel. In January at the Consumer Electronics Show, DIRECTV and Panasonic announced their plans to launch 3D TV channels and have since worked together to leverage relationships with programming partners and movie studios to obtain new and existing 3D content. For more information on DIRECTV's 3D channels please visit www.directv.com/3D.
Last month, DIRECTV HD customers received a free software upgrade enabling them to have access to the 3D channels on DIRECTV. DIRECTV HD customers will need a 3D television set and 3D glasses to view 3D programming on DIRECTV.
Panasonic is a global leader in the development of end-to-end Full HD 3D technology solutions including the world's first Full HD 3D video camera that records to solid-state memory, Full HD 3D Blu-ray Disc authoring, and the award winning VT-25 Series of Full HD 3D VIERA Plasma TVs and 3D Blu-ray Disc Players. For more information on Panasonic's Full HD 3D technology, visit www.panasonic.com/3D.
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Asetek Adds Might To All-In-One PC Prototype With Liquid Cooling
To date, there aren't any pre-fabricated all-in-one PCs that utilize liquid cooling and high-end components. It's definitely a niche, and we suspect that has kept companies from entering this market full-on. But Asetek sees an opportunity here, and now that we really think about it, we sort of do as well. All-in-one PCs are being held back; as of now, they're really only good for basic desktop/office chores and the occasional movie. But can't they do more?
If you ask Asetek, the answer is yes. Their latest prototype has the same profile as Apple's heralded iMac, being just 58mm thick. It's capable of handling a 2.66GHz Intel Core i7-920 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M GPU, which adds up to a total TDP output of more than 200 watts. That's far more power than you'll find in any shipping AIO today, but rather than relying on a thick case and lots of fans, Asetek has integrated a liquid cooling solution to keep things chilled. We can't be certain that this concept will ever make it to production, but we love the idea and certainly hope it does. Have a look at this video if you still can't find a way to get excited about this.
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Finland Makes 1Mbps Internet A "Basic Right" For Every Citizen
Obviously, this is a huge undertaking, and it'll involve a great deal of spending in order to make it a reality. The move makes Finland the first nation on the planet to make broadband Internet access a basic right, with the idea being to at least make broadband available to every Finn that would like it. Olli-Pekka Rantala of the communications networks unit at the ministry of transport and communications said the following: "Today the universal service obligation concerning Internet access of one Megabit per second (Mbit/s) has entered into force. It is our understanding that we have become the first in the world to have made broadband a basic right." Preach it!
Starting this month, any Internet provider that operates in Finland will be obligated to provide a 1Mbps connection to all Finnish households, regardless of location. That's certainly a huge thing to ask of ISPs, but there are limitations in place to prevent outrageous extra fees from cropping up. This is a huge, huge move, and it will hopefully spark a lot of copycat movements from other governments. No one wants to lag behind in the race to become the most connected nation in the world, and while Finland is certainly small, it's far from being "tiny." Great job on kicking things off, Finland--now it's time for the rest of the world to follow suit.
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Which is better for gaming? Core i7 860 or the Core i7 930?
A friend of mine is building a new computer in order to play upcoming games like Starcraft 2 and Final Fantasy XIV online. I told him that he should go with 860 because it is part of the i7 family, uses a LGA 1156 socket (cheaper motherboard purchase) and efficient for games that is relative to the price. He believes that 930 is the way to go because of the bus speed. Based on the cost the 930 will incur and other factors, I disagreed with him because it is expensive with a purchase of a LGA 1366 motherboard and he will not be able to full utilize the processor if he uses it for gaming only.
So what should he do? He is concerned about the budget. Should he opt for a 860 or a 930?
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TMobile Drop Kicks Current Sidekicks from Smartphone Lineup
"As T-Mobile looks to further innovate and raise the bar for the next generation of the T-Mobile Sidekick, as of July 2, the Sidekick LX and Sidekick 2008 will no longer be available through T-Mobile, including retail stores, care, telesales, and online," the wireless company said in a statement.
If you're an existing Sidekick customer, no need to fret - T-Mobile says they'll continue to support the device. But is this really the end of the road for the Sidekick brand? Maybe not, as T-Mobile hinted at more products to come.
"Stay tuned for exciting updates in the months ahead, which we expect will provide customers with a new and fresh experience," T-Mobile said.
While nothing is official, Internet rumblings suggest T-Mobile is possibly working on an Android-based Sidekick, which would make sense given the rabid popularity of both the Sidekick brand/hardware and Google's Android platform.
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HELP!!!!!!!! I think I broke it
Hey guys. Not sure what I did but I did something wrong. My PC has been out of commision all week since I was putting on my waterblocks and I came up short on tubing. I finally got more in and finished getting everything together tonight. I fired up my PC and everything is powering up (i.e. fans, lights, pumps etc. but I can't get it to post. Even stranger yet, the power button won't shut it down. I have to hit the switch on the psu. I thought it was the connectors to the power button being wrong but I swapped them every which way and nothing. I did a leak test with the thing before I powered everything on so there is no leaks or water damage. The LCD poster with the MB doesn't even light up or give me any codes. It just says welcome then it starts keeping time for how long the pc is on. I tried disconnecting 1 of the GPU's to see if maybe it just wasn't getting enough power with all the fans and pumps hooked up now but no dice.
Any idea's? The new things I added were the pumps, waterblocks, 8 fans, thermaltake flow indicator with lcd temp readout and new power button and reset button. I really don't want to disconnect everything all over if I don't have to so any suggestions?
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