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February 09, 2010
16:40
NVIDIA Optimus Notebook Graphics Switching Impresses
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[300] Ideally, switchable notebook graphics would be seamless. Launch an app that doesn't require significant graphics resources & chipset graphics get used. Fire up a game & the discrete GPU kicks in. Up til now, a scenario like this wasn't available w/out a hard switch over and possible reboot but NVIDIA aims to change that w/ their Optimus technology.

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14:38
Sapphire Radeon HD 5570 1,024MB graphics card: the jigsaw is
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[101] Filling in the gap left by the last two launches, £60 will buy you a Radeon HD 5570 1,024MB card. We find out how good it is.

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9:10
Decent DX11 Capable Gaming For $79, Radeon HD 5570 Launched
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[205] A quick look at its model number, will reveal that the Radeon HD 5570 falls somewhere in between the Radeon HD 5450 and 5670 in AMD's current line-up. The card offers decent frame rates at moderately high resolutions for some of the latest and it's also a half-height, low-power card so perhaps ideal for an HTPC

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2:40
Alan Turing and the Ace computer
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[303] The Automatic Computing Engine or Ace was designed by Alan Turing and brought together a team who would go on to design the technology that underpins the internet.

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February 07, 2010
1:30
Germanium Laser Breakthrough Brings Optical Computing Closer
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[387] Researchers at MIT have demonstrated the first laser that uses the element germanium. The laser, which operates at room temperature, could prove to be an important step toward computer chips that move data using light instead of electricity, say the researchers.

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February 05, 2010
17:40
The Navy's New Digital-Age Flagship in a Box in Haiti
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[365] On board the USS Bataan, there are four 10 x 8 foot containers that support digital-age communications, transferring data at up to 200Mb/s. From Operation Unified Response in Haiti, here is the Navy's new flagship in a box.

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5:50
Is NAND Flash About To Hit A Dead End?
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[364] As NAND flash memory continues to shrink in size, problems with reliability and endurance continue to grow, and manufacturers say they may not be able to produce any more generations. That's forcing solid-state memory makers to look for alternatives.

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1:40
Flash of Genius: Woz Recalls Inventing Color Computing
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[469] Steve Wozniak, Apple co-founder and philanthropist in conversation at the Discovery Forum 2010 recalls how he invented color computing and changed the PC world forever.

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February 02, 2010
11:14
Inventor Unveils $7,000 Talking SEX Robot
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[327] To some men, she might seem like the perfect woman: She's a willowy 5 feet 7 and 120 pounds. She'll chat with you endlessly about your interests. And she'll have sex whenever you please -- as long as her battery doesn't run out.

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February 01, 2010
17:00
Intel and Micron Debut 25nm NAND Flash Technology
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[672] IM Flash Technologies is a joint venture between Intel and Micron targeted at developing NAND flash memory. Intel and Micron now lay claim to the smallest production ready semiconductor process technology in the world. What's more interesting, will be the new SSD products that will roll out...

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15:10
16 Year Old Invents Radio For Texting 1000 Feet Underground
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[1661] Sixteen-year-old Alexander Kendrick has created a device that allows texting and other data transfer from almost 1000 feet underground. The tech could allow rapid emergency communication with the surface and opens the potential for scientific measurements without the need to continually visit (and disturb) the cave environment.

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8:10
'Imcompletelynaked': WiFi Network Names Get Dirty and Nasty
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[487] As in the Harry Potter books, this is an alternate universe not visible to the naked eye. It's a new sublayer of New York. "They get dirty and nasty and mildly inappropriate, but that's what makes them fun." Some Wi-Fi users on the East Side display their political stripes by dubbing their networks "killhealthcare," "betterthanbush" and "Palinsux."

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7:10
5 Computer Hardware Review Sites For The PC Enthusiast
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[361] Whether you are looking into building a new computer or just like to keep up with the latest in computer hardware, the internet provides a whole lot of options when it comes to computer hardware reviews. Here, you will see some of the better, more reliable sites on the internet.

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January 30, 2010
7:10
Apple Makes $208 On Each $499 iPad
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[675] The new $499 iPad tablet actually runs Apple about $270 in materials and manufacturing costs, a Wall Street analyst said today.

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January 28, 2010
12:50
A Closer Look: iPad vs. Kindle 2 vs. HP Slate
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[755] With the launch of the iPad today, many have been proclaiming the death of e-book readers like the Kindle -- as well as yet-to-be-released devices like the HP slate. However, the comparison isn't actually quite so simple and could potentially leave Apple hurting.

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January 27, 2010
20:20
Review: Kingston's New USB Stick Can Be Partitioned
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[328] Kingston recently unveiled a new version of its DataTraveler USB drive that includes the ability to create two partitions, one for public use and the other for secure data storage, a very handy feature.

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3:50
How to Properly Benchmark Your PC
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[336] To care about benchmark is to care about performance. But you shouldn’t just download any benchmarking tool to run--there’s a right and wrong way to benchmark your machine if you want to get meaningful results. We’ll teach you proper benchmarking techniques and how to interpret your results.

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January 26, 2010
11:40
Six alternatives to Apple Tablet
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[151] No one has seen Apple's mythical tablet yet, but other vendors were more than willing to show off their tablet concepts at this year's CES 2010. Here are six great alternatives to the rumored Apple Tablet.

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January 23, 2010
6:50
Fujifilm, IBM Set Areal Density Record for Magnetic Tape
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[260] Fujifilm and IBM announced a new particulate that can be used to create magnetic tape cartridges that are 44 times more dense than today's Generation 4 LTO Ultrium cartridges and may someday hold as much as 35TB of data.

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January 22, 2010
15:20
Ex-Alienware Founders Start Origin PC, Reviewed
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[739] The paint is scarcely dry on the Origin logo—the business opened on November 17th—but the corporation's three founders each spent a decade at Alienware prior to founding Origin. Here's a quick performance take on one of their new tricked-out gaming rigs

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6:40
Data Center Density Hits The Wall
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[277] The newest servers concentrate more power into a smaller footprint. Some experts advocate spreading the servers out to mitigate the heat problem, but others say water-based cooling is inevitable.

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January 21, 2010
11:30
Nvidia reveals more on next-gen graphics chip (VIDEO)
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[251] Nvidia is still keeping some major details of their upcoming graphics chips secret including a launch date, clock speed, and the big one: cost. However they have revealed some technical details on the chip itself which suggests it will be twice as powerful as Nvidia's current champion the GT200.

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2010 CPU forecast: What's coming for desktop and mobile PCs
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[344] What will be the big news in the desktop and mobile PC chip markets this year? From mighty six-core desktop chips to minuscule smartbook processors, here's a look at what's in the CPU cards this year.

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January 20, 2010
5:30
A Detailed Look At HP's Windows 7-Infused 23" TouchSmart PC
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[393] It’s hard to tell that you are looking at a desktop PC--the roughly 1.5-inch thick bezel and front-mounted stereo speakers give the deceptive appearance that you are looking at merely a monitor. If you wanted, you could even wall-mount the system. Also, HP doesn’t just stop with Windows 7 built-in touch features. Here's a look at TouchSmart Apps.

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January 18, 2010
17:19
NVIDIA GF100( Fermi ) Architecture And Technology Preview
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[315] NVIDIA's "Fermi" next generation GF100 GPU is not here yet. Nope, we do not have hardware. But NVIDIA has given us an in-depth look at the specifics behind the architecture as it relates to gaming. NVIDIA certainly remembered us gamers and the fact that we like lots and lots of polygons.

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11:30
Guide: How to keep dust out of your PC
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[365] Home-made filters are cheap and improve your PC's reliability.

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January 14, 2010
5:50
That was fast...just 3 minutes later? (PIC)
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[2994] Lighten up, Mac owners! (prepares for flame war)

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January 13, 2010
22:10
Is A Tablet In Your Future?
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[387] It seems the newest computer gadget threatening to invade the market is the tablet computer. This yearâ��s CES showed many different models are slated to be launched in this year... But if these tablets do come on the market, will they catch on? And will you be getting one anytime soon?

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18:50
Police Begin Arrests For Cellphone Recordings
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[2077] Police who find themselves being recorded by bystanders with cell phones and other hand-held devices are beginning to arrest people. The charge? Illegal electronic surveillance.

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January 12, 2010
7:23
Why I believe printers are the spawn of Hell - The Oatmeal
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[7546] My latest comic. "Printers are remarkable in that they're just as crappy and unreliable now as they were in 1995. "

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12 Hour Battery Life In A High-End Laptop? Asus Says Yes...
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[347] High-end laptops usually have low battery life, but ASUS showed a new laptop at CES packing a high-end GeForce GPU and a low-power Intel IGP...and choosing on its own which one to use at any given moment. The claimed results are dramatic.

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January 11, 2010
9:10
USB 3.0 Finally Arrives
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[1465] Adoption is faster than with previous versions -- but we want more, now. Here’s why

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NVIDIA Optimus Notebook Graphics Switching Impresses

Sapphire Radeon HD 5570 1,024MB graphics card: the jigsaw is

Decent DX11 Capable Gaming For $79, Radeon HD 5570 Launched

Alan Turing and the Ace computer

Germanium Laser Breakthrough Brings Optical Computing Closer

The Navy's New Digital-Age Flagship in a Box in Haiti

Is NAND Flash About To Hit A Dead End?

Flash of Genius: Woz Recalls Inventing Color Computing

Inventor Unveils $7,000 Talking SEX Robot

Intel and Micron Debut 25nm NAND Flash Technology

16 Year Old Invents Radio For Texting 1000 Feet Underground

'Imcompletelynaked': WiFi Network Names Get Dirty and Nasty

5 Computer Hardware Review Sites For The PC Enthusiast

Apple Makes $208 On Each $499 iPad

A Closer Look: iPad vs. Kindle 2 vs. HP Slate

Review: Kingston's New USB Stick Can Be Partitioned

How to Properly Benchmark Your PC

Six alternatives to Apple Tablet

Fujifilm, IBM Set Areal Density Record for Magnetic Tape

Ex-Alienware Founders Start Origin PC, Reviewed

Data Center Density Hits The Wall

Nvidia reveals more on next-gen graphics chip (VIDEO)

2010 CPU forecast: What's coming for desktop and mobile PCs

A Detailed Look At HP's Windows 7-Infused 23" TouchSmart PC

NVIDIA GF100( Fermi ) Architecture And Technology Preview

Guide: How to keep dust out of your PC

That was fast...just 3 minutes later? (PIC)

Is A Tablet In Your Future?

Police Begin Arrests For Cellphone Recordings

Why I believe printers are the spawn of Hell - The Oatmeal

12 Hour Battery Life In A High-End Laptop? Asus Says Yes...

USB 3.0 Finally Arrives