MSI Big Bang-XPower -the only recommended mainboard by THQ for experiencing Metro 2033
gaming_board.jpg The MSI Big Bang-XPower is another exceptional mainboard from the Big Bang series with astonishing performance and reliability. MSI’s Big Bang-XPower mainboard is built with Military Class components that includes a Hi-c CAP (highly-conductive polymerized capacitor), Solid Cap (solid capacitor), and Icy Choke for longer lifespan, better thermal reliability, and stability. MSI’s Big Bang-XPower is the only recommended mainboard by THQ for experiencing Metro 2033, their blockbuster survival horror FPS. The Big Bang-XPower supports both NVIDIA SLI and ATI CrossFireX technologies for gaming sessions powered by up to four graphics cards. Bundled standalone Quantum Wave sound card has built-in Creative EAX ADVANCED HD 5.0 and THX TruStudio PRO technology support the latest surround sound standard, to offer multi-channel in-game audio presented with digital clarity.

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April 30, 2010 | Related Entries - Computing | Related Entries - Gaming
PQI announces new USB3.0 storage device - Cool Drive U368 with TurboFlash USB software
USB3.jpg To prepare for the coming of USB 3.0, PQI releases another USB3.0 storage device ─ Cool Drive U368. The USB3.0 interface couples with TurboFlash USB software to maximize U368’s speed on the USB3.0 bandwidth. The USB3.0 interfaced Cool Drive U368 and TurboFlash USB together can produce read performances that reach 105MB/sec. It is almost 3x the speed of USB2.0 interfaced USB flash drive, satisfying consumer’s needs for mass data transfer and fast transfer speed to save time!

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April 30, 2010 | Related Entries - Computing
iPhone 4G to use Korean Made 5-megapixel camera sensors
camera_module.jpg New iPhone to Include Korean-Made Camera LG Innotek will supply 5-megapixel cameras for Apple's next-generation smartphone, the iPhone 4G. LG Innotek began producing the sophisticated cameras at its plant in Gumi this month and will mass produce them starting in the second half of this year. The news means that LG Innotek's camera technology has been recognized in the global market, an analyst with LIG Investment and Securities said. As the cameras fetch high prices, it will improve LG Innotek’s sales.
April 30, 2010 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
Cooler Master announces New Low Profile Cooler - Vortex Plus
Cooler_Master.jpg Cooler Master_VortexPlus.jpgVortex Plus from Cooler Master is a low profile CPU with four 6mm direct contact heat-pipes for maximum heat conductivity. Despite its diminutive size, the Vortex Plus features a Blade Master 92mm balanced PWM fan which starts out at a silent 17dBA at 800 rpm, but it goes all the way up to 2800 rpm if needed. Then fan is kitted out with a set of anti-vibration rubber pads that will reduce vibrations which can be caused by dust buildup on the fan blades.The Vortex Plus feature no less than four 6mm direct contact heat-pipes. The heat-pipe design maximizes the heat conductivity and the heat is disspiated quickly by the thin blade aluminium fin heatsink.

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April 30, 2010 | Related Entries - Computing
Taylor Swift four-time GRAMMY award-winner to promote Sony’s latest Cyber-shot digital cameras
Taylor_Swift_Sony.jpg Sony has teamed up with four-time GRAMMY award-winning singer/songwriter Taylor Swift to promote its latest Cyber-shot digital cameras in an integrated marketing campaign that puts the spotlight on the company s latest innovations. The ads with Swift zero in on the sleek and powerful Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 digital still camera and its intelligent iSweep Panorama feature that captures ultra-wide panoramic shots in one easy press and sweep motion; a technology innovation currently only available by Sony.

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April 29, 2010 | Related Entries - Digital Cameras
Super Talent announces value solid state drive line at an incredible price
ssd.jpg Super Talent today announced a new value solid state drive (SSD) product line dubbed Super Talent VSSD that brings performance and solid-state technology together at an incredible price. Super Talent VSSD offers shorter OS bootup time, faster application loading, less system power consumption and a brand new experience the customer can never get from traditional hard-disks. VSSD takes full advantage of the 3Gbps SATA-II bandwidth. The VSSD is capable of sequential read speeds up to 150 MB/sec and sequential write speeds up to 100 MB/sec. Available in capacities from 8GB to 64GB, Super Talent provides customers the option to enter the SSD world with a limited budget, but no compromise in performance.

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April 29, 2010 | Related Entries - Computing
SanDisk slotRadio Motown card offers a huge collection of Motown's greatest hits
motown_card.jpg SanDisk today announced that it is shipping the slotRadio Motown card, delivering the best of Motown's timeless catalog in an easy to use format at an affordable price. By simply inserting the new music card into the compatible SansaClip+, Sansa Fuze (with firmware update) or Sansa slotRadioplayers' microSD card slot, consumers can immediately enjoy a huge collection of Motown's greatest hits without the hassle of software installation, time-consuming song selection or file-by-file downloading. The slotRadio Motown card gives music lovers one more chance to enjoy all-time Motown classics and relive their favorite hits from the Motor City.

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April 28, 2010 | Related Entries - MP3
Samsung announces Worlds First Multi-chip Package with PRAM Chip for mobile handsets
samsung_pram_mcp.jpg Samsung today announced the industry's first multi-chip package (MCP) with PRAM - for use in mobile handsets, beginning later this quarter. The 512 megabit Samsung PRAM in the MCP is backward compatible with 40 nanometer-class NOR flash memory in both its hardware and software functionality, allowing mobile handset designers the convenience of having multi-chip packaging fully compatible with past stand-alone PRAM chip technology. PRAM, which stores data via the phase change characteristics of its base material, an alloy of germanium, antimony and titanium, provides three-times faster data storage performance per word than NOR chips.This new PRAM-packaged memory combines the nonvolatile nature of flash memory with the high-speed capability of DRAM.

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April 28, 2010 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
SK Telecom to launch eight Android system-based smartphones in Korea to quell the iPhone craze
google_Android.jpg SK Telecom, South Korea’s largest mobile carrier will offer eight Android system-based smartphones in the second quarter, as it aims to quell the iPhone craze and lure smartphone customers by counting on Google’s mobile operating system. SK Telecom’s Android models are manufactured by a slew of global handset makers. The eight models will be from Samsung, LG, Pantech, Taiwan’s HTC, Sony Ericsson and Motorola.SK Telecom has been placing its bets on Google’s mobile operating system, as it sees the Android eco-system — encompassing application developers, handset makers, telecom carriers and users — will gain larger traction with its openness.

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April 28, 2010 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
LG Optimus- Android-Powered Smartphone for First-Time Users with 3D thumbnail gallery
lg_optimus.jpg LG today announced the launch of an Android-powered smartphone, LG Optimus (LG GT540), a handset offering an optimal environment for first-time smartphone users with easy and convenient mobile access. LG Optimus allows users to enjoy diverse Android applications and automatic account synchronization with all Google mobile services. LG Optimus also features enhanced social networking functions in a high-powered multimedia environment. LG Optimus includes high-powered entertainment features that make the phone extra fun to use. The advanced media player allows users to watch DivX and Xvid videos directly without separate encoding and browsing multimedia files is especially enjoyable with the 3D thumbnail gallery. The phone’s 3MP camera supports geo-tagging, auto face-tagging and face-to-action technology to allow users to create and share multimedia content from the phone.

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April 28, 2010 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
BenQ E1260 Camera with HDR technology takes great shots easy in the toughest lighting conditions
benQ-E1260.jpg BenQ announced the expansion of its digital camera lineup today with the E1260 HDR (High Dynamic Range) camera. With 12 Megapixels; 28mm 4x optical wide angle zoom lens; capability of shooting 720p movies; a bright 2.7” LCD screen; advanced smart scene mode; friendly user interface; G-Sensor application; and last but certainly not least the HDR image enhancement technology, E1260 aims to bring consumers more features, more fun! The HDR image enhancement technology – is designed to make taking great shots easy in the toughest lighting conditions. By ingeniously adjusting the way the camera handles light under high contrast conditions, the HDR image enhancement technology allows subtle details in the darkest and brightest parts of an image to stand out like never before. hdr.jpg

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April 28, 2010 | Related Entries - Digital Cameras
VIA announces VIA VIPRO range of fanless touch screen panel PCs with autofocus IP cameras
led_backlit.jpg VIA today announced the latest additions to its VIA VIPRO range of fanless touch screen panel PCs with the 6.5 inch VIA VIPRO VP7806 and 15 inch VIA VIPRO VP7815. Created using the flexible and modular Em-ITX form factor, these new VIA VIPRO panel PCs offer the perfect solution for the latest HMI applications. Both VIA VIPRO devices are fanless and durable with IP65 compliant LED backlit panels that can withstand temperatures of -200C to 600C. Industry-leading device interactivity is assured with touch panel navigation, an integrated two megapixel autofocus IP camera, microphone and speakers.

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April 27, 2010 | Related Entries - Computing
Nokia N8 smartphone with 12 megapixel camera and Carl Zeiss optics announced
nokia_N8.jpg The Nokia N8, Nokia's latest smartphone, intuitively connects to the people, places and services that matter most. With the Nokia N8, people can create compelling content, connect to their favorite social networks and enjoy on-demand Web TV programs and Ovi Store apps. The Nokia N8 introduces a 12 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, Xenon flash and a large sensor that rivals those found in compact digital cameras. Additionally, the Nokia N8 offers the ability to make HD-quality videos and edit them with an intuitive built-in editing suite. Doubling as a portable entertainment center, people can enjoy HD-quality video with Dolby Digital Plus surround sound by plugging into their home theatre system. The Nokia N8 enables access to Web TV services. nokia_N8_display.jpg

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April 27, 2010 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
A machine called SFD system turns used adult diapers into fuel pellets in Japan
diaper.jpg fuel_pellets.jpgDetermining that the bulk of diapers disposed of by hospitals and nursing homes were being sent to incineration plants, Super Faiths Inc. of Tokyo developed a machine to turn used diapers into solid fuel. The device, called the SFD system, is capable of crushing, drying and sterilizing used diapers and converting them into bacteria-free pellets. The process takes one day. According to Super Faiths, the pellets serve as an excellent fuel for biomass boilers and stoves. Another company, Total Care System Co. of Fukuoka, has established a way of dissolving diapers in a special solution and turning them into pulp and plastic for use as a construction material and as solid fuel.

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April 27, 2010 | Related Entries - Other Stuff
GE and Nissan joints hand to make smart charging a reality
smart_charging.jpg In the race to build a smart-charging infrastructure that fuels the coming plug-in car revolution, GE and Nissan have teamed to research new technology developments that will make smart charging a reality. The two companies signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore new technologies that are needed to build a reliable, dynamic smart-charging infrastructure. GE and Nissan have outlined two key areas for potential collaborations. The first relates to the integration of electric vehicles with homes and buildings. The second focuses on electric vehicle charging dynamics with the larger electric grid. In coming months, GE and Nissan will work to identify specific projects they can partner on in each of these areas.

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April 27, 2010 | Related Entries - Transport
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