May 19, 2010

Google launches WebM open source video codec

Based on VP8, Ogg Vorbis and Matroska

THERE’S CURRENTLY SOMETHING of a disagreement going on between the various web browser manufacturers with regards to which video codec is going to become the standard for HTML5 and it seems like we just got another alternative courtesy of Google and its new WebM video codec. The interesting thing here is that apart from Google, both Opera and Netscape are backing an open source option for HTML5, so it looks like the battle for the next gen video codec for online video just warmed up.
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May 19, 2010

Netbooks set to get larger screens

Intel eases specification restrictions

IT’S ABOUT TIME that Intel has gotten around to removing one of its dumbest restrictions on netbooks, screen size. Up until now netbooks have been restricted to 10-inch displays or below, well, at least if the manufacturers wanted to get special pricing from Intel for the CPU’s and chipsets. There have been a few larger models in the market, but most of them have used Nvidia’s ION chipset, so those models have fit into a slightly more expensive product category.
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May 18, 2010

Asus launches new bamboo notebook range

With Core i processors and GeForce 310M graphics

ASUS LAUNCHED A range of new bamboo notebooks late last week in Taipei, Taiwan and we were on location and snapped a few shots of these so called environmentally friendly models. Although the lid and wrist rest on all three models are made from bamboo which can be considered quite environmentally friendly, the rest of the notebooks are using more common notebook materials.
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May 17, 2010

Possible Project Natal pricing leaked

Thanks to Swedish online retailer

PROJECT NATAL IS set to be announced at E3 next month and should launch in October or November, at least in some parts of the world. There are still many parts that are unclear, including the pricing of what is set to be a potential winner for Microsoft in the console war. Now a Swedish online retailer has gone and posted a price of the upcoming Xbox 360 accessory and might prove to be a bit more expensive than expected.
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May 17, 2010

No Chrome OS netbook from Acer at Computex

It’s official

DESPITE SEVERAL RUMOURS suggesting that Acer was set to launch a Google Chrome OS netbook at Computex next month, the company has issued a press release stating that it has no intention of doing so. That doesn’t rule out the possibility of such a device in the future, but Acer doesn’t have any “short-term plans for such a product”.
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May 17, 2010

Larrabee boards coming in November

Reprinted Articles

Editors Note: Over the next few weeks we’ll be publishing the Bumpgate Series with some additional commentary, updates and information.  We are reprinting some of the often referenced articles that originally appeared on the Inquirer. Some will have added content, but all will be re-edited from the originals as per contractual obligations. You may see some slight differences between the two versions.
This article has had some of the original links removed, and was published on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 06:13AM.
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May 17, 2010

Meet Larrabee, Intel’s answer to a GPU

Reprinted Articles

Editors Note: Over the next few weeks we’ll be publishing the Bumpgate Series with some additional commentary, updates and information.  We are reprinting some of the often referenced articles that originally appeared on the Inquirer. Some will have added content, but all will be re-edited from the originals as per contractual obligations. You may see some slight differences between the two versions.
This article has had some of the original links removed, and was published on Monday, February 23, 2007 at 03:48AM.
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May 17, 2010

New from Intel: It’s Mini-Cores!

Reprinted Articles

Editors Note: Over the next few weeks we’ll be publishing the Bumpgate Series with some additional commentary, updates and information.  We are reprinting some of the often referenced articles that originally appeared on the Inquirer. Some will have added content, but all will be re-edited from the originals as per contractual obligations. You may see some slight differences between the two versions.
This article has had some of the original links removed, and was published on Monday, July 3, 2006 at 8:56AM.
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May 17, 2010
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Intel to get back into gaming graphics

Reprinted Articles

Editors Note: Over the next few weeks we’ll be publishing the Bumpgate Series with some additional commentary, updates and information.  We are reprinting some of the often referenced articles that originally appeared on the Inquirer. Some will have added content, but all will be re-edited from the originals as per contractual obligations. You may see some slight differences between the two versions.
This article has had some of the original links removed, and was published on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 06:06AM.
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May 12, 2010

AMD finally launches its new mobile processors

Brings along some new low powered models

IT TOOK A WEEK, or so, from the first leaks of AMD’s new mobile processors until the official unveiling today. The good news is that AMD did at least manage to keep its new sub 15W TDP models under lock and key, unlike the rest of its new products. AMD is also pushing its Vision branding heavily, although it’s meant to make it easier for consumers to pick the right AMD powered notebook, we’re still confused about it.
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May 12, 2010

Gigabyte’s GA-X58A-UD9 launches

XL-ATX motherboard with 4-way graphics support

IF YOU’RE STILL mulling over which super high-end X58 motherboard to buy, we’re sorry to tell you that a new entry for your shortlist has been launched, courtesy of Gigabyte. The GA-X58A-UD9 is Gigabyte’s second XL-ATX motherboard and its first for the Intel platform. It’s also the first motherboard from Gigabyte to feature no less than seven PCI Express x16 slots and a pair of nForce 200 chips.
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May 11, 2010

Bigfoot Networks are back with the Killer 2100

Will it make a difference this time around?

REMEMBER THE KILLER NIC? No, well, it was a product that was intended to reduce latency for gamers and it was created by a company called Bigfoot Networks. The original version was a PCI card that came in a couple of slightly different versions, both sporting a USB port, hardware firewall and the ability to run software directly from its onboard SoC. A PCI Express version came out later on with an audio pass-through feature, but neither model proved to be a huge hit. Now Bigfoot Networks are bag with the Killer 2100, yet another PCI Express card.
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May 11, 2010

Sony launches world’s smallest interchangeable lens camera

And it’s almost equally small sibling

ONE INHERENT PROBLEM of DSLR cameras is the physical size, not taking into account the fact that you have to carry fairly large lenses with you as well. The micro 4/3’s format was something of a solution to this problem, but the cameras didn’t end up nearly as small as many hoped. For those that find micro 4/3 cameras too big there’s a new glimmer of hope on the horizon, as Sony has announced its new Alpha NEX-3 and NEX-5 cameras, of which the latter is the world’s smallest interchangeable lens camera.
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