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Aurora 7500 and Aurora ALX Systems Empower Users to Get More Done with Extreme Multi-tasking Performance of New AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 Dual-Core Processor.
MIAMI - January 10th, 2006 - Alienware - the leading manufacturer of high-performance desktop, notebook, media center, server and professional systems - is now featuring the new AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 dual-core [...]

CinemaNow, a global leader in digital video aggregation and distribution, and Oregan Networks Ltd., a supplier of media browsing and streaming software, have jointly announced availability of a customisable service enablement framework, which allows device manufacturers to incorporate the CinemaNow service on consumer devices with broadband connectivity.
The service delivery model is similar to [...]

High-Performance, TrustedFlash-Enabled Security, Tiny Size, and Industry-Standard Interfaces Offer Fast, Easy Integration
SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) has introduced SanDisk iNAND, a small, easily integrated high-speed NAND Flash storage device that is available in capacities and price points that make it an attractive alternative to micro hard drives. Embedded Flash memory is a popular storage solution for consumer [...]

Looking for great new Tablet PC information? Look no further than the FCC website of course! James Kendrick has posted some pics of the upcoming new ThinkPad at jkOnTheRun:
“You’ve got to love the FCC when you’re craving information for rumored devices and these pics found on the FCC site depict an IBM Thinkpad [...]

Operating Systems aren’t just boring, they’re getting stale. In the early 90s we had plenty of innovation. Now, operating systems seem more about tossing in the latest home grown copy of a popular third party program. Okay, so what features should be added to the OS? We’ve got 5 features that discuss just that.

iTrip is a gadget that connects fairly seamlessly to your iPod. What it does is allow you to play your iPod music on an FM radio. You set the station with your iPod and if you tune in your radio (that is within several feet) to that station you can listen to what’s on [...]

SUNNYVALE, CA, February 7, 2005 - Toshiba Corporation and SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) today announced an 8-gigabit (Gb) NAND flash memory chip fabricated with 70-nanometer (nm) process technology that ushers in the new era of gigabyte chips: 1-gigabyte data storage capacity on a single chip. The new chip was today reported at the International Solid-State Circuits [...]

A few days ago, The Register in the UK reported a Tablet PC bug that appears as a memory leak. Unfortunately, the bug is allegedly in one of the most prevalent processes of the Tablet PC OS: Tabtip.exe which is the process that handles handwriting recognition:
“The program Tabtip.exe increases in size due to a [...]

Frankly, I don’t know. Luckily, the folks over at ExtremeTech might! Let’s face it, when you hear someone say: “Dude, I just got a new PC with a killer CD-RW drive”, you just laugh, don’t you? It’s OK to admit; I do the same. CD’s are so 1990’s, but you don’t [...]

Got a hardware issue of some type? Don’t play “Operation” and dissect your device right away to install a replacement. Consider checking your drivers first! Windows Update is a great source to get driver updates for anything and everything your computer contains; from network cards to video adapters. What if Windows [...]

Intel Corporation has unveiled its latest Intel Centrino mobile technology for notebook PCs. The new mobile platform is packed with entertainment and business features ranging from blazing-fast graphics to better responsiveness and support for greater security options - without compromising important capabilities such as integrated wireless LAN access and great battery life.

Today is the official launch date of the new Centrino platform, code named Sonoma. Over 150 notebook models are expected to run under the new platform, which provides higher processing and graphics speeds while judiciously attempting to conserve power:
“The Centrino platform, first launched in March 2003, is aimed at notebook computers and consists of [...]

The PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) has announced a new standard : the ExpressCard. The new ExpressCard is smaller than today’s standards and provides additional compatibility with strategic architectures.
Today’s PCMCIA cards are roughly 85mm long x 54 mm wide. The smaller ExpressCard will come in two physical configurations, the smaller of [...]

I guess I ran my Gateway laptop into the ground. Considering it was on 7 x 24 for about 2 years, I suppose I shouldn’t complain. So, do I just give a respectful memorial service and then dump it or do I hack it up for parts? I’ll give you one guess [...]

Holiday shopping for the parents used to be a challenge. Now that they are actually adopting digital technology, it’s become a little easier. With more choices than ever for techie toys, however, it’s actually become a joy for me.
Consider this season: my parents purchased their first digital camera last month. It’s not [...]

Paul Kallender of IDG News Service reports:
NEC (Profile, Products, Articles) and Toshiba have made two advancements in developing a new type of memory that could eventually replace the standard memory used in mobile phones, MP3 players, and other portable electronic devices, the companies said Wednesday.

Stephen Shankland of CNET News writes:
Hewlett-Packard may have transferred its last remaining Itanium processor engineers to Intel, but the server maker is standing by the technology to the tune of $3 billion.
The funds will help HP design systems and encourage software companies during the next three years, the computer maker plans to announce Thursday. [...]

Eric Bangeman from Ars Technica reports:
IBM and AMD have jointly developed a new design technique that they claim will significantly improve transistor (and overall CPU) performance. Called Dual Stress Liner (DSL), the technique cuts down on a great deal of the complexity involved with strained silicon. IBM and AMD claim transistor performance gains of nearly [...]

A new wireless chip based on IEEE specification 802.16-2004, appears to have hit the market today. Also known as WiMAX, the new wireless spec has a much broader range than current 802.11x. The expected range is up to 30 miles, although bandwidth clearly diminishes as range is extended. Devices with the new [...]

Me? Not that you asked, but all I want for Christmas is something to organize my desktop. Or, should I say “desktops.” My physical desk is a mess, and my Windows Desktop is full of icons. This has nothing to do with hardware. I’m just writing filler. But let [...]