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1. Nvidia: Our nForce chipsets are "better" than Intel's

   (Hardware/Hardware Features)

   ... have traditionally been full of innovative features, even better than Intel's own chipsets. [For example], Nvidia Ion has redefined the netbook category," Nvidia spokesperson Brian Burke explained in an ...

2. Google launches OneBox music service

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

   ...  "This feature doesn't just make search better. It also helps people discover new sources of licensed music online while helping artists to discover new generations of fans and reconnect with longtime ...

3. Google intros Android 2.0 Eclair SDK for Droid smartphones

   (Software/Software Features)

   ... new APIs for sync capabilities, Bluetooth, integrated cameras and virtual keyboards. "Developers can write applications to enable users to sync their devices to various contact sources," Ducrohet wrote ...

4. Acer introduces Aspire 3D laptop

   (Hardware/Hardware Features)

   ... on a pair of included 3D polarizer eyeglasses, which filter 2D images to 3D, and enjoy eye-popping, true cinematic high def playback of movies, video and games," explained Acer spokesperson Ray Sawall. ...

5. Spring Design introduces Android E-Reader

   (Mobility/Mobility Features)

   ... Alex’s dual-screen display design allows users to easily read text on a monochrome 6" EPD screen, while simultaneously browsing dynamic hyperlinked multimedia information on a secondary 3.5" color LCD ...

6. Mozilla preps Firefox 3.6 with beta test build

   (Software/Software Features)

   ... new features, such as faster speeds for the TraceMonkey JavaScript engine, startup and responsiveness improvements "throughout" the application, as well as additional CSS3 properties. Firefox 3.6 is ...

7. Zensify visualizes news with Cloud-based iPhone app

   (Mobility/Mobility Features)

   Zensify has launched a free news analysis application for the iPhone and iPhone touch. According to Zensify CTO Tom Campbell, ZenNews generates a visual "tag cloud" based on news trending topics that ...

8. Khronos introduces OpenMax AL multimedia specification for MIDs

   (Software/Software Features)

   The Khronos Group has officially released its OpenMax AL 1.0 specification. According to Khronos spokesperson Jonathan Hirshon, OpenMax is a cross-platform, C-language API for "high-performance" MID ...

9. Turtle Beach introduces alternative gaming headset

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

   Turtle Beach has introduced a $30 portable gaming headset. Company spokesperson Peter Ronick explained that the Ear Force Z1 was designed as a "cost-effective alternative" to more expensive models. ...

10. Nvidia kicks off 2009 GPU conference

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    ... of the enigmatic GT300 GPU. Nvidia has kicked off its three-day GPU conference in San Jose, California. CEO Jen-Hsun Huang - who is scheduled to deliver a keynote speech at 1PM PST - may take the opportunity ...

11. Toshiba introduces ultra-thin laptop line

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    ... explained company spokesperson Carl Pinto. "These new ultra-thin laptops reflect the next step in Toshiba laptop innovation, delivering the perfect balance of performance, mobility and style, and broaden ...

12. Turtle Beach introduces dual ear headset for the Xbox 360

    (Consumer Electronics/Consumer Electronics Features)

    Turtle Beach has introduced a dual ear headset for the Xbox 360. The Ear Force XLC - designed as an alternative to standard 'one ear' communicator headsets - offers both in-game and Xbox Live audio. ...

13. ATI introduces Radeon HD 5800 GPU for DirectX 11 gaming

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    ATI has introduced its long-awaited Radeon HD 5800 GPU series. The 5800 - which is AMD's first DirectX 11 GPU - supports Eyefinity Technology, OpenCL and DirectCompute 11. ATI has introduced its long-awaited ...

14. SGI introduces Octane III 'personal' supercomputer

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    SGI has introduced a "personal" supercomputer capable of accommodating up to 80 high-performance cores and nearly 1TB of memory. According to SGI CEO Mark J. Barrenechea, the Octane III will help enable ...

15. Seagate upgrades network docking station for FreeAgent hard drives

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Seagate has introduced a retrofitted docking station that allows users to easily access and share digital content stored on FreeAgent Go portable hard drives. According to Seagate, the FreeAgent DockStar ...

16. AMD introduces $100 quad-core processor

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    ... and the 785G chipset featuring ATI Radeon HD 4200 graphics, AMD delivers smooth HD visuals and the foundation for a great Windows 7 experience." According to AMD, the mainstream desktop platform offers ...

17. Kingston introduces Lynnfield optimized memory kits

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    ... date for 1333 and 1600MHz 8GB kits targeted at 64-bit operating systems. "Intel has worked closely with Kingston on testing HyperX memory for use with the Core i5 platform and P55 chipset," spun Geof ...

18. Blizzard showcases Cataclysm at BlizzCon '09

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    ... content for players to explore," explained Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime. "We're excited to be offering a first glimpse of Cataclysm for attendees of BlizzCon, and we look forward to sharing more information ...

19. Apple to debut $700 tablet in September?

    (Mobility/Mobility Features)

    ... says the device could be announced in September for release in November,” Barron’s reports today. And get this: The publication claims that the computer industry is “so anxious to see what Apple introduces ...

20. RIM: BlackBerry Curve 8520 to arrive on August 5

    (Mobility/Mobility Features)

    ... "out of the box" Mac compatibility, 256MB Flash memory, a 512Mhz processor and a 2 MP digital camera with video recording capbilities. The 8520 offers Bluetooth (2.0) support, a comprehensive media player, ...

21. EA declares end to Tiberium wars with C&C 4

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Electronic Arts has confirmed that its popular Tiberium-war series will be brought to an "epic conclusion" with Command & Conquer 4. According to EA, C&C 4 introduces a "multitude of innovations" ...

22. Inlet introduces live video streaming for the iPhone

    (Mobility/Mobility Features)

    ...  According to Bishop, Spinnaker is an ideal choice for live sports coverage, as it creates real-time highlights without the need for additional file preparation. Spinnaker also allows users to switch ...

23. Microsoft introduces Kodu Game Lab for aspiring developers

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Microsoft has introduced an application that allows aspiring developers to create their own Xbox 360 games. Built using Microsoft's XNA Studio, Kodu Game Lab offers users a simple image-based menu along ...

24. Gateway introduces high-definition netbook

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    ... touchpad and a ATI Radeon X1270 GPU. San Francisco (CA) - Gateway has introduced a high-definition netbook with an 11.6-inch display. The LT3100 - which weighs just 3.14 pounds - features an AMD Athlon ...

25. Intel targets future MID market with power-conscious Moorestown

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Intel has confirmed that its next-generation Moorestown processor will utilize platform power management (PPM) technology to facilitate a 50x reduction in idle power compared to current Atom-based ...

26. THQ demos Darksiders, showcases MX vs. ATV

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    ... game and came away with a very favorable impression. Indeed, the intuitive controls facilitated precise movements, while the stunning visuals created a truly immersive simulation. A Rainbow Studios ...

27. Zensify introduces social network aggregator for the iPhone

    (Mobility/Mobility Features)

    Zensify has introduced a social network aggregator for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The application allows users to view, search and update streaming information from multiple sites.Chicago (IL) - Zensify ...

28. Google introduces new search options

    (Software/Software Features)

    ... with Google Search, and we plan to fill it with more innovative and useful features in the future," added Google. In addition to search options, the company debuted a new "snippet feature" designed to ...

29. Nvidia releases CUDA 2.2 with Windows 7 support

    (Software/Software Features)

    Nvidia today released version 2.2 of its CUDA software development platform, which allows programmers to create multithreaded GPGPU applications that run on GeForce and Tesla cards.Santa Clara (CA) ...

30. Windows 7 widows Windows XP

    (Software/Software Features)

      Opinion - It was IBM that uttered the immortal statement about its defunct operating system OS/2: "We're a better Windows than Windows". Opinion - It was IBM's Lee Reiswig that uttered ...

31. Nvidia intros hardware debugger for GeForce GPUs

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    ... is support for Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008 for the Tesla C1060 and S1070 cards. Meanwhile, AMD’s ATI released the Catalyst 9.4 driver package, which includes support for a new Overdrive auto-tune ...

32. Google beefs up Gmail for Android and iPhone

    (Mobility/Mobility Features)

    Google upgraded its email application for the iPhone and Android devices that should result in a much more convenient use and much faster performance. Mountain View (CA) – Google upgraded its email ...

33. Google Street View controversy reveals our hypocrisy

    (Trendwatch/Trendwatch Brief)

    ... But the privacy cat is already out of the bag, largely thanks to the creeping influence and growing sophistication of the Internet – and it isn’t entirely fair to solely blame Google for letting it out. ...

34. UPDATED: Sharp introduces outdoor-use LED lighting, solar powered

    (Sustainability/Sustainability Features)

    Sharp has introduced a line of scalable 1800 lumen LED-based lighting fixtures appropriate for permanent outdoor use (roughly the same illumination as a traditional 250 Watt flood light per head). While ...

35. Google introduces telephone services

    (Consumer Electronics/Consumer Electronics Features)

    Google has yet again managed to find a pot to dip their money hand into, this time it's the phone industry. It would appear that the company's goal is to be the hub of all of its user's communication ...

36. Internet Safety Act: Welcome, Big Brother

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Opinion)

    ... if passed into law, would force ISPs to retain user data from every subscriber's IP address for up to two years (see TG Daily's previous coverage). In addition, the legislation could compel owners of Wi-Fi ...

37. Adobe: The GPU is not a universal app accelerator

    (Software/Software Features)

    So we are all excited about the fact that we can buy 1 TFlop graphics cards and run certain software much faster than before. We knew before that not many applications can take advantage of GPU acceleration ...

38. Opera 10 alpha unveiled: Fully web compliant, 30% faster

    (Software/Software Features)

    ... progress in Firefox 3.1 Beta or Safari 4 Beta, web applications like Gmail and Facebook subjectively seem to be much faster than in previous Opera version. Presto 2.2 engine also complies with the latest ...

39. Infineon introduces ultra-low cost dual-SIM integrated on a single platform

    (Hardware/Hardware Brief)

    Infineon has announced its new ultra-low cost dual-SIM platform. The XMM1028 is based on the X-GOLD102DS and is a cost optimized single baseband solution for dual-SIM platforms. Negating the need ...

40. AMD unleashes 45 nm Opteron processor

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    ... was discovered way too late in the first generation 65 nm quad-core processor. At least from today’s perspective, Shanghai looks like a solid improvement, even if benchmark numbers may raise some doubt, ...

41. Palit introduces 3-slot graphics card monster

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

      Palit today announced a new flagship for its Radeon graphics card series. Based on AMD’s dual-GPU ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 design, the graphics card comes with two massive fans and two heat pipes ...

42. The Windows 7 GUI from a Linux user's perspective

    (Software/Software Features)

    Today, hard core Linux users were able to view for the first time some of nifty GUI features in Microsoft's next generation desktop operation system - Windows 7. Due out in Q3 2009, Windows 7 shows us ...

43. Nvidia introduces GeForce 9400M for notebooks

    (Hardware/Hardware Brief)

    Nvidia has introduced its hghly-iIntegrated GeForce 9400M GPU that targets notebook applications, with the company claiming it delivers 5x the performance over the Intel Centrino 2 Montevina (GM45) ...

44. OpenOffice 3.0 released, download site overwhelmed

    (Software/Software Features)

      After three long years in the making, OpenOffice.org has finally unveiled the new version of its free office productivity suite Open Office 3.0. The new release effectively solves document incompatibility problems ...

45. Timeline: How AMD changed over the past 39 years

    (Trendwatch/Trendwatch Features)

    ... transformation of the company that took place over the past 39 years. Here is a compressed timeline highlighting key events as well as the company’s most significant achievements.   The note ...

46. Apple updates iTunes, Apple TV, MobileMe

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    ... and general performance of the application. Specifically, iTunes 8.0.1 fixes the so-called "Blue screen of death" bug that causes Vista machine to crash when an iPod is connected and improves accessibility ...

47. Tilera goes pro with TilePro64

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Features)

    Tilera today announced the next generation of their tile-based processors. A follow-on to their previous Tile64 embedded CPUs, two new TilePro models offer 36 and 64 cores with notably greater performance ...

48. AMD intros OpenGL 3 extension support and CrossFire X overclocking

    (Software/Software Features)

      AMD’s graphics division (ATI) today introduced the ninth update for its Catalyst driver software today. Version 8.9 includes a new display mode, Overdrive support four quad-Crossfire X configurations ...

49. Iomega introduces a perfect fit external 320 GB drive for MacBook Air

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    ... accompanied by two OS X backup solutions distributed as free downloads from the Iomega web site: EMC Retrospective Express, the common application that backs up user's data to a wide variety of internal ...

50. AMD introduces ATI Radeon HD 4600 series graphics cards

    (Hardware/Hardware Brief)

    AMD has announced the ATI Radeon HD 4600 series mainstream graphics offerings that deliver exceptional gaming and HD multimedia performance while consuming less power than a standard light bulb, ...