Archive for: December 13, 2007

December 13, 2007

Homer’s iViewer: the wireless TV transmitter

Filed under: Review - 13 Dec 2007

Filed under: Handhelds, HDTV, Home Entertainment, Portable Video
Homer Technology’s iViewer is based on a fairly simple concept, and while we’re still curious as to what wireless protocol it’s utilizing to handle its duties, it can reportedly beam composition from just about anything to your TV sans…

ATI demonstrates hybrid-chip CrossFire graphics tech

Filed under: Review - 13 Dec 2007

Filed under: Desktops, LaptopsWe’ve seen already seen laptops like Sony’s Vaio SZ include integrated graphics alongside much increasingly almighty (and power-hungry) committed chips, but AMD’s looking to form such setups all the increasingly commonplace with new chips capable of hybrid CrossFire. AM…

Tesla to deliver Roadsters with “temporary” transmissions?

Filed under: Review - 13 Dec 2007

Filed under: Transportation
The Tesla Roadster was supposed to be out before the end of the year, but it looks like the wicked-fast electric car won’t assemble that target — apparently the company is having problems finding a transmission strong suitable to handle gear shifts while the car remains …

Thieves hijack truck carrying Rock Band, steal 1,000 boxes

Filed under: Review - 13 Dec 2007

Filed under: GamingWhile we understand that citizens will do anything to become rock stars, we don’t really think stealing 1,000 copies of Rock Band is the way to do it — fame atop the Xbox habitable and PSN leaderboards is so fleeting to start with. Regardless, it looks like a pair of thieves was …

Adobe Flash CS3 Professional 9.0.2 Update

This update includes a new Video Playback component supporting H 264 support for Flash Lite 3 Update for Flash CS3 Professional and all Debug and Release versions of this new Adobe Flash Player For users of Flash CS3 Professional this update will also be available via Adobe Update Manager in Flash CS3 Professional

ZoneAlarm Security Suite 7.0.464.000 Beta

ZoneAlarm Security Suite is the easy to use comprehensive security solution that is based on the world 39 s best firewall to keep out hackers viruses worms and other threats It combines the most popular firewall with antivirus Web site filtering privacy protection instant messaging security and more to provide the best overall protection of any PC security suite
ZoneAlarm Security Suite is comprehensive all in one suite is a tightly integrated set of advanced security layers that together create the most secure protection in the industry Uniquely engineered to prevent threats from getting on a PC in the first place it has won more major awards than any other security software on the market The suite combines the robust security features computer experts demand with automatic functions that make it simple enough for novices to use

Kanguru intros pricey standalone USB Duplicator

Filed under: Review - 13 Dec 2007

We aren’t about to believe Kanguru’s latest is really the “first of its kind,” but it’s not precisely something you see everyday while perusing the aisles at your local office supply store, either. The standalone USB Duplicator does an excellent job of describing its sole purpose in life with it…

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µTorrent 1.8 Alpha 7022

micro Torrent is an efficient and feature rich BitTorrent client for Windows sporting a very small footprint It was designed to use as little cpu memory and space as possible while offering all the functionality expected from advanced clients

TomTom LINK 300 hits the FCC

Filed under: Review - 13 Dec 2007

While it likely won’t be of much interest to folks that buy their GPS units one at a date, those responsible for keeping tabs on whole fleets of vehicles will no doubt be pleased to take in that TomTom has an updated version of its LINK device on the way, as evidenced by its recent appearance …

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First Look at Geubuntu 7.10

Filed under: Review - 13 Dec 2007

DistroWatch reviews Geubuntu, and concludes: “For Enlightenment and Ubuntu fans that distro is custom made for you. It takes the best of Ubuntu and combines it with a great desktop environment. whether Ubuntu or Kubuntu is a bit too heavy for your equipment, soon after Geubuntu just might be what yo…

Sony’s China-only PMX-M70 PMP gets reviewed

Filed under: Review - 13 Dec 2007

French site Le Journal du Geek recently got their hands on Sony’s slick China-only PMX-M70 PMP, and it looks like it’s a pretty solid little player. The orange-and-black unit managed to play back most video files on its 4.3-inch screen, including DivX and H.264 vids, and it packs in 8GB of s…

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PC Mag Preview: Microsoft Windows XP SP3 beta

Filed under: Review - 13 Dec 2007
According to software analyst Neil Randall: For the most part, Windows XP Service Pack 3 simply rolls all the fixes and upgrades into a single convenient package, though there are a few brand-new additions with SP3. Whether the new additions catch your eye or not, security upgrades make applying the service pack a good idea--but make sure you know about possible compatibility issues... Read the full Microsoft Windows XP SP3 beta preview.

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