News Archive: October 2009

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• Crucial offers firmware update for M225 SSD with W7 TRIM supportinstructions and link inside.Oct 29, 2009 7:12 PM CDT
• ASRock preparing second-gen ION nettop, the ION330-HT-BDImproving on an already solid small computer.Oct 28, 2009 4:54 PM CDT
• Google Wave to be given its own App Storeendless possibilities.Oct 28, 2009 7:21 AM CDT
• A-DATA makes installing Windows 7 off USB Flash easyannounces OStoGO application.Oct 28, 2009 7:18 AM CDT
• Fusion-io ioXtreme makes an early appearanceEnthusiast aimed PCI-e SSDs arrive.Oct 27, 2009 2:54 PM CDT
• Intel Firmware update leaves some SSDs deadCause of the issue not known just yet.Oct 27, 2009 11:14 AM CDT
• GIGABYTE announces 333 Onboard Acceleration Feature on P55 boardsseven new P55A-series models out.Oct 27, 2009 7:52 AM CDT
• Video preview of the GIGABYTE EX-58 EXTREME2 motherboardRefresh adds in SATA3, USB3 and triple USB power.Oct 26, 2009 10:13 AM CDT
• Blackberry Storm 2 coming out in a few dayspity the first disaster cripples most interest.Oct 26, 2009 10:02 AM CDT
• The WiMAX-enabled Taxi at Taiwan Broadband 2009Fully connected taxi cab not far away at all.Oct 26, 2009 7:54 AM CDT
• Three DirectX 11 Tech Demos now online for downloadHeaven, Mecha and Ladybug.Oct 26, 2009 1:55 AM CDT
• Dialogue FlyBook V5 video hands-on at Taipei Windows 7 launchPerfect for the frequent tech air traveler.Oct 25, 2009 7:49 AM CDT
• Microsoft lets Zune HD Apps fall through the cracksDo they really want to compete with Apple?Oct 24, 2009 8:36 AM CDT
• Catalyst 9.10 brings official support for Cypressand just the usual bug fixes this time around.Oct 23, 2009 6:48 AM CDT
• Video preview of GIGABYTE P55A mobos - SATA3, USB3 and 3x USB powerShooting new P55 mobo vids down in Taipei.Oct 23, 2009 6:27 AM CDT
• Watch a DiRT 2 DirectX 11 tech demonstration videoFancy graphics displayed early by Codemasters.Oct 22, 2009 11:43 AM CDT
• Is Intel really delaying USB 3.0?Or is this more mud being slung...Oct 22, 2009 11:28 AM CDT
• Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor and Compatibility Center availablehelping give keep of mind.Oct 22, 2009 6:48 AM CDT
• Windows 7 Preorders very goodOut Selling Harry Potter, but not Dan Brown.Oct 21, 2009 2:24 PM CDT
• Intel unveils LGA-1366 based Core i7 960 (3.2GHz)only $10 higher than retail boxed 950s.Oct 21, 2009 10:40 AM CDT
• Hands-on with the Viewsonic ViewBook Pro in Taipei (video)Viewsonic CULV notebook packed with features.Oct 21, 2009 4:14 AM CDT
• Sony might release a low cost line of LCD TVsCould come in under $450 for a 32-inch set.Oct 20, 2009 1:56 PM CDT
• Gartner lists Top 10 Strategic Technologies for 2010We take a look at them and add our two cents.Oct 20, 2009 1:37 PM CDT
• Microsoft's first Store opens Thursdaythe official Windows 7 launch date.Oct 19, 2009 8:30 AM CDT
• Microsoft Stores to launch with Windows 7Kicking it off on a high note.Oct 16, 2009 11:28 AM CDT
• NVIDIA releases SLI Profile Update 3Adding to the fray of SLI supporting game titles.Oct 14, 2009 10:56 PM CDT
• NVIDIA's Tegra gains more ground with Nintendo's DSReported to be in the next version.Oct 14, 2009 11:10 AM CDT
• NVIDIA Partners Order Large Numbers of Fermi GPUsPreparing for Lift Off.Oct 14, 2009 10:38 AM CDT
• Apple acknowledges Snow Leopard Data Loss issueMy Guest account Ate my homework.Oct 13, 2009 12:51 PM CDT
• Latest Intel GMA drivers Optimized to FutureMark VantageBut not in a good way.Oct 12, 2009 8:55 PM CDT
• iPhone OS 3.1.2 jailbroken on all Apple DevicesGeohot does it again with blackra1n.Oct 11, 2009 11:24 PM CDT
• The the Mud fly and the FUD flowTis the season to be angry.Oct 9, 2009 1:14 PM CDT
• Light Peak hardware and cables could be ready in 2010Light Peak standard could take longer.Oct 8, 2009 12:24 PM CDT
• NVIDIA decides to (temporarily) shut down chipset developmentuntil legal issues are resolved with Intel.Oct 8, 2009 6:48 AM CDT
• CinemaTube now works with Windows 7Registry Workaround found by Brite-View.Oct 7, 2009 1:53 PM CDT
• Sony shows off 56-inch monitor capable of nearly 4k res at CEATEC$7,700 in Japan if you want one.Oct 7, 2009 9:39 AM CDT
• Intel kicks off the Core i7 Custom Desktop Challengeget creative and win big.Oct 6, 2009 12:53 AM CDT
• Xigmatek's new Bifrost VD1065 VGA Cooler spottedharnessing H.D.T. tech - looks the goods.Oct 5, 2009 10:14 PM CDT
• Latest Version of Flash should work on SmartPhones tooJust not on the iPhone yet.Oct 5, 2009 11:41 AM CDT
• Does it matter that the Fermi Card was a mock up?It does to AMD and their fans.Oct 5, 2009 10:08 AM CDT
• NVIDIA's Fermi/GT300 still getting maligned on the WebFirst a failure, now not good for gaming.Oct 2, 2009 1:25 PM CDT
• Orange not the Exclusive Provider of the iPhone or the source of the leakO2 is, Orange could get the iPhone next year.Oct 1, 2009 6:46 AM CDT

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