News Archive: June 2011

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• Gmail gets a new look, currently being previewedGoogle gives Gmail a fresh layer of paint.Jun 30, 2011 10:30 PM CDT
• Corsair Force GT series unleashed in a colour to match the speedSandforce 2281 running at full tilt here with 550+MB/sec reads!Jun 30, 2011 9:48 AM CDT
• Samsung files trade complaint, wants to block US imports of iPhone, iPod, iPadSamsung are trying to block the import of iPad, iPhone and iPads into the US.Jun 29, 2011 11:10 PM CDT
• Service Pack 1 for Office 2010 now outBringing plenty of fixes for stability, performance and secutity.Jun 29, 2011 9:40 AM CDT
• Sapphire supes up the EDGE-HD with second iterationCrams in a bit more power, storage and features.Jun 29, 2011 7:39 AM CDT
• DDR4 to make a 2014 debut, takes DDR3 over by 2015iSuppli says DDR4 will arrive in 2014, takes DDR3 over within a year.Jun 28, 2011 10:00 PM CDT
• Intel Cloverview platform should be arriving in time for Windows 8Intel Cloverview should be out before Windows 8.Jun 28, 2011 8:30 PM CDT
• Google+ launched, social networking gets rebootedGoogle+ launched, social networking gets rebooted.Jun 28, 2011 7:59 PM CDT
• Futuremark Lords of Overclocking turns three - this year trips to Taiwan for MSIGet your 3DMark 11 hat on, polish off your MSI graphics card and go for gold!Jun 28, 2011 11:32 AM CDT
• NVIDIA gives gaming notebooks a good kick in the pants with GTX580MTaking mobile graphics performance to a whole new level.Jun 28, 2011 9:32 AM CDT
• ASRock and Fatal1ty first to the PCI-E 3.0 party with Fatal1ty Z68 ProfessionalGiving their latest masterpiece a good sprinkle of future proofing.Jun 28, 2011 8:43 AM CDT
• Crysis 2 DirectX 11 Ultra Upgrade is outCrysis 2 DX11 patch out.Jun 27, 2011 8:15 PM CDT
• LulzSec disbands after '50 Days of Lulz'Or so it 'apparently' would seem..... for now.Jun 27, 2011 9:07 AM CDT
• ASRock follow suit with a lead on AMD's APU RevolutionTwo full-size and three micro ATX options straight out the gate.Jun 27, 2011 8:10 AM CDT
• Prolimatech's Megahalems is back in blackLet the legend live on in high performance air cooling.Jun 27, 2011 6:21 AM CDT
• Telstra set to launch the dual-core HTC SensationTelstra set to launch the dual-core HTC Sensation.Jun 27, 2011 2:13 AM CDT
• ASUS announce F1A75 Series motherboards, designed for AMD APUsASUS unveil F1A75 series AMD APU-based boards.Jun 27, 2011 2:02 AM CDT
• PCI-SIG reveals plans for external PCIe cable standardPCI-SIG developing an external version of PCI-Express.Jun 26, 2011 8:46 PM CDT
• GIGABYTE A75M-UD2H with upcoming AMD APU breaks IGP world recordWe catch it on video and discuss the new products from AMD and GIGABYTE.Jun 24, 2011 4:05 AM CDT
• Adobe updates Flex, one tool, one framework and one code base that run on Web, desktops, smartphones and tabletsAdobe update various products, Flex, Flash Builder.Jun 23, 2011 11:30 PM CDT
• Eizo unveil 36-inch, 4096x2160 capable monitorEizo launch 36-inch, 4096 x 2160 beast of a monitor.Jun 23, 2011 9:43 PM CDT
• Crysis 2 DX11 patch coming June 27Crysis 2 gets DX11 patch in just under a week.Jun 22, 2011 7:55 PM CDT
• Smartphone apps just in time for tax timeTax apps for smartphones.Jun 21, 2011 10:24 PM CDT
• Nokia N9, 3.9-inches of MeeGo goodnessNokia N9 coming later this year, packs MeeGo.Jun 21, 2011 1:29 AM CDT
• Man robs bank for $1 so that he could be arrested and receive free medical health careMan robs bank for $1 to receive free health care.Jun 20, 2011 9:48 PM CDT
• LulzSec, Anonymous launch 'Operation Anti-Security' or #AntiSecLulzSec, Anonymous launch Operation Anti-Security.Jun 20, 2011 9:30 PM CDT
• Quake reboot to stop becoming wet dream, possibly become reality?Quake reboot considered by id Software.Jun 20, 2011 8:35 PM CDT
• Firefox 5 ahead of schedule, official on June 21 but available nowFirefox 5 smashed out early, Mozilla releases it ahead of schedule.Jun 20, 2011 2:30 AM CDT
• Acer intro Aspire Ethos notebook PCs, puts entertainment into the palm of your handAcer intro Aspire Ethos range of notebooks.Jun 16, 2011 8:42 AM CDT
• AMD Catalyst 11.6 WHQL drivers releasedAMD Catalyst 11.6 WHQL drivers released.Jun 15, 2011 9:18 PM CDT
• Chill Innovation Chill KB-1BT Wireless Bluetooth Micro Keyboard debutsChill Innovation's Micro Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad gets released.Jun 15, 2011 8:51 PM CDT
• Google intro Instant Pages, knocking down the barriers to knowledgegoogle, google instant, instant pages, searches, mobile search.Jun 14, 2011 11:33 PM CDT
• PhotoFast releases i-FlashDrive, UltraDock and GDock powerPhotoFast release Apple-compatible products, i-FlashDrive, UltraDock, GDock power.Jun 14, 2011 10:31 PM CDT
• Doom 4 multiplayer locked at 60fps, single player gets 30fpsDoom 4 multiplayer locked at 60fps, thanks RAGE.Jun 14, 2011 9:40 PM CDT
• AMD Fusion A-series, 10.5-hour battery life, DirectX 11-powered, USB3.0 supportAMD Fusion A-series, looking very good indeed!Jun 14, 2011 12:59 AM CDT
• RumorTT: Intel's next-gen LGA2011 socket might be backward-compatible with LGA1366 CPUsIntel's upcoming LGA2011 socket may be backward-compatible.Jun 13, 2011 9:00 PM CDT
• Acer Revo RL100, the digital hub for your living roomAcer Revo RL100, lives in your lounge room, HT your heart away.Jun 13, 2011 11:00 AM CDT
• Steve Jobs aims to turn old HP site into giant, ring-shaped officeSteve Jobs wants to build a giant, ring-shaped office at old HP site.Jun 8, 2011 9:30 PM CDT
• AMD Bulldoze some web space to make room for BulldozerAMD have setup a dedicated page for the new Bulldozer line of CPUs.Jun 8, 2011 7:18 AM CDT
• Battlefield 3, videos, details, multiplayer, classes, graphics, it's all hereBattlefield 3, the low down, why you will buy this game.Jun 7, 2011 11:05 PM CDT
• Nintendo Wii U, everything U need to know, Wii tell itNintendo Wii U, next-gen gaming from Nintendo.Jun 7, 2011 10:00 PM CDT
• PNY and Asetek team up for Liquid Cooled GPU solutionPNY and Asetek team up for Liquid Cooled Graphics solution.Jun 7, 2011 9:30 PM CDT
• Chrome gets a new stable release, safer and snazzierGoogle Chrome gets a new stable release.Jun 7, 2011 9:00 PM CDT
• MSI X-Slim X370 13.4-inch AMD E-350 based notebook hands-onPutting AMD's APU Fusion tech to work.Jun 7, 2011 9:49 AM CDT
• Futuremark throw up a 3DMark 11 UpdateFuturemark release the latest update for 3DMark 11.Jun 7, 2011 8:58 AM CDT
• iOS 5 includes new notifications, Newsstand, Twitter integrationApple iOS 5 to come with huge improvements, Twitter, new notifications.Jun 7, 2011 8:00 AM CDT
• Sony announce Playstation Vita, next-gen PSP gets named but not shamedSony Playstation Vita - you'll want one.Jun 7, 2011 3:00 AM CDT
• AMD debuts FX brand once more, E3 gets first tasteAMD FX series is back at E3.Jun 7, 2011 1:40 AM CDT
• Microsoft E3 details, Xbox 360 to get new Halo trilogy, Crytek-exclusive, Minecraft and moreMicrosoft unveil Xbox 360 plans, rub hands together.Jun 6, 2011 7:49 PM CDT
• Evolve III unveils products, triple-booting tablet and cordless desktopEvolve III products, include triple-boosting slate.Jun 6, 2011 7:37 PM CDT
• SteelSeries debut Diablo 3 products at E3SteelSeries announce Diablo 3 branded gaming gear.Jun 6, 2011 2:00 PM CDT
• Mad Catz unveils Xbox 360 wireless headphones, integrated voice chat, 5.8GHz base stationMad Catz shows off wireless Xbox 360 headphones.Jun 5, 2011 8:14 PM CDT
• OCZ power up PSU line with new Fatal1ty and ZX modelsOCZ has a bunch of new PSUs on offer.Jun 5, 2011 2:45 AM CDT
• Apacer RAM big MHz down the Z68s throatApacer offering big speed with latest RAM kits.Jun 5, 2011 2:37 AM CDT
• Kingston drop the HyperX name into the SSD line with SandForceKingston expand successful HyperX name with new SSD line.Jun 5, 2011 2:22 AM CDT
• Turbo II is better than Turbo I Apacer say with new SSD drivesApacer like most other companies jump on the SATA III bandwagon.Jun 5, 2011 2:15 AM CDT
• CFI offer huge case for motherboard and new flat mateCFI release a case where the word HUGE is an understatement.Jun 5, 2011 2:04 AM CDT
• Hands-on with Runcore's Xapear RFID Portable SSDSecure portable SSD storage and remote erasable.Jun 4, 2011 9:22 PM CDT
• Hands-on with Kingston's Wi-Drive wireless iPhone storage deviceWirelessly providing extra storage to the iPhone.Jun 4, 2011 8:52 PM CDT
• QNAP TS-1079 Pro says "30 TB? nom nom nom"QNAP shows a new 10-bay NAS supporting 30 TB.Jun 3, 2011 12:50 AM CDT
• ECS Computex booth tourWhen you can't go to the booth, the booth comes to you.Jun 3, 2011 12:50 AM CDT
• More X79 boards than you can poke a CPU at. No really, because we don't have a CPUA look at a bunch of X79 boards from partners being showed at Computex.Jun 3, 2011 12:50 AM CDT
• QNAP Stream HD Content straight to my heart with MS-2000QNAP show off a new Network Multimedia Player at Computex.Jun 3, 2011 12:50 AM CDT
• Master Image 3D and Rightware showcase joint 3D UI tablet ventureWorking together to bring cool new 3D interfaces to cars, tablets and phones.Jun 2, 2011 11:01 PM CDT
• Lian Li have attack of confusion and switch mobo IO to front of case with PC-100Getting very creative with new engineering and designs.Jun 2, 2011 10:48 PM CDT
• SilverStone Temjin TJ12 case with six GeForce GTX 580 video cards, 19 slots!Completely crazy and insane in so many ways, but very cool.Jun 2, 2011 10:06 PM CDT
• BitFenix go electronic with fan controller that works on your smartphoneMany ways to control and monitor your PC from anywhere.Jun 2, 2011 9:44 PM CDT
• Thecus TopTower prototype NAS gets Sandy Bridge and USB 3.0Up to 10 drive bays with HDMI output, too.Jun 2, 2011 8:51 PM CDT
• Kid sells kidney for iPad 2, no, seriously...Kid sells kidney for iPad 2, regrets it.Jun 2, 2011 8:35 PM CDT
• Sony hacked, again - this time 1 million user accounts stolenSony hacked again, 1 million accounts compromised.Jun 2, 2011 8:22 PM CDT
• Aliens: Colonial Marines, E3 2011 Teaser TrailerAliens: Colonial Marines E3 2011 teaser trailer.Jun 1, 2011 9:00 PM CDT
• Windows 8 UI shown off in video, 'wow' is an understatementWindows 8 UI shown off, to be tile-based, looks amazing.Jun 1, 2011 8:26 PM CDT
• The Rise of the non-RAISE SandForce ControllerSandForce SF-2200 non-RAISE Controller Programming Arrives.Jun 1, 2011 10:34 AM CDT
• Silicon Power gets Personal with Velox V30 SSDSilicon Power show us the new Velox Series V30 SSD.Jun 1, 2011 8:26 AM CDT
• 12 Hour Deus Ex Human Revolution Demo out..aka Leaked Pre Build lolSomeone haxored the main frames and leaked Dues Ex Human Revolution.Jun 1, 2011 6:24 AM CDT
• PowerColor raises HD 6970 a GPU and goes all in with morePowerColor start slapping cores left right and centre and say bring on AA and AF!Jun 1, 2011 6:00 AM CDT
• Thermaltake goes white with Level 10 GT and 4 x 120mm Frio GT CPU coolerMonster sized Level 10 GT CPU cooler has four 120mm fans - nuts!Jun 1, 2011 5:38 AM CDT
• G.Skill picks up speeding fine with SATA 3 Phoenix II Pro driveG.Skill have expanded upon the beloved Phoenix Series of SSDs.Jun 1, 2011 5:34 AM CDT
• AMD lights Flare - G.Skill rescue with some 990FX RAMG.Skill expand the Flare series with a new 990FX kit.Jun 1, 2011 5:34 AM CDT
• InWin Carlian iV prototype case adds great style and functionalityUpcoming case targeted right at gamers.Jun 1, 2011 5:17 AM CDT
• Intel's Ivy Bridge detailed, 22nm tech, ultra-thin and light laptops to comeIntel's Ivy Bridge detailed, take a look inside.Jun 1, 2011 2:37 AM CDT
• ASUS are ready to unleash new Republic of Gamers-branded productsASUS set to unleash new ROG-branded products.Jun 1, 2011 2:35 AM CDT

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