News Archive: September 2011

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• AMD lowers its third quarter revenue forecastAMD has lowered revenue forecasts for their third quarter, ending October 1.Sep 30, 2011 12:00 AM CDT
• New Xbox dashboard to debut November 15, says leaked PayPal e-mailLeaked PayPal e-mail says that there's a new Xbox Dashboard on its way.Sep 29, 2011 10:46 PM CDT
• Battlefield 3 beta opens to all, if you haven't played it, I highly suggest you doBattlefield 3 beta is open to all platforms, PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.Sep 29, 2011 10:00 PM CDT
• Amazon intros $199 tablet, Kindle Fire, debuts on November 15Amazon intros Kindle Fire, $199 tablet that debuts November 15.Sep 29, 2011 9:06 PM CDT
• Activision exploits Modern Warfare 3 by featuring Pepsi sponsorship, eat Dorito's and drink Mountain Dew to receive Double XPDouble XP for Modern Warfare 3, how to get it? Eat Dorito's and drink Mountain Dew.Sep 28, 2011 11:30 PM CDT
• L.A. Noire will hit PCs in NovemberL.A. Noire finally coming to PC, November 8 in the US, November 11 in Europe.Sep 28, 2011 10:00 PM CDT
• Tim Sweeney, founder of Epic Games talks of the future of gaming techEpic Games founder, Tim Sweeney, talks about Unreal Engine 4 and the future of gaming.Sep 28, 2011 8:04 PM CDT
• Coolermaster intros CM Storm Trooper, the force is with this oneCoolermaster release the CM Storm Trooper case.Sep 28, 2011 2:00 AM CDT
• Apple confirms October 4 'Let's Talk iPhone' eventApple set to host 'Let's Talk iPhone' event, October 4.Sep 27, 2011 10:30 PM CDT
• Windows Phone 7.5 "Mango" begins its rolloutMango update for Windows Phone begins its rollout.Sep 27, 2011 8:03 PM CDT
• Facebook set to launch the iPad App at Apple's iPhone 5 eventFacebook for iPad to launch at Apple's iPhone 5 event.Sep 27, 2011 2:00 AM CDT
• Sony's Video Unlimited - preview, a new app to experience a new, intuitive way to navigate online videoSony announces Video Unlimited - preview, a new app for the PS3 with a beautiful UI.Sep 26, 2011 11:41 PM CDT
• Gaming n3ws, Dead Space 3, Uncharted 3, Battlefield 3, see what I did there?Gaming news, Battlefield 3 new TV spot, new Uncharted 3 footage and some news on Dead Space 3.Sep 26, 2011 11:30 PM CDT
• Battlefield 3 beta video settings, leaked - lots of graphics options!BF3 beta graphics options, get the skinny on what you'll want to change.Sep 26, 2011 9:09 PM CDT
• Windows 8 Metro UI Tweaker now availableMetro UI making you grind your teeth? Let this tool save the day.Sep 26, 2011 10:01 AM CDT
• Google throws Chrome 15 into beta, Chrome 16 hits dev channelGoogle Chrome 15, 16 hit beta and dev channels.Sep 26, 2011 2:40 AM CDT
• AMD FX-8150 to take on Core i7-980X and 2600K, pushes them up against a wall and mugs them of their price-performance crownAMD Bulldozer set to er... bulldoze Intel's Core i7-980X and i7 2600K.Sep 26, 2011 1:00 AM CDT
• Battlefield 3 recommended specs are only good for medium settings, hmm, upgrades?Battlefield 3 might push people to upgrade.Sep 25, 2011 8:34 PM CDT
• Amazon unveiling its "Kindle" tablet on Sep 28th?!Press event confirmed in NYC for said date.Sep 24, 2011 12:04 AM CDT
• Deepcool's Dracula high-end VGA cooler ready to suck some heatCan be paired with 3x140mm or 4x120mm fans.Sep 23, 2011 10:36 AM CDT
• ASRock chime in on the whole MSI/GIGABYTE PCI-E 3.0 fightA simple advert clearing up the matter swiftly....Sep 23, 2011 7:09 AM CDT
• Evoz intros the next-generation of baby monitoringEvoz intro iOS-based baby monitoring.Sep 23, 2011 12:00 AM CDT
• Meg Whitman becomes HP's new CEOHP's new CEO is eBay's former CEO, Meg Whitman.Sep 22, 2011 10:00 PM CDT
• Canberra police pushing for unmanned drones to track vehicles and more?Canberra police want to use unmanned drones to track suspect cars.Sep 22, 2011 9:16 PM CDT
• Spotify is just one of the partners for Facebook MusicFacebook Music will be free, encourage users to discover more music.Sep 22, 2011 1:15 PM CDT
• I-O Data unveils BDXL (up to 100GB) portable Blu-ray burnerPity about the USB 2.0-only interface, though...Sep 22, 2011 11:48 AM CDT
• Intel Core i7-2700K gets a launch date (and a big price tag)Will enter the lineup at higher cost than the existing 2600K.Sep 22, 2011 8:37 AM CDT
• James Cameron still wants Avatar sequels filmed at 60 fpsJames Cameron pushing for 60fps on Avatar sequels.Sep 22, 2011 12:00 AM CDT
• Eee Pad Transformer 2 benchmarked, Kal-El stands proudTransformer 2 benchmarked, Kal-El whoops some ass.Sep 21, 2011 10:00 PM CDT
• Microsoft ditches the 80's style boot, instead uses streamlined UEFIMicrosoft streamline the Windows 8 boot.Sep 21, 2011 9:00 PM CDT
• Adobe set to release Flash Player 11 and AIR 3 in early OctPromising some massive hardware accelerated performance improvements and full 64-bit support.Sep 21, 2011 11:12 AM CDT
• ASUS' slim and sexy U46SV ultra-thin reaches the U.S. marketArriving early next month - available for preorder now at $879.Sep 21, 2011 9:58 AM CDT
• Diablo 3 Closed Beta is officially a go, the thrash-clicking of a million mice can be heard worldwideDiablo 3 Closed Beta officially starts, did you get in?Sep 21, 2011 12:10 AM CDT
• Homefront 2 development goes to CrytekCrytek to develop Homefront 2.Sep 21, 2011 12:00 AM CDT
• Battlefield 3 beta begins next week, excitement is at an all-time highBattlefield 3 beta goes live next week.Sep 20, 2011 10:46 PM CDT
• NVIDIA: Kal-El to pack fifth 'companion' coreNVIDIA says Kal-El will have a fifth 'companion' core.Sep 20, 2011 10:11 PM CDT
• Shogun Bros. tweaks up its 2-in-1 gaming mouse + game padChameleon X-1 gets rubberised treatment and better internals.Sep 20, 2011 8:24 AM CDT
• ColorFire intro Xstorm HD 6850 X2, sports 4GB of RAMColorFire show off Xstorm HD 6850 X2 4GB graphics card.Sep 20, 2011 6:57 AM CDT
• Two new iPhones this year, iPad 3 delayed until 2012Apple to release two new iPhones this year, iPad 3 delayed until next year.Sep 19, 2011 10:46 PM CDT
• Thermaltake expands eSports chassis lineup with Overseer RX-I full towerAnd packing a ton of features for a great price point, if you can swallow the loud design cues.Sep 19, 2011 9:44 AM CDT
• ECS Black Series X79 Motherboard sightedPerhaps a cheaper option to help you scrape an X79 platform into your budget.Sep 19, 2011 7:20 AM CDT
• OWC launch 6Gbps SSD for MacBook AirOWC launch SATA 6Gbps SSD for MacBook Air.Sep 18, 2011 5:15 PM CDT
• First Archos G9 series tablet coming this month at just $299With the rest of the lineup becoming available next month.Sep 17, 2011 4:18 AM CDT
• Corsair Pulls Off a One Shot, Double KillCorsair Launches Vengeance Keyboard and Mice Products.Sep 16, 2011 11:33 AM CDT
• Corsair Launches Vengeance Gaming HeadsetsCorsair takes aim at Logitech and Razor and blows them away with new gaming products.Sep 16, 2011 11:33 AM CDT
• Snapdragon roadmap: 2.5GHz quad-core CPUs in 2012Snapdragon set for 2.5GHz quad-core CPUs in 2012.Sep 15, 2011 7:59 PM CDT
• MSI is adding voice command functionality to select motherboardsSteps toward a verbal conversation with your PC.Sep 15, 2011 8:52 AM CDT
• AMD shows off 28nm notebook GPUAMD shows off first working 28nm-based notebook GPU.Sep 14, 2011 10:00 PM CDT
• Gigabyte shows off its X79-based motherboard lineup at IDFGigabyte show off their high-end X79 boards at IDF.Sep 14, 2011 8:41 PM CDT
• Near final revision of Foxconn's Sandy Bridge-E awaiting Quantum Force X79 pixelatedFoxconn making the final touches in time for launch in Q4'11.Sep 14, 2011 8:20 AM CDT
• Kogan.com now sell Canon, Nikon, Apple and Samsung much cheaper than big retailersKogan comes out swinging, takes on Harvey Norman and JB Hifi.Sep 14, 2011 12:47 AM CDT
• Windows 8 - looking very, very good. Want to try it out? Sure, it's available for download!Windows 8 - sounds amazing, developer preview is out to try.Sep 13, 2011 11:00 PM CDT
• Intel shows off solar-powered CPUIntel shows off solar-powered CPU, only uses a solar cell the size of a postage stamp.Sep 13, 2011 9:30 PM CDT
• AMD sets a world overclocking record with a Bulldozer at 8.429Ghz!AMD Bulldozer at 8.429GHz - sets a world overclocking record!Sep 13, 2011 8:39 PM CDT
• Windows 8-based tablet built by Samsung to be shown off this weekWindows 8-based tablet to be unveiled at Microsoft event.Sep 12, 2011 10:30 PM CDT
• Microsoft ready to pull more of the curtain away from Windows 8Microsoft to tease more of Windows 8 at their Build developer conference.Sep 11, 2011 10:38 PM CDT
• Corsair updates Voyager and Survivor flash drives with USB 3.0Better late than never.......Sep 10, 2011 5:20 AM CDT
• More details leaked on HD 7000 Series - 7900 family will sport XDR2 memory7800, 7600 and 7500 families coming Q4'11 - 7900 more likely Q1'12.Sep 10, 2011 1:55 AM CDT
• Sony tease 4k projector for home cinema, 4 times the resolution of 1080pSony VW1000ES - 4k home cinema projector.Sep 8, 2011 11:00 PM CDT
• Windows 8 confirmed to have Hyper-V virtualizationThe first consumer level OS with this significant enterprise level feature combined with the benefit.Sep 8, 2011 10:08 AM CDT
• Battlefield 3 to be sub-HD on consoles, will run at 1280x704Battlefield 3 to run at 1280x704 on Xbox 360 and PS3.Sep 8, 2011 2:00 AM CDT
• Apple iPad 3 to have upgraded battery, will make the iPad 3 more expensiveApple iPad 3 to sport upgraded battery, but at a cost.Sep 7, 2011 10:46 PM CDT
• MSI takes a stab at GIGABYTE claiming its boards have "fake" PCI-E 3.0Goes to the effort of creating a bunch of detailed slides to make its point.Sep 7, 2011 2:58 PM CDT
• AMD Radeon HD 7000 series details leakedBut in no way confirmed at this time.Sep 7, 2011 2:58 PM CDT
• Seagate outs first 4TB HDD, but in external GoFlex formIndicative of bare 4TB drives on the horizon. Bring it Seagate and WD!Sep 7, 2011 2:58 PM CDT
• AMD FX-Series rescheduled yet again - Will be an October launchAMD looking to make a bigger splash with eight models in its first FX wave.Sep 7, 2011 9:34 AM CDT
• ASUS Fuses 1.65GHz E-450 APU to mATX based E45M1-M PRO Fusion boardBit more power for an already impressive base.Sep 6, 2011 11:22 AM CDT
• MSI rolling out its "Dust Removal" tech for video cards hereonAnother simple, yet brilliant idea to help MSI VGA stand out.Sep 6, 2011 10:44 AM CDT
• ASUS CEO indicates ultrabooks could become ultra attractive by Apr'12ASUS going aggressive on pricing with Ivy Bridge powered units.Sep 6, 2011 9:25 AM CDT
• A gathering of reports used to paint a picture of the iPhone 5Still yet to confirm, but most probable specs put fourth.Sep 6, 2011 8:32 AM CDT
• Deus Ex: Human Revolution gets a mod by "gibbed", removes splash screens and moreDeus Ex: Human Revolution mod available, removes splash screens.Sep 6, 2011 1:00 AM CDT
• Battlefield 3 limited to 30fps on consolesDICE admit Battlefield 3 will be limited to 30fps on consoles.Sep 5, 2011 8:21 PM CDT
• Thermaltake go Massive with new notebook cooler200mm fan and a bold red and black theme in typical Tt style.Sep 5, 2011 8:34 AM CDT
• LG's "Dual Play" TV allow gamers to share a single screen, different viewXbox gamers think Life is Good with the new LG "Dual View" TV.Sep 4, 2011 8:12 PM CDT
• Samsung covers new turf with 2-in-1 ODD and wireless access pointAn exclusive pairing of technologies for added convenience.Sep 3, 2011 3:12 AM CDT
• NVIDIA says external graphics solutions are on the agendaWould be another market storm for AIBs and some love to mobile users.Sep 3, 2011 1:54 AM CDT
• Say goodbye to X-Fi as Creative rolls in its new series - Sound Core3DShifting to a four DSP "quad-core" processing arrangement.Sep 2, 2011 3:38 PM CDT
• Toshiba outs three new compact Camileo series camcordersCamileo Clip, X200 and X400 all offer Full HD recording + 16MP stills.Sep 2, 2011 2:52 PM CDT
• Samsung caters to portable users with slim, well featured Blu-ray writerAlso includes Samsung's proprietory AV connectivity for direct TV playback.Sep 2, 2011 1:30 PM CDT
• Intel freezing up MeeGo due to lack of interest?Figures if it can't beat 'em, join 'em - shifting focus to Android and Windows Phone.Sep 2, 2011 11:04 AM CDT
• Give a Cheer for Google Chrome's third birthday!And take a look at the evolution of major web tech and browsers since the Netscape era.Sep 2, 2011 10:13 AM CDT
• Creative ZEN X-Fi3, wireless audio on the goCreative release ZEN X-Fi3, includes apt-X codec for superior Bluetooth transmission.Sep 1, 2011 9:14 PM CDT

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