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A nanotechnology award for NASA: NASA is rarely associated with nanotechnologies. But one of its researchers working at the NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center just received a Nanotech Briefs Nano 50 award for a manufacturing process for high-quality carbon nanotubes CNTs. Because of its ability to produce bundles of CNTs without using a metal catalyst,...; Tags: Nanotube, NASA, Carbon Nanotube, Manufacturing, CNT, Metal Catalyst, Nanotechnology, Emerging Technologies, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2007-11-15

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Do we need to wipe the slate with x86?: Â A few days ago an industry colleague and I were having a discussion about Linux and whether or not it is necessary for it to be application compatible or simply just "interoperable" with Windows from a protocol and data exchange standpoint. His view is that Linux...; Tags: Intel X86, Architecture, IBM Corp., Linux, Microsoft Windows, Processors, Operating Systems, Software, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Jason Perlow; Blog posts 2008-07-22
News to know: Apple, Crapware; Icahn and Yahoo; Brocade: Notable headlines: Larry Dignan: Apple's Mac shipments surge; Lowballs on outlook; Jobs health worries Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: Apple reports record Q3 08 Does Apple need to announce a post Steve Jobs plan? Dennis Howlett: Apple chaos theory Jason O'Grady: Apple Q3 2008...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Sony Corp., Facebook, Larry Dignan, Yahoo! Inc., Brocade Communications Systems Inc., Apple Inc., Mice, Utility Computing, 3G, Open Source, Hardware, Peripherals, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology; Blog posts 2008-07-22
Liquid metal-cooled CPU outperforms air- and water-cooled systems?: Liquid metal-cooled CPU outperforms air- and water-cooled systems?Where's Sarah Connor?Will it change its shape to an LA policeman and chase me in a tractor trailer truck?Mercury?It's the only metal I know of that is liquid at room temperature.RE: Liquid metal-cooled CPU outperforms air- and water-cooled systems?Reminds me of liquid-sodium-cooled nuclear...; Tags: liquid metal-cooled CPU, metal-cooled CPU, water-cooled system, Liquid metal-cooled CPU, CPU, Galinstan, Mercury, PC; Discussion threads 2008-07-21
Liquid metal-cooled CPU outperforms air- and water-cooled systems?: UK-based Bios Magazine is reporting that the world's first commercially available liquid-metal based CPU cooler is about to ship -- and that Danish company Danamics says that its LM-10 outperforms standard air-cooled heatsinks and most watercooled systems with a power draw of just 1W: The liquid metal is a...; Tags: Metal, CPU, Liquid Metal-cooled CPU, Liquid Metal, BIOS, Processors, Hardware, Components, Semiconductors, Andrew Nusca; Blog posts 2008-07-21

US video hardware and software sales up 53% un June 2008: US sales of video game hardware and software rose 53% in June 2008 when compared to June 2007, NPD reported. For the first half of 2008, the US video game industry has generated $8.3 bln in sales. This is a 36% increase in sales from the same period a year...; Tags: Software, Video, Hardware, Sales Strategy, Sales Force Management, Corporate Communications, Games, Sales, Marketing, Personal Technology, AM; Blog posts 2008-07-19
Obama calls for comprehensive cyber-security measures; looks for a national cyber ninja: Obama calls for comprehensive cyber-security measures; looks for a national cyber ninjaLiberties"Mr. Future President, while you’re at it, could you also do something about all of the civil liberties we’re losing because of the ‘war on terrorism’? That’d be great. Thanks!"that is the point of Cyber Czar - censor what...; Tags: SECURITY, cyber-security measure, comprehensive cyber-security measure, Obama, cybersecurity; Discussion threads 2008-07-18
Review: Jawbone 2 bluetooth headset: Review: Jawbone 2 bluetooth headsetWhy is it?You praise the proprietary Magsafe connector on the MacBook but dis the one for this device. How about that 30 pin iPod connector that everyone pays through the nose to use on their products? Is this just another case of double standards?...; Tags: Jawbone 2, headset, Jawbone 2 bluetooth headset, Bluetooth headset; Discussion threads 2008-07-18
The potential fallout from Apple vs. Psystar: It's easy to think that when it comes to Apple vs. Psystar, that it's going to be a case of David vs. Goliath, only thing time Goliath pounds David into the ground like a nail. But this case could be a catalyst for questions being raised about Apple's own business...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc., Psystar, Apple Mac OS, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-07-18
FastScale Composerâ„¢ Suite: I just spoke with Jerry McCloud, VP of Business Development of Fastscale Technology, about the newest release of their product, FastScale Composerâ„¢ Suite. This product is aimed at reducing the complexity of creating and maintaining virtual machine images. Previous versions of the product supported VMware's ESX Server. This version adds...; Tags: Software, Environment, Image, Virtual Machine, FastScale Composer Suite Software Environment, Desktop Virtualization, Server Virtualization, Servers, Hardware, Dan Kusnetzky; Blog posts 2008-07-18
Paragon Drive Backup Server Edition (msi): Setting the new industry standard in affordable backup solutions for SMBs. Why pay more? While the growth of a business is a positive sign of success, it also means more electronic data to protect and greater consequences if it’s lost. Our newest Drive Backup 9.0 Server Edition offers the highest...; Tags: Paragon Software, Backup Server, Server, Small And Medium Business, Smb/Sme, Backups, Disaster Recovery, Data Management; Software downloads 2008-07-18
SAP 'Mittelstand' customers upset at new maintenance charges: Following on from yesterday's announcement of a hike in SAP maintenance charges, the German title Computerwoche implies that the powerful 'Mittelstand' group in the German SAP user group are far from happy. Under the title: "Higher maintenance costs upset SAP customers ," Computerwoche interviewed Gunther Rheinhart, executive member ofÂ the...; Tags: Customer, SAP AG, Mittelstand, Gunther Rheinhart, Auto-renew, Software As A Service (SaaS), Workforce Management, Outsourcing, Emerging Technologies, Human Resources, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Dennis Howlett; Blog posts 2008-07-17
The myth of Windows "Workstation" 2008: The myth of Windows "Workstation" 2008If you want a better Windows experience...switch to Linux/KDE. Sorry I just couldn't resist. I don't really believe that. I do believe if you want a better Windows experience run XP or even W2k. No matter how much I experience Vista it...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, workstation; Discussion threads 2008-07-16
LG Chocolate 3 (Verizon Wireless): One could argue that as the Razr was to Motorola, the Chocolate was to LG. It was the first real iconic phone from LG, gaining plenty of hype because of its slender look and candy bar moniker. The Chocolate was also one of the first to really showcase Verizon's V...; Tags: Telecom & Utilities, display, menu option, Verizon Wireless, LG Electronics Inc., Chocolate 3, phone, LG Chocolate, LG Chocolate 3, scroll wheel; Product reviews 2008-07-15
Where to ditch that old iPhone? Recycling and mobile phones: This story from the Environmental Leader is perfectly timed, considering the overwhelming media din over today's iPhone launch. According to a timed survey released by Nokia, it seems that only three percent of people opting for a new mobile phone actually recycle the old ones when...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Phone, Mobile, Recycling, Cell Phone, Advertising & Promotion, Telecom & Utilities, Marketing, Heather Clancy; Blog posts 2008-07-11
Microsoft to cut Xbox 360 price tag: After weeks of rumors and leaked retailer adverts, it now appears as if official confirmation has arrived for a price cut to Microsoft's Xbox 360 Pro. After weeks of rumors and leaked retailer adverts, it now appears as if official confirmation has arrived for a $50 price cut to...; Tags: Hard Drive, Console, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, Game Players, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Microsoft, Xbox 360, games, Tom Magrino, GameSpot; News items 2008-07-11
Tritton AX Visor: Not everyone needs a Bluetooth headset for hands-free chatting while in the car. If you prefer to keep your ears unplugged, a Bluetooth speakerphone might be a better option. Tritton, which also makes the AX Micro Bluetooth headset, has recently launched the Visor Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit, which is essentially...; Tags: Visor, speakerphone, microphone, Tritton Technologies; Product reviews 2008-07-10
Blue Microphones Snowflake USB: To truly take advantage of computer-based communications such as VoIP and Skype, you'll eventually want to invest in a decent USB microphone. Unlike those cheap microphones that plug into your desktop computer's mic input, or the noisy microphone built into your laptop, a quality USB microphone like the Snowflake ($79)...; Tags: USB, Snowflake, microphone; Product reviews 2008-07-09
Jabra SP5050: As Jabra is one of the world's most well-known Bluetooth headset manufacturers, it only made sense that the company would leap headfirst into the world of Bluetooth speakerphones. In fact, it was one of the first out the gate with the Jabra SP5050, which was released a couple years ago...; Tags: Bluetooth, Engineering, charger jack, Jabra SP5050, Jabra; Product reviews 2008-07-08
Geek Sheet: Configuring Synergy2 to Share Keyboard, Video and Mouse: Geek Sheet: Configuring Synergy2 to Share Keyboard, Video and MouseVery nice utility, but ...... in a world where virtualization seems to be the new trend does this project have a future?A request for future Geek Sheets: bare-metal multibootI know you're a virtualization fan, but can I request a Geek Sheet...; Tags: video, mouse, Power Users, keyboard, Geek Sheet, boot menu, boot line, Ubuntu, openSUSE; Discussion threads 2008-07-08