Mozilla Firefox 3.5 Released
June 30, 2009
Mozilla today announced the newest stable version of Firefox, version 3.5, which has been available in various developer preview forms for months. The new version is a milestone release, unlike timely updates that Firefox receives on a near-monthly basis, and boasts of better performance. For instance, Firefox 3.5 outperforms its previous version (Firefox 3) by over 100% in the SunSpider benchmark.
Under the hood, this new version extends support for HTML5 audio and video elements, including native support for open-source formats such as Ogg Theora. It uses a faster TraceMonkey Javascript engine (which is behind the performance boost in SunSpider), It supports downloadable fonts, CSS media queries, new transformations and properties, JavaScript query selectors, HTML5 local storage and offline application storage, canvas-driven text, ICC profiles, and SVG transformations. The user interface remains fairly identical to its predecessor, except for a few minor changes. The browser finally supports a private browsing feature which MSIE 8 (InPrivate) and Google Chrome (Incognito mode) have. Existing users of Firefox will be prompted to upgrade to the new browser. Others can find it here.
Mushkin Making a Comeback With Video Cards
June 30, 2009
Popular memory manufacturer Mushkin, which is also known for power supply units and until last year, for video cards, plans to resume being a video card manufacturer, and an add-in card partner for NVIDIA. The company just announced plans on an entire lineup of products based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 200 series, called Mushkin UltimateFX. It includes products starting from the GeForce GTX 260 896 MB base model, going all the way up to GeForce GTX 285 2048 MB, with models carved out based on clock speeds and memory sizes.
For the most part, it looks like Mushkin will use non-reference designs which we may be familiar with. One of their products resembles a similar design by Sparkle, while another bears resemblance with the reference NVIDIA design, albeit a green PCB (something PNY has opted for). The cards will be shipped in an a classic wooden jewel case, similar to to the “WoodBox” it shipped with its older products. Here’s what the lineup looks like:
(PR) Scythe Makes Big Shuriken Official
June 30, 2009
Scythe Europe hereby announces the availability of the new compact-size BIG Shuriken CPU Cooler. This new product enriches the series of compact and silent CPU Coolers for computes with very limited height and weight restrictions. Due to its height of only 58 mm and the weight of 405 g, the BIG Shuriken CPU Cooler is perfectly qualified for such PC Systems.
Compared to normal Shuriken CPU Cooler which comes with a Kaze Jyu 100 mm Slim fan, the BIG Shuriken CPU Cooler is equipped with the brand new Slip Stream 120 mm Slim case fan with 12 mm thickness. Despite the name "BIG" Shuriken, the total height shrank by 6 mm (0.236 in) to 58 mm (2.28 in). Whereas the Shuriken CPU Cooler was equipped with 3 copper heatpipes the BIG Shuriken CPU Cooler received an additional copper heatpipe to further increase the performance. Yet, both of the models support the PWM feature (pulse-width modulation) for flexible fan by the motherboard. The specified fan speed varies from 650 (+300) to 1600rpm (±10%) whereas the generated airflow varies from 15.77 to 38.05 CFM (27 to 65 m³/h) at a noise level of 12.91 to 28.89 dBA.
Inno3D Preps iChiLL mini-ITX ION Motherboard
June 30, 2009
Inno3D’s iChiLL range is going to have one more product to talk about soon, this will be an upcoming NVIDIA ION-based mini-ITX mainboard with a name that’s yet to be discovered. The board was shown for the first time during this year’s COMPUTEX. It follows NVIDIA’s reference design and is expected to ship in two flavours – one featuring an integrated single-core Intel Atom N270 processor, and another sporting an integrated dual-core Intel Atom 330. The second heart of the board is NVIDIA’s ION chipset which brings with it a GeForce 9400m integrated graphics, with a GPU clocked at 450 MHz and 16 stream processors clocked at 1100 MHz. The iChiLL board provides two DDR2 DIMM slots, supporting up to 8 GB of 667 MHz/800 MHz memory, and is bundled with a 90W external power supply. The board is yet to be priced.
Source: HEXUS.net
IBM Wins Round Against Dell Exec – InformationWeek
June 30, 2009
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IBM Wins Round Against Dell Exec
InformationWeek Under the ruling, Johnson cannot participate in Dell strategy meetings or weigh in on matters that could impact IBM, at least until the case is complete. … IBM ex-executive can work at Dell, for now, says the judgeGeek.com Setback for IBM in bid to block Dell hireCNET News IBM Stymied in Bid to Block Dell RecruitWall Street Journal The Daily Deal (subscription) -Reuters -InformationWeek all 193 news articles » |
Judge finds Dell Inc. in contempt – The Associated Press
June 30, 2009
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Judge finds Dell Inc. in contempt
The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A state court judge on Thursday found Dell Inc. in contempt of court, saying the computer company was making a "mockery" of the system … Dell found in contempt of Louisiana courtBizjournals.com Dell held in contempt in New Orleans camera caseInternetNews.com Louisiana judge holds Dell in contemptRegister United Press International -NewsWest9.com -The Associated Press all 201 news articles » |
Sony Patents PS2 Emulation Tech for PS3 – GameDAILY BIZ
June 30, 2009
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Sony Patents PS2 Emulation Tech for PS3
GameDAILY BIZ According to a patent from Sony Computer Entertainment America, however, backwards compatibility may be returning to the PS3. Siliconera says that the … Sony to reintroduce PS2 emulation on PS3?bit-tech.net Full PS2 Backwards Compatibility To Return To playstation 3?PSX Extreme Sony patents PS2 emulation on PS3Videogamer.com TECH.BLORGE.com -Develop -Stick Skills Gaming all 80 news articles » |
Is a $99 Palm 'Eos' in the Works to Challenge Apple? – PC World
June 30, 2009
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Is a $99 Palm 'Eos' in the Works to Challenge Apple?
PC World Another option for a future Pre: Palm could ditch the slide-out keyboard and replace it with a touchscreen version, a la the Apple iPhone. … In wake of loss, Palm looks to Pre as saviorCNET News Palm Inc Shares Rally As Investors Look Beyond LossesWall Street Journal Personal Tech: Gadget News and ReviewsWashington Post ChannelWeb -New York Times -CNET News all 447 news articles » |
Intel Developer Forum to Mix Business With Pleasure in San Francisco – WELT ONLINE
June 30, 2009
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Intel Developer Forum to Mix Business With Pleasure in San Francisco
WELT ONLINE Intel Corporation's largest technical conference returns to San Francisco on Sept. 22-24. Registration is now underway for the Intel Developer Forum, … |
Apple Pulled Adult App, Won't Distribute Porn – PC World
June 30, 2009
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Apple Pulled Adult App, Won't Distribute Porn
PC World As it turns out, Apple had in fact pulled the application. As for how it made it on the store in the first place, the company says Leung snuck in the racy … Apple confirms it banned iPhone porn appCNET News Apple Confirms Removal of 'Hottest Girls' Porn AppPC Magazine Apple Gets Frowned at AgainTechtree.com TechCrunch -Washington Post -PC World all 153 news articles » |