ASUS Bundles Corel's New InterVideo WinDVD HD with its W1J Notebooks

Subject: General Tech | January 12, 2007 - 11:31 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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LAS VEGAS, NV, January 8, 2007 — Corel Corporation (NASDAQ:CREL; TSX:CRE), a leading provider of digital media software, announced today that ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (TSE:2357), (ASUS), a worldwide leader in notebook computers, is bundling InterVideo® WinDVD® HD, the world's leading DVD playback software, with its new ASUS® W1J series notebooks.

1080i, unplugged

Subject: General Tech | January 11, 2007 - 01:32 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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The Netgear EVA700 takes streaming digital content a step up.  Like most of the other wireless media streamers, it supports MP3, MPG, WMA, WMV Xvid, DivX 4 and 5.11, OGG and more, but it can send a wireless 1080i picture as well.  Read on at Hardware Zone to find out more about this handy wireless multimedia streaming device.

IE7 and Vista flaws Wanted: Dead or Alive

Subject: General Tech | January 11, 2007 - 11:43 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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VeriSign offers you the chance to become a bounty hunter.  They are offering $8,000 per hole reported, in response to Trend Micro researchers finding Vista flaws for sale at $50,000 per on black hat sites.  Make sure you are fast, for VeriSign will only pay out for the first 6 people to report a particular flaw.

DIRECTV and Intel Bring Connectivity to TV, PC

Subject: General Tech | January 10, 2007 - 04:06 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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LAS VEGAS, Jan.10, 2007 — DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's leading satellite television service provider, announces that the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR has been verified with Intel® Viiv™ technology. With this certification, DIRECTV becomes largest supplier of Viiv-verified digital media adapters (DMAs).

DIRECTV customers who have a DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR can now access and enjoy their pictures and music on their TVs directly from Intel Viiv technology-based PCs.

The console wars of 2006

Subject: General Tech | January 10, 2007 - 12:42 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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[H]ard|OCP looks back at the past year, which has been great for console fans.  From the release of new platforms, to some of the most innovative games ever developed for console it has been a big year.  They have taken on the daunting task of determining what was the best in today's article.

Developing the Dashboard DVD of Doom

Subject: General Tech | January 10, 2007 - 12:09 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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DigiTimes reveals the stats behind AOpen's Multimedia Car.  Going far beyond the small DVD players you can find for sale, this is a full multimedia PC.  Your next car may be a Mitsubishi.

At long last, Jobs unveils Apple phone

Subject: General Tech | January 9, 2007 - 02:49 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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CNET has coverage of Steve Job's speech at MacWorld.  As most people had supposed, he was not there to announce iTV, but instead to announce and demonstrate the iPhone.  There are pictures of the iPhone in the sideshow planted in the middle of the article to show you what it looks like. 

There are probably lineups forming outside of Best Buy and Apple stores as you read this, even though the iPhone will not be available until June.

Tech Report's Best (and worst) of 2006

Subject: General Tech | January 9, 2007 - 12:25 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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The Tech Report has developed a split personality.  While looking at what is coming up for 2007 at CES they are also looking back at 2006.  Read on to revisit some of the defining technology from 2006, and some of the worst flops as well.

AMD 'BETTER BY DESIGN' PROGRAM

Subject: General Tech | January 9, 2007 - 11:27 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Jan. 9, 2007 — At CES, AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the Better by Design program, a first-of-its kind initiative highlighting outstanding performance and superior technologies in desktop and notebook PCs designed by leading global OEMs. With the impending launch of Microsoft Windows Vista™, the world is moving to a new level of computing experience with increased emphasis on performance, graphics, and mobility.

AMD Awarded a Technical and Engineering Emmy for Graphics Excellence

Subject: General Tech | January 9, 2007 - 11:25 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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SUNNYVALE, Calif. - Jan. 9, 2007 - The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has awarded a Technical and Engineering Emmy® Award to AMD (NYSE: AMD) for its industry-leading ATI Radeon(tm) 9700 technology. This award for Pioneering Work in Near and Real-Time fully programmable Shading via Modern Graphics Processors will be formally announced during an award ceremony at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on January 8, 2007, in Las Vegas.

Shrinking Coax

Subject: General Tech | January 8, 2007 - 12:09 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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With all the changes in cabling, there has been one standard type of cable that has remained unchanged for over 50 years.  According to this story on The Inquirer, Coaxial Cable is about to undergo a change.

AMD Unveils First Ever High-Definition Digital Cable TV Tuner

Subject: General Tech | January 8, 2007 - 12:01 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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SUNNYVALE, CALIF. — Jan. 8, 2007 — AMD (NYSE: AMD) today unveiled the ATI TV Wonder™ Digital Cable Tuner — the industry's first and only device that enables users to watch and record premium HD digital cable content, such as HD ESPN and HD HBO, on their PCs.

AMD Ignites Consumer Passions With New AMD LIVE!T Notebook PC, Home Cinema And Media Server

Subject: General Tech | January 8, 2007 - 11:58 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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SUNNYVALE, CALIF. - January 8, 2007 - AMD (NYSE: AMD) today introduced the AMD LIVE!(tm) notebook PC, an easy-to-use mobile media center designed to help consumers simplify and enjoy their digital lifestyle.

Cooler Master invites you to join CM Film Contest and win $1,000USD

Subject: General Tech | January 8, 2007 - 11:56 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Looking for a global outlet to express your creativity and excitement in life? Cooler Master is now offering you an opportunity for your voices to be heard. No boundaries or language barriers, simply upload your short film to any public vlog and provide us the link, you will be connected to people from all over the world in no time. The best thing is once your film is selected, it will be shown on our 2007 CeBIT booth, talking about maximum exposure!!!

A new year at the PC Perspective forums

Subject: General Tech | January 5, 2007 - 06:04 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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If you received a new PC for Christmas, whether in parts or fully assembled, you may have been daunted by the 63 Critical Updates a fresh XP SP2 system needs, not to mention other updates like .Net.  A member here, JustinC939, has complied SP2.5 for Windows XP, incorporating all 63 updates, IE7, WMP11 and more, and you can benefit from his work by stopping in at our forums.

Razer makes some noise

Subject: General Tech | January 5, 2007 - 02:06 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Razer has expanded into 7.1 HD soundcards, with the Razer Barracuda AC-1 Gaming Audio Card.  Featuring some serious digital processing hardware, and compatible with regular headphones, amplified stereo speakers, 2.1 system, 5.1 system, or 7.1 systems, you really should head to OCIA to get the full review.

GTA - FarCry style

Subject: General Tech | January 5, 2007 - 12:17 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Bjorn3D reviews Just Cause, a cross between GTA and FarCry. The game's setting parallels the US invasion of Panama to depose Noriega, and Edios love affair with tropical islands continues.  Featuring an open storyline and a new engine, this game might be worth a look.

Hitachi's storage heavy weight

Subject: General Tech | January 5, 2007 - 12:02 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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At 1TB (1000GB), and an MRSP of $400 dollars, Hitachi's newly announced drive is raising a lot of eyebrows.  Getting it to work in a TiVo may be a challenge, but space for 250+ hours of HD programming ought to give someone the incentive to make it work.  Get more information at DigiTimes.