Firefox's older brother gets an update

Subject: General Tech | August 14, 2006 - 11:51 AM |
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Remember Mozilla, the predecessor to Firefox?  The web browser suite is still alive, being maintained by fans of the extra functionality who call it Seamonkey.  NewsForge has tried out the newest version to see what has changed, and how well it can compete with Firefox.

Source: Newsforge

Missed out on QuakeCon this year?

Subject: General Tech | August 11, 2006 - 11:56 AM |
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Not to worry, gD Hardware was there, with cameras.  From a sneak peak at Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, to overclocking and more, it's all there for you to see.

Source: gD Hardware

Take a look at all Corepad has to offer

Subject: General Tech | August 10, 2006 - 05:09 PM |
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Virtual-Hideout reviews Corepad's entire lineup, including a choice of many mats, low friction mouse feet and even wax.  Get them all together, you may have no choice but to watch your gaming experience improve.

"Corepad has a really solid line up of products that are sure to meet everyone's needs, one way or

another. From the hardcore gamer, to the regular office user, they have something to offer everyone."

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While AMD goes shopping, Intel exposes it's drivers

Subject: General Tech | August 10, 2006 - 11:42 AM |
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Intel will be making upcoming video drivers open source.  While this move may not be as extreme as running out and purchasing nVIDIA, it makes Intel systems very attractive to those who run Linux and other open source OSs.

XM Radio on the go, no antenna needed

Subject: General Tech | August 9, 2006 - 04:55 PM |
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Digital Trends reviews the Pioneer Inno, a portable XM radio receiver/player, that can also interface with Napster.  It's about the size of a deck of cards, and masses 4.5 ounces, with a brushed aluminium finish.  If you are hooked on XM, you may not be able to live without this little device.

"XM Radio junkies have another enabler for their obsession with their favorite satellite programs,

with the new Pioneer Inno portable XM Radio player."

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Eicon Networks to Purchase Intel's Media and Signaling Business

Subject: General Tech | August 9, 2006 - 04:46 PM |
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 9, 2006
Eicon Networks Corporation ("Eicon") and Intel Corporation

today announced that they have signed an agreement for Intel to sell
the assets of its media and signaling business to Eicon.

Modern tech envious of past artist's creations

Subject: General Tech | August 9, 2006 - 11:31 AM |
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Quantum computing promises it will be the next big thing in the computer world.  There are still many obstacles between the concept of one, and actually creating a useful quantum logic gate or processor, but another step has been taken.  CNET reports on an green paint created in Sweden, circa 1870, that may be a huge step forward in figuring out quantum computing, and spintronics.

Intel Teams With Top Universities for Software-Related Research

Subject: General Tech | August 8, 2006 - 12:02 PM |
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 7, 2006 — Intel Corporation today announced a global effort to prepare university students for a new paradigm of software development as Intel transitions its processors from single-processor engines to ones that will have multiple cores and threads.

What happened after Microsoft took a little blue pill

Subject: General Tech | August 8, 2006 - 11:44 AM |
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Slashdot has put together several links covering the results of Microsofts invitation for "black hat hackers" to take a poke at Vista's security.  It could spell a more open mindset at Microsoft, at least during betas, on the benefits of listening to that particular crowd.

Source: Slashdot

Prey makes it to the Xbox360

Subject: General Tech | August 4, 2006 - 11:36 AM |
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Prey has made it to a console that wasn't even a twinkle in Microsoft's eye, when the original programming was done.  Drop by [H]ard|OCP to see how well it made the transition from PC to console.

"Over a decade in development, Prey's innovative portal technology and unique game play finally land

on the Xbox 360. Today, we step through the portal and see where Prey will take us."

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