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October 31, 2013

HIS Announces Radeon R9 270X IceQ X² Turbo Boost Clock 2GB


Hightech Information System (HIS) today proudly announces the HIS R9 270X IceQX² Turbo Boost Clock 2GB GDDR5

Google Nexus 5 Display and Inner Components Leaks


We have a pretty good idea what the Google Nexus 5 looks like on the outside. But want to know what’s under the hood?

iON Air Pro 3 Wi-Fi ruggedized video camera can survive 49 feet of water


iON America has announced the launch of its third-generation wearable high definition video camera. The camera is called the iON Air Pro 3 Wi-Fi and it has a 12-megapixel image sensor. The camera is one of the most water resistant action cameras around able to shoot video at depths of up to 49 feet.

Pink Samsung Galaxy Note 3 goes on sale in the UK

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 was announced in three flavors - black, white and pink. The black and white Note 3 are already available globally, while the pink is yet to hit the shelves.

BenQ Launches the XL2720Z Gaming Monitor


BenQ, a world-leading human technology and solutions provider and professional gaming monitor pioneer, unveiled today the XL2720Z, its exciting new 27" professional gaming monitor designed and built with all the BenQ's exclusive visual clarity enhancement innovations for FPS action-oriented gaming, from Gaming Refresh Rate Optimization Management (GROM) and Flicker-free Technology to the latest additions: Motion Blur Reduction technology and Low Blue Light technology. 

Scosche Releases the lobeDOPE On Ear Headphones


Scosche is excited to announce the availability of its lobeDOPE On Ear headphones. The new full spectrum headphones are available in fun, Southern California inspired colors like Surf, Bubble Gum, Sundown, Envy, Brush Fire and more. 

Attitude One Announces Almaz Premium Headphones


Attitude One is launching their first line of lifestyle audio products. First out is the stylish and comfortable street headphones, Almaz with premium sound and design which separates you from the rest. 

Iiyama Announces E2380HSD Energy-efficient 24-inch Monitor


Iiyama announced the ProLite E2380HSD series energy-efficient 24-inch monitors. Available in black (E2380HSD-B1) and white (E2380HSD-W1). 

Acer unveils flat screen Smart All-in-One series


Jumping on the all-in-one or AIO train, Acer has just announced four new large flat screen computers. Unlike most AIO units however, these models from the company’s new Smart LCD Monitor DA and TA series all run a more or less recent Android OS.

Tri-band smartphones arrive Nov. 8

Sprint’s first tri-band smartphones arrive Nov. 8, bringing to life the promise of Sprint Spark.

Sprint Spark leverages one of the most advanced networks on the market, but it’s the tri-band devices that truly bring it to life.

October 30, 2013

ZTE unveils a trio of Blade Q smartphones


ZTE has announced three affordable smartphones for the European market, which it hopes will help it grow its market share on the Old Continent.

The three new additions to the ZTE lineup are the 4.0" WVGA Blade Q Mini, the 4.5" FWVGA Blade Q and the 5.0" FWVGA Blade Q Maxi.

Cisco DX650 desk phone runs Android with 7-inch touchscreen


Cisco has announced a new desk phone for your office that takes a standard videoconferencing capable phone for the office and crams Android goodness inside. The phone is called the DX650 and it leverages Android for business needs such as videoconferencing. The DX650 has a built-in webcam supporting full HD resolution video calls at 30 frames per second.

Toshiba Tecra Z40 and A50 laptops aim at business users


Toshiba has unveiled a pair of new notebook computers aimed at small and medium business users. Both of the new computers fit into the Tecra line and include the compact Tecra Z40 and larger Tecra A50. The Tecra Z40 notebook computer has a 14-inch screen and is built using a magnesium alloy Tough Body chassis.

Xolo Q900 is a quad-core smartphone for €15


Xolo Q900, the company's latest quad-core smartphone, has launched in India. It comes with a 4.7-inch 720 display and is powered by the MT6589 chipset with four ARM Cortex-A7 cores clocked at 1.2GHz, PowerVR SGX544 graphics and 1GB of RAM.

G.Skill Announces AEGIS Performance System Memory


G.Skill announced the AEGIS line of high-performance, standard-height DDR3 memory modules, for gaming PC builds. 

Thermaltake Announces Massive V20 Laptop Cooling Pad


Thermaltake, being an industry leader in computer chassis, thermal solutions, and power supply units introduces another surprising notebook cooling pad from the same Massive series, Massive V20 Laptop cooler, Effective cooling performance with high quality material. Compatible with 17" notebooks and below. Large 200mm fan with big airflow offers high cooling performance. Big area aluminum mesh allows optimal airflow to cool the notebook efficiently. USB cable management and extender make working environment neat and tidy.

EIZO Releases the FORIS FG2421 240 Hz Gaming Monitor


EIZO Corporation today announced the 23.5-inch FORIS FG2421, the world's first gaming monitor with a 240 Hz refresh rate. The FORIS FG2421 also features a low input lag and gaming preset modes that were developed with professional gamers to make it ideal for first-person shooter, racing, fighting, and other fast-action genres.

Sharkoon Announces the GSone Gaming Headset


The GSone expands the range of stereo headsets from Sharkoon and sets entirely new standards. Due to its high-quality manufacturing and its rich sound quality, it is especially tailored to the requirements of PC gamers.

Lenovo Yoga Android tablet makes USA debut


This week the machine formerly only known as the B-8000F has appeared in the United States with the much more consumer-friendly title Lenovo Yoga Tablet. This machine is arriving in two iterations, one of them an 8-inch display-toting machine, the other a 10.1-inch display unit. Both devices work with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and MediaTek processors under their hoods.

October 28, 2013

ViewSonic Unveils the VSD241 Tegra 3-Powered Smart Display


ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solution products, announced its second-generation smart displays today.
The 24" (23.8" Vis.) VSD241 is a self-contained Android 4.2 Jelly Bean-based smart display which delivers blazing fast performance, courtesy of an NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor, making it perfect for local Android apps and cloud-based computing. 

Paired with a 2 MP webcam with integrated microphone for video conferencing, and built-in speakers, this dual-point optical touch screen display is ideal for commercial vertical markets such as signage, point of information, and kiosks for interactive applications in enterprise, SMB, education, POS, hospitality and more.
  
"Recognizing the changing way people compute, ViewSonic was first to introduce Android based smart display technology in 2012," said Erik Willey, Desktop Solutions Product Marketing Director, ViewSonic. "Now we're taking this innovation to the next level, giving our customers even better performance and larger screen options, along with the latest Android operating system. The result is the best possible desktop experience for Android stand-alone usage, cloud connectivity, and remote desktop capabilities."


For further functionality and interactivity, the VSD241 offers connectivity options, including HDMI for connecting a notebook or tablet, as well as two full-sized USB ports, a micro USB and a mini USB, and SD card storage. Plenty of network connection options are integrated for instant access and transfers of data, documents and multimedia files, including integrated networking (RJ-45 Ethernet), 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support. Paired with VESA mount capabilities and DC power support, the VSD241 is well suited for both stand-alone and extended display operation.

Matt Wuebbling, Director of Product Marketing for the Mobile business at NVIDIA, added: "Powered by an NVIDIA Tegra processor, ViewSonic's VSD241 Smart Display delivers brilliant graphics capabilities and exceptional speed. They make for a truly amazing consumer experience."


The VSD241 is now available in North America for an ESP of $499. A new 22" model, the VSD221, will be available in December for an ESP of $399. For a locked down, manageable version of the Smart Display, businesses may consider the 24" SD-A245 and 22" SD-A225 which integrates the Citrix XenMobile platform.

Source: Techpowerup.com

MSI Debuts the Z87M GAMING Micro-ATX Motherboard


MSI, one of the world leaders in main boards, debuts its first Intel 8-chip set based mATX GAMING motherboards- Z87M GAMING. Inherited with the outstanding DNA of MSI's GAMING product family, the new mATX GAMING features a Killer network, Audio Boost sound enhancement technology, and a whole new software and hardware design for enhanced product performance. 

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active GT-I8580 tipped to launch soon



The water-resistant Galaxy S4 Active released this summer ended up being a hit from Samsung, so much so that the Korean manufacturer is planning on releasing a mini version to follow in its footsteps.

Lamptron Announces CM615 Fan Controller


Lamptron announced the CM615 multi-channel fan-controller. Built in the 5.25-inch form-factor, it can handle up to six channels, supplying up to 30W of power, each. 

Livescribe's beautiful new smartpen turns pen and paper into apps and pixels


We may be constantly staring into our phones and laptops, but Livescribe CEO Gilles Bouchard says pen and paper are more popular than ever — and he has data to back it up. We want to write and draw the way we always have, he says, but we also want all the sharing, instant access, and searchability that come with our many apps and websites. So Bouchard and Livescribe set out to build a device to bridge that gap, and today it's announcing the result — the new Livescribe 3.

Lepa G-Series and B-Series Power Supplies Begin Rolling Out


Lepa began rolling out its first G-Series (80 Plus Gold-compliant) and B-Series (80 Plus Bronze-compliant) modular PSUs for gaming PCs, though its EcoMaster sister brand. The two were first unveiled at this year's Computex event. 

SilverStone Rolls Out the Precision PS09 Micro-ATX Chassis



SilverStone made an addition to its Precision line of noise-optimized cases, the PS09.

LG G Flex with curved OLED display goes official in Korea


LG has officially released specs for G Flex, the company’s long-rumored curved-screen smartphone. The phone is curved along the horizontal axis, features an unusual lockscreen with direct-to-app pinching, and in an homage to X-Men’s Wolverine “self-heals” scratches in its outer casing. The phone joins Samsung’s Galaxy Round among the first curved-screen smartphones that will reach consumers.

October 25, 2013

LG G Pad 8.3 LTE version appears on Amazon


LG announced the G Pad 8.3 slate at IFA back in September. There were no details on an LTE version back then and all LG said was that it's under consideration.

Xigmatek Nebula Mini-ITX Chassis Available Now


Xigmatek announced availability of its Nebula cubical mini-ITX chassis. Unlike other monolithic cubical cases with bluntly rounded edges, the Nebula features a few interesting design bits. You'll find the case seated on a chrome bottom-tier, and an equally suspended top-tier.

Iiyama Announces New, Touch-Enabled 19-Inch Monitor


Iiyama today unveiled a new addition to its ProLite family of monitors, a 19-inch model known as ProLite T1931SR-2 which features an IP54 dust and water protection rating and comes with a resistive touchscreen (with both finger and stylus input support).

Nokia Lumia 1520 priced at €699.99 in Europe


Nokia announced the Lumia 1520 a couple pf days ago, saying that the device would cost $749 (about €542) before taxes and subsidies. Naturally, the actual selling price will be higher when we’re talking about unlocked units.

HIS Announces Radeon R7 250 iCooler Boost Clock


Hightech Information System (HIS) today is pleased to announce the HIS R7 250 iCooler Boost Clock 1GB GDDR5. HIS R7 250 iCooler Boost Clock 1GB GDDR5 features Boost Clock for faster, iCooler for cooler & quieter, iTurbo for simple overclocking. 

AT&T gets WP8 Samsung ATIV S Neo


Samsung and AT&T announced the ATIV S Neo smartphone with Windows Phone 8 on board. The LTE handset will hit the carrier’s shelves on November 8 for $99.99 with a two-year contract, or $21 per month with AT&T Next.

October 24, 2013

MSI Introduces AE270 and AE221 All-in-One PCs


Leading manufacturer of large-screen All-in-One PCs, Micro-Star International (MSI), continues to innovate and launch the AE221 and AE270, featuring the latest Intel Haswell platform. 

The AE221 and AE270 support MSI's exclusive Flicker-Free and Blue Light Control technologies, which are able to effectively protect users' eyes and drastically reduce the strain to the eyes caused by the long hours sitting in front of the screen. AE221 and AE270 both use the 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution panel for full visual enjoyment. AE221 and AE270 also support 10-point multi touch(optional) by integrating with Microsoft's latest Windows 8.1 to bring a brand new operating and touch experience to the users.


The MSI AE270 and AE221All-in-One PCs will be available as of today in Europe.


To give users an optimal operating environment, MSI insist on the best and is the first to introduce an anti-glare display on its All-in-One touch PCs. This technology is also supported by non-touch models. For offices with serious glare influences, brightly-lit retail stores and at home, the anti-glare feature protects the user's eyes against reflections coming from the monitor. The Flicker-free Technology embedded into the AE221 and AE270 stabilize the electric current and prevents flickering invisible to the bare eye under normal conditions. It effectively reduces eyestrain as well as improves productivity for those who have to use a PC everyday with long hours. In addition, the AE221 and AE270 also support the exclusive Blue Light Control Technology, which is able to effectively reduce the blue light emitted from the screen. According to TÜV tests, it can reduce blue light up to 75%, which drastically reduces strain and damage to the eyes.

MSI's AE221 and AE270 use a projected capacitive touch panel, supporting up to 10 points of contact. Maximizing Microsoft's latest Windows 8.1 features, the capabilities of the AE221 and AE270 are fully unleashed with the unique Windows 8 UI and wide range of Windows 8 Store apps. Users now have an even wider range of touch applications to use.


Source: Techpowerup.com

Shure Launches the SRH1540 Premium Closed-Back Headphones


Today at the 135th AES Convention, Shure Incorporated announced the introduction of its SRH1540 Premium Closed-Back Headphones. Featuring an expansive soundstage for clear, extended highs and warm bass, the lightweight headphones extend Shure's established SRH headphone portfolio, offering a comfortable circumaural design for professional critical mastering and audiophile listening.

Panasonic Unveils the Toughbook CF-AX3 2-In-1 Ultrabook


Panasonic has launched its new versatile 2-in-1 Ultrabook with Full HD IPS anti-glare display and a more powerful Intel processor making it perfect for sales and mobile business executives that need to multitask on the road. The Toughbook CF-AX3 is a 2-in-1 Ultrabook device, combining tablet and laptop into a single unit so mobile business executives can flip it, touch it, wake it in a flash and work all day long; with the confidence of a ergonomically designed, business-rugged device from Panasonic Toughbook.

MSI Launches its Radeon R9 290X Lineup


MSI is pleased to announce that the new AMD R9 290X 4GD5 is available now for gamers to enjtake their gameplay to the next level. Built on the refined Graphics Core Next (GCN) Architeture, featuring more advanced PowerTune power management, improved display connection flexibility and most importantly enthusiast-level gaming performance.

ASUS Introduces R9 290X Graphics Card


ASUS today announced the launch of R9 290X, a new graphics card powered by the latest AMD Radeon R9 290X graphics-processing unit (GPU).

First Render of Nexus 10 (2013) Posted


Here's what could possibly be the first CGI render of Google's upcoming Nexus 10 (2013) tablet, which could heat up the resurgent 10-inch class of tablets. Co-developed by ASUS, much like the Nexus 7, Nexus 10 (2013) could feature an updated feature-set.

Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8084 Leaked, Adreno 420 Inside


Qualcomm's top-dog, the Snapdragon 800 chipset, may already be the fastest mobile SoC in the market, but that is hardly ever enough for the world leader.

BlackBerry OS 10.2 update kicks off this week


BlackBerry has just announced the rollout schedule of the OS 10.2 firmware update. BlackBerry Z10 and Q10 and Q5 are the devices eligible for upgrade, while the Z30 is running on 10.2 out of box.

October 23, 2013

Thecus Announces the N2310 2-Bay Home NAS


Thecus is announcing the release of its latest home and SOHO NAS, the N2310. Equipped with an Advanced Micro Circuits Corporation (AMCC) 800MHz SoC processor and 512 MB of DDR3 RAM, this latest 2-bay device is a great choice for those seeking solid storage solutions on a budget.

LG introduces its first Firefox OS phone, the Fireweb

LG is launching its first phone designed to run Mozilla’s Firefox OS. It’s called the LG Fireweb, and it’ll be available soon in Brazil from wireless carrier Telefonica.

The Vktech 60x microscope attachment for the Galaxy S4 is a cool way to spend $17


The best part about having a really popular phone is all the crazy third-party accessories that get built for it. I did a little shopping at Amazon last week, and one of the things I picked up was this Vktech 60x microscope attachment for the Galaxy S4.

I-O Data Also Announces the MF275XPBR 27-inch Monitor


In addition to the HDPF-UT series portable HDDs, I-O Data rolled out the MF275XPBR 27-inch monitor. 

I-O Data Announces HDPF-UT Series Portable HDDs


I-O Data announced the HDPF-UT line of portable hard drives.