Category: PC & Tech

AMD has just launched two Accelerated Processing Units*(APUs) in the entry-level segment. This new addition to the AMD line-up will allow AMD customers (PC manufacturers) to build more affordable systems that are still fairly capable in terms of gaming and HD video. Additionally, these system can also work hand in hand with a more powerful discrete graphics processor to aggregate the computing power of both chips.To give you some perspective, The A4 chips are powered by two CPU cores, while the A6 Chips have three and the A8 have 4 cores. On the graphics processing side (GPU), the A4 has about half the raw horsepower of the A6, with 160 graphics core versus 320. They are all capable of running DirectX 11 graphics.

The new MultiSync P Series combines reliable, accurate screen performance with all the cutting-edge technology included in the MultiSync PA Series at a budget-friendly price,” said Marshall. “One of the more unique features of the P241W is the ability to utilize two computers simultaneously through DisplaySync Pro and the integrated USB hub, which functions as a KVM device. This capability is invaluable to graphics professionals, and were excited to introduce this feature into the MultiSync P Series.

Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara, have become the first to combine a quantum processor with memory that can be used to store instructions and data. This achievement in quantum computing replicates a similar milestone in conventional computer design from the 1940s. Although quantum computing is now mostly a research subject, it holds out the promise of computers far more capable than those we use today.

Two big giants Volvo and Siemens collaboratively announced their upcoming project about Electric cars. They closely working on vehicles equipped with electric drive motors especially Siemen’s C30 DRIVE. They planning to test the vehicles later this year and will expect first 200 vehicles will be delivered in late 2012 for evaluation under “real-life conditions”.

So far we have seen robots entering hazardous nuclear plants and dangerous buildings and repairing things that cannot be repaired by humans. Now engineers at Sandia Labs have created a new rescue bot that’s explicitly designed to enter and investigate collapsed mines. The Gemini-Scout robot is just two feet tall and less than four feet in length and packs a set of gas sensors, a thermal camera and a two-way radio, allowing it to detect dangerous underground materials and relay critical information to above-ground rescue workers. The bot can also navigate across rocky terrain, tight quarters, or flooded tunnels, and is sturdy enough to carry food and other supplies to trapped miners. Operators, meanwhile, can manipulate the Gemini-Scout using only an Xbox 360 controller, which was incorporated into the system on the strength of its intuitive design and UI. Sandia’s engineers demoed their bot last week in DC and are hoping to begin licensing it to rescue agencies by the end of next year.

Japanese based monitor making company Iiyama has introduced two new LED desktop display panels sporting a 1920 x 1080 resolution, 8ms response time and a special ECO mode that reduces power consumption by up to 60 percent. The 24-inch XB2472HD-B and 27-inch X2775HDS-B both rely on an LED-back-lit VA display and have HDMI, DVI and VGA inputs as standard. The difference between the two screens is that, the 24-inch XB2472HD-B has slightly higher brightness (300cd/m2 against 250cd/m2 of 27-inch X2775HDS-B model) and lacks 4-port USB hub and integrated speakers available in the 27-inch model. The XB2472HD-B should start shipping by the end of the month for 24,800 ($323) with the X2775HDS-B to follow in September for around 34,800 ($453).

AMD has finally released information on its updated chips for its Fusion E and C series APUs. The updated “Zacate” and “Ontario” APUs will come with DDR-1333 and HDMI 1.4a support, snaring bragging rights to faster memory and 3D output for 3D-enabled televisions. The rumors about the refreshed Fusion APU’s were formally surfaced at the last Computex. These new chips increase the idle battery life time by up to 10.5 hours for E-series and 12 hours on the C-Series. Although AMD didn’t name any specific manufacturers, AMD says that machines rocking the new APUs are available starting today. Read the press release for more information.

The Cyberbike for Nintendo Wii crosses the finish line and available now in North America this time around, relying on, surprise magnetic resistance to offer a costly workout for those under 286 pounds. The oversized device is available now for $199.99 (both bike and game combo), puts it a bit too far above the cost of actual console ($150) for us to consider giving it a shot. We have already committed to biking downtown for our eventual Wii U pickup. For more details read the press release

The robot named Showa Hanako 2, this humanoid was originally developed last year as a tool for dentists looking to practice new procedures. Now the engineers at Japans Showa University have updated their dental denizen, adding a motorized head and replacing her PVC skin with a more realistic silicon coating. She also features speech recognition capabilities and executes natural movements, it includes blinking, sneezing, coughing, and more unsavory circumstances, even chocking. Dont forget to see her in action at the video

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An app priced $6 for an iPhone, Aston Martin Experience displays the speed and Gs you film your drive behind the wheels. The British automakers latest app includes top roads-most of them Europe. The AutoBlog paired the app with a loner Rapide, driving up Californias Aston approved Pacific Coast Highway. The reviewers may have spent more time focusing on the car than the app. Aston claims that the Experience can be had with any other car, but if you are looking to get the experience spend some $6 and click on the source link

The Sony showed off the new ultra slim, Vaio Z laptop for the European press officially. The specs reveal 13.1-inch ultramobile notebook, weighs under 1.2kg, with 2.7GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM, 1600*900 screen, sheet battery as of Vaio S for up to 7 hours battery life. It also features Intels HD graphics 3000 solution and had Power Media Dock contributes the power of an AMD Radeon 6650M GPU with 1GB of dedicated memory connected through architecture named light peak, Sony named it as Thunderbolt. The dock sports one USB 3.0, and additional USB, VGA and HDMI ports, a slot for either DVD or Blu-ray drive. It will ship in end of July. The Sonys UK site revealed the prices starts at 1,434 (about $2,294) with a Core i5 CPU, 4GB RAM and no PMD. The dock with extra 400 (about $640) with no optical drive included, upgrading to 1080p 13.3-inch LCD is 40 extra. For more details read the press release

Acer jut announced that its Chromebook, named AC700, will go on sales in US this month for $349.99 and to be followed by the 3G model later this year. The Chrome OS in exchange for instant access, be advised that it runs on an Atom N570 processor, 2GB RAM, and has 16GB flash storage, 1.3MP webcam, two USB 2.0 ports, 4-in-1 card memory reader. The build quality compares Series 5s Chromebook, for more details read the press release

Mitsubishis new Real LCD -22BLR500 TV is the first one to be packed with a built-in Blu-ray recorder and a hard drive, and it is certainly smaller one. The 22-inch 1,366*768 LED-backlit display is too tiny for your average living room, but got some 500GB HDD and optical drive in the base helps it keep thin and stable footprint that could fit in a small room. The inputs include USB jack, a pair of HDMI ports, an SD card slot, Ethernet, and i.Link. The compact All-In-One TV will he Japan-only affair hits shelves on July 21st for 110,00 (about $1,360).

The Super thin Eee PC X101 is coming for the retail debut. Starting in July you can pick up one of those MeeGo running devices for $199, or a desktop version of running Windows 7 version (X101 H is the model name) for $310. The device got 1.33 GHz Single core Atom N435 processor, a six cell battery, a small SSD (probably 16GB). The ASUS and Acer released small netbook laptops will support the Intel Atom N435 AppUp Center technology. The companys online store for applications, games, entertainment, and social media, designed specifically for small screen of netbooks. Dont forget to look at the video

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Hackers seemed to have vowed to disrupt the Brazilian governments security machinery and have attacked the government institute of geographic and statistics, making third attack in three days. Hacked IBGE, the hackers also depicted the Brazilian national flag with an eye in it. The hack is carried out by a group called Fail Shell. They added that the hack is a form of protest from a nationalist group, who wish to make Brazil a better country. The official sites from Brazil suffered attacks from LulzSec and some anonymous. According to the Brazilian government the attacks only affects only home portal, and the database is still available for the users.