Author: Raja Rajan

Last time we heard about GeeXboX, Palm was ushering out its first webOS phone, Google was putting the traditional navigation model in the grave and unlimited Skype calling over LTE was but a figment of our imagination — two years later, and the aforesaid distro is finally reaching version two dot oh. Like version 1.2.2,…

Adobe has a beta of Flash 11 and run for some time in the Air 3, but now we learn that it is October already come to a final version of both. The new Flash 11 to 1000 times faster in 2D and 3D content to be like the 10s and the move is intended…

LG is now offering its ultra-thin series of notebooks with customized Indilinx Everest-based ultra-slim SSDs with fast boot technology to enable an industry-first, true instant-on functionality, while providing consumers a faster, more energy-efficient storage option than traditional mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs). As the market for notebook computers continues to evolve consumers increasingly demand improved…

Recently DisplayLink’s announcement of its snappily-titled Winstars USB 3.0-to-HDMI adapter. Making use of all that extra bandwidth means using TVs as monitors no longer results in battling with a bad case of the jaggies. Running on its DL-3500 chip, the plug-in device will deliver resolutions up to 2560 x 1600, promising ultra-low latency and less…

There is a huge advantage in being the worlds first for anything, and among them include all the accolades and admiration if you pull it off correctly, that is. Well, Marshall Electronics will certainly bask in the glory of knowing they have just released the first autostereoscopic 3D monitor in the world, known as the…

In an interesting twist, Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 8 will feature the first-rate, enterprise-echelon Hyper-V machine virtualization hypervisor. This will mean that Windows 8 users will be able to run almost every other operating system inside a window, including Windows 7 and XP, SUSE and Red Hat Linux, and more (including Ubuntu) with a…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…