Asus ROG CG6190 Core i7 Gaming PC unveiled

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Asus unveils the Asus ROG CG6190 Core i7 Gaming PC. The ROG CG6190 PC's unique exterior design is inspired by ancient and modern armor with both Eastern and Western influences.
The Asus ROG CG6190 Core i7 machine can be configured with up to 12GB RAM and 4TB SATA HDDs.
Other features include a built-in biometric fingerprint scanner for system security, a 2-kilowatts dual power system and customized liquid cooling modules for non-stop sustainability, and the SupremeFX X-Fi Audio Card that provides support for 3D nine virtual speakers. Read more

Posted on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Leapfrog Didj Learning System Review

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Today we are looking at the Leapfrog Didj learning video game system. The game works math, reading, and other school subject for kids in grade school into video games.

The game themselves feature popular characters from cartoons and kids programs to make things more exciting. The system is easy to use and fun for kids to play. Read more

Posted on Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:55:23 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Dell and Staples Launch Electronics Recycling Program for Dell Customers

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Dell and Staples have announced a new electronics recycling program specifically for Dell customers. The program will extend free recycling to 1,500 Staples retail stores across the country. It will be free to recycle any amount of Dell branded computers, printers, monitors, or peripherals at a Staples location without needing to make a purchase.

Staples allows users of non-branded Dell computer products to recycle for a small fee. Dell says that the new Staples program will expand its recycling options significantly over the 102 million pounds of recycled gear in 2007. Eco International will be the company responsible for actually recycling the products. Read more

Posted on Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:12:43 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Roger Moore dislikes the more violent James Bond

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By Steve James

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Movie audiences nowadays expect scenes of graphic violence in James Bond movies, unlike when Roger Moore played the super spy with a tongue-in-cheek humor, the actor believes.

"I am happy to have done it, but I'm sad that it has turned so violent," Moore said before "Quantum of Solace," starring Daniel Craig as a darker Agent 007, opens in North America on Friday.

"That's keeping up with the times, it's what cinema-goers seem to want and it's proved by the box-office figures," Moore told Reuters in an interview about his memoir, "My Word is My Bond."
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Posted on Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:37:51 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Panasonic Unveils National Electronics Recycling Program

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Panasonic Corporation of North America has announced a new nationwide electronics recycling program to provide customers with an easy and convenient way to recycle their electronics devices. All products recycled with the program have to bear the Panasonic brand name and products can be dropped off free of charge.

The program will be managed by Electronic Manufacturers Recycling Management Company LLC, a joint venture between Panasonic, Sharp, and Toshiba. Panasonics program will begin on November 1st with 160 recycling centers in 10 states and is expected to extend to all 50 states over the next three years. Read more

Posted on Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Circuit City Announces Wish Upon a Star Holiday Program

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Circuit City is having a very hard time maintaining profitability in the tough economic climate we are facing right now. Despite that the electronics giant is set to start its holiday program called Wish Upon a Star.

The service will be available starting on November 2nd and has two functions. A guest to the site can generate a holiday wish list with the help of celebrities to contact friends and relatives with a customized reminder. Guests can also send a celebrity message asking other people to create a wish list. Read more

Posted on Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Microsoft Boku Game teaches Kids to Program

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Microsoft Research works on Boku, a stimulating game that introduces kids to programming while they play. Through programming Boku, a virtual robot, children learn the basic principles of programming logic, analysis, and design.
It is never too early to scout the next generation of Microsofties.

The 3-D interactive game is designed to demystify programming and to spark interest in science. Read more

Posted on Thu, 30 Oct 2008 01:24:26 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

RadioShack Trade-In Program gives you Giftcards for your old Gadgets

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RadioShack has launched an online electronics trade-in program that allows you to exchange certain used portable electronics for a RadioShack Gift Card.
If you have a box full of old Zunes, iPods, Cameras, GPS gadgets, laptops or video game consoles you can easily get rid of it and get cash in the form of a RadioShack Gift Card.

The amount you get depends on the gadget and its condition. For instance an iPod nano 2G gets you up to $63.75, a iPod touch 1G gets you up to $197.20, or a first gen Zune up to $58.14. Read more

Posted on Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:38:31 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

i.TV Movie and TV Program Guide for iPod touch and iPhone

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A new App has hit the iTunes App Store called i.TV. The app provides users with up to date TV and movie listings based on their current location and profile settings that can be customized. In addition to listing, the application gives profile info like photos, bios, synopses, ratings and reviews.

Users can sort programming by genre, channel, and show. Filters allow users to exclude certain types of programming from searches like adult content. Users can also rate shows with stars, write reviews of programs or movies, and comment on reviews by other users. i.TV is free to download and available now. Read more

Posted on Wed, 8 Oct 2008 11:43:17 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Crammar Gadget unveiled by LeapFrog

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leapFrog unveiled in time for the Holiday shopping season a new useful gadget dubbed the Crammar. The Crammer Study & Sound System is a homework and study device for students in grades three through eight.
The LeapFrog Crammer gadget allows kids to download questions and flash cards to the device and quiz themselves on the go, all while listening to their favorite music. Read more

Posted on Tue, 7 Oct 2008 08:35:58 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

MSI N280GTX OC HydroGen and Super OC Video Cards unveiled

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MSI announces the MSI N280GTX OC HydroGen video card with the highest clock setting on the market and micro channel water cooling solution.
MSI also tunes up the clock settings of the original fan cooling N280GTX series and makes MSI N280GTX-T2D1G Super OC the highest clocked GeForce GTX 200 series in the world.

The MSI N280GTX OC HydroGen series runs the world highest core clock setting at 700MHz, but has 10 Celsius lower temperature level than normal fan cooling GeForce GTX 200 series even at full workload. Read more

Posted on Wed, 3 Sep 2008 01:41:41 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

First mass U.S. crossing for Hydrogen Cars completed

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 By Bernie Woodall

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hydrogen fuel cell cars from nine automakers completed a 13-day cross-country trip this weekend, in the first such mass U.S. crossing for vehicles powered by a zero-emission technology still in its infancy.
As firsts go, the event, which ran from Portland, Maine, to the Los Angeles Coliseum, probably would not qualify for the record books. There were stretches without hydrogen fueling stations when the vehicles were carried on flatbed trucks, the longest from Rolla, Missouri, to Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Posted on Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:42:08 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Asus G71 and G50 ROG Notebooks unveiled

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Asus unveils the two new gaming notebooks in the G Series as part of the Asus Republic of Gamers product (ROG) line-up.
The new Asus G71 (17 inch) and G50 (15 inch) are the new gaming notebooks from Asus. Both new Asus G series gaming notebooks have the same specifications and only differ in the screen size and resulting form factor, HDD options, and there are more CPU options for G71 including Intel Quad Core QX9300 and QX9100.

Features of the G71V and G50V include Nvidia GeForce 9700M GT with 512MB GDDR3 VRAM, Intel Turbo Memory Technology with 2GB (optional), up to 4GB RAM, up to 640GB storage (G50, 2x HDD), up to 1TB storage (G71, 2x HDD), DVD Super Multi Double Layer, Light Scribe, DVD combo, Blu-ray DVD writer, Wifi and Bluetooth. Read more

Posted on Sat, 23 Aug 2008 01:01:19 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Microsoft announces Security Information-Sharing Programs at Black Hat 2008

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At the Black Hat USA 2008 conference today, Microsoft Corp. introduced security-related programs that share early information with partners to help them protect customers quickly and effectively. The new programs also provide additional information and guidance to help customers evaluate risks and prioritize the deployment of Microsoft security updates.
Along with the predictability of Microsoft’s monthly security update process is the emergence of an undesirable cycle — the release of exploit code, related to those updates, sometimes within hours of release. Understanding this changing threat environment, Microsoft will offer the Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP), which gives security software providers advance information about vulnerabilities addressed by Microsoft security updates. This will allow security software providers to offer protections to customers quickly and effectively. Read more

Posted on Tue, 5 Aug 2008 09:48:46 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Posit Brain Fitness Program Available for Mac OS X

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Posit Science has announced that Mac users can now get its Brain fitness Program Classic for Mac OS X. The program offers users exercises that are designed to provide faster thinking, sharper focus, and better memory.

The application was designed by a team of 50 neuroscientists from UCSF, Yale, Stanford, MIT, and UC Davis. The application retails for $395 for a single user and will run on PowerPC 10.3.9x- 10.4.x and Intel Macs 10.4.x – 10.5.x. Read more

Posted on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Rogers tries to calm iPhone Fans with 6GB iPhone 3G Data Plan for $30

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Rogers got a lot of heat from Canadian customers and Apple for the expensive and restrictive monthly plans for the iPhone 3G. Today along with their iPhone 3G launch plans the carrier announced a sweet promotional offer for customers who activate by August 31st on a three year contract.
Rogers offers a data-only offering of 6GB of data for $30 per month that can be added to any in-market voice plan. Read more

Posted on Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

ASUS ROG Rampage Extreme Motherboard unveiled

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Asus unveils the ASUS ROG Rampage Extreme Motherboard catering to the extreme needs of overclocking enthusiasts. ROG stands for Republic of Gamers.

Through the ASUS Extreme Engine, overclockers will enjoy high performance and stability for ultimate overclocking on the ROG Rampage Extreme, while TweakIt provides total overclocking control options. Read more

Posted on Tue, 8 Jul 2008 23:52:26 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

SpiralFrog Makes Getting Music Easier

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SpiralFrog announced today that it has made downloading music easier for Windows XP users by providing seamless updates from the SpiralFrog website to Windows Media Player 11. The new version promises to make downloading music easier according to SpiralFrog.

The update requires no action by the user to begin and will start automatically and determine if the computer needs the update. Spiral frog is an advertising supported site that offers free, legal music downloads to users. Read more

Posted on Wed, 2 Jul 2008 09:18:09 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Matsushita to sell Home Hydrogen Fuel Cells via Gas Suppliers

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Matsushita (soon Panasonic) has apparently formed deals with gas suppliers in Japan to sell their home hydrogen fuel cells.

Tokyo Gas Co., Toho Gas Co. and Saibu Gas Co. are supposedly in the deal. It makes total sense for Matsushita to partner with gas companies as they use gas to generate hydrogen.
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Posted on Tue, 1 Jul 2008 02:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Asus ROG Maximus II Formula Motherboard announced

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Fitting to the new just announced Asus Republic of Gamers EN9600GT MATRIX/HTDI/512M Video Card comes the announcement of the Republic of Gamers Maximus II Formula motherboard.

The ASUS ROG (Republic of Gamers) Maximus II Formula motherboard is based on the Intel P45/ICH10R chipset and features ASUS-exclusive SupremeFX X-Fi sound card. Read more

Posted on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:46:06 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Asus ROG EN9600GT MATRIX/HTDI/512M Video Card unveiled

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Asus has introduced what the company calls the world's most intelligent graphics card with the Asus ROG (Republic of Gamers) EN9600GT MATRIX/HTDI/512M.

The Asus Republic of Gamers EN9600GT features the Super Hybrid Engine for automatic detection and adjustments of voltage, clock setting, and fan speeds to achieve the ultimate in performance and maximum energy saving. Read more

Posted on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:38:53 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr