OCZ Technology and SandForce Team Up for New SSDs

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OCZ has announced that it will be working on some new SSDs in conjunction with SandForce for consumer and enterprise users. The new line of SSDs will use the SandForce SSD Processor. OCZ will use the SF-1500 and the SF-1200 processors in the new SSDs.

Along with the processors, the SSDs will also use SLC and MLC flash memory and utilize the 3Gbps SATA and 6Gbps SAS interfaces. Capacities for the new line of SSDs will run from 50GB to 400GB. Read more

Posted on Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Laser-Accurate Technology Microphones Debut at AES

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Reading press releases for a living tends to jade one to enthusiastic rhetoric. Pretty much every product ever released claims to be revolutionary or exceptional in some way. That's why it can be so hard to spot something truly ground-breaking from reading the press release alone. Take this new Laser-Accurate Microphone, being debuted this week at the AES Convention in New York.

Instead of using a diaphragm like a conventional microphone, Laser-Accurate technology uses a chamber of particles suspended in air. When the air pressure changes, a laser measures the movements of the suspended particles. This, Schwartz Engineering claims, allows their mic to capture pure sound, unchanged by the artificial motion of the diaphragm and other issues traditional microphones suffer from.

Posted on Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:23:19 CDT | by Robert Evans

ASUS P7P55D Motherboard Features Hybrid Technology

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ASUS introduced the ASUS P7P55D Series motherboards with promises to deliver ultimate overclocking, better cooling, improved power efficiency, and one of the fastest memory booting times.

Using Hybrid Technology, the ASUS P7P55D Series delivers intelligent performance enhancements with the Hybrid Processor, Hybrid Phase, and Hybrid Operating System. It is also based on the Asus Xtreme Design. Read more

Posted on Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Nexus Technology Liquid Cooler for Laptop

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Keeping your notebook and desktop cool are very important to how well the computer performs. With desktop computers, you can add liquid cooling directly to the processor and other heat generating components. With a notebook, there isn’t much you can do but add external cooling solutions.

Nexus Technology has announced a new laptop cooler that is a velvet blanket that is filled with a gel liquid. The liquid has heat-dissipating properties and is a passive and noiseless solution. The cooling pad can be folded and taken with you on a plane or in a car. Read more

Posted on Tue, 19 May 2009 09:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Audyssey DSX Technology Goes Beyond 5.1

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I am a big home theater fan and really like a good surround sound system. Audyssey has announced a new DSX system that adds more speakers to go beyond 5.1 surround sound in a home theater. The maker says that the DSX system adds new speaker channels to overcome the spatial sound rendering limits faced by 5.1 systems.

Audyssey says that for an immersive sound experience humans need more than what 5.1 systems can deliver and the DSX system creates additional channels to augment 5.1 surround sound with the correct direction, time of arrival, and frequency response for an expanded sound stage. Read more

Posted on Fri, 1 May 2009 08:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Toshiba Unveils Self-Encrypting Drive Technology

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Toshiba is demonstrating its new self-encrypting drive technology at the RAS conference in San Francisco. The new technology supports the TCG Storage Architecture Core Specification and the SSC Opal Specification.

The technology encrypts all data on a hard drive with NIST-certified AES encryption technology that is integrated into the HDD controller chip. By integrating the encryption, technology into the controller chip the encryption/decryption process happens at full I/O speeds according to Toshiba. Read more

Posted on Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Pandigital Kitchen Technology Center Review

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Today I am looking at the Pandigital Digital Technology Center designed to put several high-tech devices for the kitchen into one package. The product works as a digital recipe book, photo frame, HDTV, and Internet device.

Three different color surrounds are included to match most kitchen decors. The product ships with a wireless Internet dongle and an articulating arm for wall mounting. Read more

Posted on Wed, 8 Apr 2009 09:07:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

New Asus ENGTX275 Card features Fuse Protection Technology

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NVIDIA announced the GTX 275 GPU yesterday. Asus unveiled a new interesting GTX 275 based card with the Asus ENGTX275.

Asus has today introduced the Asus ENGTX275/HTDI/896MD3 that incorporates the latest generation of NVIDIA GPUs, the GeForce GTX 275. The Asus ENGTX275 comes equipped with 3 sets of Fuse Protection devices to guarantee doubled defense against over-current for risk-free computing.

Additionally, with the inclusion of the EMI Shield, covered chokes, low RDS(on) MOSFETs, and solid capacitors, you will achieve extreme performance and peace of mind at the same time. Read more

Posted on Fri, 3 Apr 2009 01:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

DTS Neural Surround Sound Technology brings 7.1 Sound to Wii, PS3, and Xbox 360

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At the GDC 2009, DTS Inc. unveils to developers their new DTS Neural Surround Sound technology that enables games to present real-time 7.1 soundtracks on the Wii, Xbox 360, and PS3 via PC.
By using existing technology built into the systems, DTS Neural Surround is able to convert the 5.1 signal into a true 7.1 surround experience. Read more

Posted on Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:29:36 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PS3 gets NVIDIA PhysX Technology

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NVIDIA announces that Sony licensed the NVIDIA PhysX engine for the Sony PS3.
The binary version of the NVIDIA PhysX technology software development kit (SDK) is now available to registered PS3 developers for free download and use on the SCEI Developer Network.
It looks like Sony has a change of heart and tries to make the PS3 easier to develop for contrary to these recent mind boggling comments.

The NVIDIA PhysX technology software development kit SDK consists of a full-featured API and robust physics engine, designed to give developers, animators, level designers, and artists unprecedented creative control over character and object physical interactions by allowing them to author and preview physics effects in real time. Read more

Posted on Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:47:21 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

eRuf Greenster Electric Porsche gets Siemens Technology

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We already reported about the German Porsche Tuner Ruf introducing a full electric Porsche dubbed eRuf. At the Geneva Motor show Ruf showed the next generation of their electric Porsche called eRuf Greenster.

Today a press-release hit the wire detailing the upcoming plans for the electric Porsche featuring technology now from Siemens and LTC/Gaia for the batteries.

Siemens Corporate Technology has developed an adapted power train for the eRuf Greenster. A preliminary version of the concept for the innovative eDrive from Siemens will already be on display in Geneva. While the vehicle to be presented in Geneva is still equipped with a central motor with a power output of 270 kW and 950 Nm torque, the following version will be produced as a small series with Ruf as a double-motor concept with the innovative integral eDrive. Read more

Posted on Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Samsung Now Using 40nm Technology for Fusion Memory Chips

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Samsung has announced that it is now using 40nm technology in the construction of a new 8Gb Flex-OneNAND fusion memory chip. The chip is a Samsung proprietary technology that uses both SLC and MLC in a single chip designed for high speed and high reliability.

The Flex-OneNAND chip will be used in different device types including HDTVs, IPTVs and other high-end applications by the end of the year. Samsung says that the 40nm technology allows it to increase productivity by up to 180% over the first generation modules using 60nm technology. Read more

Posted on Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Pandigital Kitchen Technology Center

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Pandigital has an interesting computer device that is intended to be used in the kitchen. The gadget is called the Pandigital Kitchen Technology Center and wraps four different devices into one package. The 15.6-inch screen doubles as a HDTV, wireless Internet device, digital photo frame, and a digital cookbook.

Recipes are via the Bon Appetit digital recipe collection. The screen has a 16:9 aspect ratio and the resolution is 720p. Contrast ratio for the device is 400:1 and no keyboard is needed for navigation thanks to PanTouch touch sensor technology. Read more

Posted on Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Eye-Fi shows direct Youtube Upload Technology at CES 2009

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Eye-Fi Inc., makers of the world's first wireless memory card for digital cameras, today announced that it is developing a way for users to wirelessly upload videos from their digital camera to YouTube and a home computer.
Eye-Fi will preview the technology at the CES 2009, which means it is not ready yet for production.

"We're aiming to do for video what we've already done for photos: provide the easiest, simplest way to save and share your digital memories," said Jef Holove, CEO for Eye-Fi. "Our wireless technology makes it effortless to upload videos to YouTube using the digital camera you already have, without the fuss of special software. You won't need to find a USB cable or even turn on your computer to get your memories in front of one of the largest audiences on the Web." Read more

Posted on Wed, 7 Jan 2009 15:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

3M MM200 miniature Projector Technology unveiled at CES 2009

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3M is taking on the TI Pico pocket projector technology at the CES 2009 with their 3M MM200 miniature projection module.
When integrated into a cell phone, handheld accessory or digital camera, the 3M MM200 engine can project up to a 50-inch image while drawing only 1 watt of power.
The 3M MM200 uses a liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS) electronic imager and is illuminated with multi-colored light emitting diodes (LEDs). Read more

Posted on Tue, 6 Jan 2009 08:07:41 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

NVIDIA PhysX Technology Licensed by 2K and EA

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NVIDIA has announced that its PhysX technology that brings realistic physics processing to video games has been licensed by two of the largest video game companies around -- 2K and EA. The two game publishers will integrate PhysX technology into future video game titles.

EA has shown off a video of the new game Mirrors Edge featuring PhysX effects. The effects add flapping banners, curtains, and plastic sheeting. When glass is shot the shards fly around realistically and window blinds or curtains flail about. The PhysX effects add significantly to the realism of the game. Read more

Posted on Tue, 9 Dec 2008 10:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Wacom Shows Off Multi-Touch Technology

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Wacom is one of the top makers of tablets for PC drawing and other uses. The firm introduced a new multi-touch solution at WinHEC 2008 that allows users to navigate and control a computer with multiple fingers.

The design is compact allowing it to scale to multiple sizes according to Wacom and the device boasts a speed of 100 fps, a pointing accuracy of within 0.5mm and a resolution of 200 ppi. Wacom says markets for the multi-touch technology include the PC industry. Read more

Posted on Wed, 5 Nov 2008 11:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

CyberLink PowerDirector Adds NVIDIA CUDA Technology

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CyberLink is the latest company to announce it is taking advantage of NVIDIA's CUDA technology for its software. CyberLink PowerDirector now delivers faster video rendering and a better experience when processing HD video.

NVIDIA has been pushing its CUDA technology hard in the market place and software firms are now starting to take advantage. CUDA is the name NVIDIA uses for its C-language compiler. PowerDirector uses CUDA to accelerate video effects like Gaussian radial blur, pen ink, and more. Read more

Posted on Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:07:10 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Gefen Technology Cuts HDMI Cables with UWB

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Gefen has announced a new wireless HDMI extender that uses UWB technology from Tzero Technologies. The no cable extender delivers wired quality HDMI from Blu-ray and other HDMI sources to the TV or projector.

The extender features built-in interference elimination technology for optimal picture quality. The device can stream full 1080p with 5.1 surround sound up to 10 meters across a room. The extender offers dual HDMI ports, component video, and analog audio. Pricing and availability are unknown at this time. Read more

Posted on Thu, 4 Sep 2008 13:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

X-Rite Provides Embedded Display Calibration Technology for Lenovo

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X-Rite announced today that it has provided Lenovo with the first ever solution for display calibration -- without external peripherals -- on a workstation notebook. Lenovo uses the technology on its new ThinkPad W700 mobile workstation. The display calibration solution is embedded in the mobile workstation palm rest and uses customized Pantone hueyCOLOR technology.

X-Rite and Lenovo say that the embedded color calibration solution is perfect for digital photographers, industrial designers, and high-end graphic artists. The software needed for the calibration solution to operate is preloaded on the Lenovo notebook. Read more

Posted on Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:25:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

US Olympic Swimmers Use Technology to Trim Times

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A professor of fluid mechanics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute used experimental measuring techniques to help the US swim team gain precious milliseconds on their swim times. Professor Timothy Wei developed top-secret equipment and techniques that USA Swimming coaches used to train the Olympians.

The professor used a flaw measurement technique called Digital Particle Image Velocimetry to create a training tool that monitors the swimmers in real-time. The technique allowed the team to look at how swimmers move in the water, identify key vortices, and compute how much energy the swimmer exerts. Read more

Posted on Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:31:44 CDT | by Shane McGlaun