Archive for 'Information technology news - Hardware'
iThink therefore iSlate
Published on January 21st, 2010.
Rumours continue to fly around the internet as to what Apple's much hyped new device might be. Let's toss a few new ones into the mix.Filled under Information technology news - Hardware, latest news. No Comments.
D-Link pushes dual-band 802.11n for larger sites
Published on January 11th, 2010.
New products from D-Link aim to deliver the benefits of dual-band 802.11n wireless networking to larger sites in a way that makes life easier for network administrators.Filled under Information technology news - Hardware, latest news. No Comments.
Netgear claims 20% boost in HomePlug AV performance
Published on January 6th, 2010.
The growth in Ethernet-connected home entertainment devices is bringing renewed attention to HomePlug AV, the technology that carries Ethernet signals over existing electrical wiring. Netgear's new Powerline 200 AV and...Filled under Information technology news - Hardware, latest news. No Comments.
Digital cameras top thieves’ hit list
Published on January 3rd, 2010.
A major insurer says electronic gadgets including cameras and MP3 players have displaced jewellery as the items most commonly stolen.Filled under Information technology news - Hardware, latest news. No Comments.
If your iPod damages your hearing, it’s your own stupid fault
Published on December 30th, 2009.
An overnight US court ruling has confirmed that just because an iPod can be played loud, it doesn't mean it has to be. If you damage your hearing, tough!Filled under Information technology news - Hardware, latest news. No Comments.
Is the Apple tablet to be called iSlate?
Published on December 29th, 2009.
The evidence, although entirely circumstantial, points to iSlate as the chosen name for Apple's upcoming tablet product.Filled under Information technology news - Hardware, latest news. No Comments.
An Apple tablet for Australia Day?
Published on December 23rd, 2009.
Rumours are intensifying that January 26th will be the launch date for the much-hyped Apple tablet.Filled under Information technology news - Hardware, latest news. No Comments.
Open your hotel room with your mobile phone
Published on December 22nd, 2009.
Allowing the guest to do all the work is great news for the hotel, but is it good for the guest?Filled under Information technology news - Hardware, latest news. No Comments.
New Bluetooth low energy spec supports low-power devices
Published on December 17th, 2009.
The latest version of the Bluetooth specification features low-energy technology, expanding the range of devices that could use wireless communication.Filled under Information technology news - Hardware, latest news. No Comments.
PC market returns to growth; better times ahead
Published on December 17th, 2009.
PC shipments have finally returned to growth, according to figures from IDC. And Apple is outperforming the market.Filled under Information technology news - Hardware, latest news. No Comments.
Edimax promises fully wireless router for 2010
Published on December 8th, 2009.
Taiwan-based Edimax plans to deliver its first 3G router to the Australian market in early 2010. 3G, Wi-Fi and a battery mean it will be able to operate in a...Filled under Information technology news - Hardware, latest news. No Comments.
Apple offers new Mac Pro, Xserve options
Published on December 7th, 2009.
The Mac Pro now offers a faster chip and additional storage, while the Xserve can be ordered with more storage and more memory. This isn't one of Apple's more...Filled under Information technology news - Hardware, latest news. No Comments.
Control your PC with your mind, for just $299
Published on December 3rd, 2009.
With promises like control the universe using only the power of your mind , mind reading USB headset Epoc has a lot resting on it. Can it deliver?Filled under Information technology news - Hardware, latest news. No Comments.
CSIRO hooks up gaming brains to crunch numbers
Published on November 24th, 2009.
Apart from providing high resolution graphics as a way for gamers to frag each other, the Graphics Processing Units (GPU) attached to every video-card can provide computing power for scientists...Filled under Information technology news - Hardware, latest news. No Comments.
Does smoking void your Mac’s warranty?
Published on November 20th, 2009.
A leading consumer blog has reported two instances in which Apple technicians refused to work on Macs that had been used in houses where people smoked. In both cases, Apple...Filled under Information technology news - Hardware, latest news. No Comments.
Laptop FAIL: 31% in 3 years, anyway
Published on November 20th, 2009.
A study by third-party warranty provider SquareTrade has found that nearly one out of three laptops fail in the first three years, though a third of that total is due...Filled under Information technology news - Hardware, latest news. No Comments.
HP unveils $299 thin client
Published on November 18th, 2009.
HP has refreshed its thin client range, adding a $299 entry level model which it considers its “silver bullet” – seemingly unconcerned at the risk of cannibalising its PC sales.Filled under Information technology news - Hardware, latest news. No Comments.
Linux rulz: Top500 says so
Published on November 16th, 2009.
Today’s release of the list of the top 500 supercomputers shows that well over 90% are running Linux. Also, IBM’s Roadrunner has finally been dethroned; in a big way!Filled under Information technology news - Hardware, latest news. No Comments.
ViewSonic unveils 3D game screen plans and notebooks
Published on November 11th, 2009.
California based screen and projector specialist ViewSonic is making a push into the computing space with a range of new notebooks and updated PCs, and has also revealed plans to...Filled under Information technology news - Hardware, latest news. No Comments.
Dell claims title of ‘world’s skinniest’
Published on November 6th, 2009.
Dell officially announced a new laptop, the Adamo XPS, which the company says it the world's thinnest. It's supposed to be available for the holiday shopping season.Filled under Information technology news - Hardware, latest news. No Comments.