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Friday, November 20, 2009
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Researchers battle H1N1 Flu virus using GPGPU technology
GRAPHICS, HARDWARE, DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING NEWS
SC09 Researchers Klaus Schulten and John Stone from the University of Illinois demonstrated how they use nVidia's GPGPU boards for their NAMD/VMD research software.
On 11/19/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
SideKick is alive again, would you buy one?
HARDWARE, CLOUD COMPUTING, SECURITY NEWS
It all started on October 3 for T-mobile's SideKick – check out today's date. We have chronicled their subscribers’ painful data loss and frustration with woefully lacking forth right explanations from everyone involved.
On 11/18/2009 by John Oram... Comments (1) Read more

UPDATED: Microsoft disconnects thousands of Xbox gamers
HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Today, Microsoft has made a move against piracy disconnecting hundreds of thousands of users who have been using mod chips and play pirate games.
On 11/11/2009 by Anshel Sag... Comments (0) Read more
Intel's 2nd Gen, 34nm SSD hits $85 MSRP
HARDWARE NEWS
Ask yourself: when would you invest in solid state technology? If the answer is "when the drives hit below 100 greenbacks", look no further...
On 10/26/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

First DirectX 11 benchmark released
GRAPHICS, HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
With the release of Win 7 operating system, everybody wants to see want to see DirectX 11 in action. Russian Unigine Corporation captures the pole position here.
On 10/23/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (7) Read more
Out of touch Infinity Ward gets rebuked by DICE
GRAPHICS, SOFTWARE, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
In a royal dispute between gamers and Infinity Ward, developers such as DICE saw an opportunity to release a statement reiterating their support for dedicated servers in Battlefield games.
On 10/21/2009 by Anshel Sag... Comments (7) Read more

Ultra power supplies reboot: new X4 series is here
HARDWARE NEWS
After launching several lackluster PSUs, Ultra went back to the drawing board and came up with a new line of all-modular power supplies.
On 10/19/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (3) Read more
Buyer beware: Xoxide is back in business, sorta.
HARDWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
Recently, we wrote about the fact that Xoxide was going out of business, and we were right, until someone bought out the site with the business as well.
On 9/24/2009 by Anshel Sag... Comments (0) Read more

ATI Radeon 5800 to be in short supply?
GRAPHICS, HARDWARE NEWS
We learned that the initial batches of 5800 cards are very limited. We learned why and why Europeans got some very good news.
On 9/23/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (2) Read more
AMD [finally] launches own server platform: Meet Fiorano, Kroner
HARDWARE, CLOUD COMPUTING, ENTERPRISE NEWS
Originally scheduled for June 2009, the Fiorano platform is finally being launched in the dying days of Q3'2009. Fiorano now marks the completion of merger between AMD and ATI.
On 9/20/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (4) Read more

Xoxide is going out of business
HARDWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
One of the most well known computer hardware and modding sites, Xoxide.com is going out of business and plans to close their doors forever.
On 9/11/2009 by Anshel Sag... Comments (1) Read more
Did GlobalFoundries just become an 800-pound Fab gorilla?
HARDWARE, BUSINESS ANALYSIS
The majority owner of GlobalFoundries [ATIC] announced that the group wants to acquire Chartered Semiconductor, Singaporean chipmaker. This move has more ramifications that one might think.
On 9/8/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (1) Read more

Universal Audio updates its UAD platform
HARDWARE, SOFTWARE NEWS
Universal Audio just updated its digital audio system with brand new plug-ins, bringing even more of its legendary analog plug-ins to the world of DAWs.
On 8/3/2009 by Tom Petris... Comments (0) Read more
AMD finally steps up and offers CrossFire Pro, Genlock/Framelock support
GRAPHICS, ENTERPRISE ANALYSIS
Yesterday, ATI introduced FirePro V8750 2GB, finally succeeding the 2900XT-based V8650. But more important was the introduction of FirePro S400, Genlock/Framelock card.
On 7/29/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (1) Read more

GlobalFoundries signs STMicroelectronics as the first customer
HARDWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
GlobalFoundries is in advanced stages of negotiation with several customers, but the first one to publicly sign the outsourcing deal is no other than STMicroelectronics.
On 7/29/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (2) Read more
Activision Blizzard Rip-off: Call of Duty price spikes by $\€10
GRAPHICS, SOFTWARE, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Some [greedy] people never learn: Activision decided to repeat its Doom 3 antic: jacking the price of a PC version to console-like 60 EUR/USD or 55 GBP.
On 7/27/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (4) Read more

GlobalFoundries USA foundry starts construction on 24/07/09!
HARDWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
The date is set. GlobalFoundries will officially start constructing $4.2 billion foundry in NY State on July 24, 2009.
On 7/10/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (3) Read more
Google announces Chrome OS, but when will we see non-Beta OS?
ENTERPRISE, SOFTWARE, BUSINESS ANALYSIS
Everybody seems to be talking about Google's blog announcement of Chrome OS (GCOS). Okay, their announcement said that next year they should have an operating system designed for netbooks and web browsing.
On 7/9/2009 by Thomas Gordon... Comments (0) Read more

Codemasters goes DirectX 11: DiRT 2, GRID 2, and F1 2010
GRAPHICS, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Keeping its title as one of best, if not the best racing studio out there, Codemasters announced that they are going to implement DirectX 11 into its future titles.
On 7/6/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (1) Read more
Cooler Master launches Global Modding Competition 2009
HARDWARE, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Rich awards for the participants and voters, [finally!] no global restrictions apply.
On 7/2/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (1) Read more

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IP address change delay

Greetings,

The planned network provider change will not happen as planned, due to our site administrator ending in hospital as a consequence of his gliding accident. The wounds are not life-threatening but Mr. Ivica Hosko is still in the hospital, four days after the crash with transportation to Zagreb in two days time. We send our best wishes and hope for a speedy recovery. As soon as Mr. Hosko returns to his daily post, we'll announce the details of our network provider switch.

The following message is for Mr. Ivica himself:  "Ivica, you nut - gliding around a 2km/6600ft mountain with changeable winds in November?"

Thanks for understanding,

Ed-in-chief

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