Microlab is a dedicated acoustics and computer peripherals producer, and since its formation in 1998 they have solely concentrated on producing high quality speakers. Peter Larsen is their designer and chief consultant. We have high hopes the FC360 will perform well, especially after our positive experiences last year. Previously we …
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IBM drills holes into optical chip for terabit-per-second speed
IBM scientists have created a prototype optical processor that is capable of transfering a terabit of data every second. According to a report on ArsTechnica they came up with the design by drilling 48 tiny holes into a standard CMOS chip which then allowed for the movement of light. The …
Read More »Apple showcase the new A5x quad core GPU iPad
Apple announced the new iPad yesterday, focusing on the new ‘sharper' screen with upgraded processing power. Apple have said that the new iPad features a panel which is ‘sharper' than the high definition television set you may have in your living room. They added that the screen will be able …
Read More »CeBIT 2012- G.SKILL DDR3 2666MHz 16GB quad channel memory
G.SKILL has shown the fastest quad channel memory at a whopping speed of DDR3 2666MHz 16GB(4x4GB) with ASUS ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME motherboard and Intel Core i7-3960X processor at CeBIT 2012. To provide overclocking enthusiasts the best memory solution, G.SKILL R&D team is always dedicated to push DDR3 performance to …
Read More »Stardock keeps Start Menu lovers out of the cold in Windows 8
Following the release of the Consumer Preview of Windows 8 and with many folks trying it and feeling terribly lost without their beloved Start Menu, a third party has come to the rescue and provided a free substitute that does its best to mimic the Start Menu as closely as …
Read More »Sapphire HD7750 Ultimate Edition Review
In February I reviewed several HD7750 and HD7770 graphics cards and was ultimately left with mixed feelings. I appreciated the commendable power consumption and modest heat output, but I felt that it was a sideways step for AMD. They seemed more focused on announcing that they had released the first …
Read More »A considerably cheaper wave of Ultrabook-like notebooks coming?
With the confirmed delay of Intel's next-gen Ivy Bridge processors for the mobile segment until June this year and current Sandy Bridge Ultrabooks still fetching rather hefty pricing, Taiwanese based notebook vendors are apparently looking to mix the pot in the interim by preparing for market some “Ultrabook-like” notebooks that …
Read More »Thermaltake showcase the Level 10 M Mouse at Cebit
It’s that time again and Tt eSPORTS are once again showcasing with Thermaltake at CeBIT 2012 in Hannover, Germany. For the 2012 edition Tt eSPORTS had something a little more special and spectacular planned by unveiling a brand new design collaboration by Thermaltake and BMW Group DesignworksUSA, the first since …
Read More »iPad 3 ready to buy on March 16th: start queuing now
9to5mac have been told by an inside Apple source that Apple will start selling the iPad 3 on March 16th. The demand for the new super high resolution tablet is going to be ‘off the charts' however, so many people will be disappointed for many weeks as stock starts to …
Read More »Cooler Master Silent Pro Hybrid 850W Power Supply Review
Today we are looking at a power supply from Cooler Master called the ‘Silent Pro Hybrid'. This is based around the Silent Pro Gold Model, but it features a high grade cooling fan with hydraulic bearings … this stops rotating completely when the loads are below 200W. Cooler Master have …
Read More »Apple plan on settling with Android
Steve Jobs may have said that he was going to crush Android but the latest news suggests that Apple are planning to settle with Android manufacturers. New leader Tim Cook appears to have a different view on the matter. Jobs famously said “I will spend my last dying breath if …
Read More »Lulzsec leader turned snitch after being arrested
Federal authorities said yesterday that a Lulzsec leader provided information on his colleagues after being arrested last year. The information helped authorities to arrest other top members of the hacking organisation. Hacker ‘Sabu', real name Hector Xavier Monsegur, 28 years old from New York has been working with the FBI …
Read More »Google integrates music, apps and more into Google Play
Last week Google's new privacy policy came into effect and today Google has announced Google Play. Play is an integration of several services and is the “digital entertainment destination where you can find, enjoy and share your favorite music, movies, books and apps on the web and on your Android …
Read More »Samsung announces the budget Galaxy Pocket smartphone
In a surprising move Samsung has waited until the end of Mobile World Congress to announce their newest Android smartphone. Unfortunately it is not the Galaxy S III but it is the Samsung Galaxy Pocket, which conveniently, due to its small size will be able to fit into any trouser, jeans …
Read More »Intel Launches E5-2600 Processor Family
Addressing the incredible growth of data traffic in the cloud, Intel Corporation announced the record-breaking Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family. These new processors deliver leadership performance, best data center performance per watt, breakthrough I/O innovation and trusted hardware security features to enable IT to scale. These processors are not …
Read More »CeBIT 2012-G.SKILL dual channel DDR3 memory: Z77 motherboards
G.SKILL has showcased extreme dual channel memory kits, DDR3 2133MHz 32GB (4x8GB), compatible with the latest Z77 motherboards at CeBIT 2012. Working closely with leading motherboard manufacturers, G.Skill is ready to provide PC enthusiasts the best dual channel memory for the upcoming Z77 motherboards. On the MSI Z77A-GD65 and ASRock …
Read More »XFX HD7870 DD Ghost turns up at Cebit
CeBIT is a show of it's former self, but that does not stop graphics gurus like XFX from launching new cards at the big German technology show. We arrived on XFX's stand as they opened a very special package from Hong Kong. Inside was a brand new card with a …
Read More »Samsung to invest more resources into bada OS
I am sure many of you will never have heard of bada and for those who have no idea what it is, it is Samsung's home brewed mobile operating system. The reason why you have never heard of it is likely due to its little share in the smartphone market place. Right now it …
Read More »Kit Dotcom may be extradited to America
Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom could be facing an extradition to America as the United States Federal Government have filed a request in a New Zealand Court to bring him and three of his colleagues to justice. The four people are facing charges of hosting copyright material on MegaUpload servers. If …
Read More »Win more prizes with Aria!
Aria are currently in the middle of a giveaway bonanza! They are also running their weekly facebook competition which means a lucky reader can walk away with some sexy new tech goodies. ARIA say: “This Week's Facebook Competition – Ends 9am Monday 12th March. Each and EVERY Week we'll be …
Read More »Command games using a smartphone with ROCCAT Power-Grid
German gaming peripherals manufacturer, ROCCAT Studios, has introduced a groundbreaking technology called the ROCCAT Power-Grid that – for the first time in the history of PC gaming – lets players control their games and computer with their smartphone. And, in what is surely music to the ears of many players, …
Read More »Simpsons AppStore game pulled by EA: too popular
Electronic Arts released a new game based in the Simpsons world last week – ‘The Simpsons: Tapped Out' has proven so popular however that it has had to be pulled from the store, due to a strain on the servers. The game uses the same voice actors as the television …
Read More »Enermax Platimax 850w Power Supply Review (EPM850EWT)
When shopping for a quality power supply Enermax are always one of the companies to place at the top of a shortlist. Last October we looked at their Platimax 1200W power supply and today we are reviewing the 850W version. Like the bigger brother, this product is 80 Plus Platinum …
Read More »Apple sued for infringing on eight patents
Apple are being sued by a patent owner who claim that they are infringing on eight patents relating to wireless communications protocols. Microsoft have a financial interest in the Luxembourg company who are filing the lawsuit. Core Wireless Licensing SARL are claiming that Apple are infringing on eight patents they …
Read More »KitGuru Gaming – Weekly Round Up
A quick roundup of some of the content we have posted on the gaming section of Kitguru in the last week! “Action RPG by Creator of Final Fantasy Series” Here’s an action RPG to be excited about – The Last Story was directed by Hironobu Sakaguchi, creator of Final Fantasy and …
Read More »Android 4.0 devices growing in number, albeit slowly
If you have happened to receive an update to Ice Cream Sandwich on your Android device in the last few months consider yourself part of the lucky few. Google has just announced the latest figures for platform version market share and the latest Ice Cream Sandwich update holds just 1.6% of the market. This …
Read More »Sapphire announce HD7800 series graphics cards
The new SAPPHIRE HD 7800 series of graphics cards is based on the third family of GPU’s from AMD built in its new 28nm process and featuring the highly acclaimed GCN graphics processing architecture. The new HD 7870 and HD 7850 GPUs have an optimised internal structure sharing many of …
Read More »Win a £550 Solid State Drive with ARIA !
Our buddies over at Aria are currently promoting a mad, funny giveaway, and the prize is a stunning Solid State Drive worth £550! RAWZ has posted “Today sees one epic competition begin. Those of you who have been with us long enough will remember this time last year we did …
Read More »Asus announce HD 7800 DirectCU II TOP Graphics Cards
ASUS HD 7870 TOP and HD 7850 TOP graphics cards, based on 28nm AMD “Pitcairn” GPU technology, deliver a golden median of power, efficiency, and exclusive features. They utilize factory-overclocked cores that run significantly faster than reference. The HD 7870 TOP is 100MHz over, while the HD 7850 clocks at …
Read More »Ominous ‘Dark Core’ created after Galactic collision
The Hubble telescope has found some disturbing images in space detailing a mass of ‘dark matter' which is said to have appeared after a huge galactic collision. This dark matter however isn't acting the way scientists would expect. This Dark Core has confused scientists as it is holding far fewer …
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