News: Intel announces silicon photonics breakthrough

The future of I/O connectivity is bright—literally. Intel has developed what it says is the "world's first silicon-based optical data connection with integrated lasers using Hybrid Silicon Laser technology." Using an integrated transmitter chip, an integrated receiver, and beams of light going through a fiber-optic cable, the prototype can transfer data at a whopping 50Gbps. More exciting still, Intel expects to be able to manufacture the components cheaply enough to make them a staple of both consumer and server I/O by the middle of the decade.

News: Intel announces silicon photonics breakthrough

Grace Digital Audio Upgrades Your Home Stereo with the Sleek and Stylish Tuner Wi-Fi Radio & Media Player


Grace Digital Audio Upgrades Your Home Stereo with the Sleek and Stylish Tuner Wi-Fi Radio & Media Player

With the look and feel of a classic stereo system, Tuner streams Pandora, SIRIUS, & even your own music collection, bringing internet radio
to your home stereo

San Diego, Calif. - (July 27, 2010) – Grace Digital Inc., a leading brand of wireless indoor & outdoor audio solutions, unveils a new addition to their line of internet radios, the Tuner Wireless Radio & Media Player. Simply plug it into your current home stereo system and instantly gain access to 30,000 internet radio stations, podcast and on demand Wi-Fi radio content. Like all Grace Digital internet radios, Tuner supports a variety of services including Pandora Radio, NPR on-demand, iheartradio, and SIRIUS. Grace Digital’s Tuner Wi-Fi Radio & Media Player is currently available for $219.99 at GraceDigitalAudio.com.

By connecting directly to your home stereo system the Tuner Wi-Fi Radio & Media Player provides superior sound quality and access to internet radio stations and services from all over the world. With a built-in Ethernet jack and a true 802.11g wireless connectivity, set up is quick and easy. The Tuner’s classic style and simple design seamlessly blends internet radio into your current home audio setup. Plug it in, turn it on and enjoy a world of music from Grace Digital’s family of services including Reciva, iheartradio, CBS Radio, Pandora, Premium SIRIUS Internet radio, Live365, MP3tunes, NOAA, and NPR. Users can also wirelessly stream their personal collection direct from their PC or Mac to their home stereo. The Tuner comes equipped with a full function remote control or download the Grace Digital Audio Remote Control App to control one or more of your Grace Digital internet radios from your iPhone, iPad and/or iPod Touch.
Now shipping, Tuner is available for $219.99 at www.GraceDigitalAudio.com and various retailers throughout the U.S.

“The Tuner Wi-Fi Radio & Media Player is the perfect way to play your favorite music from around the world conveniently through your home stereo,” says Grace Digital Audio’s Chief Marketing Officer, Greg Fadul. “No need to stream music through a low grade iPhone/iPod dock, small computer speakers, or low quality internet radio. Listen to your favorite stations and music services through the same high quality system you use for all your other home audio needs.”

Cooler Master NotePal U3



Cooler Master™ Press Release: NotePal U3


Cooler Master is pleased to announce its newest addition to the Notepal product line, the Notepal U3. The Notepal U3 is the ultimate cooling solution for those users with up to 19” notebooks. With the introduction of the U3, the Notepal U series can support 7” – 12” with the U1, 14” – 15” with the U2, and now 17” – 19”.

Flexible Cooling
Each Notepal U series has the flexibility to change to meet the specific cooling requirements of a user’s notebook/netbook. With its entirely modular fan setup, the U series allows the user to target problematic heat zones on their notebook that would be otherwise missed by fixed fan coolers. The perforated aluminum body allows for maximum airflow and heat transfer.

Raising the Bar
The Cooler Master Notepal U3 comes equipped with not one, not two, but an astounding three 80mm fans and a fan speed controller clip that are all powered by a single pass-through USB cable, so users won’t lose a USB port. The fan speed controller clip allows for easy attachment to either side of the U3 to accommodate different USB port locations.


NotePal U3 Product Features:
  • Patent-pending adjustable fan with speed control function, powered by one USB.
  • Quick release fan, easily lock on, replace and remove.
  • Unique fan speed control clip for quick setup and replacement.
  • Aluminum mesh design for excellent heat dissipation.
  • Slim and light weight for great portability.
  • Ergonomic angle for comfortable viewing.
  • Accommodates up to 19” laptops.

More details about NotePal U3:





More details about NotePal U3:
Color Black / Silver
Material Aluminum, rubber
Dimension (W/D/H) 420 x 320 x 65 mm
Weight 1.04 kg
Operation degree 10 degree (fix)
Power 5V DC
USB USB 2.0/1.1 x1 (for power in)
Compatibility Supports all 15”~17” notebook (up to 19")
Fan dimension 80 x 80 x 10 mm (3 fans)
Fan speed 950 ~ 1,800 RPM
Fan speed control Available
Fan air flow 15.4 CFM (single fan)
Fan Noise 18 dBA (Min.)

Intel Milestone Confirms Light Beams Can Replace Electronic Signals for Future Computers

Intel Creates World's First End-to-End Silicon Photonics Connection with Integrated Lasers; Could Revolutionize Computer Design, Dramatically Increase Performance, Save Energy

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 27, 2010 – Intel Corporation today announced an important advance in the quest to use light beams to replace the use of electrons to carry data in and around computers. The company has developed a research prototype representing the world's first silicon-based optical data connection with integrated lasers. The link can move data over longer distances and many times faster than today's copper technology; up to 50 gigabits of data per second. This is the equivalent of an entire HD movie being transmitted each second.

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Wicked Lasers – Spyder II 300mW Green Laser @ TechwareLabs

I remember being a young kid, taking that $5 red laser pointer with the different end caps to school. I would shine it on the white board and annoy the teacher, or even mess with pets while at home. I thought that it was bright, and that beam seemed to travel forever. I remember watching star wars and laughing at the fact that they could use “light sabers” to cut limbs like butter. There was no way that a laser could do that. I was wrong. Although not the most powerful laser produced by Wicked Lasers, the Spyder II is a force to be reckoned with. The model we will take a look at has an intense 300mw beam that can run constantly for up to 80 min. Is this just an over rated toy, or a truly awesome tactical laser? Join us as we find out.

Wicked Lasers – Spyder II 300mW Green Laser @ TechwareLabs

Choiix Cruiser Review @ OCC

" I also am not a huge fan of going back to only having three buttons on my mouse, the two side buttons are helpful for navigating the web browsers as well as other applications, it would have been nice to see at least two more buttons added to the mouse. I like the fact that there are no drivers that need to be installed for the Cruiser, you just plug the receiver into an empty USB port and your ready to use the mouse."

Choiix Cruiser Review @ OCC

Antec DF-30 Dark Fleet Computer Case @ Benchmark Reviews

Antec has been around for a long time. Chances are, if you enjoy building your own computers or even tinkering with them, you have heard of Antec. They make a myriad of components and accessories for a wide range of computer users. One of the areas in which Antec has always had a strong presence is computer cases. Many of their enclosures have received very high marks from all across the industry, earning them a lot of recognition in the computer world. In the summer of 2010, Antec released a new line of computer cases known as the Dark Fleet. In this article, Benchmark Reviews is taking an in-depth look at the Antec DF-30 Mid-Tower Computer Case. At right around $100, the DF-30 represents the most inexpensive case so far in the Dark Fleet line. We will be exploring the DF-30 Mid-Tower Case to see if it stands up to the name Antec has worked so hard to earn.

Antec DF-30 Dark Fleet Computer Case @ Benchmark Reviews

Futurelooks News Flash - COMPRO Technology's IP70 Day and Night Megapixel/HD H.264 Network Camera Reviewed

 Whether you’re looking to secure your home office or you just want to keep an eye on the nanny, having a reliable IP camera can be a very sound investment for many people. To this end, you might want to take a look at the COMPRO Technology’s IP70 network camera

Futurelooks News Flash - COMPRO Technology's IP70 Day and Night Megapixel/HD H.264 Network Camera Reviewed

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex TV HD Media Player Review @ Bigbruin.com

This review will take a look at the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex TV HD media player, which expands on the new GoFlex platform and adds another dimension. The GoFlex TV HD media player is an update to the popular FreeAgent Theater+ HD media player we looked at last year, but designed for this new series of external hard drives.

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex TV HD Media Player Review @ Bigbruin.com

News- Flip Video MinoHD Review at CCE Reviews

Many people have defaulted to their digital point and shoot camera
when they want to capture a short video. While this is certainly acceptable,
you're never going to get the same level of video quality if you don't have
a dedicated camcorder. While there may not be much competition on the
market, Flip Video should definitely be one of your first stores to check
out. The MinoHD we have today is a winner for video bloggers or those
looking to capture a moment that suddenly pops up. It has an incredibly slim
profile and the 720p resolution gives you HD quality videos ready to upload
on your favourite file sharing site

News- Flip Video MinoHD Review at CCE Reviews

Rosewill Libertas 800 W Power Supply Review @ Hardware Secrets

"Costing only USD 100, the Rosewill Libertas 800 W (LIB800) is a power supply that comes with a full modular cabling system, synchronous design, and DC-DC conversion for the +5 V and +3.3 V outputs. The manufacturer promises it can deliver 800 W at 50º C, peaking 900 W for up to 12 seconds. One big curiosity about this unit is that it is officially an 80 Plus Gold power supply, but Rosewill decided to downgrade it to 80 Plus Bronze."

Rosewill Libertas 800 W Power Supply Review @ Hardware Secrets

Wireless Laptop Docking Station Now Shipping

Warpia Easy Dock brings your laptop/Macbook content to your desktop computing environment for comfortable use of speakers, mouse, keyboard & external monitor

SAN JOSE, California
July 26, 2010 – Source R&D, a company dedicated to bringing single-chip wireless USB solutions to the mainstream, announced that the Warpia Easy Dock is now available for purchase online.  The Easy Dock allows users to wirelessly connect their laptop/netbook/Macbook to any traditional desktop setting: a mouse, keyboard, speakers, and a 15-21” external monitor.  Consumers can have both the convenience of a laptop and the comfort of a desktop computer. Easier on the eyes, ears and hands, users will no longer have to squint at a miniature screen, deal with a below average sound quality, or fumble with a tiny keyboard. 

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Thermaltake Frio @ techPowerUp

Its been over a year since Thermaltake came out with their last CPU cooler offering. The Frio is their first dual fan cooler targeted at cooling high performance multi-core processors with high heat output. The Frio incorporates some very promising new features, will they offer any significant benefit?

Thermaltake Frio @ techPowerUp

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