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Entries for February, 2011

Can Lucidlogix Right Sandy Bridge’s Wrongs? Virtu, Previewed

Quick Sync was Intel’s secret Sandy Bridge weapon, kept quiet for five years and unveiled at the very last moment. But there’s a chance that desktop enthusiasts will miss out on that functionality. That is, unless Lucidlogix has anything to do with it. Original post by Bill Henderson

High-Def Webcam from Microsoft

Microsoft has introduced the LifeCam HD-3000, a high-def webcam optimized for use with Windows Live.  The 720p sensor records high-def video at 30 fps in 16:9 widescreen.  The camera uses TrueColor technology for bright, clear pictures, and the noise-reducing microphone means the sound is as good as the video.  Although it is optimized for use [...]

Is this Apple’s next iPad?

We have been sent an image that looks very convincing. A tipster has shot us over what could be — and appears to be — an image of the back of Apple’s next generation iPad. The rear-facing camera, redesigned speaker, and flat back with tapered edges are all visible. We’ll know either way pretty soon — Apple’s [...]

Is this Apple’s next iPad? [updated]

We have been sent an image that looks very convincing. A tipster has shot us over what could be — and appears to be — an image of the back of Apple’s next generation iPad. The rear-facing camera, redesigned speaker, and flat back with tapered edges are all visible. We’ll know either way pretty soon — Apple’s [...]

Gmail Glitch Wipes Out Archives from 150,000 Accounts (So Back Yours Up Already) [Backup]

More » Original post by Kevin Purdy

Gmail Glitch Wipes Out Everything from 150,000 Accounts (So Back Yours Up Already) [Backup]

More » Original post by Kevin Purdy

Gmail Glitch Seemingly Wipes Everything from 150,000 Accounts (So Back Yours Up Already) [Backup]

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Deal of the Day – HP Pavilion dv6 Quad Edition 2nd Generation Core i7 with Free Upgrade to 6GB RAM

Today’s LogicBUY deal offers savings on the HP Pavilion dv6t Quad Edition laptop with the 2nd generation 2011 Core i7 Quad options. You’ll get free upgrades to 6GB RAM and a free 750GB hard drive. Options for this laptop include: multi-touch screen, Blu-ray, fingerprint reader, and 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 6570 graphics. Cheapest configuration [...]

Telco CEO Asks For “Baby Bell Solution” For Australia

natecochrane writes “The CEO of Australia’s No.2 telco, Optus, has called for a “baby Bell” solution to handle what he says is a growing threat to competition in the emerging $43 billion Australian national fibre-broadband network. Paul O’Sullivan says that only by breaking up the network architect NBN Co and tendering out its services, overseen [...]

Mobile Notifier Improves iOS iPhone Alerts

Let’s face it, iOS alerts certainly leave much to be desired, and Mobile Notifier aims to change that. This free software for jailbroken iPhones is “a free open-source rewrite of iOS’ notifications from Peter Hajas (lead developer) and Kyle Adams (UI and UX).” Video after the break. Perhaps the biggest feature of MobileNotifier is the [...]