Windows 7 Improvements May Finally Satisfy Oct 13, 2009
You can install the operating system on a Windows XP or Vista PC with at least a 1GHz or faster processor, 1GB of RAM (or 2GB for the 64-bit version), 16GB of available disk space (20GB for the 64-bit version) and a DirectX 9 compatible graphics chip. The operating system will be available in four versions: Windows 7 Starter (preloaded on new, typically entry-level PCs), Windows 7 Home Premium ($119. (SmallBusinessComputing)
nVidia's Chipsets Business Under Siege Oct 13, 2009
Losing that kind of revenue would hurt any company, least of all one under siege like nVidia, which is feeling heat from AMD (NYSE: AMD) in its main business, graphics processors. But that's exactly what it looks like will happen. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Using Printable Augmented Reality M... Oct 12, 2009
Individuals can create their own graphics to show up on these tags using AR creation software, but for those who aren't so technically inclined, there are plenty of apps already available that can be used to play with and explore this new technology. Free AR Printable Tags and Demos. (Suite101.com)
Squeeze every ringgit when you replace your hardware or software Oct 10, 2009
org also offers a database and graphics program. The functionality is no doubt impressive and will seem very familiar where one even claims to be able to read and write traditional file formats. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Will Google's Wave replace e-mail and Facebook? Oct 10, 2009
Will Google's Wave replace e-mail and Facebook. com and FOX19 News, weather, traffic, and sports for Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. (FOX19.com, OH)
Level 3 speeds Recovery.gov operations Oct 10, 2009
0, now running on Microsoft SharePoint collaboration software instead of the open source Drupal, has a new interface and graphics. More features are planned, including improved search and navigation capabilities and an open API to give application developers greater access to government data. (FCW.com)
Real Estate Roundup Oct 10, 2009
Co. renewed its lease for 72,200 square feet of warehouse and distribution space at Signature Business Park, 14950 N.E. Mason St., Portland, with Signature Graphics Inc. Andy Kangas of CB Richard Ellis represented the tenant; the property was self-represented. Sunlight Supply Inc., a wholesale supplier of indoor horticulture, organics and hydrogardening supplies, signed a new lease for 24,466 square feet plus 800 square feet of office space at Westside Business Park, 1800 W. Fourth Plain Blvd.,... (Portland Business Journal, OR)
CORRECTING and REPLACING PHOTO HP and Beats Electronics Set New Premium Standard for Music Audio on Notebooks Oct 10, 2009
The HP ENVY 15 Beats limited edition combines superb audio with full throttle graphics and quad-core processing performance in an ultrathin design starting at 5. 19 pounds and 1-inch thick,(1) and features the Intel Core i7 mobile processor. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
29 Sneaky Fees and How to Avoid Them Oct 9, 2009
Internet access fees range by the amount of data you're accessing, but if you don't have an all-you-can-surf plan, expect to pay $1 to $2 to visit any site with heavy graphics. Text messaging can cost 15 cents to 25 cents per text. (CBS News)
In Business, Early Birds Twitter Most Effectively Oct 9, 2009
For example, , a tiny Chicago-based startup, uses Twitter to find buyers and sellers for its online professional graphics marketplace. (Business buyers declare what they want to see in a new logo or website and then, on average, 70 designers bid on each project. (BusinessWeek)
GameTech Receives Approval From the Montana Gambling Control Division for New Multi-game Suite Oct 9, 2009
This multi-game suite includes the highly anticipated release of Gold Works, Cow Abduction and Sweet Success video keno games with state-of-the-art graphics and animation. These games are designed for maximum player interaction and a heightened entertainment experience through innovative bonus rounds, sound packages, and new and exciting game play features. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Special Reports Oct 9, 2009
Reports, graphics, video and maps looking at the impact of the global recession ... Features, video and graphics on the 40th anniversary of the Moon landing. (BBC News -- Africa)
iPhone the body electric Oct 8, 2009
"It was not very long ago you could only do this on high-end graphics workstations," says Johnson. "We created the software that enabled 3-D visualizations to be done on laptops and desktops and now even on the iPhone.". (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Zune HD Review Oct 8, 2009
SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. We render our verdict on Microsoft's new media player. (IGN Gear)
iiNet launches counter attack in copyright case Oct 8, 2009
With new ASUS EAH5800 series graphics cards. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
NBA 2K10 10th Anniversary Oct 7, 2009
This season, NBA 2K10 delivers the most realistic, stylistic, and feature-rich simulation experience ever available in the NBA 2K franchise - from gameplay to graphics, presentation and online features. "I take great pride in aligning myself with NBA 2K10 as it is simply the most authentic basketball game out there, bar none," said Kobe Bryant, 11-time NBA All-Star. (IGN PS2)
New ASUS Gaming and Multimedia Notebooks Oct 7, 2009
Both sporting a 16-inch high definition display, the ASUS G60J features graphics powered by an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M graphics card, as well as immersive audio reproduction for discerning gamers, and the ASUS M60J is equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce GT 240M graphics card and high capacity storage for endless multimedia entertainment ... It delivers stunning 3D performance via an Intel Core i7 processor* and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M graphics card with 1GB VRAM, together... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Battleforge to Support D... Oct 6, 2009
"By delivering the first DirectX 11 game, the team at Phenomic is demonstrating its commitment to the many fans of BattleForge," said Rick Bergman, senior vice president and general manager, Products Group, AMD. "When matched with our cutting-edge DirectX 11 graphics hardware, the jump to DirectX 11 helps ensure an improved game experience both in terms of performance and image quality." ... The collectible cards in the game are the tools of war -- each representing a spell, unit or building... (IGN PC Games)
Smart meters 'need live displays' Oct 5, 2009
Real-time graphics will allow people to see how much power they use and help them cut their consumption, it says. The government announced the plan to install smart meters to monitor electricity and gas consumption in 26 million homes earlier this year. (BBC News -- UK)
Waller Capital Opens San Franciso Office Oct 5, 2009
VDS provides broadcast graphics automation systems which are used in fully automated sports, news and financial graphics channels. VDS automation infrastructure products provide management of graphic and audio assets and automated generation of. (Multichannel News)
Another use for your phone: 'Augmented reality' Oct 5, 2009
Cell phones need to be more powerful, with improved cameras and graphics capabilities and more accurate GPS. The technology can generally pinpoint location to within 30 feet if a user is outdoors. The limitations mean businesses you see on the screen are often not actually in front of you, though they are nearby. (MSNBC -- Technology)
WFN Lands More Distribution, Original Programming Oct 4, 2009
The network recently u, replete with new logo and graphics, while its ramping up original production, tapping resources at regional production facilities and introducing themed fare on weeknights ... Created by Tantrum Design & Effects, the fresh look can also be seen on rebranded station IDs, lower thirds, and on-air promotion graphics using fishing imagery and network's trademark colors of orange, yellow and black. (Multichannel News)
Some firms find banks willing to lend again Oct 4, 2009
"I probably put 60 dedicated hours into this," said Walker, who owns RIPTAW Graphics, a seven-person firm that designs T-shirts and promotional items for businesses ... Phil Hoffman, owner of an Alphagraphics store in Chandler, has been rejected by five banks this year for a loan to invest in equipment and software. (AZCentral -- Business)
The Why and How of Websites for Wri... Oct 3, 2009
It's worth downloading this just to play around with it - especially since writers can create all sorts of graphics for their sites with this tool. It's easy to export the results in standard image files like jpegs or gifs. (Suite101.com)
1 Surviving Windows 7: FAQ Oct 3, 2009
DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1 ... Depending on screen resolution, video playback may need more RAM and more powerful graphics processing unit (GPU). (Datamation)
TLC Cameras Stop Rolling on 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' Oct 2, 2009
TLC Cameras Stop Rolling on 'Jon & Kate Plus 8. Jon Gosselin Bars TLC Cameras From Home. (Multichannel News)
Updated: Nvidia announces next-gen graphics chip Oct 2, 2009
30) its next-generation graphics processor, a three-billion transistor chip code named Fermi, packing 512 cores and claiming advances in floating point and memory architecture. Oak Ridge National Laboratory announced plans for a new supercomputer that will use the Fermi chips, accelerating Nvidia's initiative to use graphics processors as multicore general-purpose CPUs ... Fermi will be the basis for all Nvidia's future graphics processors. (EETimes)
IDF 09: More speed on the go Oct 2, 2009
The icing on the cake is that it will also be Intels first processor to integrate CPU and graphics core into the same chip ... Imagine doing Turbo between the CPU and the graphics core, so you could alternatively operate each core at full steam ... This is going to allow us to get the best of the graphics and CPU performance. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Which game machine is right for you? Oct 1, 2009
It doesnt produce high-def graphics or stunning visual effects like the Xbox 360 or the PS3. It doesnt double as a DVD player (Xbox), much less a Blu-ray player (PS3). (MSNBC -- Technology)
Gaming Tech Aids Scientists Building Virtual Synthetic Chromatophore Oct 1, 2009
Researchers are relying on graphics processing units to help build a highly complex computer simulation depicting how chromatophore proteins create photosynthesis ... A team of University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (U.I.U.C.) physicists has assembled a supercomputer consisting of several hundred superfast graphics processing units typically used for rendering highly sophisticated video game graphics that they think will help them build a simulation depicting how proteins turn light energy... (Scientific American)
Hawaii tech company applies old lessons to new challenges Oct 1, 2009
The Ito brothers launched as a basic graphics communications firm in Kalihi in 1990 to handle mostly printed products, such as brochures. Elden Ito said they invested about $10,000 in initial capital, along with lots of sweat. (Pacific Business News, HI)
A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's technology blog (sfgate.com... Oct 1, 2009
OnLive's technology allows video games to be hosted on servers, with the game graphics and movements delivered without lag to the player over the Internet. Michael Pactner, research analyst at Webbush Securities, said the ATstment is significant because OnLive will benefit from having a strategic partner with networking and telecommunications prowess. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
AMD Announces Open Physics Initiative Designed to Bring New Levels of Realism to Gaming, Simulations, Popular Applications Sep 30, 2009
--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- (NYSE: - ) and announced a joint development agreement that is part of the AMD effort to greatly expand the use of real-time physics with graphics through the open source engine ... The latest graphics technologies, like the series of GPUs, offer incredible visual fidelity and high performance physics simulation by taking the next step in realistically animating how rendered game objects move, deform and break ... Proprietary physics solutions divide consumers and ISVs, while... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Playtech Releases 2 Marvelous New Games from Marvel Sep 30, 2009
The sweeping mass market appeal and broad recognition of the Marvel brand, coupled with the advanced graphics and realistic audio that characterize all Playtech offerings ensure that "Iron Man" and "The Incredible Hulk" will expand our clients' player base and support their growth. Both 3 x 5 reel, 20 line slots are crammed with special innovative features. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
WFN Lands New Tagline: A Great Day For Fishing Sep 26, 2009
Fishing Network Revamps Graphics, Web Site, Launches Consumer Sweeptakes ... On Sept. 28, viewers will see the fresh new look, created by Tantrum Design & Effects, with rebranded station IDs, lower thirds, and on-air promotion graphics using fishing imagery and network's trademark colors of orange, yellow and black. (Multichannel News)
Tech.view: If Skype should fall Sep 26, 2009
For Macintosh users, is everything you would expect of Apple slick, simple and with stunning graphics. Its voice quality is even better than Skype s. The video chat feature lets you set up multi-person conferences on the fly. (The Economist)
CyberJoke 3000 Hits iPhone Sep 26, 2009
During his sixteen years at Sierra On-line, Al introuduced a truly unique sense of humor when overseeing many aspects of game development, including design, music, and graphics. His creativity ultimately spawned the original Leisure Suit Larry series, which introduced the world to a whole new gaming genre of "adult" entertainment. (IGN Wireless Games)
How to Choose the Right PC KVM Cons... Sep 26, 2009
The contents of the graphics screen needs to be sent over the network, so screen updates can be slow. CAT5 and Other KVM Extenders. (Suite101.com)
Battlefield Heroes Hits 2 Million Registered Players Sep 26, 2009
With its fun cartoon-style graphics, customized matchmaking and non-stop action, the game caters to players of all skill levels. Players can quickly download and easily launch the game from. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Battle lines Sep 26, 2009
Walk into any music, electrical, or department store over the next few months and the odds are you will find yourself facing piles of game hardware, promising "better graphics, better games, and better controllers". The games industry is in a bullish mood, with manufacturers working hard to showcase improvements to their game systems. (BBC News -- Technology)
Full Tilt Poker Pro Erik Cajelais Wins 2009 WSOPE Event 2 Sep 25, 2009
With innovative graphics, superior customer service and a safe, secure interface, the software is geared to enhance and personalize the online poker experience. Although virtual poker is legal where the games are hosted and played, it may not be legal where individual players are located. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Scientists Plan Against Asteroid Attacks Sep 25, 2009
New Scientist does not own rights to photos, but there are a available for use of articles and graphics we own the copyright to. Have your say. (Newsmax)
Intel Ports Linux Netbook OS to Desktops Sep 25, 2009
Pine Trail integrates a graphics processor inside the Atom CPU. Netbooks based on Pine Trail could appear next year. The beta of Moblin 2. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Ensemble Theatre's director to step down Sep 25, 2009
News Features/Series. NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER. (Santa Barbara News-Press)
Intel unites internet with TV Sep 25, 2009
" New chip For its part Intel is building a purpose-built system on a chip designed specifically for the web-connected consumer electronics market. It will be able to handle high-definition viewing, home theatre quality audio, 3-D graphics and bring net connectivity to the TV. Mr Kim urged the consumer electronics industry to embrace the new CE 3100 chip, code-named Canmore, in an effort to "create an ecosystem to enhance the viewer experience". The widget system is slated to be ready in 2009... (BBC News -- Technology)
Intel Technology, Processing Power Key to TV Revolution Sep 25, 2009
With its performance and high-resolution graphics capabilities, CE manufacturers and software developers now have a platform for real innovation ... 3-D, Advanced Graphics and More ... As consumer devices deliver more and more TV content, developers will need to blend together video, 3-D animation and rich graphics. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Intel Unveils 45nm System-on-Chip for Internet TV Sep 25, 2009
It supports Internet and broadcast applications on one chip, and has the processing power and audio/video components necessary to run rich media applications such as 3-D graphics ... As TVs become more interactive, Adobe* Flash* is an important enabling technology to help content developers blend together video, 3-D animation and rich graphics ... Intel is working with Adobe to port Adobe Flash Player 10 to the family of Intel CE media processors to optimize the playback of graphics and H.264... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
TOKYO GAME SHOW 2009; Theme: "Game, it's so energetic!"; Exhibitions by 180 Individuals and Entities from 18 Countries and Regions, 758 Titles Registered in Advance Sep 24, 2009
In the Kids' Corner in Hall 8, trends in the evolution of game character graphics will be featured in a way that is easy for children to understand as well. Many events are being presented at the popular Kids' Corner for grade school children. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Nintendo to cut Wii price by 20 percent Sep 24, 2009
It has succeeded in broadening the gaming population by offering intuitive and easy-to-play games rather than focusing on life-like graphics like Sony and Microsoft. But Wii sales have tailed off in recent months and competition was set to get tougher after its rivals cut prices. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Intel demos Larrabee, security acceleration at IDF Sep 24, 2009
Intel Corp. demonstrated a working version of its first discrete graphics processor, Larrabee, at the ... Intel would not say when it plans to release Larrabee which is expected compete with graphics chips from AMD and Nvidia. (EETimes)
PGP Corporation Showcases Expanded Integration with Intel Corporation on Data Protection at Intel Developer Forum 2009 Sep 24, 2009
According to Intel, "Westmere is Intel's first 32nm processor, and historic in that it is the first-ever Intel processor to integrate graphics right into the processor's package.". PGP Corporation will be participating in today's IDF Panel: in Room 2009 at 1:05pm PT. Among other topics, the panel will focus on end-user deployment experiences of Intel AT, benefits of the technology and product/service roadmaps from supporting vendors. (PR Newswire)
How Xbox Can Help Fight Heart Disease Sep 24, 2009
Scarle modified a chip in the console so that instead of producing graphics for the game, it now delivers data tracking how electrical signals in the heart move around damaged cardiac cells. This creates a model of the heart that allows doctors to identify heart defects or conditions such as arrhythmia, a disturbance in the normal rhythm of the heart that causes it to pump less effectively. (Time.com)
Otellini: Intel to ship more SoCs than PC CPUs -- someday Sep 23, 2009
(09/22/2009 1:47 PM EDT). SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (EETimes)
Banks 'must restore public trust' Sep 23, 2009
Page last updated at 20:48 GMT, Tuesday, 22 September 2009 21:48 UK. Banks 'must restore public trust. (BBC News -- UK)
Microsoft previews digital TV update Sep 23, 2009
Chipmaker demonstrates Larrabee--the company's first discrete graphics processor in about 10 years--at the Intel Developer Forum ... AMD announces new Radeon HD 5800-series 3D graphics cards. (Yahoo News -- Digital and Interactive TV)
AT&T PARK Science lesson for baseball Sep 23, 2009
They are just supplying the venue to Sportvision, the electronic innovator that put the yellow graphics on TV to show you when the umpire has blown a call and the electronic first-down markers on football broadcasts. PITCHf/x was developed by Sportvision in partnership with Major League Baseball Advanced Media to track each pitch with electronic lines on the screen. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
An online game for fans who want something simpler than Madden Sep 22, 2009
And while Madden features ultra-realistic 3-D graphics and complex playbooks, Quick Hit uses the relatively sparse graphics found in popular online casual games, the sort played by millions of office workers in their spare time. Privately held Quick Hit Football raised $13 million in venture funding to develop the game, which is currently being tested by several thousand football-loving volunteers. (Boston Globe)
Gaming milestone for Elite game Sep 22, 2009
Elite was released on 20 September 1984 for the BBC Microcomputer and was one of the first games to use 3D graphics. Many developers regard the title as the forerunner of many modern games and have described it as a "milestone". (BBC News -- Technology)
Training and Development Planning f... Sep 21, 2009
This includes documents, graphics, power point presentations, books, scheduling experts, arranging for mentors, and overheads. Another factor to consider is using a common template which all training instructors must follow when preparing materials. (Suite101.com)
Number of failed US banks hits 94 Sep 21, 2009
LATEST NEWS INTERACTIVE GRAPHICS COMMENTARY AND ANALYSIS CASE STUDIES AROUND THE WORLD THE CRISIS AND YOU IN AUDIO AND VIDEO. RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. (BBC News -- Americas)
Rockin' in the free world Sep 20, 2009
To be sure, plug-and-play games have been available at retail for years, but they usually are limited to games with lower-quality graphics and are not too complex ... "I think that games which are simple -- puzzle games, 'Pac-Man' -- will be downloaded or played plug-and-play, but I think that more complex games that require greater processing capability and graphics display will continue to appear on consoles." ... To be sure, plug-and-play games have been available at retail for years, but... (New York Post -- Business)
Nagravision Set-Top Guide Pops Into 3-D Sep 19, 2009
"It's a very unnerving experience when you use 2-D graphics in a 3-D environment. It breaks the illusion," Dreyer said ... "We were able to take 3-D video, throw our EPG [electronic program guide] on top of it, and evaluate the subtle differences for mastering graphics in 3-D," Dreyer said. (Multichannel News)
ARM Flexes Its Muscles, Sizes Up Intel Sep 18, 2009
"If you are going to do high-bandwidth things like video over wireless, you are going to need a high-performance part to handle all that, which this part does. Now, ARM doesn't do all the graphics, but their licensees do.". Intel may be cleaning house in the netbook space with Atom, but ARM is well equipped to match Intel in that space, he added. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Dream Day Wedding Miami ... Sep 17, 2009
With impressive graphics and sound, stunning high-end backgrounds, sophisticated design and a relaxing classical soundtrack, players will have a bridal blast in this fun and romantic journey. Dream Day Wedding: Married in Manhattan is now available on the Apple App Store for $2. (IGN Wireless Games)
ESPN, NFL Campaign Honors Hispanics Sep 17, 2009
will integrate graphics and audio from ESPN Deportes' Spanish-language feed. More Content. (Multichannel News)