Intel aims x86 chips at Arduino hardware hackers with Galileo

From CNET News.com: Determined to carve out a niche for itself in the low-power device market, Intel on Thursday announced a partnership to bring its small Quark processors to the Arduino world of hardware hobbyists.

Intel missed out on the first years of the mobile-phone and...

Windows 8.1 Available for Pre-Order

From DailyTech: Not too long ago we mentioned that Windows 8.1 would be landing on October 18. All Windows 8 users will be able to download the update at no cost via the Windows Store on that day. However, if you haven't yet upgraded to Windows 8 you can now pre-order Windows 8.1...

ARM Servers Aim Higher Despite Current Miniscule Market

From X-bit Labs: Servers equipped with ARM processors will gradually emerge in the marketplace from a near-nonexistent base, in the process furnishing stepped-up competition to reigning kingpin Intel Corp. in the server semiconductor market, according to a new report from IHS, a...

WD’s HGST Ships New Endurastar Automotive Hard Drive

From X-bit Labs: HGST, a subsidiary of Western Digital Corp., said Monday that it is shipping its new Endurastar J4K320 family, a single-platter hard disk drive (HDD) specifically designed for the automotive infotainment and telematics markets. The new Endurastar J4K320 family...

HTC must alter its smartphones to avert US ban, says report

From CNET News.com: HTC must modify a key technology in its Android smartphones or else face a potential sales ban in the US, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Citing information from "people familiar with the matter," the Journal said on Wednesday that HTC has teamed up with...

Logitech iPhone Gaming Controller Leaked

From DailyTech: Last month, Logitech teased its upcoming game controller for the iPhone that was developed under the Made for iPhone (MFI) initiative. Now, thanks to serial mobile devices leaker evleaks, we have a clear look at the controller:

Those looking for analog controls will...

Rockstar Details GTA Online as Update Launches for PS3, Xbox 360

From DailyTech: Rockstar offered up all the official details on Grand That Auto Online late last night ahead of the official launch today. Rockstar is again pointing out that access to GTA Online is free with your purchase of Grand That Auto V, and the update can be downloaded now...

Nvidia Unleashes GeForce GTX Battlebox Initiative

From X-bit Labs: Nvidia Corp. on Tuesday unveiled its new initiative called GeForce GTX Battlebox. Under the new program leading makers of high-performance gaming PCs will offers Battlebox-branded systems optimized to run the latest PC games at super high resolutions, at high...

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