Mionix Propus 380 Review

When you think of the ultimate gaming computer, I don't think a mousepad is what that first comes to mind. Nonetheless, mousepads are an essential part of any computer system. Sure, you can easily go without one, but depending on the surface you use, it could cause your mouse to perform poorly. If you use your mouse on a hard computer desk, a mousepad can certainly make it a lot more comfortable. That is not to mention without a...

Google Adds Site-Blocking Feature to Search

From PC World: Ever wish you could keep certain sites from showing up in your Google search results? Thanks to a new feature being rolled out right now, you can.

Google announced the debut of a site-blocking search tool via its official company blog on Thursday. The tool is simple...

Windows Phone 7 Update May Be Delayed a Week or Two

From DailyTech: According to a post [translated] on Microsoft France's official Windows Phone 7 blog, the OS's first major update may be bumped back a week or two for unspecified reasons. The post has since been edited, but not before many took note of it. ZDNet blogger Mary Jo...

Microsoft Out $1.2 Million After MS Points Scam

From DailyTech: A group of hackers have scammed Microsoft out of $1.2 million after finding a way to generate new Microsoft Points out of old point codes.

Microsoft Points is the currency for online stores such as the Games for Windows - Live Marketplace, Zune, Windows Live Gallery...

Canon Set to Adopt Intel Thunderbolt Interconnect

From X-bit Labs: Intel Corp. said Thursday that its Thunderbolt interconnection technology will be adopted by Canon Corp., a maker of consumer electronics, including digital cameras, printers, projectors and other gear. At present it is known that Canon’s video equipment will support...

HP: We May Install WebOS onto Every HP PC

From X-bit Labs: Chief executive officer of Hewlett Packard said that the company’s plan is to be able to install its webOS operating system that the company got with the acquisition of Palm onto all HP-branded personal computers next year.

Speaking at a press conference in India...

Mozilla releases Firefox 4.0 release candidate

From InfoWorld: The Mozilla Foundation has issued the first release candidate of Firefox version 4.0, finishing a grueling and ambitious beta development cycle for the browser.

This release candidate represents what the development team feels is a finished browser, said Johnathan...

iPad 2: Apple Sets Online Orders Time, Releases GarageBand

From PC World: A day before the iPad 2's launch, Apple has announced online order details for its latest tablet.

Customers who want to order the iPad 2 from Apple's website can do so starting at 1 a.m. Pacific (4 p.m. Eastern) on Friday, March 11.

The iPad 2 goes on sale in Apple...

Angry Birds maker lands $42 million in funding

From CNET News.com: Rovio, the company behind the Angry Birds phenomenon, is suddenly flush with cash.

The company announced today that it secured $42 million in a Series A round of funding led by venture-capital firms Accel Partners and Atomico Ventures. Accel Partners is best...

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