Intel Demonstrates 8-Way Multi-GPU MIC Knights Ferry System

From X-bit Labs: At the Intel Developer Forum 2011, Intel Corp. showcased a system running a new version of its real-time “Wolfenstein” ray-tracing demo. In order to render the game scenes in full HD (1080p) resolution and with additional visual effects, Intel had to use a 2-way Xeon...

Nvidia Kicks Off Windows 8 Software Development for Kal-El SoC

From X-bit Labs: Nvidia Corp. is known for its comprehensive software development programs that helped designers to leverage both industry-standard as well as Nvidia's proprietary technologies. On Tuesday the company announced its Windows 8 developer program to provide developers...

Google, Motorola file for merger clearance in many countries

From InfoWorld: Google and Motorola Mobility plan to file for pre-closing antitrust clearances for the merger of Motorola with a Google subsidiary in a number of jurisdictions including Canada, China, Israel, Russia, Taiwan, and Turkey, in addition to filings in the U.S. and before...

Firefox for Android tablets makes first appearance

From CNET News.com: Adapting Firefox for tablets is on Mozilla's mobile-browser priority list, and now the first version has appeared in "nightly" builds for developers to try out.

"It has now reached a functional state that is good enough for getting some early feedback," said...

Windows 8 Developer Preview Now Available for Download

From DailyTech: We've talked plenty about Windows 8 in the past, but Microsoft is really gearing up to get developers onboard with the highly anticipated successor to Windows 7. Microsoft showed off the latest version of Windows 8 to developers at the BUILD conference in California...

Logitech Wireless Touchpad Debuts

From DailyTech: Logitech has unveiled its latest new peripheral today: the Wireless Touchpad. The Wireless TouchPad is a multi-touch computer peripheral that lets you scroll and supports gestures for different commands without any wires.

One finger lets you move the pointer, two...

AMD Demonstrates Radeon HD 7000 "Southern Islands" at Event

From X-bit Labs: At its own media event in San Francisco, California, Advanced Micro Devices has showcased a system featuring its next-generation AMD Radeon HD 7000-series graphics processing unit (GPU) code-named Southern Islands. The demonstration is a proof-of-concept that AMD is...

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