AMD Strengthens FX Microprocessors with Piledriver

From X-bit Labs: As expected, Advanced Micro Devices on Tuesday updated the family of its highest-performance desktop central processing units. The new FX chips utilize new Piledriver micro-architecture and operate at higher clock-speeds, thus deliver about 15% higher performance...

Apple's revamped, speedier Mac Mini starts at $599

From CNET News.com: Apple's tiny Mac Mini computer has become a bit more capable.

At an event today in San Jose, Calif., Apple said the revamped Mac Mini will have three USB 3 ports, dual or quad-intel Core i5 or i7 Ivy Bridge, with Intel HD Graphics 4000, and up to 16GB of RAM. It...

Apple Unveils 7.9" iPad mini, 16GB Model Starts at $329

From DailyTech: Although tablets have long existed on the market, it wasn't until Apple introduced the iPad in 2010 that the world stood up and took notice. Apple followed up on the success of the original with the iPad 2 in 2011 and the "New iPad" earlier this year.

While those 9...

Apple Announces 13" MacBook Pro with Retina Display

From DailyTech: Apple announced its 15" MacBook Pro with Retina display back in June. Now, it’s brought “Retina Fever” to the 13” MacBook Pro.

The new 13" MacBook Pro with Retina Display is only .75" thin and weighs only 3.56 pounds, one pound lighter than the previous version. As...

New Skype app will launch with Windows 8

From CNET News.com: Skype will stand alongside its parent company when Windows 8 launches later this week.

The VoIP provider today announced that it will have a new application ready for users when Windows 8 launches on Friday. The application, appropriately named Skype for Windows...

Sony PS3 System Software Update 4.30 Wraps Up Folding@Home

From DailyTech: Sony announced that it would tomorrow launch a new system software update (Version 4.30) for the PlayStation 3 that will include many changes to the Trophies section on the PS3.

One of the changes that gamers who own a PS3, and a PlayStation Vita portable console...

Nokia Lumia 920 $150 at Best Buy, HTC 8X Priced at $100

From DailyTech: Many are questioning Nokia's decision to make the Lumia 920 an AT&T exclusive given its dreadful position in the U.S. market, but that isn't stopping the smartphone company from going "full steam ahead" with its one-carrier strategy. WPCentral noted today that Best...

Apple to Start Selling iPad Mini on November 2 - Report

From X-bit Labs: It is nearly cast in stone that Apple is set to formally introduce its iPad mini media tablet with 7.85” screen on October 23, 2012. On Friday a web-site reported citing sources in the retail channel that Apple and its partners will start to sell iPad mini on...

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