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HIS R7 250 iCooler Boost Clock 1GB GDDR5 Video Card Review

Videocards/VGA Reviews by stefan @ 2013-12-05 read/post comments(0)

The HIS R7 250 iCooler card is a low-end offering for people on a budget, supports the latest technologies and can deliver decent 3D performances at resolutions up to 1680x1050 (22’’ monitors) while keeping details between low and medium. If needed, the card supports pairing with another identical product for increasing the performances, without using a hardware Crossfire bridge. read more

Synology DS1513+ Scalable NAS for SMB Review

Storage/NAS by stefan @ 2013-12-02 read/post comments(1)

The DS1513+ NAS from Synology comes with a redesigned enclosure which features removable fans, new screwless trays, 2GB of DDR3 RAM (with the possibility of upgrade to 4GB), an Intel Dual Core CPU at 2.13GHz and no less than four LAN ports with Link Aggregation support. read more

Gigabyte AMD Radeon R9 270X WF OC (GV-R927XOC-2GD) Video Card Review

Videocards/VGA Reviews by stefan @ 2013-11-28 read/post comments(0)

Gigabyte has made an adaptation of their award-winning Windforce 3X cooling system with the release of the R9 270X card, which features a 50MHz GPU clock increase from the factory for providing playable framerates up to Full HD resolutions while being fairly priced. read more

Cooler Master CM 690 III Computer Case Review

Cases & PSU/Cases by leeghoofd @ 2013-11-25 read/post comments(0)

Cooler Master's CM 690 series has received again a face lift, logic as it remains one of the core products of the Cooler Master enclosure range. Today we introduce you to the third installment of the infamous 690 series. At first glance no big cosmetic changes are detectable on the outside. This CM 690 III still carries the heavy weight on its shoulder of its predecessors regarding the looks, thus most changes are made on the inside to make this medium tower lineup 2013 proof. Time to open the box and explore the goodness the Cooler Master engineers came up with this time... read more

Creative Sound Blaster ZxR Sound Card Review

Audio/Others by stefan @ 2013-11-22 read/post comments()

Creative has recently launched their latest ZxR Sound Blaster flagship which features a more simplified software interface and the hardware is divided in two components, one being the main card and the other DBpro daughter board which is able to offer optical output for outstanding audio playback along with professional-grade ADCs with RCA Aux-in and optical inputs. The solid ACM (Audio Control Module) gives us access to MIC/headphone connectors in both 3.5mm and ¼’’ formats, but also a built-in microphone array along with a large volume control dial. read more

BIOSTAR NM70I-1037U Motherboard Review

Motherboards/IntegratedCPU by stefan @ 2013-11-20 read/post comments(0)

The BIOSTAR NM70I-1037U board features an improved CPU, Ivy Bridge Celeron 1037, which is powerful enough to perform many tasks. In order to boost the 3D capabilities even further, we can install a dedicated video card into the available PCI-Express x16 port so we would be even able to game with low to mainstream graphics levels. read more

Storage/NAS	QNAP TS-670 6-bay SMB NAS Review	by stefan @ 2013-11-18
Storage/Other	SuperTalent Pico 32GB USB 3.0 Thumbdrive Review	by jmke @ 2013-11-15
Mobile/Smart Phones	iconBIT NetTAB MERCURY Q7 (NT-3602M) Smartphone Review	by stefan @ 2013-11-14
Cooling/VGA & Other Cooling	Cooler Master CM Storm SF-17 Gaming Notebook Cooler Review	by leeghoofd @ 2013-11-14
Videocards/VGA Reviews	HIS R7 260X iPower IceQ X2 2GB GDDR5 Video Card Review	by stefan @ 2013-11-12

Hardware or Gadgets/Multimedia news

TeamGroup Introduces T133 Java Sparrow USB Stick

@ 2013/12/06 read/post comments(0)

The Team T133 Java Sparrow UFD emerged with the rise of respect for nature arose across the world. Inspired by nature and integrated technology with life, the T133 reveals the secret of technology for life with a clean and low-profiled… Go To Full Article

Google expands in-depth article search results

@ 2013/12/06 read/post comments(0)

When Google introduced the in-depth article search results section, the company gave voracious readers a great way to look for weekend reading spree fodder. Today, Mountain View is making it even easier to scour the internet by adding a "More… Go To Full Article

Havok Tech Powering Assassin's Creed IV, Watch Dogs and The Division

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Havok, a leading provider of game development technology, announced today that its Havok Physics is powering a number of next-gen Ubisoft titles, including Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag. Making use of Havok Physics, the Ubisoft Montreal development team was able… Go To Full Article

CyanogenMod 11 M1 release arrives early for (most) Nexus phones and tablets

@ 2013/12/06 read/post comments(0)

Having just wrapped up development on its Android Jelly Bean-based 10.2 software, the CyanogenMod team is already pushing out a "Milestone 1" release of the upcoming Android 4.4 KitKat-based version 11. How can this happen so quickly? For now, ...… Go To Full Article

Ratpadz Stocking Stuffers!

@ 2013/12/06 read/post comments(0)

It is getting close to Christmas and there isn't much time left to shop! So, If you are like me and you have a bunch of people to shop for, just do what I did and grab a bunch of… Go To Full Article

Acer's Iconia W4 tablet offers Bay Trail, 8'' display for $330

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It looks like Acer is about to add to the growing list of fun-sized Windows 8.1 slates. As VR-Zone reports, a product page for the Iconia W4, a Bay Trail-powered tablet with an 8" screen, briefly popped up on Acer's… Go To Full Article

Lumus reveals classy two-tone Glass competitor with in-lens display

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Lumus is a heads up display (HUD) manufacturer better known for its military-grade products, some of which have been deployed in US Air Force F-16 and A-10 helmets. Its latest effort, the DK-40 dev kit, is an attempt to steer… Go To Full Article

Microsoft Releasing 11 Patches Next Week

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The last Patch Tuesday of 2013 is closing in fast and, as revealed today, it will see Microsoft deliver no less than eleven updates - five rated 'Critical' and six rated 'Important'. The upcoming patches target vulnerabilities found in Windows,… Go To Full Article

Spotify reportedly planning free, ad-supported mobile streaming

@ 2013/12/06 read/post comments(0)

If you can't bring yourself to shell out $10 a month for the privilege of enjoying your Spotify playlist on the go, we have good news for you: the company is apparently developing a free version of its streaming service… Go To Full Article

HP adds Leap Motion control to select PCs just in time for the holidays

@ 2013/12/06 read/post comments(0)

HP's adding more Leap Motion to its PC arsenal. After refreshing its Envy 17 with inbuilt Leap Motion control, HP's now expanding that partnership to select products in its desktop and all-in-one lines. The 11 devices, which encompass HP's Envy… Go To Full Article

How Risky Is It to Run a Home Server Secured Behind SSH?

@ 2013/12/06 read/post comments(0)

When you need to open something on your home network to the greater internet, is an SSH tunnel a secure enough way to to do it? Today’s Question & Answer session comes to us courtesy of SuperUser—a… Go To Full Article

Saturn's relentless "hexagon" storm

@ 2013/12/06 read/post comments(0)

This isn't the first we've seen of Saturn's six-sided jet stream, but NASA's calling the GIF after the break "the first hexagon movie of its kind." The "movie" is made from a compilation of images taken by the Cassini spacecraft,… Go To Full Article

Data Siphoned Through Huge Internet Security Hole

@ 2013/12/06 read/post comments(0)

You would think someone would have addressed this 5 years ago when it was discovered. The traffic hijack, they showed, could be done in such a way that no one would notice because the attackers could simply re-route the traffic… Go To Full Article

MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming Motherboard Review

@ 2013/12/06 read/post comments(0)

The MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming Motherboard is packed with features as Military Class 4 components, OC Genie 4, Click BIOS 4, WiFi, Killer NIC, Andio Boost and Sound Blaster Cinema and much more. Go To Full Article

AMD issues statement on R9 290X speed variability, press samples

@ 2013/12/06 read/post comments(0)

In the wake of our investigation into whether retail Radeon R9 290X cards are slower than press samples, AMD has issued a statement on these matters. Here's the text in full: Based on feedback from the enthusiast… Go To Full Article

‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ update patches ‘god mode’ exploit, fixes multiplayer issues

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Call of Duty: Ghosts has received an important update that patches a number of cheat exploits and fixes a plethora of multiplayer issues. A “god mode” exploit has been patched, along with an invisibility cheat and a hack that allowed… Go To Full Article

Scythe Ashura Shadow Cooler

@ 2013/12/06 read/post comments(0)

The Scythe Ashura Shadow Cooler arrived Technic3D. See you in the following Review the Ashura Shadow CPU-Cooler with one 140mm PWM-Fan and six 6mm Heatpipes compared with many other Cooler on a Intel Core i5 2500k CPU. Go To Full Article

How to “Forget” a Wired (or Wireless) Network in Windows 8.1

@ 2013/12/06 read/post comments(0)

A funny thing happened after a recent move – after setting up my wireless router in a new apartment, no matter how I tried, I couldn’t change the name of the device’s wired network connection on any of the Windows… Go To Full Article

Fighter Within XBOX ONE Video Review @ HardwareHeaven.com

@ 2013/12/06 read/post comments(0)

Today Kaeyi Dream reviews Fighter Within for the XBOX One from Ubisoft. Players go head to head with precision movement tracking with Kinect for XBOX One. Go To Full Article

Bing Maps Preview showcases new mapping experience 'built from the ground up'

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Microsoft's been busy overhauling its Bing Maps experience for Windows 8.1 and, today, the Redmond giant's posted an app preview to its Windows Store. Users running that latest OS build can download the Bing Maps Preview to check out the… Go To Full Article

Acer Debuts the UT220HQL 21.5-inch Touch-Enabled Monitor

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Acer is just about ready to roll out a slick new monitor, the 21.5-inch UT220HQL which features a VA panel with 178/178 degree viewing angles, and offers 10-point touch support. Pictured below, Acer's display features an LED backlight, a native… Go To Full Article

IN WIN 904 Review @ Vortez

@ 2013/12/06 read/post comments(0)

904 is a mid-tower computer chassis which uses a combination of aluminium, thick tempered glass and a unique feature-set enabling it to break out of the mould of traditional computer case design. IN WIN have made bold moves in the… Go To Full Article

Fresh reports peg fingerprint sensor-toting Galaxy S5 for late April 2014 launch

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To make it crystal clear we know nothing for certain on Samsung’s Galaxy S5 yet, rumor now has it the super phone will only land in April 2014 and sport fingerprint recognition technology. Which part is more surprising? I really… Go To Full Article

MSI Launches Industry's First 3K Gaming Notebook and 3K Workstation

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MSI Computer Corp, leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, takes gaming into new heights with the industry's first 3K gaming notebook. Available in time for the holidays, the GT60 2OD-261US displays at a 2880x1620 resolution for sharper, brighter… Go To Full Article

A Month with the HTC One max

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In October I was contacted by HTC’s PR agency here in London, and after a series of discussions they sent me a HTC One max to test for a month. I’ll admit, working on the same website as Brian means… Go To Full Article

Apple desktops overtake Dell as most sought after computers this holiday season

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Dell’s desktop computers have been the most sought after computers around the holiday season for quite some time now, this time around, Apple takes the lead. Market research firm Parks Associates conducted a survey and in its report revealed that… Go To Full Article

Double Dragon Trilogy punches its way to Android and iOS

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Many gamers of a certain age (cough) spent entirely too much time fighting Abobo and pals in the Double Dragon series. If you're one of them, you'll be glad to hear that DotEmu has released its promised Double Dragon Trilogy… Go To Full Article

Quad-Monitor AMD/NVIDIA Linux Gaming

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The alternative OS gurus over at Phoronix have put together a "how-to" article detailing quad-monitor AMD/NVIDIA Linux gaming. How is the Linux multi-monitor now when using a modern distribution and the latest graphics cards that can drive four monitors simultaneously?… Go To Full Article

ASUS R9 290X DirectCU II Sneak Peek

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ASUS updated its Facebook page with a handful of images of the ASUS R9 290X DirectCU II. The company is looking for feedback, so head on over and let them know what you think. Go To Full Article

The NSA is Tracking 5 Billion Location Records Per Day

@ 2013/12/06 read/post comments(0)

The NSA has a massive database that collects over 5 billion location records per day on various cellular users across the world. Go To Full Article

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