Fractal Node 304 White Computer Case Review

Cases & PSU/Cases by leeghoofd @ 2013-12-09 read/post comments(0)

While visiting Computex Taipei 2013, the MadShrimps crew encountered a lot of mITX-ready cases at the different enclosure manufacturer's booths. Fractal Design, Sweden's leading case manufacturer seemed to have picked up the trend too and sent us the little Node 304 Cube. Two 304 Node versions are available based on the color scheme; either opt for the classic black one or go for the more sparkling and stylish white version. Also big thanks to Gigabyte for sending us a mITX Z87 board to allow us to finalize our build. Without any further ado, let's open the box. read more

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
Motherboards/IntegratedCPU BIOSTAR NM70I-1037U Motherboard Review by stefan @ 2013-11-20
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

Hardware or Gadgets/Multimedia news

HP offers Leap Motion-infused keyboard with desktop, all-in-one PCs

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I think HP is serious about Leap Motion controller integration. Fresh from building the controller into its Envy17 laptop, the PC maker has now introduced a USB keyboard featuring the same technology. Go To Full Article

8 Navigation Tricks Every iPad User Needs to Know

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Like any piece of technology, iPads aren’t completely obvious when you first pick them up. They have their own language of gestures, swipes, and button presses you should learn to become more comfortable using them. None of… Go To Full Article

Nikon takes first blood against Polaroid's knock-off J1

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Remember when Nikon noticed that Polaroid's iM1836 looked a little too much like the J1 and lawyered-up? The case has arrived at the Southern District Court of New York, where a judge probably took 30 seconds to nod their head… Go To Full Article

[M] Fractal Node 304 White Computer Case Review

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While visiting Computex Taipei 2013, the MadShrimps crew encountered a lot of mITX-ready cases at the different enclosure manufacturer's booths. Fractal Design, Sweden's leading case manufacturer seemed to have picked up the trend too and sent us the little Node… Go To Full Article

Jane Austen gets MMOG treatment

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It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a massively multiplayer online game dedicated to the world of Regency England. Via Polygon, a Kickstarter… Go To Full Article

Black hole found in the internet

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Security experts have found a big black hole in the Internet which is now being used by someone to suck up personal data like a giant Dyson. According to Wired, two security researchers at the DefCon hacker… Go To Full Article

US patent troll bill clears House

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The US House of Representatives has passed the Innovation Act by a huge majority despite opposition from universities which had been making a tidy sum flogging patents to trolls. The Innovation Act was designed to restrain patent… Go To Full Article

Teen dad spends $750 on Xbox One photo

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In what appears to be a cautionary tale about reading eBay auction bids very carefully, a teen dad has complained after he spent $£458 on what he thought was an Xbox One console. Peter Clatworthy, of Bilborough,… Go To Full Article

Moore's Law fails to make cheap chips

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Broadcom Chairman and CTO Henry Samueli has warned that Moore's Law is breaking down and is not making chips cheaper these days. Talking to IT World, Samueli said that propping up Moore’s Law was now so expensive… Go To Full Article

Cooler Master G550M 550 W @ techPowerUp

@ 2013/12/09 read/post comments(0)
Cooler Master has lately been revamping their PSU lines with units that feature innovative platforms and killer price/performance ratios. Today, we will take a look at the G550M PSU, a mid-level product that, although its affordable price promises high performance,… Go To Full Article

Electricity from waste heat with more efficient materials

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He found that by adding organic layers between layers of zinc it is possible to improve the performance of thermoelectric materials. The organic layers are also believed to have a major effect in reducing thermal conductivity, which would be very… Go To Full Article

Behold, Honda’s Airbag Smartphone Case

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Shockproofing is already something standard in smartphones and smartphone cases, but Honda presents one crazy idea that can actually make your smartphone completely drop proof. Accidentally dropping your smartphone is always a nasty thing. Regardless of whether your unit survives… Go To Full Article

Android 4.4.1 rolling out to Nexus devices, brings improved camera performance for Ne

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Android 4.4.1 has begun rolling out to the Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10, with major improvements to the camera on the Nexus 5. The Nexus 5 camera has been criticized for being slow to load and… Go To Full Article

Google Play Store update brings better social app recommendations to Android

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Just when it appeared Google's recent run of Android updates had come to an end, a new version of the Play Store pops up with new features in tow. Android Police got its hands on the app, running it under… Go To Full Article

Check out this massive Lego GTX 690

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Nvidia employee builds mega replica of GTX 690 with 11,396 lego bricks in marketing stunt. An Nvidia employee and self-described company fanboy has built a six foot replica of a GTX 690 card with 11,396 lego bricks. Xiosheng Li says… Go To Full Article

Laser instrument on NASA Mars Rover tops 100,000 zaps

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NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has passed the milestone of 100,000 shots fired by its laser. It uses the laser as one way to check which chemical elements are in rocks and soils. Go To Full Article

Samsung 840 EVO 1TB SSD Review

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In the run up to Christmas there is no better time to treat yourself to a new bit of kit. How about a new Solid State Drive? How about one that can handle your operating system and all your files… Go To Full Article

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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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