IBM researchers today announced they have demonstrated a world record in areal data density on linear magnetic tape – a significant update to one of the computer industry’s most resilient, reliable and affordable data storage technologies.
This breakthrough proves that tape technology can increase capacity for years to come, which has important implications, as tape storage systems are more energy efficient and cost-effective than hard disk drive storage systems. As the physical world becomes increasingly networked …

The openSUSE Project, a worldwide project sponsored by Novell, announced today that openSUSE 11.2 is immediately available for download at http://software.opensuse.org. openSUSE is a secure and stable Linux-based operating system that is easy to use and includes everything needed to get started with Linux on the desktop or server. The openSUSE distribution provides the foundation for the award-winning SUSE Linux Enterprise from Novell.
What’s New in openSUSE 11.2
openSUSE is an excellent Linux distribution not only for experienced Linux users, but also for users who are new to Linux and interested in …

The shipments of the Nokia N900, Nokia’s latest mobile computer based on open source Maemo 5 software, have now started. The Nokia N900 will be available in retail stores in November with an estimated retail price of EUR 500, excluding sales taxes and subsidies.
“The Nokia N900 has generated a lot of interest since its public launch in August, which has been reflected in the device preorders,” says José-Luis Martinez, Vice President, Nseries, Nokia. “What’s exciting is the Maemo software, which takes its cues from the desktop computer and offers a …

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YTL Communications Sdn Bhd (YTL Com), which is planning a commercial nationwide roll-out of its WiMAX wireless service in July next year, will also use its network as a test bed for WiMAX-enabled devices and applications.
Tomorrow, the YTL Power Bhd unit is slated to sign agreements with several partners, including US-based chipmaker GCT Semiconductor Inc, to fund a global programme to get innovators and creators from all over the world to develop applications for WiMAX.
This move may also see device makers using Malaysia as their springboard to test their …

At the 2009 BlackBerry® Developer Conference, Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) and Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq: ADBE) today expanded their collaboration and announced that creative professionals and application developers will be able to use the Adobe® Flash® Platform technology and Adobe Creative Suite® content development and authoring tools to easily create rich content and application experiences for BlackBerry® smartphones.
“There is tremendous opportunity for RIM and Adobe to align our platforms to help developers create BlackBerry applications that are highly engaging and deeply integrated in order to deliver …

Today at the Microsoft Tech•Ed Europe 2009 conference in Germany, Microsoft Business Division President Stephen Elop announced that Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 is now available worldwide to help businesses reduce costs, protect communications and delight e-mail users. Along with Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, Exchange Server 2010 is part of a generation of solutions designed for increased business productivity and cost savings.
In today’s challenging economic environment, innovative use of new information technologies can result in improved operational efficiency and reduced costs. The combination of cost savings coupled with …

Presenting New 3-Dimensional Display Technologies That Are More Vivid, Efficient and Distinctive Than Ever
AU Optronics Corp. (“AUO” or the “Company”) (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) today announced that its new cutting-edge innovative display technologies, including 3D, in-cell touch function, and e-paper, will be exhibited at FPD International 2009, held in Yokohama Japan, from Oct. 28-30. The exhibition highlights include the world’s largest* 20-inch e-paper module, AUO’s first 6-inch flexible e-paper, 65″ QFHD 2D/3D Mixed Mode Display, 58″ HD Ultra Wide 2.35:1 Display, AMVA5 16,000:1 High Static Contrast Ratio and 65″ QFHD …

MSI, a leading high-performance #mainboard company, unveil its first gaming series mainboards in Intel P55 platform featuring awe-inspiring graphics and audio functionality to offer serious gamers immersive gaming experience.
The state-of-the-art gaming line is inspired by the mighty Big Bang. Unique and innovative, the all-new Big Bang series will deliver the shock and awe of unprecedented experiences and expand into its own collection of galaxies.
The first Big Bang branded mainboard, Trinergy is designed with eye-catching features such as NVIDIA SLI technology and QuantumWave™ audio processing with the latest THX TruStudio PC …

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In the previous years, laptop was never an option for any gaming software because of its capacity. However, as the years passed by, things have been changed. Laptop is now being use as one form play toy for most people especially for males. The laptop used in computer gaming is called a gaming laptop.
Nowadays, the gaming laptop has the power to cope up with the high-graphics generation of 3D gaming as well as other intensive software applications. Aside from the advantage of unique portability, it has now became …

Today Microsoft Corp. announced the worldwide availability of its new Windows 7 operating system. Windows 7 delivers on a simple premise: make it easier for people to do the things they want on a PC. The new operating system offers a streamlined user interface and significant new features that make everyday tasks easier and allow people to get the most out of computers of all styles and sizes.
“With Windows 7, there’s never been a better time to be a PC,” said Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. “Together with our partners, we’re …