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HardwareToshiba Debuts 100GB, 1.8-inch MicrodriveAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on December 6, 2006 - 3:09pm.
Tokyo - Japanese electronics firm Toshiba has introduced a new 1.8-inch, 100GB miniature hard drive for use in consumer electronics devices, which it says is the largest capacity yet achieved in this class of hard drives. Toshiba plans to begin mass production of the hard drives next month. The company is a major supplier of such miniature hard drives for Apple's iPod players, prompting speculation that a 100GB-capacity iPod is on the horizon.
Report: Bluetooth Device Installed Base Reaches One BillionAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 14, 2006 - 2:44pm.
Bellevue, Wash. - The number of Bluetooth-enabled devices has now reached an installed base of one billion devices, while weekly shipments of Bluetooth devices continue at a pace of 12 million per week, according to the Bluetooth Special Interest Group.
Nvidia Introduces PureVideo HD for Blu-ray, HD DVD PCsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 2, 2006 - 2:58pm.
Santa Clara, Calif. - Graphics chipmaker Nvidia on Thursday introduced new drivers that feature the company's PureVideo HD technology, designed for use with PCs that include Blu-ray or HD DVD drives.
Alienware to Carry Phantom Entertainment AccessoriesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 24, 2006 - 1:39pm.
Seattle - Phantom Entertainment announced on Tuesday that Alienware, a unit of Dell that makes high-performance PCs and accessories for gamers, has agreed to carry its Phantom wireless keyboard and laser mouse. Seattle-based Phantom's gaming keyboard is the first product to be brought to market by the company behind the Phantom Game Service, a PC-based broadband game service first announced on 2002 that has yet to be released.
Chinese Manufacturer Acer Introduces HD DVD LaptopsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 5, 2006 - 1:40pm.
Santa Clara, Calif. - Chinese consumer electronics firm Acer on Monday introduced its first notebook computers that feature Toshiba's next-generation HD DVD technology.
Microsoft to Ship Xbox Webcam in SeptemberAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 31, 2006 - 1:13pm.
Redmond, Wash. - Microsoft has announced that it will ship the Xbox Live Vision, a webcam compatible with its Xbox 360 video game console, in the U.S. and Europe in September.
tags: Games | Video | Tech | Hardware | Xbox | Microsoft | Webcams | Games Tech | Xbox 360 | Xbox Live Vision |
Infinium Labs Names Manufacturer for Gaming KeyboardAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 31, 2006 - 1:11pm.
Seattle - Infinium Labs, the developer of a long-delayed, broadband-based PC gaming console, on Wednesday said it has selected a manufacturer for its first product, a gaming keyboard it plans to release in October.
tags: Games | Tech | Hardware | PC Games | SEC | Infinium Labs | Keyboards | Itron Technology | Phantom Lapboard |
WSJ: AMD to Invest $2.5 Billion in Chip Factories in GermanyAuthored by Robert Spears on May 29, 2006 - 3:58am.
The Wall Street Journal reports that AMD announced plans to invest $2.5 billion over the next three years to expand and improve chip production at its factories in Dresden, Germany.
Sony Unveils Blu-ray VAIO Laptops, "Micro PC"Authored by dmw on May 16, 2006 - 12:56pm.
San Diego - Sony Electronics on Tuesday introduced its first Blu-ray Disc-enabled notebook PCs, as well as a "micro-portable" PC that includes a full Windows XP operating system, weighs just over a pound and features a 4.5-inch screen. The Sony VAIO AR series, priced at between $1,800 and $3,500, will become available this summer and be the first Sony notebooks to feature a Blu-ray drive. The Premium $3,500 model will play movies in full 1080p high-definition resolution, and also feature HDMI output for HDTVs. Meanwhile, Sony's pocket-sized VAIO UX Micro PC will feature two built-in cameras, for VoIP and taking photos. The device will sell for $1,800 when it begins selling in July.
Nanochip Lands First $10 Million of Third RoundAuthored by dmw on April 18, 2006 - 6:58pm.
Fremont, Calif. - Nanochip, a developer of ultra-high-capacity removable storage chips for consumer electronics markets, said on Tuesday that it has raised $10 million in its third round of funding, in which the company is targeting a total of $15 million. New investor Intel Capital led the round, with also included participation from second-round leader JK&B Capital. The company said that the remaining $5 million is being left open for other interested investors. Nanochip is developing a new class of MEMS-based storage chips, capable of storing tens of gigabytes per chip, or the equivalent of many high-definition feature-length videos.
Nvidia Introduces New Chip for High-Performance HD Gaming Notebook PC'sAuthored by dmw on April 18, 2006 - 6:46pm.
Santa Clara, Calif. - Graphics chipmaker Nvidia on Tuesday introduced its new chip designed for high-performance HD gaming notebook PCs. The Nvidia GeForce Go 7900 Series, built with a 3D architecture for Microsoft's forthcoming Windows Vista operating system, will deliver up to 65% more image detail at screen resolutions of 1680x1050 and 1920x1200 over common 1024x768 notebook PC screens.
BMW Releases Updated iPod Car AdapterAuthored by dmw on April 12, 2006 - 6:29am.
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. - BMW on Wednesday introduced a new BMW Interface for iPod, an update to the automaker's technology that connects an iPod directly to a BMW car stereo through the glove box. The new interface, whose pricing has yet to be determined, will be available for BMW 3 Series Sedans and Sport Wagons, as well as for the 5, 6 and 7 Series, the M5 Sedan and M6 Coupe.
Fujitsu, NEC Announce Release Details for Blu-ray, HD DVD PC'sAuthored by dmw on April 11, 2006 - 1:20pm.
Tokyo - Japanese electronics firm Fujitsu announced on Tuesday that it will introduce its first PC's with Sony's next-generation Blu-ray Disc drives in June in Japan, becoming the first company to release a Blu-ray-compatible PC, Reuters reported. Fujitsu will also in June begin selling PC's equipped with rival HD DVD technology, developed by Toshiba. Fujitsu's Blu-ray PC, which comes with a 37-inch LCD screen, is expected to sell for about $5,000 in Japan. Sony plans to release its own VAIO PCs with Blu-ray Disc drives sometime in early summer. Meanwhile, fellow Japanese electronics firm NEC said on Tuesday that it will introduce its first HD DVD PCs in the fall of 2006, adding that it may also ship PCs with Blu-ray technology if demand exists.
RealNetworks, CableLabs Security to Enable Digital Cable-Ready PC'sAuthored by dmw on April 10, 2006 - 6:13am.
Seattle - RealNetworks, a provider of media delivery technology, announced on Monday that CableLabs, the cable TV industry's standards body, has approved its Helix Digital Rights Management technology, which will allow PC makers to develop digital cable-ready PCs. Real's Helix DRM will ensure secure delivery of cable TV programming to he media center PC through removable CableCARD devices.
USA Wireless Introduces $49 Universal Mobile Phone Game ControllerAuthored by dmw on April 5, 2006 - 8:51pm.
Las Vegas - USA Wireless on Wednesday introduced its Mobile Chaos M-PLAY, a universal controller for mobile phone gaming. The $49 accessory works with most cell phone models, and allows players to control mobile game titles with a device more similar to a controller for console video games.
USA Wireless Introduces $49 Universal Mobile Phone Game ControllerAuthored by dmw on April 5, 2006 - 12:26pm.
Las Vegas - USA Wireless on Wednesday introduced its Mobile Chaos M-PLAY, a universal controller for mobile phone gaming. The $49 accessory works with most cell phone models, and allows players to control mobile game titles with a device more similar to a controller for console video games.
tags: Games | Pricing | Mobile | Mobile Games | Tech | USA Wireless | Hardware | CE | Games Tech | Games Pricing |
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