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Belkin Thunderbolt Express Dock Review & Benchmarks [Updated]
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Belkin Thunderbolt Express Dock Review & Benchmarks [Updated]

May 8, 2013 9:30 AM - by: Jim Tanous

After several delays, the Belkin Thunderbolt Express Dock has finally launched. The device promises to expand your Mac’s connectivity options, but was it worth the wait? Read on for our full review and performance benchmarks.

Seagate Enters Consumer SSD Market with ‘600-Series’ Drives
Hardware

Seagate Enters Consumer SSD Market with ‘600-Series’ Drives

May 7, 2013 9:34 AM - by: Jim Tanous

Hard drive giant Seagate announced its first consumer-level SSDs Tuesday. The 600 and 600 Pro feature capacities up to 480GB and speeds up to 520MB/s and will be shipping soon.

Microsoft: Many Scenarios “Just Work” on Xbox Without Internet
Hardware

Microsoft: Many Scenarios “Just Work” on Xbox Without Internet

May 6, 2013 2:46 PM - by: Jim Tanous

An internal Microsoft email reportedly clarifies that the next Xbox will not require an active Internet connection to perform traditional offline activities, such as watching TV, playing a Blu-ray movie, and playing a single player game.

Intel COO Brian Kzranich to Replace Retiring CEO Otellini May 16
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Intel COO Brian Kzranich to Replace Retiring CEO Otellini May 16

May 2, 2013 9:50 AM - by: Jim Tanous

After announcing his plan in November 2012 to retire this month, Intel CEO Paul Otellini’s successor has been named. SEC filings Thursday revealed that Intel COO Brian Krzanich will be the company’s next CEO.

Intel Details Haswell GPUs, Brands High-End GT3e “Iris Pro”
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Intel Details Haswell GPUs, Brands High-End GT3e “Iris Pro”

May 2, 2013 1:06 AM - by: Jim Tanous

Intel released details on its next line of GPUs late Wednesday. The Haswell GPUs will feature significant power savings over current Ivy Bridge parts along with increased performance that rivals discrete mid-range options from NVIDIA and AMD.

Microsoft’s IllumiRoom Brings the Holodeck One Step Closer
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Microsoft’s IllumiRoom Brings the Holodeck One Step Closer

May 1, 2013 1:30 AM - by: Jim Tanous

Microsoft’s “IllumiRoom” system has the potential to drastically alter the way that consumers play games and watch movies in their homes, and the company has just released a new demo video that hints at Redmond’s plans for the next Xbox.

Intel’s Haswell CPUs to Launch June 4 at Computex
Hardware

Intel’s Haswell CPUs to Launch June 4 at Computex

April 28, 2013 10:29 PM - by: Jim Tanous

After a minor delay, Intel’s next generation of Core series processors, codenamed “Haswell,” will arrive in early June, just in time for the start of Taiwan’s annual PC trade show, Computex.