NEC Corporation recently performed the world’s first successful trial of real-time 1Tb/s super-channel transmission using 100GbE subcarriers over a trans-oceanic distance. Read the original post by Information Technology
Month: January 2013
Mobile Advertising Revenue to Reach $11.4 Billion in 2013: Gartner
Smartphones and tablets will extend the addressable market for mobile advertising in more and more geographies, the report indicated. Read the original post by Rounak Jain
Robot fish glides out of Michigan State University, tells you if the water is clean
Autonomous fish might make great leaders , but it turns out that robot flippers are a huge drain on battery life. Read the original post by Engadget
Walmart’s iPhone 5 With Straight Talk’s $45 Unlimited Data Plan Has a Cap
When Walmart announced Apple’s iPhone 5 with $45 unlimited data plan on Straight Talk’s network earlier in the month, it generated quite a lot of interest. The only downside was that you had to buy the iPhone outright. But it seemed like a great option for someone who was looking for […] Read the original…
UnitedHealthcare Launches Innovation Contest to Battle Chronic Illness
UnitedHealthcare is offering a $60,000 prize for developing products that solve challenges in health care and aid people with chronic conditions. Read the original post by Rounak Jain
ZyXEL Powerline Ethernet Adapter Starter Kit for $35 + free shipping
For its newsletter subscribers only, newegg offers the ZyXEL HomePlug AV Powerline Wall Mount Ethernet Adapter Starter Kit, model no. PLA401V3KIT, for $49.99. Coupon code “EMCXWWN65″ cuts it to $34.99. With free shipping, that’s $3 under our October mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen for the kit. (It’s […] Read the original post…
Black Pixel releases Kaleidoscope 2
Black Pixel on Tuesday released Kaleidoscope 2, a significant update to its app for identifying differences between images and text. New features include an overhauled interface, the ability to compare and merge folders, and support for source-control technology Perforce. Kaleidoscope, acquired by Black Pixel from developer Sofa back in October 2011, […] Read the original…
Toshiba 500GB 3.5″ SATA Internal Hard Drive for $48 + $8 s&h
Trans. Intl. offers the Toshiba 500GB Serial ATA 6Gb/s 3.5″ Internal Hard Drive, model no. DT01ACA050, for $48 plus $8 for shipping ($0.11/GB). That’s the lowest total price we could find by $6, outside of the price below. It runs at 7200 rpm and features a 32MB cache. A close […] Read the original post…
The printer primer
Much as you may have heard about the “paperless office,” the truth is that paper is still a popular item to have around the home and the office. And it is because many of us have at least one printer attached to our computers—either physically tethered via a cable or […] Read the original post…
Brave new network: Why I hope Apple never releases a smart watch
Imagine walking alone in the woods—listening to the birds, watching squirrels scurry up the trees, letting your thoughts and feet wander. Nobody can see you. Even the satellites can’t take a picture of you through the canopy of leaves. You’re alone, and it’s delightful. Then, breaking the spell, your wrist buzzes to […] Read the…
EA Teases Real Racing 3 In Latest Developer Diary Video
Ever since EA’s Firemonkey announced the next iteration of the popular Real Racing series – Real Racing 3 last year in August, we’ve been eagerly waiting to give a spin. It was also one of the games demoed at Apple’s iPhone 5 launch event. It was initially expected to be released in […] Read the original…
Memorex EB50 Earbuds for $0 after rebate + $4 s&h
As one of its daily deals, TIgerDirect offers the Memorex EB50 Earbuds in four colors (Charcoal pictured) for $9.99. This $10 mail-in rebate drops them to $0. With $3.69 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $5. (However, we saw a 2-pack for $1 more without […] Read the original post…
Samsung flaunts amber brown, ruby wine Galaxy Note IIs to pair with your drapes
Were you hoping to get that Galaxy Note II in a cooler color than marble or titanium gray, like maybe hotrod red ? Would you settle for “amber brown” or “ruby wine,” to perhaps match that chaise lounge ? That’s good, because Samsung has decided to out the 5.5-inch phablet […] Read the original post…
Dell Considers Going Private
Reports say Dell is in talks with private-equity firms for financing for a buyout deal, as it repositions itself amid a PC market hurt by consumers flocking to tablets and competition from Asian manufacturers rising. Read the original post by NewsFactor
Real Racing 3 looks like the racing game of your dreams, should be here in February
Firemonkeys, the maker of the Real Racing games has been teasing us with Developer Diary videos for its upcoming Real Racing 3 title. This latest video shows us a bit more in game footage which looks stunningly realistic as well as a look behind the scenes at creating a new […] Read the original post…