Archive for the ‘Hardware’ Category

Synaptics has released a new driver update for its trackpad hardware (which can be found on a majority of laptops sold today) that enables multitouch gestures without the need for additional hardware.
The updated driver (which is provided by HP as a separate update for its laptops, but will function on laptops with Synaptics touchpad hardware) [...]

Microsoft has announced that it has eliminated the hardware virtualization support requirement in order to utilize Windows XP Mode on Windows 7. Previously, in order to use Windows XP Mode on Windows 7, the host computer/laptop had to support hardware virtualization at the hardware level through either Intel’s VT protocol or AMD’s AMD-V in [...]

A new hack to overclock the Palm Pre’s application processor to either 720 or 800 MHz has been made available with a companion video demonstrating its real-world performance. The developers also stress that this hack should not be performed on any devices running the recently released 1.4 update, as it will cause damage to [...]

Ceton Corp has placed its long-awaited InfiniTV 4 multi-tuner CableCARD expansion card up for pre-order for $399.99, with the card scheduled to be launched on May 31st.
The InfiniTV 4 is a low-profile PCI Express expansion card for PCs running Windows Media Center 7 that allows for recording/watching up to four separate programs at once while [...]

The first details on the first Dell Mini 10 with built-in T-Mobile 3G support have surfaced.
The carrier will begin to offer a version of the Dell Mini 10v with built-in T-Mobile webConnect support via embedded modem beginning on March 24th, the same day as the HTC HD2 launch for $199.99 after new agreement and [...]

ZOTAC has announced an updated version of its ZBOX mini PC with Nvidia ION support.The GPU now features 512 MB of memory along with 7.1 channel digital audio support and an Intel Atom D510 dual core processor at 1.66GHz on an NM10 Express chipset.
The 200-pin DDR2 SODIMM slot and 2.5in drive bay are empty, with [...]

TiVo has announced its newest series of digital video recorders in the Premiere Series 4 HD DVR set top boxes.
The lineup features full HD support for the TiVo interface, additional video content from Netflix, Amazon, YouTube, Blockbuster, and will be getting Pandora and FrameChannel support as well.

The default remote that ships with the Premiere [...]

AT&T has quietly expanded the availability of its currently on trial 3G Microcell outside of the North Carolina test market.
The basestation is now available in Georgia, South Carolina, San Diego and Las Vegas, as well as expanded areas of North Carolina. Pricing for the service will run $19.99 for unlimited use, $9.99 when bundled with [...]

Novatel has confirmed that it is currently developing a version of the critically acclaimed Mi-Fi 3G router modem, with a prototype version reaching 18Mbps throughput during testing. The chipset in the prototype is sourced from manufacturer Beceem with support for theoretical maximum speeds of 30Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload.
Novatel has also confirmed that [...]

Sprint has announced another round of WiMax rollouts planned for this year, which include major markets and more cities.
The new markets slated for rollout this year include Boston, Denver, Kansas City, Houston, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C along with other confirmed markets and cities that Sprint refused to disclose at this time.
Sprint [...]