Its been announced today by the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) and University of Texas that they are currently creating a 10-Petaflop supercomputer named Stampede that will be equipped with Intel's 50-core processors capable of 10-Petaflop (or 10,000 trillion operations per second). The … [Read more...] about Stampede 10-Petaflop Supercomputer Equipped With Intel 50-Core Chips
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LG Optimus EX, More Photos And Details Leaked
Earlier in the week, we saw some photos and some of the specifications on the new LG Optimus EX. Now, some official press photos of the device have been leaked along with more detailed specifications, giving us a clearer picture of what to expect from this new smartphone. The LG Optimus EX will … [Read more...] about LG Optimus EX, More Photos And Details Leaked
Scientists Reconstruct Movies From Our Minds Using Brain Activity (video)
Just like something from a sci-fi movie, scientists have been able to use human brain activity to reconstruct movies from the mind of volunteer test subjects with some amazing results. UC Berkeley researchers have succeeded in decoding and reconstructing people’s dynamic visual experiences using … [Read more...] about Scientists Reconstruct Movies From Our Minds Using Brain Activity (video)
Google Branded SIM Card Points At Future Google Cellular Service? (Updated)
Updated 24th September It turns out this is a fake Google SIM card. Google has been expanding its services more and more recently, attempting to get the Google Brand into as many different areas as possible, and now it would appear that Google may have its own cellular service in the works. The … [Read more...] about Google Branded SIM Card Points At Future Google Cellular Service? (Updated)
Card.io Unveils Android Visual Credit Card Scanner SDK (video)
A new Android credit card payment SDK has been developed for Android by Card.io that takes the pain away from having to type credit card details on your Android smartphone to make a payment. To make a payment using Card.io, simply hold up your credit card to your phone's camera and within the blink … [Read more...] about Card.io Unveils Android Visual Credit Card Scanner SDK (video)
Samsung Galaxy Note Coming To The UK In October?
The other day we heard that the new Samsung Galaxy Note would be launching in the UK in November. The news came from the guys over at Clove, but now it would appear that the Samsung Galaxy Note may land in the UK next month. We just got an email from the guys over at Mobot, who have spoken to … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Note Coming To The UK In October?
LG Esteem 4G LTE Android Smartphone Revealed
The latest Android smartphone from LG which is headed to MetroPCS, is the LG Esteem, which is a 4G LTE enabled device and it will come with a 4.3 inch LCD display plus Android Gingerbread. Other specifications on the LG Esteem include a rear facing 5 megapixel camera and a front facing 1.3 … [Read more...] about LG Esteem 4G LTE Android Smartphone Revealed
Windows 8 With SkyDrive Will Sync Your Settings Across Multiple Computers (video)
With Windows 8, every user will receive their own SkyDrive, Microsoft's cloud-based service for storing documents and application data. Using the combination of both Windows 8 and SkyDrive, you will be able to sync your personal settings across a number of Windows systems and access them from a … [Read more...] about Windows 8 With SkyDrive Will Sync Your Settings Across Multiple Computers (video)
More Leaked Photos Of Verizon’s Samsung Stratosphere
We have already seen some photos of the new Samsung Stratosphere which is headed to Verizon Wireless, and now some new product shots of the device have been leaked, which could mean the Samsung Stratosphere is about to launch shortly. What we know so far is that the Stratosphere is an LTE … [Read more...] about More Leaked Photos Of Verizon’s Samsung Stratosphere
WWII Enigma Encoder Machine Up For Auction, A Forerunner Of The First Modern Computer Systems
If you fancy owning a fantastic piece of World War II history, you might be interested to know a version of the three-rotor Enigma encoder machines, which were used by the German military to encrypt messages during World War II, will be auctioned at Christie's on September 29th. During the war, the … [Read more...] about WWII Enigma Encoder Machine Up For Auction, A Forerunner Of The First Modern Computer Systems
Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-ray Breaks Global Sales Records
It's been reported this week that the Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-ray, which was launched back on September 12th in the UK, has broken global sales records by selling 1 million units globally and amassing $84 million in sales in just its first week. The Star Wars: The Complete Saga is a … [Read more...] about Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-ray Breaks Global Sales Records
CERN Scientists “Break” The Light Speed Barrier?
CERN researchers and scientists yesterday reported a new finding that could overturn a fundamental law of physics and Einstein's theory of relativity, often simply known by the equation E = mc2. The CERN team at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research have recorded sub-atomic particles … [Read more...] about CERN Scientists “Break” The Light Speed Barrier?
