Video games and movies crib ideas from each other quite a bit these days, but seeing Electronic Arts go back and save some of its fallen comrades is a bit unexpected. The outfit’s announced that in the wake of GameSpy’s back-end multiplayer tech…
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I-O Data is set to drop their latest wireless LAN repeater, the WN-AC1300EX. Corresponding to the ‘Draft 11ac’ (the new standard for Wireless LAN IEEE802.11ac), the WN-AC1300EX supports for dual-band WiFi access point (2.4GHz – 300Mbps and 5GHz – 1300Mbps), has a WPS button and provides security through encryption using WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES) and WEP (64/128bit). The WN-AC1300EX will begin shipping from late April for 14,300 Yen (about $140). [Product Page]
King Jim has introduced a new mouse scanner to its line-up, the MSC20. Coming in a 4-button design (2 buttons + 1 wheel button + 1 scan button), this wired mouse has a 1200dpi LED sensor, a USB connector and a built-in scanner (scan size is compatible with up to A4 size / resolution up to 400dpi). The MSC20 will hit the market from April 25th for 8,000 Yen (about $78) in black and white color options. [Product Page]
Here we have a new wireless keyboard from Logitech, the Logitech Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard K830. Designed for the modern living space, this compact and lightweight keyboard comes with a 2.4GHz radio frequency (works up to 10 meters), soft-feel backlit keys (brightness is adjusted automatically depending on the amount of light in the room) and an integrated touchpad. Powered by a built-in rechargeable battery, the Logitech Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard K830 will go on sale in the US in April for $99.99. [Logitech]
Tsukumo Japan has listed another workstation desktop PC ‘QA9J-F61/S’ on its product page. Priced at 1,299,780 Yen (about $12,752), the system is equipped with a 2.70GHz Intel Xeon E5-2697v2 processor, an Intel X79 Express Chipset, an NVIDIA Quadro K6000 12GB graphics card, a 16GB DDR3 RAM, a 2TB hard drive (WD Red), a DVD Super Multi Drive, an 850W 80PLUS GOLD power supply and runs on Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit OS. [Product Page]
Transcend will start shipping their newest line of USB 3.0 flash drives in Japan, the JetFlash 750. Coming in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities, these high-speed flash drives are equipped with MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a USB 3.0 connection interface and capable of delivering read and write speeds of up to 130MB/s and 30MB/s, respectively. Backed by a lifetime warranty, the JetFlash 750 will become available from mid-April for around $19 (16GB), $31 (32GB) and $68 (64GB), respectively. [Transcend]
The tail lights on most existing cars leave a lot to be desired: they’re big, power-hungry and need reflectors to be visible from all angles. BMW is clearly frustrated with those clunky designs, as it just shared a load of details about its upcoming,…
Titanfall has earned more than its fair share of fans, one of whom has recreated the game’s EVA-8 Shotgun entirely out of LEGOs. The shotgun is incredibly similar to the … Continue reading
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