Apr 26

Connect Two iOS Devices at Once with the duaLink Sync Cable

Posted in: cable, ios, ipad, iPhone, ipod, Today's Chili

duaLink Sync Cable

If you have an iPhone and an iPad, or an iPad and an iPod Touch, you traditionally have to plug them in one at a time for them to sync. If you have a MacBook Pro, there go both of your available USB ports. Thanks to the folks at CableJive, the duaLink Sync Cable allows you to connect two iOS devices at the same time. It’s simple enough: the cable is USB on one end, and the other end branches off into two heads, each with their own 30-pin dock connector on it. 
Normally that wouldn’t work, but the cable has a tiny embedded USB hub that allows both devices to be connected and to send data at the same time to the same port. The cable will even charge your iOS devices over USB, but the fact that they’re sharing the same connection means you’ll have to wait longer for them to charge completely. Even so, that might be a worthwhile price to pay to avoid carrying around multiple charging and connector cables for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.
The duaLink Sync Cable is available now for $25.95 retail price, direct from CableJive.
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Apr 21

Acer and Nvidia Launch 3D Monitors

Posted in: NVIDIA, Today's Chili

 

500x_3dvisionglasses.jpgAcer is trying to get into more fancy niches by taking a bite into the 3D world. The company is releasing a 3D monitor which will allow users who have computers that can handle 3D to enjoy the experience. However, this is not a glasses-free 3D monitor. You will be required to buy a pair of glasses from Nvidia.

Acer, who does not have the technology for 3D support, had to go to Nvidia who is the only one that has support for it. Thus both companies had to make a deal in order to create the device itself. 

The monitors come in two sizes, a 23.6-inch and a 27-inch monitor at $449 and $689, respectively. The glasses required for 3D will cost you $119 a pair. 

Via TG Daily

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Apr 21

Toshiba Launches Self-Erasing Hard Drives

Posted in: Today's Chili, Toshiba


Toshiba_Hard_Drive_MK8022GAA_80GB.jpgToshiba recently created the perfect hard drive that will allow your data to be safe and still accessible.The MKxx61GSYG Series Hard Disk Drives know when it has been installed in a different machine, which then allows it to erase all of the data and encryption keys as well. Thus,Toshiba claims no one can steal your data.

While this sounds like a good idea, some people will argue that this might be an issue for those who want to use the same hard drive on a new computer. However, Toshiba seems to be marketing this new technology not to home users, but to business users. If that is the case, it could be a life saver for many companies.

The new hard drives have a wide range of sizes starting with a 160GB to 640GB. No price was released or slated date for them to hit retail stores.

Via Gizmodo. More at Toshiba.

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Apr 20

Thunderbolt to Beat Out USB 3.0?

Posted in: intel, thunderbolt, Today's Chili, usb

 

Thumbnail image for Intel-Announced-the-Availability-of-Thunderbolt-technology-a-new-high-speed-PC-connection-technology-that-runs-at-10Gbps_.jpgAt last, Intel’s wish may come true. There are reports that the Thunderbolt technology might cut off the USB 3.0, before the USB update even takes off. Or at least that is what some people are guessing.

Despite that Intel has been mocked for the Thunderbolt, Intel has stood beside it. Unlike Apple who used FireWire in the past, which later flopped, it appears to have a strong fan base. More companies appear to be looking into adopting it, as we reported last week. No word on why some experts are claiming that the Thunderbolt will beat out the widely used USB’s next generation.

No study has been released, nor has the USB 3.0 officially been rolled out. However, one of Thunderbolts strong points is that it supports both USB, FireWire, and, many of the other common ports used today.

Via TG Daily

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Apr 14

Intel Talks To Potential Thunderbolt Buyers

Posted in: Apple, intel, thunderbolt, Today's Chili

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Intel is looking to expand the Thunderbolt brand, which means Intel wants other companies to buy into the new technology quickly. So Intel is doing something about it by sending interested companies kits about the Thunderbolt technology. As of currently, Apple is the only brand that is using the new technology.

Intel has not listed the names of the other companies who have expressed interest. However, we can assume that it will be other computer manufactures. That does not mean in the near future other uses will be found.

Intel has not said if any company is planning to use it besides Apple at this point, but it looks hopeful that it could wind up being a widely accepted technology.

Via Xbit Labs

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Apr 06

Apple Hopes To Add Thunderbolt To More Devices

Posted in: Apple, intel, Today's Chili

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Apple has high hopes for the Thunderbolt technology that recently was released. Apple and Intel have teamed up to incorporate it into the new MacBook Pro. But now Apple is looking to expand the line of devices that use Thunderbolt. It patented a new connector to incorporate the Thunderbolt technology even further. Apple has yet to release info on any more devices getting the technology anytime soon.

Apple has shown major support of Intel and Thunderbolt by choosing it for the MacBook Pro; however, not everybody is a fan of Thunderbolt. AMD and others have predicted that the new technology will flop like FireWire.

Via Xbit Labs

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Apr 04

HP & Google Cloud Join Forces

Posted in: Google, HP, Today's Chili

 

HP LogoHP is gearing up to release a new line of printers that will support cloud computing. The new line of printers allow users to print directly from the computer or from Google Cloud. No word on when the products will be sold in retail locations.

Via Hot Hardware

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Mar 24

5-in-1 Connection Kit Gives the iPad the Ports You Wish It Had

Posted in: ipad, ipad 2, Miscellaneous Tech, Today's Chili

iPad Connector Kit

One of the most common complaints about the iPad is that it just doesn’t have enough ports. There’s no SD card slot, there’s no way to connect your camera without buying Apple’s adapter, there’s no USB port for charging, there’s no data port for external devices, the list goes on. Now with the 5-in-1 Connection Kit for iPad, you can have it all. 
The kit includes one dongle that supports the original iPad and the iPad 2, supports iOS 4.0 and higher, and features a component video port, an SD card reader, a MicroSD card slot, a Micro USB slot for charging your iPad, and even a USB port for data input and supported devices like a keyboard. 
What’s the catch, you ask? Well, just because the port is there doesn’t mean that iOS will recognize every device connected to it (specifically for USB keyboards.) The component video port offers lower quality video than Apple’s own HDMI dongle, and there’s nothing to say that future firmware updates won’t completely break this dongle’s compatibility. Also, the product description notes that it’s unwise to plug in more than one item at the same time. 
Still, if the iPad’s lack of ports is just something you can’t get over, this 5-in-1 Connection Kit can be yours for $44.99 retail. It’s worth a shot if you don’t mind the price and don’t want to drop the cash on multiple dongles from the Apple Store.
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Mar 23

Intel Debuting Atom Cedarview In Early April

Posted in: intel, netbooks, Today's Chili

 

Intel_AtomProcessorsCarStory.jpgIntel has had a busy year, but it’s not slowing down any time soon. Next month the company will release info about the next generation of the Atom processor.

The new line is called Cedarview. It’ll be released sometime this year. Intel is slowly upgrading the current CPU lines, including the Atom line for netbooks. According to the company, the new Cedarview CPUs will support Blu-Ray playback, DDR 3 improvements, and high clock-speeds.

The new update will be the biggest that Intel has made for the Atom line. The showcase will take place on April 12th to the 13th.

Via Xbit Labs

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Mar 22

Computer Chipsets Hit Hard By Japan Earthquake

Posted in: processors, Today's Chili

 

amd_780g___780g_chipset_closeup.jpgJapan is the home of 25 percent of all chips being manufactured. Most of that manufacturing has been damaged or stopped to the recent massive quake. Twenty-five percent of all chips produced will be delayed until further notice.

No word on how it will affect the computer industry. However, it could lead to a chip shortage for a few months. 

Via XBit Labs

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