Samsung ATIV Q Could Be Canceled

Samsung ATIV Q Could Be CanceledJust a couple of months ago, we ran a story concerning Samsung’s first device that could run both Android and Windows operating systems, sporting a fantastic 3,200 x 1,800 resolution display to boot. Well, it seems that this particular device might not see the light of day as some reports claim that the Samsung ATIV Q has already been removed from Samsung’s website. According to South Korean publication Naver who heard it from their sources, who in turn happen to be familiar with the Samsung ATIV Q claim that Samsung has hit a brick wall concerning patent-related issues with this particular device, which could very well see the Samsung ATIV Q getting the cold shoulder – in other words, cancelled.

Of course, this is but a rumor at press time considering how it is impossible to track Naver’s source down, not to mention that Samsung has yet to reveal anything official at the moment. Not only that, we have no idea as to what patents might have gotten in the way of the Samsung ATIV Q’s launch, but chances are if that is the case, current pre-orders which retailers have already accepted will not be honored. Not only that, a search for the ATIV Q on Samsung’s website proved futile, since the only thing about it was found in the press release which was released on June 20th.

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    Government Website Has Klingon Translation On Offer

    Government Website Has Klingon Translation On Offer

    How is your grasp with languages? What if we were to tell you that an Illinois Department of Employment Security professional is capable of appealing your denied claim in Klingon? For those of you who have never had anything to do with Star Trek before, it would do you well to know that Klingon is an unofficial language which was created for humanoid characters in the “Star Trek” TV series as well as movies, where this can be done on the IDES website. The site does offer translations to other languages too, using Microsoft Translator, and apart from Klingon, the other options are Spanish, Polish, Simplified Chinese, and Russian. (more…)

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    Why Programming a Quantum Computer Is So Damn Hard

    Someday, somehow, quantum computing is going to change the world as we know it. Even the lamest quantum computer is orders of magnitude more powerful than anything we could ever make today. But figuring out how to program one is ridiculously hard.

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    Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Retiring Within A Year

    Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Retiring Within A Year

    When most people think of Steve Ballmer, they probably think of Microsoft second, with the first image being a high-energetic employee who always gave his all during his speeches. Today, Microsoft has announced the legendary Steve Ballmer will be retiring from his CEO position within the year. (more…)

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    Corsair’s New Force LS SSDs Unveiled

    Corsairs New Force LS SSDs UnveiledOne of the great things about SSDs is that they’re pretty speedy when it comes to reading and writing data, and if you were in the market for a new SSD for your computer, Corsair has unveiled their new Force LS Series SSD that will arrive in three different storage capacities. The new SSDs by Corsair will come in a 2.5” form factor and will measure a pretty thin 7mm. It will utilize Toshiba’s 19nm NAND flash memory and will also use Phison SATA 6 Gb/s controllers instead of the LSI SandForce controllers, which had been previously used in Corsair’s lineup of SSDs.

    The new SSDs offered by Corsair boast read and write speeds of 555 MB/s and 535MB/s respectively. It will also support TRIM, garbage collection, SMART functions, along with built-in dynamic and static wear-leveling algorithms. The LS series SSDs will come in three sizes as previously mentioned, which includes 60GB, 120GB, and 240GB. It is apparently ready for purchase via retailers and will be priced at $69.99, $109.99, and $199.99 respectively.

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    Google Word Definition Box Expanded

    Google Word Definition Box ExpandedSomeone should come up with this particular essay topic for our kids in school to write about – “What if there was no Google or search engines today” and see just what kind of scenarios can the young and imaginative brains think of. For many of us, using Google when it comes to searching for something online is as natural as breathing air, and I am quite sure that many of us are more than familiar with using Google to locate definitions. Take [define fortuitous] for instance – this particular feature has just been updated over on google.com, be it on the desktop or mobile experience, so that you would end up with additional information concerning those words apart from their definition alone.

    For instance, you will now be greeted by sample sentences that will highlight just how this particular word is used, in addition to its synonyms. Tapping the microphone on your Google Search app and your ears will be treated to answers that are spoken back, especially when you fire away questions such as “What’s the definition of fortuitous?” and “What are synonyms for fortuitous?” Not only that, why not give translation a try in one of the 60 plus languages straight from the box itself?

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    Amazon Tests Out Own Wireless Network, Says Bloomberg

    Amazon Tests Out Own Wireless Network, Says BloombergAccording to Bloomberg, the folks over at Amazon are currently testing out a new wireless network which would enable their customers to stay connected to the Internet. This new wireless network undergone testing in Cupertino, California, where it made use of spectrum that were controlled by satellite communications company Globalstar Inc., and this particular test was performed in a hush-hush manner simply because it was a private affair.

    This just goes to show how Amazon, right now the world’s largest e-commerce company, is about to make a move beyond being just a Web destination and hardware manufacturer. It makes plenty of sense though, as staying put where you are would not serve you well in the long run – and to see Amazon take a gander at the underlying technology required to get folks hooked up to the Internet is definitely encouraging. Perhaps it could be a start of something new that competition in the same sector will see us consumers win out in the end? When approached about this private wireless network test, Amazon declined to comment on the matter. Amazon is not alone in this boat, as Google did secure its own communications capabilities after it bid for wireless spectrum and laid the foundation for high-speed, fiber-based broadband networks across 17 cities.

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    Kouziro Frontier FRGZ920V/Ds High-End Desktop PC

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    Here comes another high-end desktop PC from Kouziro Frontier, the FRGZ920V/Ds. As part of the GZ series, the system sports a 3.50GHz Intel Core i7-3970X processor, an Intel X79 Express Chipset, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 3GB graphics card, a 16GB DDR3 RAM, a 2TB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a multi-card reader, a 1000W power supply and runs on Windows 8 64-bit OS. The FRGZ920V/Ds is available now for 269,800 Yen (about $2,768). [Product Page]

    Lenovo to start bundling Windows 8 Start menu replacement Pokki

    Windows 8 users tend to be polarized on one particular issue – the lack of a Start Menu. Some don’t mind its absence, but others have taken issue with the choice and sought alternatives. One such alternative has been SweetLabs’ Pokki replacement menu, something that Lenovo will begin including pre-loaded on its Windows 8 PCs. […]

    MacBook Pros With Haswell Processors Reportedly Releasing Next Month

    MacBook Pros With Haswell Processors Reportedly Releasing Next Month

    Back in June at the Worldwide Developers Conference 2013, Apple unveiled the refreshed MacBook Air lineup with Intel’s latest Haswell processors. The new Air models offer improved performance and increased battery life, the company claims the 13 inch MacBook Air now provides 12 hours of battery life. Rumors were circulating prior to WWDC 2013 about MacBook Pro models being refreshed as well, but the company didn’t mention anything about its Pro lineup at the event. According to a new report, Apple might start shipping Haswell based MacBook Pro models from next month.

    The report comes from EMSOne, a supply chain monitor based in Hong Kong. Components for the Haswell based MacBook Pro models are reportedly being shipped to assembly plants by Taiwanese manufacturers, mass production is said to have already begun. As per the report, the launch may take place on September 10th, the day Apple is expected to unveil two new iPhones. A couple of alleged MacBook Pros based on Haswell processors have already appeared in leaked benchmark results. The results such nominal performance gain, though they aren’t exactly set in stone, there’s no way of confirming as yet if the benchmarks are indeed accurate. As yet, Apple hasn’t said anything about its plans for the new MacBook Pro lineup.

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