Does the Internet Need More Roads or Better Traffic Signals?
“…what is worth talking about is how networks can handle the increasing amount of traffic going through their pipes.”
Archive for April 12, 2008
Computer viruses hit one million
The number of viruses, worms and trojans in circulation has topped the one million mark.
Demonoid To Be Resurrected Under New Admin
Deimos, the administrator of Demonoid has announced that he is stepping down for good due to his preoccupation with ‘real-life’ issues. For those tearing their hair out with dismay, you can stop now. The site will be resurrected under a trusted new admin and Deimos is asking the community to give him support.
Stirling Engine used to Cool CPU
MSI has employed the Stirling Engine Theory to power a cooling fan without the need of conventional electricity.
Fallout 3 impressions, new details, images!
We got to check out the latest build of Bethesda’s Fallout 3. Pete Hines talks about endings (now up to 500!), character voices (50+), downloadable content, game size and more! Also, three new screenshots including a trigger-happy Brotherhood of Steel soldier.
Scientists unveil revolutionary ‘racetrack’ computer memory
The prospect of iPods that can hold millions of songs and PCs being able to turn on instantly, rather than taking minutes to “boot up”, comes much closer today.
CPU Vs. Graphics Card
nVidia’s report still seems logical
Throwing away a promo CD is “unauthorized distribution”?
Next time your favorite DJ tosses a promo CD from a UMG artist into the trash, he or she should be reminded that the music industry behemoth considers such disposal an “unauthorized distribution” that’s tantamount to piracy. … An EFF lawyer found this contention in UMG’s latest brief in an ongoing copyright case involving promo CDs on Ebay.
How 7 Games Created the Modern Team Multiplayer FPS
These games are what drive the development of the most cutting edge technology, form the backbone of tournament level eSports, and typify gameplay innovation at the highest level.
MGS4 Gun Metal PS3 bundle coming to North America
MGS4 “Gun Metal Grey” PS3 is coming to North America, title says it all really.
MPAA Gets a Slap From Norwegian ISPs
At the end of March we reported that MPAA’s pirate-chasing lawyer Espen Tøndel sent a letter demanding that Norwegian ISPs disconnect file-sharers from the Internet. Unfortunately for him, the ISPs aren’t going to comply and have issued a letter in response, refusing to break the law to please copyright holders.
Firefox Logo Spied In Deep Space
The gas cloud surrounding a star that went nova in 2002 looks uncannily like the logo for the popular browser Firefox.
