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World Backup Day

31 Mar

Recently, the fine reddit users had the outstanding idea to declare March 31st World BackUp Day. The idea grew like a W32/Yayin-A Worm with redditors creating WorldBackupDay.net, and an official twitter account @WorldBackupDay and #worldbackupday hashtag.

“Remember to check your data backups. Backup your memories and financial information and check your old backup restores.” – WorldBackupDay.Net

Spread the word and don’t forget to backup!

Big Boi – Back Up Plan
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More info @ http://worldbackupday.net/

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The Razer Switchblade Concept

6 Jan

The Razer Switchblade, a 7-inch pocket gaming concept was designed to bring the full keyboard/mouse experience on the desktop on a handheld device. The dynamic keyboard and the ultra-sensitive multi touch screen are the key elements that give this portable gaming device the ability to play on the go without sacrificing precision and control.

Razer Switchblade: 7-inch pocket gaming concept

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More info @ Razer

via Engadget

Google CR-48: Chrome OS Laptop

10 Dec

Google has unveiled their Chrome OS CR-48 prototype/unbranded laptop.

As reported from Engadget, the laptop is called the CR-48 and it will be available to the public via a pilot program, basically a fancy word for a public beta testing.

The CR-48 will feature no branding on it, although branded Chrome OS laptops are due out from Acer and Samsung during Q2 of 2011. However, if you want to get your first taste of Chrome OS on the CR-48, you’ll want to apply for the Chrome OS Pilot Program.

  • 12.1 inch LCD display
  • Wi-Fi 802.11n
  • Built-in 3G (Qualcomm)
  • Flash based storage
  • Webcam
  • Full-sized keyboard
  • Oversized touchpad
  • 3.8 pounds
  • 8 hours of run time with 8 days of standby time
  • 10 second boot time
  • Resume from sleep instantly
  • CAPS lock button replaced by a “Search” button
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More info @ Google

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HDR Video Demo

10 Sep

“This video highlights several clips we’ve made using our new High Dynamic Range (HDR) process. Video is captured on two Canon 5D mark II DSLRs, each capturing the exact same subject via a beam splitter. The cameras are configured so that they record different exposure values, e.g., one camera is overexposed, the other underexposed.”

More info

Introducing Google TV

21 May

Google TV is a new experience made for television that combines the TV you know and love with the freedom and power of the Internet.

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Or you can just hook up your computer to your TV with an HDMI cable.

More info @ Google TV

Evolution of PC Audio – As Told by Secret of Monkey Island

20 May

Computer audio has come quite a way since 1981 and here is a short video comparing everything major from the PC speaker to Adlib on up to cards from today!

Don’t we all miss the retro sounds :(

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