Tag archive: Micro

Science has not yet provided us with batteries that can power our electronics for more than 10 hours, but we have learned how to make batteries really small. Researchers at Rice University, led by Professor Pulickel Ajayan, have developed a complete lithium ion battery/supercapacitor hybrid that fits inside a single nanowire. The tiny device is 150 nanometers thick (it takes 1 billion nanometers to equal a single meter) and proves that lithium… Read More

Ask any photographer and they'll extol the virtues of an SLR (single-lens reflex) camera over a point-and-shoot consumer camera any day: depth of field, clarity, image quality, better control, and (of course) the ability to tap into all those nifty lenses and filters. But if you ask most consumers about the appeal of point-and-shoot digital cameras, one thing comes up over and over again: they want the cameras small and light so… Read More

Security and antivirus software developer Trend Micro has announced a new security product: and it's not what you might think. Beginning today, Trend Micro is offering Trend Micro Web Security for PS3, with the capability to block malicious Web sites based on both URL filtering and aggregate “reputation” information. As game consoles become more capable, surfing the Internet via a game console is becoming a more common… Read More

There are three certainties in life: death, taxes, and bigger USB thumb drives every six months. Well, don't hold us to the third in 100 years, but it certainly looks like a sure bet for the time being. SanDisk announced the next iteration of their Cruzer Micro line on Tuesday, which boasts 8GB of flash storage – double the capacity of the last Cruzer Micro. Packing all that extra storage into the new thumb drive isn't… Read More

Electronics retailer Circuit City will begin offering desktop and notebook systems from independent computer maker Velocity Micro beginning July 22. Under the deal, Circuit City will be the exclusive retail source for Velocity Micro's NoteBagic X20 and X25 notebook systems, featuring Intel Core 2 Duo processors and Nvidia GeForce 8M graphics controllers with DirectX 10 support. “We're very excited to join forces with… Read More

Boutique computer maker Velocity Micro is moving into mainstream channels, announcing a deal which puts its high-end NoteMagix L80x Ultra notebook systems into select Best Buy retail stores. “We are thrilled to offer this one-of-a-kind notebook to Best Buy's customers,” said Randy Copeland, Velocity Micro CEO and President, in a release. “The L80x Ultra delivers the award winning performance and meticulous… Read More

Velocity Micro is taking its boutique, high-performance gaming and entertainment systems out of the boutique space and into the mass market. As of today, the company's famous hand-built, high-octane computer systems are available now in Best Buy stores; beginning in September, the systems will also be available online through Best Buy. Velocity Micro systems had previously only been available directly from the company through its Web… Read More

Smith Micro Software, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Allume Systems, Inc., for $11 million in cash and $1.75 million in Smith Micro stock. Allume, formerly known as Aladdin Systems, is the maker of long-standard StuffIt compression products as well as a number of Macintosh and Windows utilities; Allume was acquired by International Microcomputer Software, Inc. (IMSI) in August 2004. Smith Micro's interest in Allume focusses… Read More

Available in late Q2 of this year, Velocity Micro will offer several new dual core based DCX systems with Velocity Micro's exclusive LiquiCool fluid cooling system (featuring an innovative fluid cooling system that is completely sealed and maintenance-free for the life of the PC), including the gamers' dream rig Raptor DCX, the multimedia ProMagix DCX, and the digital media professional workstation ProMagix W140 DCX. Velocity… Read More

Every Zen Micro player features: MP3 and WMA and Music Subscription Service Support — The Zen Micro lets the listener choose MP3 or WMA music, ripped from CDs or downloaded from online music sites; Micro-sized — At only 3.3″ tall, the Zen Micro is small yet powerful; Curved to fit — Nestles in the palm of your hand and slides smoothly into your pocket; Mesmerizing blue glow — Luminescent blue glow… Read More

 Apple's iPod is truly a testament to the power of good engineering. What started out as a new design approach to a relatively old idea, the iPod has turned into a phenomenon unlike anything thetech world has seen in recent years. Who would have guessed that a portable audio player from a computer company would set a new standard for others to follow. Creative Labs, a company which has been in the portable audio market for years,… Read More

From Sony's press release: Addressing the needs of today's expanding mobile workforce,Sony Electronics is introducing the Micro Vault PRO, a new USB-enabled device that provides 2 GB storage capacity (about 1.85 in user capacity) and “Auto Sync” file synchronization software – all in an ultra-portable form factor about the length and width of a business card. The Micro Vault PRO utilizes a 1-inch hard disk… Read More