Demand 5 App for iOS Updated to version 2

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Demand 5 App for iOS Updated to version 2

The Channel 5 Demand 5 app for iOS devices has been updated to version 2, and you now get access to the majority of Demand 5 content.

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Catch up on Channel 5 programmes in this Demand 5 app for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
• This app provides up to 30 days of free and unlimited access to a wide selection of Channel 5 programmes.
• To ensure you are provided with the best viewing experience, this application requires Wifi.
• Rights restrictions around content mean that not all programmes can be made available and that this application is restricted to use within the UK.

What’s New In Version 2.0.0

This major update gives you access to the majority of Demand 5 content on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

Milkshake! content will be included in this version of the app very soon.

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Exclusive : Unboxing the Viridian PC VHS-5HC Colorado Edition Server

Andrew Edney
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Exclusive : Unboxing the Viridian PC VHS-5HC Colorado Edition Server

Back in September we told you about the announcement from Viridian PC about their new VHS-5HC Colorado Edition Server. We now have our hands on one and it’s time for our exclusive unboxing.

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Here is what Viridian PC say about it:

Our Colorado Storage server range comes pre-installed with Microsoft Windows Storage Server R2 2008 Essentials, based on Windows Server 2008 R2, ths OS is 64-bit and supports the latest technology such as Advanced Format hard drives. Microsoft have improved many aspects of Windows Home Server such as the remote access and media streaming to give a much improved experience.

The VSS-5HC Colorado Edition server delivers an outstanding range of features in a very compact unit. The server comes with features not typically found on small home servers, such dual Intel network adapters featuring redundancy and teaming and optional Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT requires a CPU upgrade to i5/i7 or Xeon).

Using the latest dual and quad-core Intel ‘Sandy Bridge’ processors, this server is remarkably energy efficient, drawing as little as 30w at idle when coupled with green hard drives. The base configuration uses the Intel Pentium G620T which offers excellent value for money, however those seeking more power can upgrade to a choice of CPUs right up to the quad-core i7-2600S or even the amazing quad-core Xeon E3-1260L which combines all the features of the i7 with a TDP of just 45W.

Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials is installed on the internal 2.5” hard drive, leaving all of the space on the data drives free. The data drives are housed in hot-swap bays and can be configured as RAID 5 to protect against drive failure, or without RAID for use with drive pooling add-ins.

VSS-5HC Colorado Edition Specifications

CPU : Intel Pentium G620T, 2.2GHz, dual core, 64bit, 3MB cache (other processor options available)
Chipset : Intel C206
Memory : 4Gb DDR3 1333MHz, Max 8Gb
Networking : 1 x Intel 82574L Gigabit LAN port, 1 x Intel 82574LM Gigabit LAN port
Storage : 5 x free SATA hot-swap drive bays, 160Gb internal drive for Operating System
Graphics : Intel Integrated Graphics
USB : 4 x USB 2.0 (4 Rear), 2 x USB headers on motherboard
Expansion slots : 1 (x16) PCI-Express
Remote Management : Intel Active Management Technology v.7 (requires upgrade to i5, i7 or Xeon)

Power supply : 350w 80Plus Certified
Physical dimensions : (W) 199mm x (H) 280mm x (D) 366mm
2 year return-to-base warranty as standard.

Price wise, the VHS-5HC starts at £675.00.

Watch out for our hands-on review shortly.

Learn more from the Viridian PC website

InteliSAN Announce iBrick Servers

Andrew Edney
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InteliSAN Announce iBrick Servers

Along with the announcement about LDisk, BJ from InteliSAN also told us about two new servers they are launching, called iBrick.

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– NAS (Network Attached Storage)- File transfer

– iSCSI SAN (Storage Area Network)- Block transfer

– 4 to 10 Terabyte Internal Storage

– Expandable through USB, eSATA, iSCSI/Ethernet

– Integrated local and Cloud Backup

– Incremental backup

– Bare metal restore or folder/file restore

– Standard GigaBit Ethernet port

– Snapshot, scheduled, revert, and convert to volume

– Duplication, Raid-1 for data protection

– Simple Central User Interface

Models:

IB100: 5 Drives, WHS-V1 + InteliSAN Software : $1395 / $1695

iBrick™-100 (IB100) is the first in a series of InteliSAN’s Unified Storage Subsystems that
provides all your storage needs in one appliance. IB100 gives you a SAN, NAS, and Backup in one stylish, compact design. IB100 use of standard Gigabit Ethernet eliminates the need for expensive HBAs, switches, or cables. It’s easy-to-use user interface provides a central
management station to configure, allocate, and manage the storage resources and backup all client computers. Your data is protected with hot-swap hard drives, and drive redundancy
through RAID technology. IB100 integrated backup is an ideal solution for backing up client
computer local disks or iSCSI attached disks. Local and Cloud Backup provides for double
protection and ease of mind for any kind of failures. After initial backup, subsequent backups
will only be incremental backup which reduces time to backup and network usage. Flexible
restore allows for either full bare-metal restore, or file/folder restore.

IB200: 4 Drives, WHS-2011 + InteliSAN Software : $1495 / $1795

iBrick™-200 (IB200) is the one of InteliSAN’s Unified Storage Subsystems that provides all
your storage needs in one appliance. IB200 gives you a SAN, NAS, and Backup in one stylish, compact design. IB200 use of standard Gigabit Ethernet eliminates the need for expensive HBAs, switches, or cables. It’s easy-to-use user interface provides a central management station to configure, allocate, and manage the storage resources and backup all client computers. Your data is protected with hot-swap hard drives, and drive redundancy through RAID technology. IB200 integrated backup is an ideal solution for backing up client computer local disks or iSCSI attached disks. Local and Cloud Backup provides for double protection and ease of mind for any kind of failures. After initial backup, subsequent backups will only be incremental backup which reduces time to backup and network usage. Flexible restore allows for either full bare-metal restore, or file/folder restore.

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Learn more from the InteliSAN website

WHS Add-in: LDisk for Windows Home Server

Andrew Edney
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WHS Add-in: LDisk for Windows Home Server

B.J. from Intelisan has been in touch to tell us about a new WHS add-in they have developed called LDisk which adds iSCSI Target Storage capability to your Windows Home Server.

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LDisk Windows Home Server Add-In adds iSCSI Target Storage capability to your Windows Home Server. Using LDisk, you can create a single appliance to provide all your storage and backup needs.

– iSCSI Target Storage for Windows Home Server

– IP SAN (Storage Area Network)- Block transfer

– iSCSI SAN interface over Ethernet

– Snapshot with schedules, revert, and convert to volume

– Fully protected data using SAN Volume duplication

– Supports all Internal or external drives

– Drive Extender for WHS 2011

– Storage Expansion through iSCSI for WHS 2011

At the moment there are no prices available for either the WHS V1 add-in or the WHS 2011 add-in. They are offering a 30 free trial for now.

Learn more from the Intelisan website

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QNAP TurboNAS Firmware: 3.5 Deep Dive Part Six: Media Streaming

Jim McCarthy
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QNAP TurboNAS Firmware: 3.5 Deep Dive Part Six: Media Streaming

This is Part Six of our QNAP TurboNAS Deep Dive series and we look at media streaming capabilities. Read on for details!

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In Part One of this series, we told you how to set up the ISCSI target functionality in TurboNAS 3.5. In Part Two, we covered adding users. In Part Three, we covered volume management and SMART data. In Part Four, we covered cloud backup services. In Part Five, we covered the remote access capabilities inherent in TurboNAS 3.5.  In Part Six, we’ll cover the media streaming capabilities.

Media Streaming Features

TurboNAS has three main media streaming features: a Twonky media streaming DLNA server, and iTunes server for sharing music, and the Multimedia Station for streaming media over the internet and network to connected devices.

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The current release of Twonky Media being used on TurboNAS is 5.1.6.  Under Application Servers, click on UPnP Media Server and follow the link to the Twonky configuration page.

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Here is what you’ll see:

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Click on PC Media Browser and you’ll see this:

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Click on the wrench for settings and then click on Sharing.  Make sure that your media directories are all listed.  I am only sharing Multimedia here.

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If you want to use transcoding of your content, click on Transcoding under Advanced Setup and check off the selections that you want to use.  Be careful here; these devices run on Atom chips and don’t have tons of memory, so your mileage will vary.

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That’s it!  I’ve streamed primarily MP4 video (AAC/H.264 encoding) and WMV video files with a combination of PlayStation 3’s, a Sony blu-ray player, my HP TouchPad and various PC’s in the house with very good results.  They content just plays.

Spotify App for iOS Updated to Version 0.4.21

Andrew Edney
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Spotify App for iOS Updated to Version 0.4.21

The Spotify app for iOS has been updated to version 0.4.21 – and you can even try Spotify Premium for free with it.

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Get free access to Spotify Premium now! With Premium you’ll get access to 15 million tracks from thousands of albums and artists on your iPhone, iPod Touch & iPad. If you haven’t tried Premium before, you can try it on your mobile for 48-hours, completely free. You don’t even have to enter credit card details. Simply download this app and log in*.
If 48-hours isn’t enough, you can extend your trial by 30 days by following the details in the email we send you when you log in.

Great features

– Instant access to over 15 million tracks
– Stream online
– Listen offline – no mobile connection needed
– Share music with your friends
– Star your favourite tracks
– Wirelessly sync your own MP3s to your iPhone, iPod Touch & iPad
– Create and sync playlists
– Send the tracks you listen to direct to Last.fm & Facebook

* If you don’t have log in details – simply register for a free Spotify account on the Spotify website. Full mobile terms of Use & 48-hour free trial terms and conditions can also be found on the Spotify website.

What’s New In Version 0.4.21

* New: (iOS 5 only): Cover art and track metadata is shown on lock screen
* New: Feature intro shown for first-time Spotify Mobile users
* New: Toggle posting to Facebook from Settings
* New: Incognito mode
* Changed: iOS 4.0 or later is now required to run Spotify on your iOS device.

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More Information on the WD Sentinel DX4000

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More Information on the WD Sentinel DX4000

Today WD has announced the release of their WD Sentinel DX4000 in 4TB and 8TB models running Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials. This small office storage server offers complete protection for your data, PCs and remote access. With a 4TB model selling for $949 it is a great deal in today’s market.

This new WD server offers Plug-and-Play installation, easy maintenance and secure remote access. Using Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials. I have been using this server and it has great performance, style and functionality. The 4TB model is $949.99 and the 8TB model is $1,499.99. These prices are very competitive considering the systems run Windows® Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials!

The customized WD Dashboard provides everything you need to manage your WD Sentinel DX4000!

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Five Levels of Data Protection

WD Sentinel DX4000 provides five levels of data protection for every device on the small office network and is supported by WD Guardian Services.

  1. The Drives Inside: Pre-configured with WD’s award-winning enterprise-class drives for durability and reliability.
  2. RAID: Featuring levels 1 and 5 for data protection and speed.
  3. Daily Backup: Automatic backup and recovery software provides daily full system back ups for up to 25 devices on your network. Simply set it and forget it.
  4. Redundant Network Connectivity: Dual Gigabit Ethernet configured in Adaptive Fault Tolerance (AFT) automatically switches to second network port in the event of a network failure.
  5. Optional Disaster Recovery Protection: Connect to the small business cloud provided by optional disaster recovery software and store your data offsite for disaster recovery.

Check out the WD Sentinel DX4000 Small Office Storage Server at:

http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=610

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Physical Specifications

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I have been using this server and it has great performance, style and functionality. I will be posting more updates and articles soon so check back!

Timothy Daleo

WD Launch the WD Sentinel DX4000 Small Office Storage Server

Andrew Edney
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WD Launch the WD Sentinel DX4000 Small Office Storage Server

Today WD launched their new WD Sentinel DX4000 Small Office Storage Server running Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials.

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WD Sentinel is easy to install and provides secure centralized storage, complete data protection and data access for your employees, clients or vendors while in the office or working remotely from anywhere.

Featuring hardware and software from industry leaders, it delivers a reliable, cost effective and easy-to-manage storage server designed for small office environments.

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Here at UWHS we have been beta testing this little beauty for a couple of months now, and I have to say I really like it! Stay tuned for a more information and a full review soon.

WD Guardian Services for Small Business

WD Sentinel DX4000 is backed by WD’s world-class customer service and support. All WD Sentinel small business customers will receive free tech support for 30 days from the time of the first call. WD Sentinel customers may wish to upgrade their service plan to one of three options:

  1. WD Guardian Express: Offers next-day parts replacement service including shipping and handling costs.
  2. WD Guardian Pro: Offers a one year support agreement with WD service, express parts replacement and priority access to technical support.
  3. Guardian Extended Care: Service that extends the product warranty from the standard three year warranty to five years.

Price and Availability

WD Sentinel DX4000 small office storage server is available at select U.S. retailers and online at the wdstore.com. MSRP is $949.99 USD for 4 TB and $1,449.99 USD for the 8 TB.

Specifications

System Requirements

  • Internet connection (for system updates and web access)
  • Wired or wireless router with an available 10/100/1000 Ethernet port

Connectivity

  • 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports
  • 2 USB 3.0 ports

CPU

  • Intel AtomTM D525 1.8 GHz Dual Core
  • 2 GB RAM

Server Operating System

  • Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials

Supported Client Operating Systems

  • Windows XP with service pack 3, 32-bit versions only
  • Windows Vista with service pack 2, all 32-bit and 64-bit platforms
  • Windows 7, all 32-bit and 64-bit platforms
  • File sharing support for Mac OS X 10.5.x, Mac OS X 10.6.x, Linux/Unix

Supported Web Browsers

  • Internet Explorer
  • Apple Safari
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Google Chrome

Network Authentication

  • Active Directory

Network protocols

  • CIFS, NFS, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, WebDAV

File Sharing Protocols

  • CIFS/SMB, NFS, FTP, WebDAV

RAID Levels

  • RAID 1 (2 drives only) and RAID 5 (3-4 drives)
  • Automatic migration and capacity expansion
See the full spec and more details at the WD website

Kingston Launches Memory Kits for New Intel Sandy Bridge-E X79 Based Motherboards

Andrew Edney
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Kingston Launches Memory Kits for New Intel Sandy Bridge-E X79 Based Motherboards

Today Kingston Technology announced new memory kits for Intel’s new Sandy Bridge-E X79 based motherboards as part of their HyperX Genesis range.

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  • HyperX Quad-Channel Memory in Kits of Four and Eight Modules up to 32GB
  • Frequencies up to 2400MHz Allow Fast Performance
  • Intel XMP-Certified for Sandy Bridge-E Processors, X79 Express Chipset

Sunbury-On-Thames — 15th November 2011– Kingston Technology Europe Ltd, an affiliate of Kingston Technology Company Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced a range of Kingston HyperX® Genesis memory in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB kits to support the new Intel® Sandy Bridge-E X79 quad-channel processors and X79 Express-based motherboards. Kingston® HyperX Genesis is the perfect solution for enthusiasts who require 4x raw performance increases afforded by quad channel over single channel solutions.

For extreme users who require both the fastest memory and largest capacity, Kingston’s 2400MHz and 2133MHz will soon be available in both 8GB and 16GB kits of four modules. Other HyperX Genesis memory for X79 systems include 1866MHz and 1600MHz frequencies in kits of four and eight, with capacities ranging from 8GB to 32GB. All of Kingston’s HyperX kits have achieved Intel XMP certification and are compatible with the latest X79 motherboards from vendors such as Asus, GIGABYTE, MSI and ASRock.

“Our latest HyperX offerings are specifically made to maximize performance in Intel’s new Core™ i7-3960X or -3930K processors with quad-channel memory support,” said Stephane Rizzetto, EMEA Product Development Manager of DRAM, Kingston®. “HyperX Genesis for the X79 platform will scale new overclocking heights for extreme gamers, benchmarkers, content creators and enthusiasts.”

Kingston HyperX Genesis

Part Number

Capacity and Features

MSRP

 

 

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HyperX Genesis 16GB 2133MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL11 DIMM @ 1.65v (Kit of 4) XMP

£190.87

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HyperX Genesis 8GB 2133MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL11 DIMM @ 1.65v (Kit of 4) XMP

£102.20

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HyperX Genesis 16GB 1866MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 DIMM @ 1.65v (Kit of 4) XMP

£65.38

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HyperX Genesis 8GB 1866MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 DIMM @ 1.65v (Kit of 4) XMP

£55.61

KHX1600C9D3K8/32GX

HyperX Genesis 32GB 1600MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 DIMM @ 1.65v (Kit of 8 ) XMP

£130.75

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HyperX Genesis 16GB 1600MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 DIMM @ 1.65v (Kit of 4) XMP

£190.87

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HyperX Genesis 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 DIMM @ 1.65v (Kit of 4) XMP

£39.07

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HyperX Genesis 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL8 DIMM @ 1.65v (Kit of 4) XMP

£53.70

KHX1333C7D3K4/8GX

HyperX Genesis 8GB 1333MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL7 DIMM @ 1.65v (Kit of 4) XMP

£39.07

Nokia Lumia 800 Windows Phone Available Tomorrow

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Nokia Lumia 800 Windows Phone Available Tomorrow

Nokia reminded us today that the Nokia Lumia 800, will be available to buy from tomorrow.

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Nokia’s new head-turning smartphone brings content to life, with animated tiles that can be customized to offer live updates from a huge selection of sources through to your friends and family; it’s never been faster or easier to connect and share. Including the familiar Nokia elements of music, free navigation and a Carl Zeiss camera its stunning design will be available in black and the vivid colours cyan and magenta.

Optimised for stunning social and Internet performance the Lumia 800 offers one-touch social network access, easy grouping of contacts, integrated communication threads, thousands of great new Apps and Internet Explorer 9.

Key Features:

  • Made from a single piece of injection-moulded polycarbonate, the Nokia Lumia 800 has durability as well as a premium, head-turning design
  • Leading imaging capabilities with Carl Zeiss optics, 8MP camera with autofocus and touch focus capability, high definition 720p video recording with 30FPS and one touch image sharing
  • Nokia Drive and maps delivers a fully-fledged personal navigation device (PND) with free, turn-by-turn navigation and dedicated in-car-user-interface and pedestrian navigation
  • MixRadio, a free, global, mobile music-streaming application that delivers 100s of channels of locally-relevant music
  • 25Gigs of free cloud storage and the ability to work with familiar document formats makes sharing, editing and creating simple and fun.

The Nokia Lumia 800 is available tomorrow and is priced from £26 per month on contract.

Are you thinking of getting one? Let us know!

Happy 40th Birthday to the Intel 4004 Microprocessor

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Happy 40th Birthday to the Intel 4004 Microprocessor

Today is the 40th anniversary of the world’s first commercially available microprocessor from Intel – the Intel 4004.

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On this day 40 years ago, Intel Corporation introduced the world’s first commercially available microprocessor – the Intel® 4004 – triggering the start of the digital revolution. While most people have never seen a microprocessor, devices that contain them have become so integrated into daily life that they have become virtually indispensable.

Microprocessors are the “brains” inside computers, servers, phones, cars, cameras, refrigerators, radios, TVs and many other everyday devices. The proliferation of microprocessors is due in large part to Intel’s relentless pursuit of Moore’s Law, a forecast for the pace of silicon technology development that states that roughly every 2 years transistor density of semiconductors will double, while increasing functionality and performance and decreasing costs. It has become the basic business model for the semiconductor industry for more than 40 years.

For example, compared to the Intel 4004, today’s second-generation Intel® Core™ processors are more than 350,000 times the performance and each transistor uses about 5,000 times less energy. In this same time period, the price of a transistor has dropped by a factor of about 50,000.

Future microprocessors developed on Intel’s next-generation 22nm manufacturing process are due in systems starting next year and will deliver even more energy-efficient performance as a result of the company’s breakthrough 3-D Tri-Gate transistors that make use of a new transistor structure. These novel transistors usher in the next era of Moore’s Law and make possible a new generation of innovations across a broad spectrum of devices.

While looking back to see how much things have changed since the microprocessor’s introduction, it’s astounding to think about the future and how this digital revolution will continue at a rapid pace as microprocessor technology continues to evolve.

“The sheer number of advances in the next 40 years will equal or surpass all of the innovative activity that has taken place over the last 10,000 years of human history,” said Justin Rattner, Intel chief technology officer.

Such advances in chip technology are paving the way for an age when computing systems will be aware of what is happening around them, and anticipate people’s needs. This capability is poised to fundamentally change the nature of how people interact with and relate to information devices and the services they provide. Future context-aware devices ranging from PCs and smartphones to automobiles and televisions, will be able to advise people and guide them through their day in a manner more like a personal assistant than a traditional computer.

Philips Launch the ESee Camcorder

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Philips Launch the ESee Camcorder

Perfectly capture every memory wherever your holiday takes you this winter with the Philips ESee camcorder.

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Waterproof, shockproof and dustproof, the compact and stylish, Philips ESee camcorder will not only capture priceless video memories in stunning full 1080p HD picture quality – it will also survive the most adventurous of days out. And with an eight megapixel sensor, it takes high quality still photographs too.

The Philips ESee camcorder comes in various vibrant colours including tangerine orange, aqua blue and cherry red and with its small and slim design, you can easily carry it around, hassle free in a pocket. 

Waterproof to 3 metres and shockproof to 1.5 metres, the Philips ESee camcorder is perfect for taking outdoors without having the fear of breakages and lost footage.

Built-in Windows software, allows users to post content to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Vimeo at the touch of a button. Alongside dual format recording, it offers both HD and email friendly file formats, so users can share videos with ease.

An advanced compression technique, also allows the HD video format to be saved as smaller files – meaning you can share content faster without any loss of video quality.

Advanced anti-shake technology delivers sharp and steadier videos and images. Other features such as flash, auto-focus, and face and smile detection, ensure that all images captured on the Philips camcorder, still or moving, are of the best and most accurate possible.

Consumers can also directly connect up their ESee camcorder to the TV via the HDMI output to see videos in high definition on a larger scale while an extended 2 hour battery life means you can shoot more footage and don’t have to worry about bringing spare batteries along when you’re out and about.

The Philips ESee camcorder CAM150 has an estimated retail price of £149.99.

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary for Xbox 360 Released Today

Andrew Edney
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Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary for Xbox 360 Released Today

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary for the Xbox 360 is released today for the 10th anniversary of the release of the original Halo. Has it really been 10 years?

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“Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary” is a spectacularly remastered version of the original “Halo” campaign, created in celebration of the 10th anniversary of one of the most beloved franchises in gaming history. With a bounty of new features including cooperative play over Xbox LIVE, a bundle of some of the most beloved multiplayer maps in “Halo” history reimagined for Xbox LIVE, new challenges and a new story to uncover.

Developed by 343 Industries in collaboration with Saber Interactive and Certain Affinity, “Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary” immerses you in the landmark campaign and genre-defining multiplayer game that helped revolutionize the first-person shooter genre and sparked one of the most iconic science-fiction universes of all time.

· Stunningly remastered campaign. Relive the award-winning adventure that defined “Halo: Combat Evolved” as one of the best games of the decade with breathtaking next-gen graphics and audio remastered for the Xbox 360. Engage in epic-scale battles against the backdrop of the eponymous “Halo” ringworld, and relive nostalgic memories with the ability to toggle Classic mode to play the original version.

· Online campaign co-op. For the first time, experience the story that started it all with a friend on Xbox LIVE and launch a cooperative assault against the Covenant, whether you live across the street or halfway around the world. [*Xbox LIVE Gold membership required for online multiplayer.]

· Classic “Halo” multiplayer maps reimagined. Wage battle on six detailed remakes of some of the most beloved “Halo” multiplayer maps of all time, and bring the fight to the Covenant on a stunning and resonant new Firefight map.1 Remastered in the “Halo: Reach” engine and inspired by maps from “Halo: Combat Evolved” and “Halo 2,” these iconic battlefields reignite the heart-pounding multiplayer action of the original favorites and let you relive epic confrontations like you’ve never experienced them.

Developed in collaboration with Certain Affinity, the new multiplayer maps are included on the “Halo: Anniversary” game disc, which means players will not need to own the original “Halo: Reach” game to play.

· New challenges and enhanced story. Unlock up to 1,000 Achievement points as you clash with online opponents and battle through the campaign, and uncover never-before-revealed backstories told in motion-graphic form that foreshadow new mysteries in the story of “Halo 4.”

We have been playing it for a few days now and it really takes us back! Look out for our review soon.

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QNAP TurboNAS Firmware: 3.5 Deep Dive Part Five: Remote Access

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QNAP TurboNAS Firmware: 3.5 Deep Dive Part Five: Remote Access

This is Part Five of our QNAP TurboNAS Deep Dive series and we look at remote access capabilities. Read on for details!

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In Part One of this series, we told you how to set up the ISCSI target functionality in TurboNAS 3.5. In Part Two, we covered adding users. In Part Three, we covered volume management and SMART data.  In Part Four, we covered cloud backup services.  In Part Five, we go over the remote access capabilities inherent in TurboNAS 3.5.

MyCloudNAS

QNAP offers a service called MyCloudNAS to allow for remote access to data.  Here is how they describe the feature:

What is MyCloudNAS?

The MyCloudNAS service of the QNAP NAS is the best cloud computing solution providing users with great personal cloud experience. It is the ideal storage solution for both home and small business users who want to set up their own cloud storage to access their files on the NAS anytime, anywhere with the Internet.

For Home Users

With the MyCloudNAS service you can upload, download, and stream your digital media from your QNAP NAS anytime for your personal enjoyment or for easy delivery of services to your family and friends. This also includes mobile handsets such as the iPhone, Android, and the iPad through the QMobile app which gives you the freedom to access your digital contents on the go. MyCloudNAS gives users unlimited access to their digital contents so they will never get tired of their picture, movies, and music.

For Small Business

MyCloudNAS will let you enjoy the massive storage volume of your NAS without ever paying a subscription fee. Each QNAP NAS owner can establish the cloud computing environment easily through a guided process by a wizard during the initial setup. The private cloud environment gives users a convenient way to easily access and share their data from the NAS. For example when you travel outside and away from your office, you can access the files stored on the NAS securely from Web File Manager or on any Internet browser. From the Web based manager you can download, upload, and access the files you need. In addition, QNAP provides cloud storage backup to securely protect your data. Your important data can be securely transferred to another remote NAS or even to third party cloud storage service providers. Your irreplaceable data is securely stored at an offsite location establishing another level of protection on to QNAP reliable data protection platform.

Home server owners will be familiar with the model.  QNAP provides the dynamic IP management in this solution, however, and that is a good thing!

Configuration of MyCloudNAS

Like everything else in TurboNAS, MyCloudNAS is configured by completing a wizard.  Let’s begin by clicking on MyCloudNAS Service, and then MyCloudNAS Wizard.

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The wizard starts and gives you the choice of manual or automatic configuration.  Since I want to manage the ports that are used, I opted for Manual here.

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I  opted for a name for the online service.  I won’t check it here as I have already set it up and it’s in use.

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