| Source: Kaspersky |
by maximum3d on Thu Nov 07 2002 |
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Your Mobile Phone Is Safe
Kaspersky Labs brings attention to the spread of a rumor among Internet users regarding a new computer virus that infects mobile telephones and renders them junk. The message being sent around looks as follows: If you receive a phone call and your mobile phone displays ACE-? on the screen DON'T ANSWER THIS CALL - END THE CALL IMMEDIATELY. IF YOU ANSWER THE CALL, YOUR PHONE WILL BE INFECTED BY THIS VIRUS.
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| Source: Kaspersky |
by maximum3d on Thu Nov 07 2002 |
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Network Worm "Roron" - Red Alert!
"Roron" spreads using several data transfer channels: via email as an attached file, via local area networks and the KaZaA file-sharing network. Systems become infected only if a user manually launches (opens) the file containing the worm that was received via one of the aforementioned sources. When penetrating a computer, "Roron" creates a copy of itself in the Windows system directory and Program Files and then registers one of these files in the system registry's auto-run key. In this way the worm ensures its activation the each time the system is booted.
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| Source: www.ars-technica.com |
by crossbow on Wed Nov 06 2002 |
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Bandwidth Vs. Latency
Ars does it again with a well written article on the differences between Bandwidth and Latency. A must read if you want to better understand current memory technology.
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| Source: www.anandtech.com |
by crossbow on Wed Nov 06 2002 |
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ATI Releases IGP 320M
Anand catches an ATI press release on their new mobile accelerators.
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| Source: www.tech-report.com |
by crossbow on Tue Nov 05 2002 |
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Geforce 4 Ti 4800?????
Anandtech takes notice of another naming scheme. The ti 4800, just a normal Ti 4600 Geforce4 with AGP 8x support. Sigh.
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| Source: www.anandtech.com |
by crossbow on Tue Nov 05 2002 |
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52X CDRW's, So Fast it's Scary
Ever wanted to shoot a CD at around 2800 fps? Well if this CDRW breaks, it'll probably fly out that fast. Though realistically, if you need that extra 30 seconds of your life back, buy this burner to get it back.
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| Source: The Inquirer |
by maximum3d on Tue Nov 05 2002 |
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ATI did leak Doom III demo
A deep throated source, at id software tells The Inquirer that ATI was responsible for leaking the 380MB demo version of the next installment of the gruesome classic. The company is now seeking to trace the trail to see if it can find out where the demo was first posted.
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| Source: c|net |
by maximum3d on Tue Nov 05 2002 |
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ST builds chips for gene detection
The chip, technically called a MEMS (microelectromechanical system), essentially performs several of the tasks involved in scanning DNA for genes, a process that normally requires a battery of laboratory equipment, according to Barbara Grieco, business development manager in ST's printhead and microfluidics business unit. Additionally, the chip needs only few drops of blood to conduct tests, less than current testing procedures, and performs tests more rapidly.
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| Source: The Register |
by maximum3d on Tue Nov 05 2002 |
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Fujitsu admits potentially defective HDDs
The papers lodged with the court in California, in the $50 million action between Cirrus Logic and Fujitsu (of Japan), confirm what observers had already guessed, that - contrary to the blas� denials of any notable problems - there is indeed an officially acknowledged problem with the MPG3xxx series of drives. And Fujitsu knew the massive scale and scope of the problem at least 18 months ago. Cirrus Logic's case against Fujitsu for breach of contract was filed on 19th October 2001 - over a year ago, as was Fujitsu's counterclaim for breach of contract & breach of warranty.
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| Source: www.hardocp.com |
by crossbow on Tue Nov 05 2002 |
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Intel Releases Next Gen Xeon
Feel the Empire's grip tighten...1-2 meg L3 cache Xeon MP's.
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