Atlona Technologies has released a new line of video extenders that transfer high definition video over multi-mode SC type fiber optic cable up to 1000 ft without any signal loss. These new extenders serve not only as a way for companies to send video signal far beyond the lengths of actual cables, but also provide a measure of security. Since Fiber Optic cable is immune to interference caused by electromagnetic fields (EMF/EMI), these extenders are perfect for medical imaging applications where a perfect picture is not only ideal, but necessary. Atlonas new AT-RGBF30S and AT-RGBF30R are expected to start shipping by July 21, 2009 with an MSRP of $1,200.00 each.

Atlonas RGB/YPbPr versions (models AT-RGBF30S and AT-RGBF30R) are capable of sending HD video signal, along with audio and RS232, through multimode fibers (SC connection) allowing any HD Display to extend resolutions up to 400 meters (1320 ft) at HDTV resolutions 720p/1080i/1080p. These UL/CE approved units are equipped with advanced digital fiber optic technology allowing for self adjustment with no compression, bit reduction, or signal degradation. Multiple signals can be run in a single conduit without crosstalk. The AT-RGBF30SR is CEC compliant and supports 12-bit color depth and has an 8dB input equalizer, which compensates losses over 5 meters (16 ft).

Klipsch plans to re-define the music listening experience with its new Image S4i, an in-ear headset that combines the company's acclaimed sound performance and amazing comfort value with a unique in-line microphone and remote. Available in a piano black finish with chrome accents, the Image S4i comes with a two-year warranty and includes a premium carrying pouch; small, medium and large ear tips; small/medium dual flange ear tips; an ear tip cleaning tool; and a clothing clip. Priced at $99.99 (U.S. MSRP), the S4i will be available for purchase at klipsch.com, Apple, InMotion and Amazon in August.

“Designed for iPhone and iPod users, the Image S4i is a breakthrough product that simplifies on-the-go lifestylesyou can take calls while commuting or exercising, as well as control your music library,” said Don Inmon, Klipsch director of marketing and product development for personal audio. The Image S4i works seamlessly with the iPhone 3GS, third generation iPod shuffle, second generation iPod touch, fourth generation iPod nano and the iPod classic 120GB. The headset features Apple's advanced three-button microphone and remote system that easily handles the voice and/or music control of these Apple products. Furthermore, the S4i remote is among the first to be fully compatible with the Apple VoiceOver feature on the third generation iPod shuffle, which allows you to hear the name of the playlist, song or artist with just the press of a button.

Intel Corporation is moving to a more advanced, 34- nanometer (nm) manufacturing process for its leading NAND flash-based Solid State Drive (SSD) products, which are an alternative to a computer's hard drive. The move to 34nm will help lower prices of the SSDs up to 60 percent for PC and laptop makers and consumers who buy them due to the reduced die size and advanced engineering design. The Intel X25-M on 34nm flash memory is drop-in compatible with the current 50nm version and will continue to be drop-in compatible to replace existing hard disk drives (HDDs). New channel prices for the X25-M 80GB are $225 for quantities up to 1,000 units (a 60 percent reduction from the original introduction price of $595 a year ago). The 160GB version is $440 (down from $945 at introduction) for quantities up to 1,000 units. The X25-M comes in a standard 2.5-inch form factor. The X18-M, in a 1.8-inch form factor, will begin shipping on 34nm later in the quarter.

“Our goal was to not only be first to achieve 34nm NAND flash memory lithography, but to do so with the same or better performance than our 50nm version, said Randy Wilhelm, Intel vice president and general manager, Intel NAND Solutions Group. “We made quite an impact with our breakthrough SSDs last year, and by delivering the same or even better performance with today's new products, our customers, both consumers and manufacturers, can now enjoy them at a fraction of the cost.

Talk about a sobering story. Just hours before Apple is expected to deliver its Q3 earnings via conference call, the Cupertino, California-based company is dealing with a tragedy halfway across the globe. Reports from China began popping up a few days ago that a man working in a Foxconn manufacturing facility had done the unthinkable: he had committed suicide, and he did so in part because of being connected to Apple.Crazy, right? According to a variety of overseas reports, the employee decided to take his own

Following a recent BETA release of the new GeForce 190.38 drivers for graphics cards and ION-based products, NVIDIA has released today the WHQL-certified version of the aforementioned drivers. The new release adds support for new applications, improves performance and delivers a series of fixes to known bugs. Download them if you want the latest and greatest drivers. Direct download links can be found in the forums by clicking the link below. The NVIDIA ForceWare 190.38 WHQL drivers for Windows Vista/7 64-bit weigh in at 112MB.

The new GeForce/ION driver release has been WHQL certified and provides support for all of NVIDIA's latest GPUs, ranging from the old GeForce 6-series to the more recent 200-series desktop GPUs and the new ION GPUs. As with the BETA release, the WHQL version adds support for OpenGL 3.1 API and the new CUDA 2.3, providing users with improved performance in GPU Computing applications. In addition, NVIDIA also included several new control panel features and numerous bug fixes. The company's new GeForce 190.38 WHQL-certified release delivers an improvement over the features offered by previous ones. These drivers provide users with support for SLI technology and the PhysX System Software version 9.09.0428, as well as enable them to set the PhysX acceleration on a dedicated GeForce graphics card, improving performance over a single-GPU solution. The driver pack also includes the GeForce Plus Power Pack #3, providing users with a number of applications that are optimized for the GeForce GPUs.

ZOTAC today announces its latest software bundle for ZOTAC GeForce series graphics cards ZOTAC Boost. The new ZOTAC Boost software bundle contains a trio of video applications that harness the untapped potential of ZOTAC GeForce series graphics cards and a virus scanner. The trio of video applications includes MotionDSPs vReveal, LoiLo Incs Super LoiLoScope Venus and Elemental Technologies Badaboom Media Converter all applications designed for NVIDIA CUDA technology to fully exploit the power of ZOTAC GeForce series graphics cards. BitDefenders Internet Security also joins the ZOTAC Boost bundle to provide system protection. The bad thing about this new bundle is the fact that most of the included software are 30 day limited trials.

ZOTAC is always looking for new ways to help users utilize the full potential of their ZOTAC GeForce series graphics card, said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC International. With the new ZOTAC Boost software bundle, we have carefully selected applications that are very beneficial to all users.
Elemental Technologies Badaboom Media Converter is the well-known video conversion application to take advantage of Graphics Plus-compatible ZOTAC GeForce series graphics cards. Thanks to the power of NVIDIA CUDA technology, Badaboom Media Converter speedily converts videos from virtually any file format to files compatible with nearly any media player including the iPod, Apple TV, Zune, BlackBerry and more.

POINT OF VIEW announced late yesterday the first of its NVIDIA ION-powered mini notebooks: the Mobii ION 230. The Mobii ION 230 combines Intels energy-efficient Atom 230 CPU with NVIDIA ION graphics to create a small, low-power notebook with amazing capabilities. The Mobii ION 230 has a 10.2 1024×600 LED LCD screen and will be available in the colors black, red and lime within a next few weeks. No mention of pricing was given in the press release.

The system houses an easily upgradable 1GB of DDR2 memory and a 160GB hard disk. Multimedia features such as the SD/MMC card reader, Wireless-G networking, 1.3M pixels webcam and optional Bluetooth V2.0 make the Mobii ION 230 an extremely versatile mobile computer The in and output connections include 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN connection, audio in/output and 2x USB 2.0 ports. Last but not least, the standard 6-cell battery of 4400mAh can power up the Mobii mini-notebook up to 4 hours.

PC players Asustek Computer, Pegatron Electronics, Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry), and Intel and Nvidia have all recently started hiring in Taiwan as global market demand starts to recover, according to the PC players and industry sources.

Asustek has reopened hiring of R&D and sales staff for desktop, notebook, handset and telecom products, while Pegatron plans to hold a large technician interview conference on August 7 to acquire new blood for hardware and software R&D, and marketing. Nvidia also plans to increase manpower at its Asia Pacific offices including Taiwan by 15-20% over the next 18 months to strength its engineering, sales, software development and technology support departments. Intel is also cooperating with the Taiwan government to offer graduate students in Taiwan a year's internship and will consider turning them into full-time staff after evaluation.

Now what isn’t there an iPhone app for? This new iPhone app, “Cannabis,” will help you score some pot (medicinal, only, however). Yes, states like California have laws on the books that allow use of marijuana for medical reasons. While the feds don’t necessarily agree on the law, Attorney General Eric Holder said the feds would no longer pursue people who were meeting the laws as defined in their states. The location-based app will definitely help you find co-ops and the like where you can get your prescription

In early June, Apple released what is arguably its most significant upgrade to Safari yet: Safari 4. In typical Apple fashion, the company was quick to deem it the “world’s fastest and most innovative browser.” Today, we’re setting out to find if that bold claim is indeed true, and we’ll be breaking down the features of it–along with its fiercest competitors–on both the Mac and PC side.One of the nicer things about Safari 4 is that Apple has made it available for both Windows (XP and Vista) as well as its