The trial in the case of RealNetworks’ RealDVD product has finally begun. When it was first introduced we knew it was going to face legal challenges, and it only took about a month for a temporary restraining order to be put in place. Real Networks has maintained that its RealDVD software is legal, and that it not only maintains the original DVD DRM, but adds another layer. The use of the software is for archival images of DVDs, they claim. Real Networks is relying on the Kaleidescape decision, which stated

Not sure if you’ve heard, but NFC is all the rage these days. At least it is in countries not named “USA.” As America largely shuns the short-range communication technology, Nokia’s looking to take advantage of NFC-friendly nations elsewhere with its new 6216 classic phone. The phone is Nokia’s first SIM-based Near Field Communication device, which enables carriers to build NFC services on to the SIM card. With NFC, users can benefit from enhanced ease-of-use when it comes to sharing media and data with others

After a long, long wait, Ubuntu Linux fans have been testing out the latest flavor all weekend. Ubuntu 9.04 Desktop, which is more affectionately known as “Jaunty Jackalope,” has just been made available. Also of note, the Ubuntu 9.04 Netbook Remix — which is obviously tweaked to work best on low-power netbooks — can be downloaded today. Oh, and if you’re into servers, Ubuntu 9.04 Server is best suited for your needs.If you’re new to the Linux realm, here’s an overview about what exactly this operating system

The 2009 North American Gigabyte Open Overclocking Championship features 13 of the best overclockers from North America, so you know it will be a good time to get them all in the same room. Read on to see what happens and who won the overclocking championship in North America for 2009.

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A recent announcement from Microsoft should make it easier to convince Windows XP users to upgrade to the latest version of its operating system. For a while now, the company has been working on a Windows XP Mode for Windows 7 that will enable Windows 7 to run applications that were designed for Windows XP using virtualization. Sources familiar with the product recently revealed this application compatibility mode is built upon the Virtual PC technology Microsoft acquired in 2003 from the assets of Connectix.

We keep wondering when we’ll finally stop seeing new SSD players on a near-weekly basis — not that we’re hoping that flow stops or anything, but it’s definitely getting a little crazy. This week, we’ve got little-known Texas Memory Systems introducing the very enterprise RanSan-620. Explained as a complete, high-performance, reliable Flash system that delivers up to five terabytes of solid state storage in a single 2U chassis, this here device is for small businesses and affluent individuals who need speed

OCZ Technology recently unveiled the Z-Drive, a PCI-Express based SSD solution designed to meet the stringent demands of enthusiast computing environments and high-end workstations. First debuted at Cebit 2009 in Germany, the Z-Drive is the latest premium solid state storage solution from OCZ.

It is our goal to deliver tailored SSD solutions for the complete spectrum of high performance applications, said Eugene Chang, Vice President of Product Management at the OCZ Technology Group. Designed for ultra high performance consumers, the Z-Drive takes the SATA bottleneck out of the equation by employing the ultra fast PCI-Express architecture with a RAID controller and four Vertex controllers configured in four-way RAID 0 within an all-in-one product, making this solution ideal for applications that put a premium on both storage performance and maximum capacity.

At this point, we’re wondering if there is any nation in the world who won’t get caught up in the race for complete bandwidth domination. Shortly after Britain, South Korea and Australia all publicly confessed to plans to expand broadband access (and speeds) in their respective nations, Estonia has come forward to do the same. Of course, the US has set aside billions in the recently passed Recovery Act, but it’s timeline is hardly this ambitious. If all goes to plan, Estonia’s citizens will all have access to

Google recently updated its Chrome browser in order to fix a major security problem. The problem affects the mainstream stable version of Chrome and is fixed in the new version 1.0.154.59.  Chrome is built to automatically update itself, so users should receive this update without having to do anything. The update will require the software to be restarted before it takes effect. Should you need to manually force the download, you can do so by clicking the wrench icon in the upper right corner of the browser,