Technology created to prevent phone use while driving has been hanging around for years, but apparently, there are still quite a few issues to be worked out before it’s completely viable. A couple of products in particular — which are generally designed to disable a driver’s cellphone in order to prevent calling and texting while switching lanes — have been both lauded and criticized of late. Dallas-based WQN and Canada’s Aegie Mobility have each concocted a solution that relies on GPS data in order to effectively

Technology created to prevent phone use while driving has been hanging around for years, but apparently, there are still quite a few issues to be worked out before it’s completely viable. A couple of products in particular — which are generally designed to disable a driver’s cellphone in order to prevent calling and texting while switching lanes — have been both lauded and criticized of late. Dallas-based WQN and Canada’s Aegie Mobility have each concocted a solution that relies on GPS data in order to effectively

Wired’s public upload image viewer, which generates a page containing an image you upload under a Wired logo banner, was hacked to produce an official-looking page that seemed to indicate Steve Jobs had suffered a heart attack (if you ignore all the grammar and spelling errors, that is). You’ll recall that last year someone posted a fake story about a Steve Jobs heart attack on iReport, CNN’s social news site. It’s hard to believe anyone fell for this, based on how poorly the story was written: Steve Jobs in

Wired’s public upload image viewer, which generates a page containing an image you upload under a Wired logo banner, was hacked to produce an official-looking page that seemed to indicate Steve Jobs had suffered a heart attack (if you ignore all the grammar and spelling errors, that is). You’ll recall that last year someone posted a fake story about a Steve Jobs heart attack on iReport, CNN’s social news site. It’s hard to believe anyone fell for this, based on how poorly the story was written: Steve Jobs in

Forged of premium stainless steel alloy and fabric cables the V-Moda Vibe II is one killer looking headset. The Vibe II also includes a discrete microphone, noise-isolating headphone/headset features, hi-definition sound, ergonomic detachable sport earhooks, and convenient call/music control functions for use with the iPhone and other popular devices.

AMD today reported fourth quarter 2008 revenue from continuing operations[1] of $1.162 billion. Fourth quarter 2008 revenue decreased 35 percent compared to the third quarter of 2008 and 33 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2007. Fourth quarter 2008 revenue was down 28 percent sequentially, excluding third quarter 2008 process technology license revenue of $191 million.

AMDs outlook statements are based on current expectations of its continuing operations. The following statements are forward looking, and actual results could differ materially depending on market conditions and the factors set forth under Cautionary Statement below. In light of the current macroeconomic conditions, very limited visibility and continued corrections in the supply chain, AMD expects first quarter 2009 revenue to decrease from the fourth quarter 2008.

President Barack Obama may want to bring broadband service to every community in the nation, but it the Pew Internet & American Life Project released survey results this week that indicate that may not be enough to get some to use it.Some might say, “Well, so what? If people want it, they want it. If they don’t, they don’t. No one has to use it.” But, Pew says, there are indications that Obama would attempt to use at least part of the economic stimulus to achieve these goals. The survey showed that about

Considering that AMD just slashed prices on its Phenom II processors, MSI’s latest introduction couldn’t possibly be more timely. The mainboard manufacturer has today unveiled the AM3 790GX-GD70 and 790GX-G65 gaming series motherboards, both of which fully support the aforementioned 45nm Phenom II chips and DDR3 memory. Each board also includes an AM3 processor which is optimized for the “second-generation DrMOS technology” and “APS (Active Phase Switching) technology” — two technologies which aim to keep energy

Regardless of whether you’re looking for a portable SSD or HDD, Transcend has you covered. The company has recently introduced a 1.8-inch eSATA / USB 2.0 solid state drive along with a 2.5-inch USB 2.0 hard drive. Both units are completely bus powered and function just fine with Windows, Mac and Linux platforms.As for the former (SSD18M), it features NAND flash memory that contains no moving parts, thus it’s the one to choose if you need protection from vibration and shock. Also, the high-speed eSATA interface

ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution Breaks Overclocking World Record for Core i7 CPU Frequency at 5611.22MHz!Since the release of Intel® Core™ i7, overclocking on the platform has been abuzz, with new world records arising from time to time. With the ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution workstation motherboard supporting the Intel Core™ i7 platform, the Japanese overclocking enthusiast duck smashed the world record for Core i7 CPU frequency at 5611.22 MHz—almost insurmountable for future challengers.The new world record