The Neflix Player by Roku was one of first devices available to allow Netflix users to watch streaming video from Netflix’s growing library of TV and movie titles available via Netflix’s Watch Instantly feature. But while other devices have since also recently gained this capability, such as the XBox 360, TiVo HD DVR, and Samsung BD-P2500/BD-P2550 players–including supporting the few HD titles that Netflix currently streams–the Roku device has only supported SD titles until now. Roku has just announced that

Calling all Linux users: The Linux Foundation saw the successful I’m a Mac commercials and Microsoft’s versions with Jerry Seinfeld and wants to make its own version. To do so, the foundation is holding a video contest to try to showcase what Linux means to those who use it. There’s a certain beauty to this David versus Goliath type contest: Just as Linux goes up against rivals Apple and Microsoft all the time, so too, will its user community who develops these commercials go up against the big dollars that

Synology America Corporation today kicked off its 2009 model lineup with the announcement of the DS209+ SATA NAS server. The DS209+ is the latest addition to Synologys Business Class lineup of NAS servers that offers SMB and corporate customers an unbeatable blend of maximum performance, features, and low cost of ownership while being earth-friendly. The DS209+ will be available in December at popular resellers and distributors for a list price of $499 without drives.

The DS209+ is a compact 2-drive SATA NAS server with up to 3TB capacity (using 1.5TB drives) and can be configured for RAID 0/1. The DS209+ is capable of blazing fast 42+MB/sec reading and 36+MB/sec writing performance, equaling the performance of Synologys flagship DS508 model. Standard features include a gigabit LAN port, external storage expansion via eSATA port, 2 Hi-Speed USB ports, and a quiet smart fan that varies the fan speed based on environmental conditions. The DS209+ is at home on a Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based network.

Matrox Introduces PowerDesk for MacSoftware Features Enhanced Desktop Management Control Across Multiple Displays Montreal, Canada, December 22, 2008 — Matrox Graphics Inc. today announced the availability of PowerDesk for Mac, a new desktop management software for Graphics eXpansion Modules (GXMs) used with Apple Mac systems. PowerDesk for Mac improves how—and where—windows are arranged, making it easier to use multiple applications on a Matrox DualHead2Go or TripleHead2Go multi-monitor set up. The PowerDesk

We evaluated the original Dell XPS 730 in early May, shortly after its initial release. At the time, it was Dell’s latest high-end gaming machine and word on the street was that it would be the last to carry the XPS badge. Moving forward, Dell was to concentrate on their Alienware gaming brand and the XPS brand would lose its gaming focus to embrace multimedia and content creation.  Naturally, we checked with Dell directly, and while they did confirm the rumor, they also assured us that the XPS 730’s

What is it with companies and teaser sites nowadays? First we have the mystery Dell Adamo site, now Sony has a site up that says on January 9th, they’re going to unveil a revolutionary new VAIO. They have a countdown timer, and state that they will “change the way you look at laptops. Forever.” At the same time, you can enter to win whatever this is at the site. The entry form says: The wait is almost over. In only a matter of days you will change the way you think about laptops. We can’t tell you exactly what

Turtle Beach has announced that PlayStation 3 enthusiasts can finally enjoy the same personal gaming experience as XBOX 360 gamers with the newest addition to its growing line of gaming headphones—the Ear Force PX1.  By combining the Ear Force X1 headphones for amplified stereo game audio and the Audio Advantage® Amigo USB sound card for reliable and clear online chat, the Ear Force PX1 creates the definitive audio environment for playing popular PS3 titles such as Call of Duty® World at War,

Following the 2006 suicide of Megan Meier over a MySpace hoax, Missouri revised the the state’s already existing harassment law to include telephone and electronic communication, effectively outlawing cyberbullying. And now they are starting to prosecute violators of that law. The law has only been in effect for three months, and according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, seven individuals have been charged in cyberbullying cases.’ Nicole Williams, 21, is charged with misdemeanor harassment, accused of sending

If you are looking for a last minute stocking stuffer this might be your lucky day. Office Max has the SANDISK Cruzer Micro 8GB Ready Boost USB Drive for $19.99 with no rebate and there is a widely available $10 off $20 coupon code that will bring the total down to just $10 with no rebate involved!

Imagine carrying both your files and your software in one trick USB flash drive. Now you can with the SanDisk Cruzer Micro featuring U3 technology. Your personal wallpaper, preferences, profiles, favorites and more are always there regardless of the PC youre using. Its your digital home away from home. Theres even a bonus retractable USB port so you never have to worry about losing caps ever again.

As chip equipment goes, so goes the electronics industry and the rest of high tech. It's a pretty simple equation. Electronics gadget makers get silicon from chipmakers, which get production gear from companies like Applied Materials and ASML. So when chip gear suppliers go south, you can bet the entire electronics industry (and the overall tech industry) is in a funk.

Appearing on CNBC Thursday morning, Peter Wennink, chief financial officer of Netherlands-based chip equipment maker ASML, said the “sudden drop in end demand for electronic products…is forcing our customers to announce severe cuts in their production.” Who are ASML's customers? Companies like Toshiba, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Samsung, and Intel, which supply the electronic guts to customers like Sony, Nokia, Compal Electronics, and Hewlett-Packard. (Samsung and Toshiba are also large consumers of silicon from the chip-making arms of their companies.)