It was about a month ago that NVIDIA released drivers that included PhysX support, leading to multiple allegations of cheating.  Why?  Well, quite naturally the CPU physics test (3DMark Vantage) shows much higher results with PhysX in the mix, as the CPU load moves greatly to the PPU.According to a forum post, Futuremark hasn’t been asleep, and has decided any such results will be deemed invalid and removed. I’ve changed (sic) a couple of e-mails between Futuremark CEO Tero Sarkkinen who quickly commented

We all know you can never have enough storage on your handheld.  For a limited time you can grab the SanDisk 8GB microSDHC flash memory card for $39.50.  Find out where…

Remember, not all devices with microSD slots can use microSDHC cards.  Click here for a list of microSDHC compatible Windows Mobile devices.

Even in the age of green computing and lower power 45nm silicon manufacturing technologies, thermal management, specifically heat mitigation, continues to be a challenge .   Maybe you’re a dyed-in-the-wool overclocker or perhaps a silent computing buff that wants things whisper-quiet. Then again, even the average “Joe Sixpack” could probably appreciate how unobtrusive a computer can be and that, as savvy HH readers know, can only be achieved through robust, elegant cooling

In order to speed up adoption of quad-core CPUs, Intel is planning to offer its upcoming 3.2GHz Extreme series Bloomfield processor at US$999 in thousand-unit tray quantities, US$500 cheaper compared to the current top-end Core 2 Extreme QX9770 which sells at US$1,499, according to sources at motherboard makers. In addition to the 3.2GHz Extreme CPU, Intel will also introduce a performance version clocked at 2.93GHz and quoted at US$562, and a mainstream model running at 2.66GHz and carrying a price tag of US$284. All three models will run on X58 chipset motherboards with the new LGA 1366 socket.

In the past, Intel had always priced its flagship Extreme model at US$999, but recent product launches saw the company abandon its traditional pricing scale, and introduce even steeper prices. The news that Intel seems to have returned to its old ways is likely to be good news for enthusiasts expecting to pay a hefty premium to own the latest high-end system.

Vigor Gaming is known for providing custom built gaming systems, but they also have cooling components. Today, we are looking at Vigor’s newest hard drive cooler, the iSurf II. The iSurf II is a 5.25” bay active cooler for your 3.5” hard drive and is designed to reduce your hard drive temperature while increasing hard disk drive performance. Join us as we see how the iSurf does on our test bench.

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Since moving to the “top of the world,” everything Apple does is watched – and watched carefully.  With iPhone launches done (though iPhone shortages still of interest), some have turned their eyes toward the more mundane portion of Apple’s business: the computer portion of it.  And some circuit board orders are being pointed as a possible clue of new MacBooks.The Commercial Times reported (in Chinese, but translated by Digitimes) that Apple has increased its orders of printed-circuit boards for notebooks

Update: We incorrectly reported that that Shaun Malone was found innocent of speeding. As PressDemocrat.com reports, the trial is still ongoing and is scheduled to resume on October 3rd. The judge “is expected to issue a ruling after hearing additional testimony in October, including from both sides’ experts.”   While an 11-year old, Louisville, Kentucky boy is using a toy radar gun to get drivers to slow down through his neighborhood, the police are finding that real radar guns might not be a

As the price of gas continues to rise, fewer folks are buying automobiles–especially gas-guzzlers like trucks and SUVs. Throw in a limping economy, record job losses, and a crippled housing market, and it’s amazing anyone drives anywhere other than to work and the grocery store. There’s also the growing environmentally conscious crowd who is concerned over the impact emissions from internal combustion engines have on global climate change. Short of everyone switching to bicycles as their primary means of transportation,

Microsoft’s Live Mesh is a service (and platform) we’re very excited about here at Pocket PC Central, so we’re very glad to see it continue to grow.  On Wednesday, Live Mesh opened itself to more users as a “Technical Preview,” and today the good folks at Mesh have unveiled a new way to access your files from a mobile device (Windows Mobile, iPhone, etc.).

By pointing your mobile browser to http://m.mesh.com you can view and manage the files you have stored and synced with Mesh, right from your handheld.  In addition to viewing the files on Mesh, the connection allows you to download, upload or even delete files and to view a list of users’ most recent Mesh activities (last files uploaded, folders created, etc.)  Plus, the connection is secure, so you don’t have to worry about a packet sniffer stealing your price-winning recipe for chocolate chip cookies.

There’s still no Windows Mobile client for Live Mesh, but we’re sure to see one.  Mesh is a fascinating platform which promises to make WinMo much more interesting over the coming years.  It’s all about the Cloud…