AMD FX-8150 is Coming Now

AMD FX-8150 is Coming Now - AMD is kick starting the new FX lineup with seven processors, including 8-, 6- and 4-core models. The flagship processor is the FX-8150, which features a base frequency of 3.6GHz with a Turbo Core clock of 3.9GHz and a Max Turbo speed of 4.2GHz. Before delving any deeper, let us explain what the Turbo Core and Max Turbo frequencies mean.

Salt Can Increase Hard Drive Capacity

Salt Can Increase Hard Drive Capacity - Researchers in Singapore have discovered a way to increase hard drive capacity by as much as six times the current limit using sodium chloride, otherwise known as table salt. Joel Yang from Singapore’s Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) is credited with the finding.

5 Ways to Make Your Computer Faster

5 Ways to Make Your Computer Faster - There are times when your computer could perform slower than normal, while there are times you could just get frustrated and pissed off. Slow computer performance can also alter your productivity output and leave you performing lesser than you would on a normal day.

One Smart Phone With Two Personalities

One Smart Phone With Two Personalities - AT&T, the second largest wireless carrier in the U.S., and Qualcomm, which dominates the market for smart-phone processors, want to give your phone a split identity. The companies are separately adopting technology that can make a smart phone secure enough to keep IT bosses happy, but open enough to allow its owner to install apps or surf the Web.

Smart-Phone App Tracks Heart Rate

Smart-Phone App Tracks Heart Rate - A new smart-phone app can take your pulse and measure your breathing simply by detecting subtle changes in skin color. All you need to do is hold an index finger over a smart phone's video camera for a few minutes.

New Google Smart Phone Recognizes Your Face

New Google Smart Phone Recognizes Your Face - In Hong Kong today, Google and Samsung introduced a new smart phone and operating system that could represent a potential rival for Apple's new iPhone 4S.