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Intel Preps Haswell Core Processor Launch For June 14th, Ushers In New Era
Another era of computing is dawning on us: the 4th generation of Intel Core processors. This June 4th marks a genesis where the current“2-in-1″ computing method: that’s convertible computers – flipping screens, removable displays, and everything in-between — are in need of a processor that are more inclined towards achieving that. What this means for the consumer is more battery life and slightly more performance than Ivy Bridger, the 3rd and previous generation of processors. Also, integrated graphics performance that is capable of playing 3D games, even on Ultrabooks.
To make it all easier, Intel is dividing the new Haswell family into groups: the H, M, U, and Y processors. Haswell’s H category works with Quad Core and Intel Iris Pro graphics, while M works with Quad Core and dual-core chips. Starting with U, Haswell processors are designed for Ultrabooks, the U category bringing an SoC (system-on-a-chip) with Intel Iris graphics options, the Y category bringing in the SoC with the lowest power made specifically for detachable computers.
Intel took care not to forget desktop users: the desktop Haswell processors exist in the K-Series for enthusiasts — unlocked and ready for overclocking. There will also be performance and mainstream Haswell architecture for both performance and mainstream apps in both quad-core and dual-core configurations, with the loweat power going to the S-Series and T-Series Intel Haswell chips.
Is there a sweeter-looking motorcycle out there right now? Because, if there is, let me know. The Mission RS motorcycle is based off of the bike that tore up FIM/TTXGP Laguna Seca race in 2011, but with an electric engine. It produces power through the InfiniteDrive powertrain, delivering over 160hp, a below 3-second 0-60 start time, a top speed of 150 mph, and a 140 mile range.
It looks like Google is really taking Google Glass privacy concerns to the core, while not completely bowing down to those are are utterly afraid of every piece of technology that has the ability to look at them in the face. Facial recognition in Glassware apps such as the MedRef for Glass app for Doctors and an API created by Lambda Labs will get disapproval from Google, until privacy protections are in place. As the Glass team put it:
Calling all gamers, pixel-lovers, and people who use computers — Asus will begin selling a 31.5-inch monitor in the UNited States this June, and it has a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160, so you could fit four different 1080p HD windows onto the same screen. It’s incredibly dense and pixel-rich, at 140ppi.
The Razer Blade Pro. In this special refresh of the gaming hardware company’s laptop is two different updates: the Blade Pro and Blade 14-inch, both of which gets the new Intel Haswell technology and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M graphics processor. As for storage, there’s 128GB SSD standard, with optional upgrades to 256 or 512GB.
It looks like Android finally has an unbeatable duo — the HTC One , with stock Android interface, and the Samsung Galaxy S 4, also coming out with an Android 4.2.2 stock interface in June. Both devices have full use of the core Android operating system, without all of the manufacturers’ customization to the software, that has been the bane of Android’s existence, for the most part. For the Google Edition HTC One, a fully unlocked SIM card slot is an added bonus,. Physically, there’s still 32GB storage, quadband LTE (700/850/AWS/1900), triband HSPA+ (850/1900/2100) and the usual quadband GSM / EDGE — T-Mobile users will benefit from LTE and 3G, like their AT&T cousins, but not on the AWS spectrum.
Surprise! It’s not that exciting, is it? Considering that it may never make its way to the United States on a major carrier, going over the baseline specs is really all that’s required. To make it plucky, Samsung placed Android 4.2.2 and features a 4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED display, a 1.7GHz dual-core processor (possibly a Snapdragon 400), and 1.5GB RAM. There’s also 8GB of internal storage, an 8-megapixel rear-facing and 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera, all of which totals a weight of 107 grams.
Motorola CEO Dennis Woodside confirmed it in his interview at the D11 conference that Motorola will continue to exist as an actual company that has a purpose after being purchased by Google. This also meaning that they will create a new smartphone called the Moto X, and it will be their flagship device, completely assembled in the United States. However, it will be only be part of a “handful” of devices before October.
The much-desired Windows Start button is making a return from Windows 7,making the jump from Windows 8 and finally reappearing in Windows 8.1, an update planned for later this year. The Windows 8.1 update, which will be free for all current Windows 8 users, will bring a ton of typical improvements seen in an incremental update, but in this case a major feature — the Start button — will come back. While it won’t be its tried-and-true self (it still only takes you the Windows Tile Start screen) it at least is there for a sort of visual aid/confidence.