Drumo launches Q amp;A service in Asia and Australia

CombineQuora and Foursquare and you will get Drumo, a local Question and Answer platform that connects a community of users to ask and answer questions about what is happening right now in their local area. Drumohaslaunched thebeta in private, in Asia and Australia and the platform will also utilize the various deals in location-based manner to everyones advantage. Itis set to first launch in Sydney and Singapore, followed by Tokyo, Melbourne and Hong Kong and other major Australian and Asian cities.

According to the companys website, there is a reward system that lets users earn points and virtual rewards on Drumo, build local reputation and unlock exclusive merchant offers at local businesses. On top of that, users can also earn points and badges by giving quality answers, reviewsand checking into places using Facebook or Foursquare. Drumo is also available as a mobile application on the iPhone and the Android version is coming soon.

Source: Drumo

Evercool Announces Cross Flow System Cooler

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EVERCOOL Thermal Corp., Ltd., one of the famous and professional cooler and fan brands in Taiwan. To be the solver to deal with the computer heat problem, EVERCOOL not only pays attention on computer cooling performance, but also keeps adding classic and aesthetic into product design to make the coolers have attractive appearance. In the end of 2009, EVERCOOL launched one cooler for system named “Cross Flow System Cooler”, which has a classic appearance.







Cross Flow System cooler is compatible with 5.25 Driver Bay. Its design is like a turbine to inhale outside air into case, and increases the air convection for effective heat dispersion. In addition, adjustable speed is a convenient design for users, they can adjust the wind speed by themselves, and the maximum of airflow is 100CFM. Moreover, the easy installation makes users install this cooler quickly and easily.

Fit for 5.25” Drive Bay and easy to installTurbine lateral cross-flow fan design increases the air flow and takes the heat away efficientlyClassical appearance designSpeed controller can control the fan speed, and the maximum speed is 100 CFM

DMCA exemptions updated; iPad jailbreaking and phone unlocking illegal

Users of iOS products such as the iPhone and iPad have long enjoyed the privilege of legally Jailbreaking the devices. The jailbreaking process grants users root access to the device in question, enabling them to run applications unapproved by Apple, and to use various customizations such as themes and UI modifications.

In July of 2010, a Digital Millennium Copyright Act exception was approved, officially legalizing the procedure. Such exemptions are granted by the U.S. Librarian of Congress when it believes that users are ultimately harmed when forbidden to engage in non-infringing activities. In 2010, it clearly believed that this was the case, to the chagrin of Apple.

iPad, displaying "Cydia", jailbroken app/tweak repository (image by The iPad Guide)

But this year, under advisement from the U.S Copyright Office, renewed exemptions to the DMCA will prevent users from jailbreaking or rooting tablet devices. All tablets, including the Apple iPad, will be affected by the new exemptions.

These new alterations follow a complaint to the Copyright Office by the Business Software Alliance (BSA). This July, the BSA argued to the Copyright Office that jailbreaking leads to piracy.

“Jailbreaking enables the installation and execution of pirated -- i.e., unlicensed -- apps on a mobile device," the BSA wrote. "So there is a direct link between piracy and the circumvention of TPMs [technological protection measures], -- jailbreaking is the precondition for making pirated apps valuable."

Digital rights advocacy group EEF (The Electronic Frontier Foundation) argued against this reasoning in its own letter to the Copyright Office.

"There are many legitimate, non-infringing reasons why a user might choose to jailbreak or root a device. These reasons range from installing non-infringing applications that happen to be unapproved by the devices vendor, to customizing a devices appearance, to transforming a phone into a flashlight."

But in an odd and confusing twist, the new exemptions which prevent users from rooting tablets do not prevent them from rooting phones. So, jailbreaking the iPhone will not be illegal.

The reason that tablets are receiving the prohibition, and phones are not, arises from ambiguity over the term tablet. Tablets apparently constitute a broad and poorly defined class of devices with, according to the Copyright Office, "significant distinctions among them in terms of the way they operate, their intended purposes, and the nature of the applications they can accommodate."

Of additional relevance is the effects of new exemptions on unlocking. Phone owners will not legally be able to alter their phones or SIM cards purchased after January 26, 2013 in order to make them compatible with other networks.

Anybody in the U.S using nonofficial apps on their jailbroken iPads will have to be willing to kiss them good bye on Sunday of next week, when the new exemptions take effect.

Source: InfoWorld

Fenrir X'mas Edition

Fenrir - X'mas Edition

Titan’s Fenrir HSF has garnered numerous awards worldwide since itsintroduction in 2008. To celebrate this achievement and Christmas,Titan has launched the X’mas edition of the Fenrir (TTC-NK85TZ/CS-RB). Featuring a high density fin design and 4 8mm heatpipes with Heat PipeDirect Contact technology for rapid heat dissipation, the X’mas Fenrircomes bundled with a powerful 12cm fan with embedded PWM speedcontroller. With its universal mounting system, the Fenrir X’masEdition is fully compatible with all Intel LGA 775/LGA1156/LGA1366 andAMD K8/AM2/AM3 sockets. With a unique plating technology, Titan is ableto create an aesthetically pleasing “triple-color gradation” on theX’mas Fenrir. We believe the thermal performance of the X’mas Fenrirshould be in-line with its predecessors and its distinctive looks mayappeal to modders who have transparent side panels.

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4 nos. 8mm heatpipes with Heat Pipe Direct Contact feature for rapid heat dissipation120mm fan for superior silent performance at 17dBA Embedded PWM intelligent controller automatically adjusts fan speedHigh density fin design maximizes thermal performanceUniversal mounting allows full compatibility with Intel LGA 775/LGA1156/LGA1366 and AMD K8/AM2/AM3 socketsNews via [Titan]

EA launches beta of free-to-play Command amp; Conquer MMO strategy game

Electronic Arts has announced the open beta of its upcoming Command & Conquer Tiberium Alliances free-to-play massively multiplayer online (MMO) strategy game.

The game, developed by EAs Phenomic studio is the latest addition to the companys Play4Free portfolio, which includes other games like Battlefield Heroes, Battleforge, Need For Speed World, and Lord of Ultima.The game employs the popular Command & Conquer strategy franchise and takes advantage of quickly growing browser-based online gameplay. The game will also launch on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets and users can switch back and forth between their devices, creating a unique cross-platform experience.Players will be able to harvest resources, form alliances, and engage in epic battles, pretty much all the things that can be done in a standard Command & Conquer title.The beta can be accessed for free by anyone across the globe today and the final product will be free to play, though like most other free to play games some restrictions or in-game purchases may be applicable.

Elpida 0.10 micron DDR2 Mass Production

Elpida today announced that it will begin mass production of DDR2 SDRAM usingadvanced 0.10-micron process technology in August 2004. The first productsslated for manufacturing utilizing 0.10-micron process technology includehigh-performance, high-density DRAM products such as DDR2-533 and DDR2-667.

"Elpida strives to offer the industry stable production of high-performanceDRAM products," said Yukio Sakamoto, president of Elpida Memory. "Our ability tomass manufacture 0.10-micron DRAM enables us to meet increased demand foradvanced DDR2 SDRAM as the industry transitions from DDR to DDR2 architecture."

Elpida plans to increase production capacity of 0.10-micron based products tomore than 50% of their 300 mm wafer line capacity by January 2005.

Fewer Apple fans flock to stores as new iPad goes on sale

Queues for Apples third generation iPad were not as big as those for the iPad 2 last year, suggesting potentially weaker sales for the Cupertino, California-based company.

Apples store in Regent Street, London saw over 600 people line up for the iPad 2s launch, but that number has dwindled to roughly 400 people for todays launch of the so-called “new iPad.”While this does not necessarily account for interest in the device across the world, it will be a worrying figure for investors and for Apples new CEO, Tim Cook, who took over from Steve Jobs last year.However, a study by Dynamo PR, which interviewed those standing in the queue, found that 63 percent of those waiting to buy the latest iPad were PC owners, up from 44 percent last year and just 25 percent two years ago for the launch of the initial iPad.This is significant, as it means that more PC users are considering tablet computers as either a replacement for or a complementary system to their desktop or laptop computers. Apple said last week that it is planning a post-PC future, and while it is unlikely that PCs will got he way of the dodo, there are clearly more alternative devices being bought than ever.Other findings in the report showed that a whopping 88 percent of those in line were men, while the average age was 26, supporting the public perception of technology enthusiasts as being young males.Some people queued for unholy amounts of time. For example, one man managed to secure a prominent place at the front by waiting for an insane 141 hours. Say what we will about Apple fanbois, but thats dedication.“The surprising difference in this year’s iPad launch compared to other years is the actual number of people queuing,” said Paul Cockerton, co-founder of Dynamo PR. “It’s significantly less than previous years. Whether that means pre-orders have been more successful, or selling in other retail stores takes some of this burden only Apple would be able to answer.”Source: The Telegraph