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HP offers new Intel i7-980X six-core processor in HPE-180t desktop for under $2,000

Today was the day that Intel PC partners could officially announce their support for the new i7-980X Extreme Edition six-core processor, and several companies have updated their product offerings, which will hopefully cover in the next few posts. But let's start with the biggest desktop company with a new offering: HP has added the CPU as an option for its Pavilion Elite HPE-180t series. While ... Full story

It’s possible to apply smart grid concepts on a smaller scale. In this case, to lights.

Just posted an item over at SmartPlanet about a new company called Digital Lumens that is using wireless networking and energy management software, in conjunction with intelligent LEDs, to help slash lighting costs in warehouse and industrial facilities. Sort of a smart grid for lights, which is the concept that this greentech startup is going for. Source: ZDNet Full story

Google’s China exit: No as much ‘if’ as it is ‘when’ or ‘how’

It seems inevitable that Google will leave China - but doing so won't be an easy process Source: ZDNet Full story

Privacy Battles for Business Professionals

This weekend saw the start of the 2010 SXSW (South by Southwest) media conference and festival held in Austin, Texas.  The interactive portion, which lasts through March 16, has received a lot of media attention, especially two specific topics- privacy and a new use for GPS-like service.  Both show what business professionals -- on the IT and  marketing sides of the house -- need to ... Full story

Google’s Nexus One: Can it recover after an early bellyflop?

Google's Nexus One came out of the gate strong and promptly fell on its face and sold a mere 135,000 units, according to mobile analytics company Flurry. Is it too early to call the Nexus One a flop? Source: ZDNet Full story

How one bank set realistic expectations for SOA

SOA team at New Orleans-based bank builds SOA one measurable step at a time, through close collaboration with the business. Source: ZDNet Full story

Spring Design opens up pre-orders for Alex e-reader; will probably arrive in April

After a major release delay back in February, Spring Design is finally ready to swing open the doors for pre-orders of the Alex e-book reader. But is it already too late for this little guy? Source: ZDNet Full story

EnerNOC inks deal with California utility

Chances are, you're more likely to think about your energy use when you're staying in dismay at your electricity bill. That's probably one of the motivators for the deal that energy management software and demand response company EnerNOC has just signed with California's Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E). The deal calls for PG&E to provide its commercial and industrial customers in northern and central California ... Full story

GigaPan Epic Pro robotic camera mount can hold DSLR/lens combos up to 10-lbs.

GigaPan has announced a new model in their digital SLR camera mount collection. The Epic Pro, set to be released in April, is a durable and strong system, able to hold up a DSLR-lens combo up to 10 pounds. Source: ZDNet Full story

News to know: Intel’s server chips; Microsoft Mix; National broadband plan

There's a new look for News to Know and in this first post, we look at Intel's latest upgrade to its Xeon server chips and report from Microsoft's Mix event, where Windows Phone 7 is a hot topic. Source: ZDNet Full story
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