Archive for the ‘zdnet’ Category

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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 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

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