NAS system houses 2.5-inch drives for up to 6TB

Qnap Systems announced a 2.5-inch drive variation on its Linux- and Intel Atom-based network-attached storage (NAS) devices, called the SS-439 Pro Turbo NAS. In other NAS news, Asus is readying an Eee-branded NAS device, similarly running Linux on an Atom, says an industry report.

Sony Bravia KDL-52V5100 1080p LCD HDTV Review

We have seen the future of HDTV, and it exists in the glorious present of Sony’s latest 52″ BraviaIt’s hard to keep up on technology, particularly when it comes to HDTVs and the variations thereof. If there were ever any question of the complexity of HDTV, look no further than the U.S. government’s decision to [...]

Certified Pre-Owned: 997 Porsche 911

Porsche’s CPO program makes these iconic sports cars a little more affordable.
BY TONY SWAN

Solid reliability, a slow and purposeful evolution of sports-car greatness, and an unparalleled sensitivity to driver inputs—what’s not to love about a Porsche 911? Well, they don’t come cheap. Ownership of a new 911 is beyond the resources of most, and when [...]

Verizon Will Have Android, Pre, Storm 2

In a potential blow for Sprint Nextel, Verizon Wireless’ CEO said the largest U.S. carrier will have the Palm Pre in about six months. Verizon (NYSE: VZ) Wireless will soon offer Android smartphones, the Palm Pre, and the sequel to the BlackBerry Storm, according to CEO Lowell McAdam.
During a Webcast with investors Thursday, McAdam said [...]

Microsoft Releases Security Advisory 971778

Microsoft has released security advisory 971778 indicating that it is investigating public reports of a vulnerability in DirectX. This vulnerability exists in the way Microsoft DirectShow handles QuickTime files and does not require Apple QuickTime to be installed on the system. By convincing a user to open a specially crafted QuickTime media file, a remote [...]

NASA Satellite Detects Red Glow to Map Global Ocean Plant Health

Researchers have conducted the first global analysis of the health and productivity of ocean plants using a unique signal detected by NASA’s Aqua satellite. Ocean scientists can now remotely measure the amount of fluorescent red light emitted by phytoplankton and assess how efficiently these microscopic plants turn sunlight and nutrients into food through photosynthesis. Researchers [...]

Survey: Arctic may hold twice the oil previously found there

Continental shelves beneath the retreating polar ice caps of the Arctic may hold almost double the amount of oil previously found in the region, scientists say.In new findings, the U.S. Geological Survey estimates the Arctic may be home to 30 percent of the planet’s undiscovered natural gas reserves and 13 percent of its undiscovered oil.
A [...]

Microsoft unveils Bing search engine

Microsoft Corp. on Thursday offered Internet users a first glimpse at Bing, its fresh attempt to gain ground in the online search market.
Bing is a search engine to replace its current Live Search product. Microsoft hopes it will provide users with a more streamlined, focused approach to search. Bing is set to launch on June [...]

Be a hero or villain in the supercharged ‘inFAMOUS’

What would you do if you suddenly developed superhuman powers in a post-apocalyptic world? Heal the sick and protect the innocent? Or use your new powers to destroy everyone and everything in your path?
You can decide in inFAMOUS, an extraordinary Sony PlayStation 3 exclusive that puts you in the shoes of Cole MacGrath, a bike [...]