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 | | There is not really much to say about the 8GB model, as MSI R9 290X GAMING 8GB looks exactly the same as 4GB model. The only way to determine whether you are looking at 4GB or 8GB model is the packaging, where it clearly states the size of the frame buffer. Both variants are equipped with the backplate, so even if 8GB model had dual-sided memory, you wouldn't even notice. However since MSI R9 290X 4GB GAMING doesn't really have any space left on the back of the PCB (high-res picture here), it is safe to assume 8GB models will simply feature higher capacity modules. |
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- Get ready for more graphics cards with 8GB of RAM - Cards
with twice as much memory are reportedly on the way, though. According
to Sweclockers, AMD will answer the GeForce GTX 980 with an 8GB
version of the Radeon R9 290X. That variant is due on November 6, the
site says, putting it less than a week away.
- Synology DS415+ Review: DSM on Intel Rangeley - Synology
recently launched the DS415+, their first Intel Rangeley-based
NAS. This 4-bay NAS, targeted towards SMBs and SOHOs, finally
brings
about hardware accelerated encryption
- Xbox 360 And Xbox One Built Into A Laptop Unit - Console
modder Edward Zarick has revealed his latest
creation, and it does not disappoint. The "Xbook Duo" is a laptop
that combines an Xbox 360 and Xbox One in one package, solving the
problem of backwards compatibility, Zarick says. The Xbook Duo, which
unfortunately is only a prototype and is not for sale, can play either
Xbox 360 or Xbox One games with the flip of a switch.
- Microsoft has released a new Outlook for Mac - Microsoft
has announced a
new version of Outlook for OS X users and if you subscribe to
Office 365, you can download the updated email client today. Also, the
company has said that a public beta of Office for Mac will arrive in
the first half of 2015. This is the first large release of a new
Outlook client for OS X in some time. The last major update was the
Office 2011 release and this update brings with it many new features
and improvements.
- Watch Microsoft's Band in action - The device,
called the 'Band,' has a bunch of fairly unique sensors and can
also show you alerts from your PC/smartphone on its screen. Along with
the announcement, Microsoft has released the first video of the device
that can be viewed above. You can see how the device integrates into
your life as a fitness tracker but also has extra functionality to make
it useful for when you are not running too.
- Tim Cook: 'I'm Proud To Be Gay' - Apple CEO Tim Cook
publicly confirmed
he is gay in an opinion piece published Thursday, making him the
highest-profile chief executive to come out.
- Jailbreak iOS 8 And iOS 8.1 With Pangu On iPhone 6, 6 Plus,
5s, iPad - Team Pangu has released a tool allows you to jailbreak iOS 8 to
iOS 8.1 untethered on iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 5s, 5c, 5, 4s, all iPads, and
iPod touch 5.
- iPhone 6 Plus Bending Prank - The video is in German
(subtitles are there), and it seems to be kinda fun hearing someone
swearing in the language. How would you have reacted if someone bend your iPhone
right in front of you? :D
- Samsung Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 officially announced - After
indulging in metal frames on the Galaxy Alpha and Galaxy Note 4, the
Korean manufacturer has decided to go all in. Both the A3
and A5 have an all metal unibody exterior - that means the backs on
the devices are non-removable, which, along with the metal unibodies,
are a first for an Android device from Samsung. The A3 and A5 are also
the slimmest Samsung phones after the Galaxy Alpha. The A3 measures in
at 6.9mm thin, while the A5 is even thinner at 6.7mm. In terms of
hardware, there's not a lot to be impressed about. The Galaxy A3 and A5
feature 4.5-inch qHD and 5-inch HD Super AMOLED displays, a quad-core
1.2GHz processor, 1/2GB of RAM, 13/8-megapixel cameras, 16GB of
expandable internal storage, LTE connectivity, and 1,900/2,300 mAh
batteries. Both devices run on Android 4.4.4 KitKat, with an option to
choose between four different themes, another feature that we haven't
seen on any Samsung-made Android phone before.
- Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs Knife - As you will see in the
clip, the Note 4's screen is highly sensitive. Even with a
knife you can fully operate the device and the capacitive button is
also working when the knife touches it. From the looks of things, the
Note 4's display is more sensitive than that on the Xperia Z3. And
thanks to the Gorilla Glass 3 protection, the screen on the Samsung
device is not damaged after the blade attack.
- Google Opens Nexus 6 Preorders, But Phone Already Backordered
- Google
has began accepting preorders for the Nexus 6 smartphone via the
Google Play Store. However, Google almost immediately sold through its
initial supply of the phone. Google says it is "out of inventory" and
interested consumers should "check back soon." The phone, made by
Motorola, comes in indigo blue or white, and either 32GB or 64GB
variants. None of the four models is available. Google didn't say when
it will replenish its inventory. Google only offers the unlocked model,
which starts at $649. The phone will be sold by AT&T, Sprint,
T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, and Verizon Wireless in the weeks ahead. The
carriers will offer the phone with contract and monthly installment
pricing.
- It's official: Google Glass is banned in movie theaters - Wearing
Google Glass at the movies never was cool to begin with, and now it's
official: You can't use the smart eyewear inside theaters. The Motion
Picture Association of America and the National Association of Theatre
Owners on Wednesday said they were officially banning the use of Glass
and other wearable recording devices in the cinema as part of an
updated "anti-theft policy." The MPAA has said the movie industry
loses billions of dollars a year due to piracy.
- Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo Crashes - CNN:
Officials: 1 pilot dead, 1 injured in SpaceShipTwo test-flight failure
+ video
- AT&T Adds More Data to Mid-Range Plans - AT&T
today tweaked its Mobile Share Value plans and added data to two of
the options. Specifically, the $40 plan improves the data allowance
from 2GB to 3GB, and the $70 plan improves the data allowance from 4GB
to 6GB. All other plans/costs remain unchanged. The Mobile Share Value
plans have a per-line access charge of $25 per month for AT&T Next
subscribers or $40 per month for contract customers. The data packages
are in addition to the per-line fees. AT&T also offers 300MB for
$20 and 1GB for $25. All the plans include unlimited talk and text.
Tablets still carry a $10 monthly access charge. The new plans will be
available to new and existing customers from November 2 through
November 15. Customers who need more data to share can take advantage
of AT&T's Double the Data offer on its Mobile Share Value plans
(15GB to 50GB), which now runs to November 15.
- FTC Sues AT&T Over Throttling Practices - The U.S.
Federal Trade Commission today filed
a lawsuit against AT&T alleging the company has deceived
consumers by throttling the speeds of subscribers to its unlimited
plan. AT&T has throttled wireless speeds since 2011, but the FTC
says it hasn't properly informed customers about the parameters that
trigger it. According to the FTC, AT&T has slowed down broadband
speeds of 3.5 million subscribers a total of 25 million times.
- Sprint Lights Up 17 More Spark Markets - Sprint
has launched its Spark service in 17 new markets scattered around
the country. Spark uses three different spectrum bands to ensure the
best possible LTE connection and speed. The new markets include
Sacramento, Calif.; Denver, Colo.; Bay City, Flint, Midland, and
Saginaw, Mich.; Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.; Henderson, N.C.;
Cleveland, Columbus, Mount Vernon, New Philadelphia, Tiffin, and
Youngstown, Ohio; Ogden, Utah; Seattle, Wash.; and Sheboygan, Wisc.
Sprint says Spark is available in 46 markets and will meet its goal of
covering 100 million POPs by the end of the year. Sprint sells 38
devices that are compatible with Spark.
- Samsung Gear S Goes On Sale Nov. 7 - Samsung and its
carrier partners announced availability and pricing details for the
Gear S smartwatch today. AT&T
and Sprint will offer the device starting November 7, but T-Mobile
won't sell it until November 9. Pricing for the wearable varies by
carrier. The full retail price is $350. AT&T is offering it for
$200 with a two-year contract and $10 monthly service charge. Sprint
says customers can get the Gear S with $0 down followed by 24 monthly
payments of $16. Sprint's Gear S plan also costs $10 per month.
T-Mobile is selling the Gear S for $0 down followed by payments of
$14.58 for 24 months. T-Mobile's Gear S service plan costs $5 per
month. Verizon has yet to announce its pricing and service plan
details. The Gear S requires a service plan because it can access 3G
networks and make voice calls independent of a smartphone. The Gear S
is based on Samsung's Tizen platform and features a 2-inch, curved
Super AMOLED display with 360 x 480 pixels. In addition to 3G, the Gear
S includes Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Samsung says it can transition between
cellular and Bluetooth connections seamlessly. It includes Samsung's S
Voice service for voice commands, and has an on-screen keyboard for
composing messages. Other features include Samsung's S Health and
fitness apps, music player and gallery apps, and the ability to receive
notifications from a variety of services. The Gear S is powered by a
dual-core 1.0GHz processor with 512MB of RAM and 4GB of storage. It has
a 300mAh battery, which Samsung claims provides for two days of usage
per charge.
- Youtube supporting 60fps uploads starting today (chrome only)
- Google's
YouTube announced that it's adding two new features that will
especially benefit people who enjoy watching gameplays and those who
stream games live. Most excitingly, the site is rolling out 60 frames
per second video playback. You need Google Chrome to watch YouTube
videos at 60FPS, and you need to watch them in HD!
- Ever seen $10,000 in cache ;-) - Of course,
this post is a pun. It plays on the phonetic similarity between the
words cash and cache.
- How Laser Tattoo Removal Works - If you're looking to
remove an ex's name from your bicep, you're going to need someone with
a laser. But why does that take ink out of your skin? Let's find
out.
- Guide to the Races of Star Wars - Step into
GeorgeLucasFan1's Millionaire Falcon as he goes
through all the various races found in the "Star Worms" universe,
from "A New Home" to "Attack of The Clothes." Soon you'll be just as
knowledgeable as Lurk Skywalter himself!
- Homestar Runner's Halloween Video Is A Murder Mystery - Well,
that's certainly one way to pronounce the word "murder."
- GoPro Video Shows A Lioness' Hunt - The video shows an African
lioness finding, stalking, and killing a waterbuck from her
perspective. And explaining everything to you in the clip will be Kevin
Richardson, a conservationist who is a good friend of the lioness. He
can be seen approaching her with his own GoPro while she's choking the
buck.
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 Official Final
Trailer - Katniss Everdeen reluctantly becomes the symbol of
a mass rebellion against the autocratic Capitol.
- Avengers: Age of Ultron - Extended Trailer - When Tony
Stark jumpstarts a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and
Earth's Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor,
The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate
test as they battle to save the planet from destruction at the hands of
the villainous Ultron. In Cinemas April 2015
- Ex Machina - Official Teaser Trailer - To erase the line
between man and machine is to obscure the line between men and gods. In theaters
April 10, 2015.
- South Park's view on the Taxi vs Uber situation - Great South
Park clip that deals indirectly with the emergence of Uber and
public choice economics.
- Unmanned US rocket Antares explodes during launch - NASA's
unmanned Antares
rocket exploded unexpectedly Tuesday seconds after it took off in
an attempt to deliver cargo to the International Space Station (ISS).
- Brake Failure At 154mph - Driver Tim Bell experienced a high-speed
brake failure during the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge and
slammed into a barrier. Luckily, all the safety equipment worked
optimally and he was unharmed.
- 10 Hours of Walking in NYC as a Woman - A woman
walking silently around Manhattan experienced 100+ instances of
verbal street harassment within 10 hours.
- Nina Agdal Smoking Hot & Spicy Shoot In Bikini &
Lingerie For Leonisa Collection 2014 - She's a sweetie
- The best pics on the Internet #102 - All pictures
are carefully handpicked!
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