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- Samsung launches its fastest SSD, up to 4 TB storage options
coming - Samsung
has announced its fastest mass-market SSD in the form of the 950
PRO, which will go on sale next month. This latest drive from Samsung
aims to take this further by being the first Non-Volatile Memory
Express (NVMe*) M.2 form factor SSD based on 2nd generation vertical
NAND (V-NAND) technology. Users will need to have a desktop or a laptop
which has a M.2 PCIe slot in order to use the 950 PRO SSD. The PCIe
Gen.3 x4 specification offers significant improvement over the
traditional SATA interface used by other SSDs, however, it does mean
that not all computers can make use of the latest Samsung SSD. Samsung
also announced that it is working on 3rd generation V-NAND technology
which will be used in its products in the near future. The company also
revealed that it will be launching the 850 PRO SATA SSD next year,
based on this technology with up to 4 TB of storage. The 950 PRO SSD
will be available in 256 GB and 512 GB options which will cost $199.99
and $349.99 respectively. Both the drives will go on sale in October
- Intel 750 Series SSD firmware update speeds up boot times -
Intel has released a firmware update for the 750 Series drives that
should help alleviate the lengthy boot time issue. Users can download
the latest Intel
Solid-State Drive Data Center Tool to run the upgrade. The new
firmware update will also be available in upcoming versions of Intel's SSD
Toolbox and Firmware
Update Tool. Even with the update, Intel notes
that booting off a 750 Series drive will likely still take a bit longer
than SATA drives, since PCIe devices reportedly need more time to
initialize. Owners that have installed the firmware update report a
substantial improvement in boot times, so if you have a 750 Series
drive in your system, be sure to check out the update.
- Everything You Need To Know About USB 3.1 - Digital
Trends has provided a guide on the latest in USB technology and how it
compares to previous iterations. The biggest improvement for the USB
3.1 standard is a boost in data
transfer bandwidth of up to 10 gigabits per second. The new SuperSpeed
USB specification in Generation 2 of USB 3.1 delivers improved data
encoding and efficiency, doubling the speed of the Generation 1
standard (5Gbps). To put it into more practical terms, the contents a
fully-loaded 50 gigabyte Blu-Ray disc could be transferred over USB 3.1
Generation 2 in just 38 seconds.
- Dell's new 4K, GTX 960M-powered XPS 15 may arrive in October -
The new XPS 15 follows its design cues from the
XPS 13. It was made available earlier this year with a similar ~5mm
bezel design. A screenshot from a user conversation with a Dell sales
representative
revealed the October 15 launch date, with the rep saying the current
model was end-of-life For those not looking for the best, a lower
specification option is also set to be available, including the new
slim-bezel InfinityEdge display but without touch. It will come with a
screen resolution of 1920x1080 powered by an NVIDIA GT 750M.
- Samsung Serif TV Preview - Samsung recently introduced a new TV
design that is reminiscent of those vintage sets at certain angles.
- Pirate Bay: Police Never Got Our Servers - December last
year The Pirate Bay went dark after police raided the Nacka station, a
nuclear-proof datacenter built into a mountain complex. Around the same
time one of Pirate Bay's moderators was arrested, fueling the idea that
the site had been seriously compromised. The events resulted in the
longest ever period of downtime for the site, nearly two months, and
led to a revolt among the site's moderators. While it was generally
believed that Pirate Bay needed time to recover the site from various
backups, The TPB team now says that this was not the case. In
fact, Pirate Bay's servers were never raided by the police. The
police did raid the Nacka datacenter but instead of Pirate Bay's
servers they raided those of EZTV. Sladinki007 of the former EZTV team
confirmed that their hardware was indeed taken, but the Pirate Bay team
says they were barely hit.
- What's New in Microsoft Office Word 2016 - Live
co-authoring and the new Tell Me box highlight what's new in Microsoft
Office Word 2016. The latter saves you from hunting through ribbon
icons to get you right to the command you need. And it all works on
PCs, the Web, and mobile apps for Android and iOS, too.
- The Cortana Button for Windows 10 is now available -
The device is priced at $22.99, which includes a mount to attach it
to various places as it suggest
- Apple Releases iOS 9.0.1 and iOS 9.1 Beta 2 - Apple has
made iOS 9.0.1 available to owners of the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.
This minor update addresses several bugs found in the initial release
of iOS 9. It is recommended for all users and can be installed via an
over-the-air update. Apple also made a second beta of iOS 9.1 available
to developers. This second release is not meant for consumers; rather,
it is intended to help developers further prepare their apps.
- The iPad Pro will require an Office 365 subscription - Apple
will soon offer its first productivity-focused tablet in the form of
the iPad Pro. When it comes to choosing professional software, an
obvious choice is Microsoft's Office suite, that is comprised of Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and more. While previous iOS devices did not
require payment for the use of Office, those purchasing an iPad Pro will
be required to purchase a subscription to Office 365. This is not
something new or unique to the iPad Pro as Microsoft has a strict
policy about what kind of devices will receive its Office suite for
free. Unfortunately, due to the 12.9-inch screen size of the new iPad
Pro, users will be required to pay for Office 365. Other devices below
10.1-inches will still be able to use Office for free. The iPad Pro is
slated for release in November. Apple will offer an optional keyboard
and Pencil accessory with its 12.9" unit, which will start at $799 USD.
- iPhone 6S Teardown Review - This
teardown review offers a detailed glimpse of the new '3D Touch'
display, 'Taptic Engine', and 12MP / 5MP cameras. The teardown also
reveals the much-rumored smaller battery, coming in at 1715 mAh versus
the previous 1810 mAh found on the iPhone 6. Although the battery is
smaller, due to software optimizations, many are reporting that the
battery life is comparable to last year's iPhone 6. Apple's iPhone 6s
and 6s Plus are now available globally via Apple Stores and select
carriers. The handset is available in Space Grey, Silver, Gold and Rose
Gold, and in 16GB, 64GB and 128GB configurations, starting at $649 USD
(without contract).
- iPhone 6S BEND TEST, Scratch test, Burn test - How durable
is the New iPhone 6s? Lets find out. This video will test the
iPhone screen, the 7000 series aluminum back, as well as the camera
lens. Flame, sandpaper, razors... you'll see how the iPhone 6 S reacts
to all of these.
- Leaked Slides Reveal All About Nexus 6P - The slide confirms dual front-facing speakers, a
USB Type-C charging
and data port, and a Snapdragon 810 version 2.1 processor. The 5.7"
screen has been mentioned since the first leak, and that WQHD
resolution (2560x1440 16:9) matches the Nexus 6 and most of the
flagship phones from this year.
- Sprint Undercuts T-Mobile with $1 iPhone 6s Lease - Sprint
has said it will lease the iPhone 6s to customers for a monthly payment
of just $1. Consumers have to meet several conditions to get that
deal. The special lease offer is available for a limited time only at
Sprint-branded retail stores. The $1 price is for a 16GB iPhone 6s.
Leasing a 16GB iPhone 6s Plus will cost $5 per month. Both lease prices
are contingent upon customers trading in an iPhone 6. Sprint has
attractive monthly pricing for higher-capacity iPhones, as well. For
example, the 64GB iPhone 6s will cost $5.77 per month and the 128GB
iPhone 6s will cost $10.53 per month. Similarly, the 64GB and 128GB
iPhone 6s Plus models will cost $9.77 and $14.53 per month,
respectively. These prices also require an iPhone 6 trade-in. Sprint
isn't leaving out customers with the iPhone 5s. Customers who trade in
the 2013-era iPhone can lease the 16GB iPhone 6s or 6s Plus for $10 or
$14 per month, respectively.
- T-Mobile Rolls Out $5 iPhone 6s Lease Payment - T-Mobile
said it will drop the Jump On Demand lease payment for the 16GB
Apple iPhone 6s to just $5 if customers trade in an iPhone 6. Customers
who trade in an iPhone 6 Plus can lease the 16GB iPhone 6s Plus for $9
per month. Without the trade-in, the lease payment is $20 per month for
the 16GB 6s. T-Mobile says the out-the-door cost is $0, and the full
price of the 16GB iPhone 6s totals $523.99 for customers who remain
with T-Mobile for 18 months. By way of comparison, Sprint's iPhone
lease program costs $15 per month with a trade-in or $22 without a
trade-in. T-Mobile also said it will sell the Apple Watch Sport
beginning Friday, Sept. 25, the same day the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s
Plus go on sale. T-Mobile is offering the wearable for $0 down and 24
monthly payments of about $14.50 for the 38mm Watch Sport ($349) and
$17 for the 42mm Watch Sport ($399).
- FreedomPop Intros $19 iPhone Plan - FreedomPop has announced a new
calling plan that targets owners of the Apple iPhone. Owners of the
iPhone 6 or 6s who activate their phone with FreeomPop will receive
500MB of data, 500 texts, and 500 voice minutes each month for free. As
a bonus for signing up, new iPhone customers will also receive 5GB of
free data to get started. iPhone customers may choose to upgrade to the
new $19 service plan that improves the offering to unlimited talk and
text and 1GB of data. FreedomPop is offering new iPhone plan customers
the first month for free. The company plans to sell the Apple iPhone 6s
in October through its own financing plan. In addition to the
iPhone-only plan, FreedomPop also announced an expansion to the U.K.
FreedomPop U.K. users will get 200 minutes, 200 texts, and 200MB of
data free for as long as they remain customers. Last, FreedomPop will
award users in the U.S. and the U.K. with unlimited data if they take
surveys, download coupons, or engage in other such activities.
FreedomPop is an MVNO that resells access to Sprint's network (in the
U.S.), though its calling and texting services also function over WiFi.
- The Dakota Fire Hole - Stealth Fire - First things
first, you'll need to dig a pretty deep hole, about 2 to 3 feet
deep is a good standard but, the bigger the fire you're planning to
build, the deeper and wider you'll have to dig, so its ultimately up to
your discretion.
- The Good Dinosaur (Godzilla Trailer Style) - This "Good
Dinosaur" teaser mashed-up with the audio from "Godzilla" turns a
light-hearted animation into something much darker.
- The Peanuts Movie Official Trailer 2 - Going to be
a big Peanuts video game on all consoles to go with this.
- Bridge of Spies - Official Trailer - A dramatic thriller
set against the backdrop of a series of historic events, BRIDGE OF
SPIES tells the story of James Donovan (Hanks), a Brooklyn lawyer
who finds himself thrust into the centre of the Cold War when the CIA
sends him on the near-impossible task to
- negotiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot.
Screenwriters Matt Charman and Ethan Coen & Joel Coen have woven
this remarkable experience in Donovan's life into a story inspired by
true events that captures the essence of a man who risked everything
and vividly brings his personal journey to life.
- Prometheus 2 titled Alien: Paradise Lost - Director
Ridley Scott revealed in an interview that Prometheus 2
has a new title: Alien: Paradise Lost.
- The Angry Birds Movie - Official Teaser Trailer - Watch
the first look at The Angry Birds Movie coming to theaters in May 2016!
In this hilarious 3D adventure, we'll finally find out why the birds
are so angry.
- Watch people experience their first virtual reality porn
session - Adult entertainment firm BaDoink, has taken to the
streets of San Francisco to share a collection of virtual reality
experiences, developed in-house for the Samsung Gear VR. The company
currently offers a small selection of both 180- and 360-degree VR
experiences, but as with many new technologies, the market is still
extremely limited. The video below showcases their reactions, and their
opinions on the concept. While the idea may appear rather abstract,
a majority of those given the device were eager to begin the session,
and seemed to be thrilled with what it offered.
- Colbert Demonstrates The Right Way To Interview A Politician -
Thankfully
there's at least one pundit on TV who doesn't let our political
candidates say things that are blatantly untrue.
- Quadcopter with Quadruped (or Quadruped with Quadcopter) - check it out
- Soccer Player Scores Five Goals In 9 Minutes - Bayern
Munich striker Robert Lewandowski just played the game of his life!
- Small Airplane Casually Lands On A City Street - Dashcam
footage of a student pilot making an emergency landing in Orange
County, CA. No one was injured.
- Huge Renault Megan crash at the Ring (Nurburgring
nordschleife) - Huge Renault Megan crash at the Ring (Nurburgring
nordschleife)
- Car Vs. Motorcycle - LOL!
Some people should never be allowed to ride a motorcycle
- Unless You're This Guy, Don't Fly A Wingsuit Into A Forest - Wingsuit
master Graham Dickinson took his skills to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and
yelled "Vive le France!" before jumping headfirst off a cliff and flying
straight into a dang forest.
- Avery crushes huge bass on barbie pole! - And people say
they don't
make toys like they used to :-)
- The best pics on the Internet #154 - All pictures
are carefully handpicked
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