Intel Reportedly to Release Discrete USB 3.0 Controller

From X-bit Labs: Intel Corp., the world’s largest maker of central processing units and chipsets, will reportedly release its own discrete SuperSpeed USB controller in a bid speed up transition to the new interface and also obtain a new revenue stream.

The lack of core-logic sets...

Security companies warn of uptick in attacks using new IE flaw

From PC World: Criminals are stepping up their attacks leveraging an unpatched flaw in Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser, using it to install fake antivirus products and malicious back doors on victim's computers.

Microsoft first warned of the bug on March 9, saying that it had...

Google Has Minor China Outage After Censorship Snub

From PC World: Some Google users in China had technical problems accessing the company's search engines on Wednesday, just two days after Google snubbed Chinese authorities by ending censorship for its search users in the country.

For up to an hour starting around 10 a.m. local time...

China blocking some Google searches

From CNET News.com: China did not erase Google from the Internet on Tuesday, but it did take a few steps in response to Google's decision to move its search engine to Hong Kong on Monday.

Chinese Internet users can still access Google.com.hk, calming fears of those who thought...

T-Mobile claims to soon have fastest 3G in U.S.

From CNET News.com: T-Mobile USA said it will soon have bragging rights as the nation's fastest 3G network. But will the claim to fame help the company attract new customers?

Executives at the CTIA trade show here on Tuesday outlined the company's network upgrade plans to a...

Sprint Wows With Android-powered HTC EVO 4G WiMAX Smartphone

From DailyTech: Microsoft has been making waves with its Windows Phone 7 Series operating system, Palm is battling the Grim Reaper with slow sales of the Pre and Pixi, and Apple is just on cruise control until the next generation iPhone and iPhone OS 4.0 hit later this summer. Forget...

Opera Mini for iPhone Submitted for App Store Approval

From DailyTech: Opera Software is looking to put Apple on the spot thanks to its Opera Mini browser. The company just announced today that "Opera Mini for iPhone" has been submitted to Apple's iPhone App Store.

Opera Mini for iPhone gets around using interpreted code issues by using...

Dell Mini 3 Hits AT&T as Dell Aero

From DailyTech: AT&T stayed out of the Android smartphone game for a long time. The move was likely to prevent users that might otherwise buy an iPhone from grabbing up an Android handset instead. The delay in offering Android handsets could also be fear on AT&T's part that another...

Nintendo 3DS puts pressure on TV makers

From CNET News.com: Just as TV makers and film studios are working hard assuring movie watchers that wearing 3D glasses isn't that bad, Nintendo just applied some extra pressure.

Out of nowhere, the game hardware maker announced Monday that it is planning on selling an updated...

Intel Readies Core i7-875K Processor with Unlocked Multiplier

From X-bit Labs: In a bid to address the market of enthusiasts with a non-Extreme Edition processor, Intel plans to release Core i7-875K chip with unlocked multiplier, a mainboard maker has revealed. The central processing unit will be the most advanced chip for LGA1156 platform and...

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