http://www.techamok.com/RSS/RSS.php TechAmok RSS - Independent Technology News en-us Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:58:19 EDT Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:58:19 EDT Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:57:00 EDT http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6576 The chaps over at GeekSmack.net confirmed that Windows 7 was set to RTM (release to manufacturing) on July 13, which also coincides with Wzor's unconfirmed rumor last month. A few minutes ago sources close to the company, who wish to remain anonymous, have confirmed to Neowin that Windows 7 is indeed set to RTM on July 13. Don't... http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6576 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:54:00 EDT http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6575 Finally, something worthwhile from the Internet... ... http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6575 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:15:00 EDT http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6574 I wish the new owners of the Pirate Bay well but I just don't know how they are going to do any of the stuff they say they are going to do. Paying people cash for seeding paid content they download? 3x Hummm... Details, like how much uploaders will be paid for sharing their bandwidth, haven't been announced. But it would need... http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6574 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:32:00 EDT http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6573 Bloody Disgusting has scored a very red band full-length trailer for Deadgirl, an indie horror flick! Dark Sky Films is finally releasing Deadgirl in limited theaters on July 24th. Definitely seems like something I'd want to check out... ... http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6573 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:31:00 EDT http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6572 Set in present Los Angeles, Spread is an iconic look at the lure of sex, money, and access that Hollywood offers to the beautiful people, and the karmic price that Nikki must ultimately pay to live that lifestyle. Spread arrives in limited theaters starting on August 14th this summer. ... http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6572 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:27:00 EDT http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6571 Imagine seeing the world like a first person shooter. Funny stuff! ... http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6571 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:26:00 EDT http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6570 Here is the first hands on video of the Beanzawave or the first USB powered microwave. It loses points when it comes to power and size but covers them all up for portability. It is powered by onboard batteries which can be charged via USB or AC adapter. it is designed to work with Heinz own single-serving cans of Chef Boyardee f... http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6570 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:23:00 EDT http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6569 In the Home Premium version of Windows 7, the Microsoft Software License Terms contain additional information about said deal, and how it would cover up to three computers in any one household. It states, ;b. Family Pack. If you are a ;Qualified Family Pack User,; you may install one copy of the software marked as... http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6569 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:53:00 EDT http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6568 Apple has issued a warning to iPhone customers regarding iPhone 3G and 3GS devices overheating. Sporadic reports have hit internet blogs and gadget sites this week regarding overheating issues with new iPhone 3GS models. Reports from The Telegraph suggest that dozens of users have reported overheating issues. According to ... http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6568 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:38:00 EDT http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6567 Apple is working to fix an iPhone vulnerability that could allow an attacker to remotely install and run unsigned software code with root access to the phone. The attack in question exploits a weakness in the way iPhones handle text messages received via SMS (Short Message Service), said security researcher Charlie Miller, durin... http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6567 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:04:00 EDT http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6566 s fleeing a viral pandemic on their way to a secluded beach in Mexico soon learn they are more dangerous than any virus. Carriers stars Chris Pine, Lou Taylor Pucci, Piper Perabo, and Emily VanCamp. Paramount is finally releasing Carriers in limited theaters starting on September 4th. ... http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6566 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:01:00 EDT http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6565 Mike and Trent are back! Universal has debuted the first trailer for Couples Retreat. Universal is bringing Couples Retreat to theaters on October 9th. ... http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6565 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:57:00 EDT http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6564 Man, I haven't seen hot pictures of Anna Kournikova in quite some time!... http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6564 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:49:00 EDT http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6563 Gainward is getting ready to launch a GeForce GTX 295 with 1792MB memory on a single PCB. The graphics card is predicted to have a great interest with computer enthusiasts globally. A preview of the card is over at Tech-Reviews.... http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6563 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:43:00 EDT http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6562 Here we have what may quite possibly be the World's Coolest Hybrid. While half of the 2005 Ford F-150 STX's drivetrain consists of the stock FoMoCo 4.6-liter V8 and four-speed automatic transmission, the truck's coup de grāce is certainly the 1950s-era Czechoslovakian Motorlet M-701 turbojet mounted discreetly in the bed. The 72... http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6562 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:40:00 EDT http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6561 Some guys did...build your own electric vehicle *cough* shopping cart :-) ... http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6561 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:38:00 EDT http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6560 id's Peter Sokal has revealed the minimum system requirements for Wolfenstein, Raven's mystical revamp of the classic World War II shooter. Minimum specs call for a 3.2GHz P4 / Athlon 64 3400+ or better, 1GB of RAM, a Radeon X800 or GeForce 6800GT or better and at least Windows XP. SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: Microsoft(R) Windows... http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6560 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:29:00 EDT http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6559 Seriously, did anyone think this was going to go any other way than what it did? Of course Windows 7 preorders for $49 - $99 are going to be a hit, beats the hell out of buying it for full retail. The two offers have proven exceptionally popular on Amazon. The Windows 7 Home Premium upgrade package vaulted to No. 1, not ju... http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6559 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:18:00 EDT http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6558 Since the hot topic of the day seems to be The Pirate Bay being sold for just under $8 million, I think this interview with Peter Sunde will be of interest. Here's a taster: Peter noted that the site hadn't yet been sold to GGF and the company will have to find funding inside 4 weeks. He said he doesn't know who the financial... http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6558 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:14:00 EDT http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6557 s over at VR-Zone have snagged GPU-Z screens of the value-oriented G210, which will ship with 24 stream processors clocked at 1425MHz, while the graphics core operates at 600MHz. GPU-Z also confirmed 512MB of DDR2 running at 790MHz, although VR-Zone says DDR3 support will also be offered. The board's memory interface is just 64-... http://www.techamok.com/?pid=6557