Sony renounces the Cell processor in PlayStation 4 in favor of its multi-core counterpart

According to information published by PC Watch, a Japanese corporation Sony is considering the replacement of the new gaming console PlayStation 4 Cell processor on a massive multicore analogue. As we have chips with Cell architecture successfully in the PlayStation 3 console, ensuring it is very good performance in a challenging modern games.

This decision, according to available data, angering developers of video games, face considerable difficulties in writing and optimizing software applications for existing console PlayStation 3. In addition, previously from Japan came to rumors that Sony has considered the option of using a PlayStation 4 combinations Cell chips and Intel Larrabee, but later abandoned this scheme because of fears that such a symbiosis will not have enough power.

Among other things, put forward the idea of using a new gaming console PlayStation 4 a modified version of the synergistic processing unit (Synergistic Processor Unit, SPU), but this thought and later abandoned. Projected to PC Watch, Sony PS4 console may appear in late 2012 or early 2013.

In the Christmas season iPod touch ahead of iPhone in the number of downloads from the App Store

According to analyst firm Flurry, in the current Christmas season media player iPod touch is far ahead of the communicator iPhone on the number of downloads from the online store App Store. It recorded a significant increase in downloads of applications from the App Store is on the iPod touch. It should be noted that the acquisition of iPod touch very often a user first step to buying "apple" of the communicator. So Apple can expect significant additions to the family of iPhone owners at the end of this festive season. In addition, analysts from these Flurry of information we can conclude that the iPod touch has become a very popular Christmas gift.

According to Flurry, the growth in the number of downloads from the App Store on iPod touch media player is particularly manifested itself in the celebration of Christmas, celebrated in the Western countries on December 25. According to statistics, the number of applications downloaded to the iPod touch, ahead of similar figures for the iPhone by 172 percent and was significantly higher than the average recorded during November-December.

In addition, fixed, and a significant increase in downloads from the online store Android Market, sells applications for the mobile operating system Android. In the period from November to December, sales of programs from Android Market, rose by 22 percent. Analysts attribute this growth to the beginning of sales of the communicator Motorola Droid, who became a short time a very popular device

LG introduce at CES cell phones and DVD player with support of digital TV

Company LG Electronics announced its intention to release a new line of portable DVD players and mobile phones with support for digital broadcasting. Devices will be showcased at the exhibition Consumer Electronics Show, which will be held in Las Vegas, from 7 to 10 January. According to the company's series will include a DVD player DP570MH and three models of phones. They will watch TV even while moving at speeds up to 290 kilometers per hour. Perhaps, it is very useful for travelers to pass the time in transport.

However, these devices are not meant for the native market of South Korean companies, and for the U.S.. They will maintain the standard of digital broadcast Mobile DTV, U.S. organization approved by the Advanced Television Systems Committee. DVD player LG DP570MH, for example, will watch TV for 4 hours on one battery charge. In all likelihood, soon after the announcement of LG devices with support for digital TV will go on sale.

Top Ten Best of 2009

Like many I thought it might be a good idea to recap the best of 2009 and remind folks of some important posts.  The following were some of the most popular stories of 2009.

Who Gets Your Personal Information on Facebook.

Even before Facebook changed their privacy settings I did some research on what companies were getting your information directly from your friends. The companies frequently have no privacy policy or physical address.

 

Four Secret Reasons Why Win7 is Ten Times Better

Windows 7 is turning out to be a success and as I pointed out in September users were destined to be happy. The core components of Windows 7 were created to increase performance even more than expected.

 

Free #1 Tweak to Improve Windows Performance

One of the most popular posts all year thanks to all the folks on Twitter, Facebook and PC Pitstop giving the thumbs up to this easy tip.

 

Security Vulnerabilities near Apocalyptic Proportions

Unfortunately, not a lot has changed. The vulnerabilities in 3rd party application continues to be a serious problem. At one time I expected the day would come when WinPatrol would be obsolete but that day is still far away.

 

We Have Your Password, and We Own You!

Bad password habits will continue into the year 2010. If you haven't already reconsidered your password habits you should read this story.

 

Mystery Filenames that Make No Sense 

Even though Microsoft Window now allows long descriptive filenames many developers fail to take advantage of this feature. The worse offender continues to be Microsoft with filenames like lsass.exe or ctfmon.exe.

 

Windows 7: Good, Bad and the Ugly

Another popular post let folks know what they could expect before Windows 7 was finally released to the public. I still think Recycling Bin is a stupid name.

 

No, I Don't Want Your #^$% Toolbar 

I’ve continued to resist allowing Toolbar vendors to bribe me into allowing their software to be included with WinPatrol. Unfortunately, many other free programs don’t care and you may be installing unwanted toolbars.
 

Conficker Threat: Fact or Fiction

Everyone was on alert for Conficker to strike on April 1st. If you read Bits From Bill you knew the real danger started on March 31st when folks in the far east had their clocks turn pass midnight way ahead of those of us in America.

 

Bill's Predictions for 2009

My favorite prediction that came true was “Windows 7 Won’t Suck”. See if you think I was correct with my other predictions.

Leadtek provide professional low-profile graphics card NVIDIA Quadro FX 380 LP

Company Leadtek Research introduced a new graphics card for workstations, NVIDIA Quadro FX 380 LP. This is a professional low profile video card for desktop and compact systems based on graphics processors, NVIDIA Quadro FX and equipped with 16 parallel cores NVIDIA CUDA. As the producer, the rotation model in AutoCAD in 3D Hidden modes and 3D Conceptual occurs 10 times faster than using consumer solutions for graphics acceleration in 3D Studio Max reaches two times. Quadro FX 380 LP is equipped with 512 MB 64-bit ultra-fast DDR3 memory and bandwidth to 12.8 Gbps, it can handle models with complex textures and HD-video in resolutions up to 2560x1600 @ 60 Hz ** on two monitors.

Support for Shader Model 4.1, OpenGL 3.2 and DirectX 10.1, provides Quadro FX 380 LP high performance when working with the leading graphics applications. New meet the standard EnergyStar, its maximum power consumption is only 28 Tues Quadro FX 380 LP also supports Microsoft Windows 7, and is certified to work with leading applications for three-dimensional computer-aided design and digital content creation. Leadtek promises that it provides an optimum balance between price and speed for users of desktop computers and compact, and works 50% faster than previous generation solutions. Quadro FX 380 LP - also positioned as a solution for designers working with professional graphics applications on multiple monitors. Leadtek Quadro FX 380 LP will be available soon.