The Engadget staff recently had the opportunity to check out one of Gigabyte’s newest product at the Intel Developer’s Conference, the BRIX, a mini-form factor PC. Similar in size to the NUC units that Intel introduced last year, Gigabyte is introducing both AMD Kabini and Intel Haswell based solutions with
Storage Spaces on Windows Server 2012: Great in Theory, Terrible in Practice
Recently, I had the opportunity to test out the new Storage Spaces feature on Windows Server 2012. With a bunch of spare hard drives and parts sitting around, I figure I’d put them to some use by testing out the functionality of Windows Server 2012. Storage Spaces (also available on
Registrations for Twin Cities Code Camp 15 Now Open!
With the fall season now upon us, the time for the next Twin Cities Code Camp event is coming up pretty soon. Registrations for TCCC15 is now open and like with previous TCCC events, the event is completely free. TCCC15 will be held on October 19, 2013 from 8 AM
Have a Crucial M4 SSD and Seeing the 0x000000F4 Bug? Update the Firmware!
Recently, one of my clients were reporting that they were suddenly getting frequent BSODs on one of their laptops, with the error code 0x000000F4. The client’s laptop would run normally, but suddenly would BSOD and reboot after about an hour or so of use.The laptop in question was upgraded with
Android 4.4 Now “KitKat” Instead of Key Lime Pie
Although it has only been a short time since Google released Android 4.3 and has yet to be released for most Android devices, Google today has released some minor details about Android 4.4, specifically in that it will be called “KitKat” instead of “Key Lime Pie.” Apparently, Nestle has given
Nintendo Introduces the Nintendo 2DS
Nintendo unveiled the Nintendo 2DS this week, a new addition to the Nintendo DS handheld family. Unlike previous Nintendo DS devices, the new Nintendo 2DS is more tablet-like in nature, abandoning the flip-screen design present in previous Nintendo DS devices. In terms of hardware, the new Nintendo 2DS boasts the
PROJECT AM2R: Metroid II Remake Project
I recently stumbled upon Project AM2R, a full-blown remake of Metroid II: Return of Samus in 16-bit style. It is an unofficial, fangame project that has been in development for a few years. From the screenshots and the progress updates, Project AM2R seems to be coming along nicely, as many
AOKP Team Releases JB 4.2 Milestone 2
The AOKP Team released their JB 4.2 Milestone 2 build for several Android devices today. It’s been a while since the AOKP Team has released their JellyBean 4.2 Milestone 1 build, so there have been quite a few changes made since then. From their announcement post on the AOKP blog
Final Fantasy VI: Balance and Ruin Released!
Final Fantasy fans are in for a treat! OC Remix, a site well known by video game music enthusiasts, has released Final Fantasy VI: Balance and Ruin, an album of arranged songs from the classic Squaresoft RPG, Final Fantasy VI. You can check out a preview of some of the
Android 4.3 Camera App from Google Edition Galaxy S4 Leaked
Even though Google just released the Google Editions of the Galaxy S4 and the HTC One yesterday, Android developers have already broken down the firmware for both devices, as custom ROMs for the standard versions of both devices are beginning to appear. Along with custom ROMs, the new Android 4.3
Windows 8.1 Preview Now Available
For those itching to get a chance to try out the new features in Windows 8.1, you can now grab the preview version from Microsoft’s Windows 8 website. With the vast majority of complaints from consumers have been about the ModernUI in Windows 8, many of the updates in 8.1
Galaxy Note II Quick Impressions and Tidbits
It’s been a month since I switched to a Galaxy Note II from a Galaxy Nexus and I couldn’t be any happier. Compared to the Nexus, the Note II is a huge upgrade in nearly every way, and I’m not just talking about the Note II’s massive screen. PROS The
Newer Super Mario Bros. Wii Mod
For those that are looking for a refreshing new challenge to New Super Mario Bros. on the Nintendo Wii, look no further! A fan group called the Newer Team has released a mod for New Super Mario Bros. Wii, properly named “Newer Super Mario Bros Wii!” With this mod, Newer
Microsoft Backpedals on XBOX One: Removes DRM & Used Games Limitations
With the amount of ire that Microsoft received from the public about it’s DRM & used games policy for the XBOX One, Microsoft has reversed it’s stance. So, today I am announcing the following changes to Xbox One and how you can play, share, lend, and resell your games exactly
Pranking People with “Live Photoshop”
With some creative use of a bus stop display kiosk and quick Photoshop editing skills, this crew (hiding nearby), humorously pranks people waiting at a bus stop in this YouTube video: Sometimes, you just have to smile (and laugh) at creative uses of technology.
Sony’s PlayStation E3 Press Conference
It’s been quite a busy week in the technology world, with Computex 2013, Apple’s WWDC 2013, and E3 all taking place within a short period of time! With Microsoft and Sony releasing their next generation consoles later this year, this E3 is expected to be very exciting, full of big
Apple WWDC 2013 Recap
For those that missed out on Apple’s WWDC 2013 Keynote in San Francisco yesterday, here are the major points: iOS7: The newest version of iOS introduces major graphic and UI changes. This was a change that was greatly needed, as the iOS UI was feeling increasingly stale and outdated, especially
It’s Haswell Day!
It’s the first day of June and the NDAs on Haswell have expired, meaning we finally get to see all the performance comparisons, benchmarks, and details on Intel’s fourth generation Core-i architecture! The usual suspects have their reviews up already: AnandTech – The Haswell Review: Intel Core i7-4770K & i5-4670K
NVIDIA Launches the GeForce GTX 780 at $649
NVIDIA officially launched the GeForce GTX 780 today, the newest addition to NVIDIA’s high-end graphics lineup. The GeForce GTX 780 doesn’t introduce any new technology or a new GPU chipset, as it is a part of the Kepler family. The GTX 780 also uses the same GK110 GPU that was
Microsoft Unveils XBOX One Today – Impressions
After a long period of speculation and mystery, Microsoft today finally unveiled their next generation XBOX gaming console, the XBOX One. At a press event over at Microsoft’s Redmond campus, Microsoft showcased the capabilities of XBOX One as well as having the actual system on display, something which Sony has