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After launching the new Node family at Computex in early June, fractal Design received valuable feedback with regards to the logo placement on the Node 605 HTPC. Fractal Design value your opinion and take your feedback very seriously. To keep with the minimalistic and sleek design they pride there self on, the Fractal Design development team quickly got to work to...

It is always a fun day at the office when boxes from Bitfenix show up. Today we have their new take on the Shinobi, the Shinobi XL.  The Shinobi was a great mid tower that we took a look at awhile back and we are hoping the XL just builds off that greatness. The XL sports internal USB 3.0 headers, along with a new SuperCharge port that supplies 2.5A, up to 5 times what USB...

Vizio has today announced that it will also be launching a new set-top box that will combine both Google TV and the OnLive gaming for a price of just $99. The new Vizio Co-Star will provide access to Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, iHeartRadio, as well as Google TV, and offer online gaming via the cloud OnLive game service. The Vizio Co-Star will ship with a dual sided...

 The folks at Gizmodo have got their hands on what they’re saying is training material for the soon-to-be-released Nexus tablet that will be unveiled this week at I/O?  The specs are also pretty close to everyone’s guess: 7″ IPS display with 178 degree viewing angles (1280×800 resolution) 8GB and 16GB storage options, priced at $199 and $249 1.3GHz NVIDIA...

Cooler Master, an industry leading chassis, thermal solution, peripheral, and accessory manufacturer today unleashed the next step in warfare; the CM Storm Stryker full-tower chassis. Built to be a amongst the most agile full-towers, Stryker becomes the second in its class to include an ultra-strong carrying handle; allowing a gamer to travel with the finest system configurations...

If you’re wondering if you will be forced onto one of Verizon’s new Share Everything plans. The answer is no. Let me say that one more time, so that hopefully, it can be the last. You do not have to switch to Verizon’s Share Everything plans. With that said, if you want to keep your unlimited data plan and current minute structure, there are some things you need to...

Noctua’s booth at last week’s Computex Taipei not only hosted world’s first public demonstration of a PC fan with integrated Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) but also gave a stage to upcoming Noctua products such as the new A-series fans, third generation NF-S12 fan and 37mm low profile CPU coolers. In addition to these upcoming products, Noctua also gave an...

Verizon Wireless today announced Share Everything Plans that will forever change the way customers purchase wireless services.  Share Everything Plans include unlimited voice minutes, unlimited text, video and picture messaging and a single data allowance for up to 10 Verizon Wireless devices.  In addition, the Mobile Hotspot service on all the devices is included in the...

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc.  announced today a full range of products compatible with the forthcoming Wii U console from Nintendo. The full line-up of Wii U compatible products is expected to ship in time for the launch of the console and includes the TRITTON Kunai Stereo Gaming Headset, PowerUp ChargeDock and the FlipStand Protective Cover. FlipStand Protective Cover PowerUp...

Mad Catz Interactive, announced today the Kunai range of stereo gaming headsets being released under the Company’s TRITTON audio brand. The Kunai headset is expected to be available this Holiday on the Wii U console from Nintendo, the Nintendo 3DS hand-held system, the PlayStation Vita portable entertainment system, and the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system...

Electronic Artsannounced today a licensing agreement with Zuffa, LLC, to produce and distribute videogames bearing its Ultimate Fighting Championship  (UFC) brand. The new multi-year, multi-product partnership will provide EA the exclusive rights to develop UFC videogames, which will be developed and marketed under the EA SPORTS™ brand. “We’re thrilled to...

Today Danger Close Games, anElectronic Arts Inc. studio revealed the bonus pre-order items for Medal of Honor Warfighter Limited Edition. Fans that step up to global Tier 1 will have an arsenal of additional content available from day one, when pre-ordering Medal of Honor Warfighter Limited Edition at select retailers. Inspired by the spirit of international competition...

EA confirmed the existence of Battlefield 3 Premium today at E3 2012, and the exclusive new content will cost you $49.99 to join in on the fun. The price will give you early access to five new map packs that will be released over the next nine months along with new vehicles and weapons.  Here’s a rundown of the map packs: Aftermath – Survive after an earthquake...

Dead Space 3 will launch in February 2013 and will have drop-in, drop-out co-op with Isaac Clarke and his new companion, John Carver, Visceral Games announced at EA’s E3 press conference. Co-op playthroughs will unlock “additional story details and gameplay mechanics only found when playing as the co-op character, Earthgov Sergeant John Carver,” EA said in...

MSI has been quiet about its Ultrabook designs so it was interesting today to find out about the MSI Slider S20, though the details were tacked onto the end of a press release mainly featuring the Computex Best Choice gaming G series laptops. No other Ultrabook designs are mentioned in the press release.   The MSI Slider S20 has the following specification; 11.6”...

Verizon Wireless announced on Monday morning that pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S III will begin at 7 a.m. EST on June 6. Verizon will offer a 16GB model for $199.99 and a 32GB model for $249.99 with a new two-year contract. The device will be available in marble white or pebble blue and features support for Verizon’s 4G LTE network, a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display,...

At the Consumer Electronics Show in January 2012, world-renowned mainboard manufacturer MSI showcased the Z77A-GD80 mainboard, featuring the world’s first mainboard with ThunderboltTM support. The leading technology on display in the Z77A-GD80 resulted in unprecedented interest and coverage by global media, and is now officially released today. The Z77A-GD80 is equipped...

TUL Corporation, a leading manufacturer of AMD graphics cards, today releases the only HD7870 graphics solution which can support up to 6 displays simultaneously: the PowerColor HD7870 Eyefinity 6. The latest edition optimizes multi-display Eyefinity technology, enabling up to six monitors to be operated from one card through its six mini display port onboard design. This unique...

Cooler Master, an industry leading chassis, thermal solution, peripheral, and accessory manufacturer today announced what amounts to the pure essence of the HAF X packed into a mid-tower size, the HAF XM. Never Compromise Rising to the level of the HAF (High Air Flow) legends before it, HAF XM supports an unprecedented four 200mm fans (Top x 2, Front, and Side) and a 140mm...

Cooler Master, an industry leading chassis, thermal solution, peripheral, and accessory manufacturer today announces a visually alluring new piece of functional art, the ARC MacBook Pro and iPad stand. Draw attention to your beautiful pieces of technology with this new multipurpose stand. Space Saving Mode Wish a fond farewell to clutter while significantly reducing the...