AMD has just set another Guinness World Records using AMD FX CPU’s with overclocking it’s speed to a crazy 8.429GHz. This is a world record for fastest CPU, but to achieve this overclocking speed, you need a good and crazy cooling system using Helium liquid. It’s a nice achievement after all. The CPU was running at an icy cold -235 degrees C to achieve the record.

Remember to check out the video below, it’s interesting to see the preparation work for the demo.

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(via AMD)

Intel just announced that Thunderbolt will be coming soon for PC users. You don’t need to buy Mac just to get the Thunderbolt I/O port. If you don’t know, Thunderbolt actually is a collaboration with Intel :) So, just wait if you’re not in rush to get a Thunderbolt port ready computer.

Check out the video below.

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(video source from Engadget)

MORE PHOTOS

(via Engadget)

For photographers, they know that Diana adapter already exist for SLR mount. Now, it’s another ‘new’ thing for you to play around. However, currently they only have Canon and Nikon mount, sorry for the other brands photographer.

Features

• Turn your iPhone 4 into a DSLR!
• Uses Canon or Nikon SLR lenses
• iPhoneography with depth of field and manual focus, #nofilter!
• Case is made of sturdy aluminum
• Comes with special UV filter
• Case has two strap loops and a tripod attachment

Q & A

Some Photos

[photo credits to PhotoJoJo]

Pricing / Where To Buy?

Currently the pricing is available for iPhone 3 and iPhone 4.

• iPhone 3: $190.00
• iPhone 4: $249.00

How is it possible to transform an old Leica camera into a new digital Leica camera? Sounds crazy, right? But it’s not difficult for Leica fans to do such transformation. Watch the video slideshow of images taken during the camera developement. By using Lumix FX70 14MP camera as the ‘heart’ for this old 1938 Leica, the new mixture of old and new design camera is now completed.


Note: This is not a step-by-step video guide to teach you how to do it.

Watch Video

[via CrunchGear]

Kingston recently announce their new product called as Wi-Drive to support the increasing needs for storage solution on Apple devices such as Apple iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad. Apple users now can store their documents, images, music and video at Wi-Drive and access the files later from their Apple devices.

Video Intro

Kingston Wi-Drive
(Video source: Kingston)

Features/Specifications

• Capacities* — 16GB, 32GB
• Dimensions — 121.5mm x 61.8mm x 9.8mm
• Operating Temperature — 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
• Storage Temperature — 14°F to 158°F (-10°C to 70°C)
• Wireless Network Interface — Wi-Fi 802.11g/n with wireless security (WPA/WEP)
• Rechargeable Battery — up to four hours of continuous use
• Cable — MiniUSB to USB cable included
  User can upload files and content from their PC/Mac to the Wi-Drive using the USB cable
• Convenient — pocket-sized for easy transportability
• Simple — just plug into a USB port
• Guaranteed — one-year warranty
• App — downloadable at Apple’s App Store
• Compatible with iPad, iPhone 3G/3GS/4, iPod touch (3G is limited to iOS4.2.1+)
• Configurable APN (access point name) and Key functions to connect to Wireless Access Point (Internet Connection)
• Supported File Formats:
  • Audio: AAC, MP3, WAV
  • Video: m4v, mp4, mov, Motion JPEG (M-JPEG), AVI
  • Image: jpg, bmp, tiff
  • Document: pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, txt, rtf, xls

Supported Operating System

Image Source: Peel520.net

Specifications

Color:

Black and silver

Dimensions:

126.0 × 64.0 × 13.7 mm

Weight:

90 grams

Battery:

1600 mAh

Standby time:

up to 300 hours

Talk time:

up to 6.8 hours

Supported languages:

ALL (set automatically based on your iPod’s language)

Supported cellular networks:

This device is quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz. It supports most carriers in most countries of the world.

More about this on the FAQ.

- Integrated microphone for speech
- Integrated speaker for hearing recipient on call
- Integrated vibration motor
- GPRS Data Access
- FM Radio and Bluetooth
- Tested Worldwide
- iPod 30-pin connector
- Reset button, Battery and SIM card slot
- The 1600 mAh battery charges your iPod and the Peel 520 II simultaneously!

Requires:

Jailbroken iPod Touch 4th generation. iOS Firmwares up to 4.3.3 are currently supported.

The 1st, 2nd and 3rd generations are not supported since their dimensions are different compared to the previous generations. Purchase the 1st Gen Peel 520 if you have one of these models.

Shipping:

Usually ships within 2 business days.

Price:

$139.00

Source: Peel520.net

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Calling all iPod Touch owners, now you can also make calls and send sms like iPhone!! Great isn’t it?

Okay, what is this Yoshion Apple Peel 520 actually? It’s actually like a casing look-alike thing that allows you to slot in your iPod Touch. It also includes a 800mAh battery and provides 4.5 hours of call time or 120 hours of standby time. Just slot in your local sim card and then follow by your iPod Touch, you’re good to go. While this thing is good to exist as my friend already met the local supplier and watched the real demo, looks nice though.

Yoshion Apple Peel 520 adapter basically jailbrake your iPod Touch when you slot in to allow you to make phone calls and sending sms. The only downside is Yoshion Apple Peel 520 does not support 3G data, however you can always use Wifi connection. Looks interesting?

[img src via Engadget]

[via Engadget: iPod touch becomes iPhone using Yosion's Apple Peel 520?]

Mystery Gift

Yeah, you’ll get mystery gift from Exabytes after you successfully renew your hosting! Make sure you act fast before other people grab up this great 100 deals. Make sure you read the important notes below for the due date and terms & conditions.

Important Notes:-

• This promotion is only applicable for renewal of EBiz Gold.
• This promotion applies to existing clients only.
• This promotion applies to first 100 existing clients only.
• This promotion is not applicable for affiliate commission.
• Any amendments in the future does not include the free hosting cycle period eg. Any payment for package upgrades will be divided by 3 years instead of 6 years
• Free domain will be given for 6 years. In case of cancellation during the period, domain name fee is not refundable
• To get this promotion, renewal fee must be paid within 7 days.
• This promotion is valid until 25 August 2008
• Exabytes reserves the rights to cancel this promotion or make changes without prior notice.

Hahlo 3 is yet to date the best and most fully featured Twitter client for your iPhone or iTouch. What makes Hahlo 3 great is Dean implement the “Search” function which originally from Summize API which was acquired by Twitter.

Hi Kah Peng!

Welcome to Hahlo.com the best and most fully featured Twitter client for your iPhone or iPod Touch.

You can access almost everything by tapping the “Menu” button at the top.

To update your Twitter status, just tap the “Tweet” button and start typing.

As awesome as this landing page is, you can choose to set any of the available timelines as your Hahlo homepage. You can do this, among other things, on the settings screen. This message will disappear after settings are saved for the first time.

- quoted from Hahlo 3 after I login with my Twitter account :D

Features Highlights

These are just some of the new and improved features in Hahlo 3. For further information please visit the Hahlo project page where you’ll find detailed feature info, support and more. [http://deanjrobinson.com/projects/hahlo/]

• Restyled interface, introducing all-new ‘stack’ style menu, and tabbed navigation on some screens.
• Built-in search capabilities made possible by the API provided by Summize.com
• Customisable ‘home’ page
• Avatar and text size settings
• Inline replies and direct messages
• User profiles – just like the sidebar in twitter
• Improved auto-refresh for the friends timeline
• Refresh buttons on almost all timelines
• Added ability to add new friends, as well as follow/unfollow functions and ability to turn notifications on/off
• Hashtags are auto-linked in timelines
• New popup sub-menus when you tap on a users name or avatar
• Countless bug fixes and enhancements to make the overall Hahlo experience even better

(Hahlo 3 goes live! at deanjrobinson via DeanJrobinson)

To date, Alex still haven’t receive any calls from ‘yes’ Optus store regarding the stock availability for his Apple iPhone 16GB. Anyway, he explained to me that the main priority given to those buying Apple iPhone Postpaid from Optus will get the phone faster than those on waiting list for Optus Pre-Paid plan. If anyone wondering what is the price for Optus Pre-Paid Apple iPhone 3G price, here’s the price list:-

Optus Pre-Paid – Apple iPhone 3G Price

1. 8GB (Black) for  $729
2. 16GB (Black or White) for $849

Either you buying 8GB or 16GB version of Optus Pre-Paid Apple iPhone 3G, the basic Pre-Paid plan still apply where you $400 worth of credit and 1GB worth of data.

FAQ

• When the $400 credit will expire ?
  Your $400 credit that come along with your new iPhone 8GB or 16GB will expire after the 1st month. However, the credit can be carry forward to following months after you recharge and depend on which Pre-Paid Calling Rates (which I recommend “Every Now and Then” Pre-Paid Calling Plan for you because your credit will only expire after 186 days) before you reach your next expiry date for your Pre-Paid.
• I seldom make a lot of phone calls. How to use finish up my $400 credit if I keep on recharge to extend my Pre-Paid expiry date ?
  Okay, here’s some trick from me. However, this trick will only works if you got a few friends any friend that using Optus Pre-Paid. (Read about Optus Me2U »)

Optus Me2U

1. There’s a service by Optus which is Optus Me2U where you can transfer your credit to other Optus Pre-Paid user.
2. However Optus already know this trick and reduce the amount of credit you can transfer to your friends. Anyway, you still can transfer max of $30 credit per month to your friend if they want to recharge. Instead of buying a recharge, they pay you and you transfer to them the credit!
   [Notice: From 8 May 2008, the maximum amount per ME2U transaction will change from $100 per month to $30 per month per service but good news: Pre-Paid Turbo Cap customers will be able to use ME2U from this date!]
3. What are you waiting for ? Follow the steps to send your credit to your friend below:-

(The flash file above is copyright to Optus)

Optus Me2U Terms & Condition

Optus Me2u is available to Optus Mobile Digital customers and exclude MobileSat, Optus Service provide customers and Corporate customer transactions. The transfer can be made from Optus Pre-Paid to Optus Pre-Paid OR Optus Post-Paid to Optus Pre-Paid customers only. Credit transfers may be made as a scheduled transfer or a casual transfer with a minimum amount of $5 and a maximum amount of $100 per month per service for transfers done before May 8th 2008, and $30 per month per service for transfers from May 8th 2008.The credit transferred will expire on the same date as the credit on the Pre-Paid customer’s account. Me2U transactions count towards the $100 transaction limit in Zoo. The Credit Transfer cannot be reversed once it has been sent. Credit transferred to an Optus Pre-Paid customer is excluded from any specials applicable to the customer’s Optus Pre-Paid service. For full details see www.optus.com.au/sfoa

- (Source: Optus)

Optus Pre-Paid Terms & Condition

By using Optus Pre-Paid, you still have to follow the basic Pre-Paid Terms & Conditions where your iPhone still locked to Optus network unless:-

1. Your iPhone recharge is over $80
2. You have been using Optus Pre-Paid for more than 6 months

Read More » Optus iPhone Specs/Features

• Prepaid Mobile Optus iPhone

Hopefully Alex will get his iPhone soon because he’s waiting since the launch date on 11th July until today.

Great news to bloggers out there. Are you one of WordPress.com or self hosted WordPress blog user ? Do you own either Apple iPhone or iTouch ? If your answer is Yes for both of it, then you’ll be happy because now you can blog from your Apple iPhone or iTouch.

Introducing the first Open Source app that lets you write posts, upload photos, and edit your WordPress blog from your iPhone or iPod Touch. With support for both WordPress.com and self-hosted WordPress (2.5.1 or higher), users of all experience levels can get going in seconds. Download it now!

- quoted from WordPress for iPhone.

Screenshots

Take a look of the screenshots below or even an intro video at the end of this post.

*Click on the images above for a bigger view.

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Watch The WordPress iPhone Intro Video From WordPress

FAQ / Support / Download / Read More »

• Go to WordPress for iPhone

How To Change?

1. Login to GMail.
2. Go to “Settings“.
3. Look for “Browser connection” and choose your setting either (http) or (https)

Viola, you’re done!

(A Safer Gmail With Https via Blogoscoped)

“The more visits of the page made by the users and the longer time periods spent by the users on the page, the more likely the page is important. We can leverage hundreds of millions of users’ implicit voting on page importance,” the researchers said in BrowseRank: Letting Web Users Vote for Page Importance, a paper from the SIGIR (Special Interest Group on Information Retrieval) conference this week in Singapore. Authors are Bin Gao, Tie-Yan Liu, and Hang Li from Microsoft Research Asia and Ying Zhang of Nankai University, Zhiming Ma of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Shuyuan He of Peking University.

- quoted from cnet.com

PageRank Shortcoming

Microsoft researchers argues that Google PageRank has number of weakness.  For example:-

1. There are smart peoples out there that can fool with Google PageRank by building bogus websites called as link farm. A higher ranking page links to different sites so that other sites will appear higher in search engine results.
2. With PageRank, the indexing doesn’t take into account the time a user spend on a particular site. This is where Microsoft BrowseRank come in to take into account the user spend time, browsing behavior and etc.

“Experimental results show that BrowseRank can achieve better performance than existing methods, including PageRank…in important page finding, spam page fighting, and relevance ranking.

- quoted from cnet.com

Read More »

• Microsoft tries to one-up Google PageRank

(Microsoft tries to one-up Google PageRank via news.cnet.com)

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• iFixit.com – iPhone 3G Disassembly

Additional preparation is required for a 70-294 student if he is planning on writing 70-647 as well as 640-816 and 650-393 simultaneously without having written 642-446.

(iPhone 3G Disassembly via iFixit.com)