Intel Onboard to Support Indigenous China Mobile OS
At IDF Shenzhen 2015, Intel’s Doug Fisher re-affirmed the company’s support for helping China develop an indigenous mobile OS.
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IDF Shenzhen 2015: Intel Celebrates 30 Years in China at IDF Shenzhen
IDF Shenzhen 2015 kickoff keynote lacked aggressive goals or big announcements, but was rather a look at the level of collaboration between Intel and China.
Is Activision Teasing Black Ops III With New Hidden ARG?
Activision stealthily adds a new viral marketing campaign in a Black Ops II update, hinting at a possible return to the series.
Supercomputing Frontiers 2015
Jack Dongarra on the Great Exascale Challenge and Rising HPC Powers
VR World chats with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Jack Dongarra on the road to exascale computing, and rising national powers in the HPC space.
Jack Dongarra: China Isn’t the Emerging HPC Power You Think It Is
In an exclusive interview with VR World, Jack Dongarra of Oak Ridge National Laboratory says we need to take a second look at certain countries’ claims of rising HPC power — notably China.
Error-Free Computing: Unums Save Both Real and Virtual Battles
VR World chats with John Gustafson about the challenges of implementing universal numbers into hardware, and the benefits they offer computing.
News
IDF Shenzhen 2015: Did Intel Keep Its Promises From Last Year?
Intel promised some big things at last year’s IDF Shenzhen. How many promises did the company keep?
John Oliver Grills Edward Snowden on ‘Last Week Tonight’
The Oliver-Snowden interview is uncomfortable to watch, and good journalism.
Pre-Orders Open For Razer’s Forge TV Micro-Console
Amazon starts taking pre-orders for Razer’s new Android-powered gaming set-top box that’s set to release next month.
Gaming
My Favorite Video Game Easter Eggs
Easter is upon us, and we celebrate the holiday be reliving some of our favorite video game Easter egg secrets.
Sony Buys Up OnLive’s Patents Amid Service Shutdown
While OnLive bites the dust, Sony has nabbed the service’s patent rights to bolster its own flagging game-streaming service PlayStation Now.
Reviews
Thecus Can Do Better: N2560 NAS Review
Thecus is known for its performance oriented NAS devices, but the N2560 leaves us wanting more.
Microsoft Lumia 535: Budget Smartphone Done Right
Aimed at “connecting the next billion Internet users,” the Lumia 535 is Microsoft’s first branded smartphone, offering competitive pricing at the low-end.
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ReviewsZotac GeForce GTX 960 AMP! Edition Review: Maxwell’s Budget Workhorse Is Here
Nvidia has announced the GeForce GTX 960. With the GTX 980 and GTX 970 targeting high-end and mid-tier segments, it is time for Nvidia to go after the entry-level.
Virtual Reality (VR)
Sony’s Project Morpheus VR Headset Coming First Half of 2016
Sony unveils a new prototype of its Project Morpheus headset, along with a 2016 release window and new specs.
Valve Announces Vive VR Headset Powered By Steam VR
Renown games maker Valve partners with mobile phone manufacturer HTC to bring the Vive VR headset into the virtual reality market.
Is Microsoft HoloLens the Future of Computing?
The way we interact with computers is changing. Is the future Microsoft’s HoloLens? Or is it something else?
Auto
2015 New York International Auto Show Gallery
Take a look at these pictures from the 2015 New York International Auto Show.
Gogoro Opening Retail Store in Taipei Ahead of Summer Launch
The HTC-funded Gogoro is revolutionary for a number of reasons, and potential customers in Taiwan will be able to demo the scooters starting this week.
A Whole New Uber? Company Says It Will Comply With Taxi Laws in Germany
Uber’s adversarial relationship with authorities around the world may be coming to an end.
Analysis
Want a Successful Wearable? Build It A Solid App Store
Wearables live and die on the strength of their app stores
The Strength of the Apple Watch App Store Will Determine Its Success
The strength of the smartwatch’s app library will determine if it’s just hype or a sustainable product.
Is Sony Imploding: Time to Call for a Hold?
Sony (NYSE: SNE) continues to mitigates its risks. It time to call for a hold while investors wait and see the results of Sony’s corporate strategy.
Asia Pacific (APAC)
Acer on Road To Recovery
Acer posts a slim year-over-year profit. It’s not time for celebration yet, but it shows that Acer will fight to the end.
Satoshi Matsuoka Interview on state of Japan’s HPC Market
VR World chats with Satoshi Matsuoka to understand what is going on in the HPC space land of the rising sun.
Internet.org Launches in SEAsia With Free Access to Essential Online Services
Through its partnership with Philippine telco PLDT, Internet.org will provide free access to a curated set of online services to 71.2M prepaid mobile subscribers.
