Team AMD FX, a specialized group of AMD technologists and an elite overclocking team, clocked a Bulldozer-core eight-core FX processor to 8.429GHZ beating the previous world record of 8.308GHz.

The fastest CPU in the world record was performed just a block away and on the opening day of the Intel Developer Forum in San Fransisco.

The yet to be released FX processor code-named Zambezi are set to hit stores later this year. Like the rest of the FX line of processors these new processors will come unlocked, allowing computer enthusiasts to easily overclock to speed well above the manufactured specification but probably not close to the 8.429GHz AMD was able to achieve with highly specialized cooling methods.

Another new iPhone and another new iPhone prototype missing/stolen. Oddly enough the new iPhone 5 prototype was lost in California - again, by an Apple employee - again, and it was lost in a bar - again.

Perhaps Apple has some sort of marketing trick up their sleeve since this same thing happened with their iPhone 4 prototype and now again with the iPhone 5. Once the iPhone 6 prototype is here, geeks around the world will begin converging on bars in California with hopes to randomly pick up the top secret prototype.

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If you weren't one of the lucky (or unlucky ones depending on how you look at it) to get an HP TouchPad for the low price of $99, you may still have a chance. HP announced today that it would be manufacturing more TouchPads in response to the high demand for their tablet computer since dropping the price to $99.

The price drop to $99 for the 16GB tablet and $149 for the 32GB tablet came after HP announced that they would be discontinuing the TouchPads and no longer support WebOS. The drastic price cuts enabled consumers to buy the devices at unheard of pricing.

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The Inkling pen is a "digital sketch pen" that can take your creative masterpieces from paper to a digital copy automatically. As you draw and sketch all of the content you create gets captured into the pen and by connecting the pen to your computer you can have a digital copy at the ready.

After your artwork is imported into the computer you can then use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop or any other software to manipulate your drawing.

One of the best features about the Wacom Inkling digital drawing pen is that no special paper is required. This is because there is a receiver which clips on your notebook or page which interprets what you write. The receiver must have an uninterrupted line of sight however.

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New research shows that Amazon's new tablet computer could sell up to 5 million units this year alone, and it's not even for sale yet. The launch is expected to take place in October so this would only give Amazon the 4th quarter to hit such a high number of units to be sold.

At the $250 - $350 price point for the new tablet, Amazon could very well hit 5 million by end of year. The price tag is the primary factor in how fast Amazon could sell the tablets. I would be surprised if they hit 3 million units but 5 million? Seems a bit high and unrealistic.

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If you are looking for a new lightweight digital pocket camera with DSLR capabilities then look no further and allow me to shed light on the new Olympus E-PM1 digital camera. Available in six colors; purple, pink, brown, white, silver, and black the new smallest and lightest PEN camera weighs in just over a pound which also gives the camera its name the PEN Mini.

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Logitech today announced the pre-order availability of its full-size keyboard case for the iPad 2. The Logitech Fold-Up Keyboard for iPad allows you to fold-up the keyboard in a compact case which attaches to your iPad.

If you are using a smart cover, Logitech has got you covered as the Fold-Up keyboard still allows smart cover utilization. The only major downside we see from the fold-up keyboard case is how much thicker it makes your slim iPad. It turns your once thin iPad into a 1990's notebook in terms of size.

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The rumor mills keep turning and today Apple fans can rejoice about the possibility of a new and cheaper iPhone 4 coming in as little as a few weeks time.

The new and cheaper Apple iPhone 4 8GB will have half the storage capacity of its older brother which is offered in 16GB and 32GB models. It's not known if the new wallet-friendly iPhone 4 will lack other features such as reduced processing power or smaller megapixel cameras but it's for sure to come in at a much lower price.

Apple's move to offer a more affordable phone out the gate will allow phone companies such as AT&T which already offers an iPhone 3GS for $9 bucks, to offer the new iPhone 4 for the low price of FREE.

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Acer today announced the launch of its Iconia Tab A100 android based tablet which features a 7-inch display and WiFi connectivity starting at just $329. The new Honeycomb (Android 3.2 OS) tablet weighs in under 1 pounds and comes with MicroUSB, Micro HDMI (with mirroring), and a dual core processor.

You need not to worry about the performance of this little tablet because with the NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual core CPU and 1GB of RAM, it's sure to perform well no matter what you throw at it. The $329 tablet comes with 8GB of storage and for just $20 bucks more priced at $349 you can get 16GB of onboard storage. Already have a MicroSD card? You are in luck, there is a MicroSD card slot to provide up to an additional 32GB of memory.

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Samsung revealed today its first Galaxy series smartphone which will feature the new Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core CPU. The new Samsung Galaxy R mobile phone not only includes the Tegra 2 CPU but also features the latest Android OS 2.3 aka Gingerbread.

With the new dual-core processor users of the Galaxy R phone will have faster web browsing, more multi-tasking capabilities, and better graphics with smoother games. Previous generations of the Galaxy phones used a single core 1GHz A8 processor, with the Galaxy R - consumers are getting quite the upgrade.

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The world runs on batteries, billions of them to be exact. The one thing about battery-powered devices and equipment are their heavy in weight. If we could take the weight of our current batteries in EV-powered cars and shrink them down a million times we could obtain gas mileages better than anyone could ever dream. The researchers at Rice university have shown off some micro or nano batteries that could revolutionize the battery industry in a few years.

The new microscopic battery pack created by Rice researchers pack a lot of power in a minuscule battery pack. At only 150 nanometers in size the battery pack is hundreds times smaller and thinner than a human hair.

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In today's world not only do you have to watch out for hackers attacking you from over the Internet but you also have to be cautious of them coming in from your WiFi networks. You might say, our company compound is so large no WiFi signal leaks out? It means nothing with a WASP flying 400 feet in the air above your corporation.

The WASP or "Wireless Aerial Surveillance Platform" is a $6,000 radio controlled and autonomous flying hobby plane with a digital command station onboard. The WASP's onboard electronics allow it to spoof a GSM cell phone tower, intercept phone calls, sniff packets on WiFi networks and even crack the encryption with its 340 million word dictionary.

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Hewlett-Packard has announced a $100 price cut for its HP TouchPad Tablet to help boost sales after bad reviews have knocked the product. The new price for the 16GB TouchPad is now $399 and the 32GB model will set you back $499.

You can receive the $100 price cut directly from HP or from Staples but only through August 7th, 2011. Furthermore, today only you can get the HP TouchPad 16GB for only $379, with an additional $25 price drop at w00t.com.

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For today only and only until 1PM EST Best Buy Mobile is offering the Google Nexus S smartphone for FREE with two-year contract. You can find the deal online or in brick-and-mortar stores.

The latest Nexus S phone offers Android 2.3 OS (Gingerbread) and includes a 1GHz CPU, 4 inch Super AMOLED display, a front-facing camera, and a 5MP rear facing camera.

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Razer announced that it plans to ship the new Razer Electra gaming headset in October. The new headset provides "enhanced bass response" for your favorite first-person-shooters or for your favorite tunes.

The Razer Electra is able to provide the deep booming bass and balanced sound thanks to the audio drivers which are finely tuned to low frequencies. You also need not to worry about external noise as the thick leather ear cushions supposedly block out the bad but keeps the good vibrations in.

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