AMD reveals Opteron 3300 and 4300 processors for the penny-pinching enterprise

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/06/amd-opteron-3300-4300/

As a followup to its flagship Opteron 6300 launch last month, AMD has just released several more Piledriver-based processors meant for the server room. One eight-core and two quad-core models are part of the Opteron 3300 series, while the Opteron 4300 series gets six new CPUs: one quad-core, three six-core and two eight-core designs. With all this new silicon, IT pros may have concerns about compatibility issues -- but fear not, for all of AMD's new gear has sockets that fit in with the 3200 and 4200 series to make upgrading a painless process. Designed for small-to-medium sized businesses and web host servers, the chips are relatively inexpensive with prices ranging from $174 to $501, a far cry from the the $575 to $1,392 price of the higher-end 6300.

Despite the low cost, AMD claims the CPUs have a 24 percent performance per watt increase and 15 percent less power usage than their predecessors. The chip maker will likely still face an uphill battle against Intel's mighty Xeon, but businesses looking to save a little cash might be the Opteron's saving grace. There's more detailed specs on the newly announced processors at the source, and you can get a peek at the pricing table after the break.

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Twitter announces 'Trends' for 100 more cities, spreads the trending topics love

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/06/twitter-trends-in-100-more-cities/

Even though there's an ongoing kerfuffle between social giants Instagram and Twitter, the microblogging service is putting that aside and focusing its own efforts on improving the experience for some of its (many) users. With that in mind, Twitter announced earlier today that it has expanded its trending topics feature, also known as Trends, to an additional 100 cities around the world, including big-name places like Frankfurt in Germany and Guadalajara down in Mexico. Of course, this means more people can now easily glance at some of the most talked about things around the Blue Bird social network -- still, don't expect Justin Bieber's name to pop up every single day on the list, as Twitter was pretty clear on how it feels about that.

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GoPano Micro brings 360 degree video to iPhone 5, now on pre-order for $69

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/06/gopano-micro-brings-360-degree-video-to-iphone-5/

Not all Kickstarter projects take flight, to say the least, so it's nice to see one like GoPano Micro that not only went somewhere but is continuing to evolve. The company has just put a new version of the 360 degree camera lens adapter on pre-order, this time for the iPhone 5. The tiny lens is mounted to a case for Apple's latest smartphone, and lets you film while panning in any direction by swiping the screen left or right -- as shown in the video for the last model, after the break. It even lets you scroll around the video after its been recorded, since it films the entire circular panorama at once. It'll run you $69 to grab one, including a second case for the iPhone 4/4S, so if you're looking add to your bag of cinematic tricks, click on the source.

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Would You Trust a Doctor Checking Your Heart with a Goddamn iPhone?

Source: http://gizmodo.com/5965965/would-you-trust-a-doctor-checking-your-heart-with-a-goddamn-iphone

You're in a doctor's office, about to get a heart test that could be all that stands between you and dropping dead during a sporting event. The doctor pulls out his iPhone, which is a little unprofessional, you think, let's get down to the—HOLY GOOD GOD HE'S USING IT TO RUN THE ACTUAL TEST??? Meet the Alivecor Heart Monitor iPhone case. The FDA just approved it.

Affordable electrocardiogram (ECG) screening is actually a real need (the AliveCor monitor is just $200), even though you've probably never heard of it. Failure of the ECG screens to detect underlying heart conditions is suspected to have led to many young athletes going into cardiac arrest, and sometimes death. Children's lives literally depend on these things. And being FDA-approved is about as good an endorsement as you can get.

Appending sensors onto the computing power of a device you probably already have is a fine and efficient idea. There are other medical iPhone uses, like blood sugar tests for diabetics, or simple heart monitors. And again, AliveCor has all of the backing of the FDA, as well as the encouraging responses from the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology.

But still. It's a damn iPhone. This is already a fairly easy test to misread, and now you're watching some dipshit doctor pull his iPhone out of his pocket, flip it on, while dismissing his banner notifications on his lock screen, and firing up your test. And you, being a relatively tech-savvy person, notice it's only good on an iPhone 4 or 4S. Ugh. This is going to become more common, and honestly, probably doesn't mean too much regarding the quality of tests, maybe. But man, wouldn't that make you just a little more nervous than you would be with a big, beeping hunk of plastic on wheels form the 70s? [AliveCor via Dvice]

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The 10 Most Important Cameras of 2012

Source: http://gizmodo.com/5966073/the-10-most-important-cameras-of-2012/gallery/1

This was a banner year for photo gear. We saw some of the most-anticipated camera refreshes in years (a new 5D, finally!) not to mention some groundbreaking technologies (that weird little Lytro!). Here's a rundown of this year's ten hottest cameras.

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10. Panasonic Lumix LX7 Review: A Lovely Point-and-Shoot For Control Freaks

Anyone in the market for a top point-and-shoot camera is probably deciding between Canon's S100 and Sony's RX100. But Panasonic is back in the game with the Lumix LX7, a sequel to one of the top shooters of 2010, the wildly popular LX5. Does Panasonic's latest have what it takes to beat these pocket titans? [More]

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9. Canon S110 Review: The Best Camera You Can Fit in Your Pocket

The Canon S110 is the most refined little pocket camera Canon has ever made. The core design of the S110 remains unchanged from previous iterations. But with a little streamlining and some key new features, it's inched one step closer to perfection. Are you looking for the highest quality possible in a small point-and-shoot? Check out your new camera. [More]

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8. FujiFilm X-Pro1 Review: Serious Style, Serious Price (Updated)

Mirrorless cameras are generally geared toward the enthusiast or semi-pro consumer. Some companies, like Canon with its new EOS M offering, are seeking to cater to a broader market in features and styling. [More]

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7. GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition Review: Yes, It's the Best (Updated)

Yes, it's action cam season. Sony's entered the market, Contour has updated its line with the Contour+2. But what about the latest from the brand that's come to define the category—the Kleenex of action cams, if you will? [More]

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6. Olympus OM-D E-M5: The First Micro Four Thirds Camera Aimed at Replacing a DSLR

Olympus and Panasonic had an uphill battle in front of them with their micro four thirds system. Other brands were using larger sensors that simply performed better. But when Olympus revealed the OM-D EM-5, people fell in love not only with the vintage style, but with the crisp image quality and best autofocus around. [More]

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5. Sony NEX-5R Review: A Great Camera with a Few Missing Pieces

Over the last year, Sony's NEX cameras have been our favorite of the compact, mirrorless lot. They just handle so well. And on a small camera with big DSLR flexibility, the way you hold, adjust, and operate it makes a huge difference. [More]

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4. Lytro Light Field Camera: This Is What New Feels Like

It isn't very often we encounter technology that is really, truly new. PCs, cellphones, the Internet, multitouch. Those all changed our world when they were first introduced. Not to overstate it, but Lytro may well be the latest member of that clique. The selling point is simple: you no longer have to worry about getting a shot in focus, because any part of the photo can be brought into focus after the fact. Magic. [More]

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3. Sony RX100 Review: This Camera Singlehandedly Makes Point-and-Shoots Relevant Again

Turns out, this camera is a significant achievement for Sony. In fact, it makes you remember that Sony is still capable of making some amazing things. [More]

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2. Nikon D800 Review: A Major HD Upgrade, But Is It the Best DSLR For the Money?

The Nikon D700 was the last great pre-video DSLR. It was an excellent and very boring camera. Nikon's newest, a $3,000 body called the D800, introduces two major features: HD video and a 36-megapixel sensor. [More]

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1. Canon EOS 5D Mark III Review: The Best DSLR for Shooting Video

It's been nearly four years since Canon released the EOS 5D Mark II, the camera that turned digital still cameras into affordable workhorses for videographers and indie filmmakers. And this next evolution was definitely created with those filmmakers in mind. [More]

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