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While everyone is trying to get their hands on the Intel Core i7-3770K, Xeon based on ivy bridge are available for sale in Japan. According to Akiba, there are 11 versions of Xeon processors. It ranges from the cheapest E3-1220 V2 to E3-1290 V2 (3.7GHZ) . The price ranges from 18580 to 79800 Yen.
A number of Xeon processors will also have Intel HD 4000 graphics core built in. e.g.
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has issued the first license plates that will allow Google’s autonomous cars onto public highways.
Nevada is the first state to devise licensing procedures for autonomous vehicles, and Google is the one of the leaders in that field, having hired some of the top talent that took part in the DARPA Grand and Urban Challenges. Google’s fleet will have red Nevada license plates with a Greek infinity symbol, intended to alert other drivers that a computer has control of the vehicle.
“I felt using the infinity symbol was the best way to represent the ‘car of the future’.” Department Director Bruce Breslow said in a statement.
The free Portal 2 Perpetual Testing Initiative DLC from Valve that we reported on previously has been released today. It includes a level editor and lots of maps to get you started. In fact, one beta tester made so many, that he’s been awarded the certificate below! “In fact, one of the beta testers made so many great maps that we’ve decided to award him the first ever Aperture Science Employee of the Moment Certificate for his provisional excellence in the field of test chamber construction. Congratulations, Mevious! Enjoy it while it lasts.” To get the update, simply run your Steam client and the game will auto update – if auto updates are turned on in the preferences.
Remember, the next employee of the moment could be YOU!
From the creators of the popular Phantom series and Switch 810 chassis, NZXT is proud to expand their product lines by officially making gamer’s dreams come true with REAL crafted gaming armor, the Phantom Armor. The Phantom Armor is available for pre-order as of now. A revolutionary design fifteen minutes in the making that will get real gamers suited up for battle. Developed from the ground up, the Phantom armor is composed of flex-fit fleece fabric fiber optic armor and synthetic threads within plain weave lightweight material. This is an eco-friendly solar powered armor set, suitable for any given circumstances as it is waterproof and heat resistant. But will not protect you if engulfed in flames. T
EMC has trademarked a new product name: VSPeX. So what the heck is it?
Searches on EMC websites reveal that VSPeX is a way to enable “faster virtual infrastructure deployment, greater flexibility of choice, efficiency, and lower risk.” The trademark info can be seen here, and is dated 12 February 2012.