Anyone even remotely associated with gaming knows about Steam. VALVe’s software evolved from being a lowly bare-bones digital-rights management (DRM) nuisance to a tremendously successful digital-content distribution system holding well over 80-85% of market share on PC. VALVe recently rolled out Steam’s Big Picture Mode, a new UI designed specifically for TV’s making it easier for users who prefer console environments of …

Always in the Christmas Spirit, the staff here at Technology X and The SSD Review got together and threw in a few thoughts about putting together a Christmas PC Build for the Budget Gamer.  Follow along as we walk you through our build, stopping along the way at our favorite e-tailer…just in case…you decide that it’s to good to pass …

ROUND 1 SAMSUNG LOSES BID FOR NEW TRIAL BASED ON JUROR MISCONDUCT Federal Judge Lucy Koh, the U.S. District Court judge presiding over the court case that saw Apple win (at least temporarily) a $1.375 billion verdict over software patents for mobile devices, has denied Samsung’s request for a new trial based on “misconduct” by the jury foreman. Samsung said …

Chances are that if you have your own Galaxy Note II right now, you are a Tech Geek like most and find yourself hunting down articles that might disclose just a few more tricks that you didn’t know.  The truth is that Samsung has hit a home run by creating a device with a never ending bag of tricks, many …

After Google’s foray into the consumer hardware space in 2008 with the G1, Android products have improved drastically. In 2012, it made sense to join the tablet scene, and in July, Google introduced the Nexus 7. This followed with the announcement of the 32 GB Nexus 7 in November and, with  a price decrease for the 16 GB model to …

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO), the world’s largest computer networking equipment maker, has hired Barclays Plc to find a buyer for its Linksys division, according to a Bloomberg.com article.  Linksys makes routers and networking equipment for home wireless access, whereas Cisco’s primary business is enterprise and business-related networking equipment. Cisco would like to sell Linksys as part of a strategy to …

Taiwan-based VIA Labs, Inc. has announced availability of two new USB 3.0 host controllers — The four-port VIA VL805 and the two-port VIA VL806.  These new USB 3.0 host controllers in PCI Express form factor allow utilization of multiple Super Speed USB devices simultaneously for transfer rates up to 5 Gbps.  The VL805 and VL806 both retain backwards compatibility with …

With Netflix and Amazon dominating the streaming market for TV shows and movies it was finally time for a new competitor. Redbox, your friendly neighborhood DVD kiosk operator, has decided to jump into the mix. Redbox has announced that later this month they will offer an unlimited streaming video package along with four nights of physical DVD rentals from kiosks. …

In a surprising move by Google,  they have stated that they have no plans to release native applications for Windows 8 or Windows Phone 8. This includes Gmail and Drive, apps that most mobile users access on a daily basis and take for granted. Clay Bavor, Google Apps product manager has announced that “We have no plans to build out Windows …

If you are a laptop lover and looking forward to moving to an ultrabook in the near future, then stop the press because ultrabooks have already shed their skin into something much more exciting. Where less than a year and a half ago, we were trying to get the weight down and performance up on ultras, todays selections not only …