Tech Bits

[Aug 21, 2001, 09:09 am ET] - 1 Comment

New AMD CPUs
This AMD News Release announces: "AMD Marks Two-Year Anniversary of AMD Athlon™ Processor with Announcement of 1.1GHz Mobile AMD Athlon™ 4 Processor." Thanks 3DNow.net.
More Audigy
Breaking the Sound Barrier with Audigy on PC.IGN.Com offers another look at Creative Labs' new soundcard technology, including a rundown on products in which it will be used.
Hercules 3D Tweaker
Savage News has posted a link where you can find an updated version of the Hercules 3D tweaker utility.
Excite@Home Troubles
Excite@Home survival chances dim is a CNET article outlining the perils that lie ahead for the broadband supplier, who will have to repay $100 million worth of convertible bonds if their stock is delisted by the Nasdaq. Thanks Ant.
Hotmail Troubles
Hotmail flaw exposed e-mails on MSNBC exposes a security flaw in the free mail service. Thanks Erik.
Games Aid Burn Victims
Easing Pain with Virtual Reality (ABC) is an article that says the immersive qualities of virtual reality can help dull the agony that severe burn victims suffer. Thanks Scatterblak.