ServerMonkey returned to Austin to host the Spicelounge at SpiceWorld 2014. We had a great time meeting SpiceHeads and enjoyed the great weather in the Texas capital. Did we miss you at SpiceWorld this year? Check out our photos below to see what you missed!
Samsung is leading the way by becoming the first to mass produce 64GB DRAM modules for servers incorporating DDR4 memory and using 3D TSV package technology. These new RDIMMs will be integral in supporting large memory applications like in-memory databases and cloud-based applications that utilize large memory stores, like Oracle and SAP.
At 64GB, Samsung is producing the largest DRAM module in the market. The dense module will improve application performance by keeping data in its memory store longer. Bits won’t have to be transferred as often between DRAM and other components such as storage.
For the tech savvy, the most exciting part about the release of a new smart phone is the inevitable competition that heats up when it’s compared to its counterparts. Which one is better? Faster? Has a better screen?
Just a week before the Apple iPhone 6 event, Samsung, Apple’s biggest competitor, unveiled two new mobile devices.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Samsung Galaxy Note Edge. The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is appropriately named after its new technology feature of a curved right edge screen that wraps around to the side. The curved side of the screen is independent of the main flat surface of the screen and can be customized to display your favorite apps, social media, the camera and more.
The Big Apple
Tuesday marked Apple’s iPhone 6 event, where the tech company unveiled the latest model of its top selling mobile device. And a few other things. The very lengthy presentation was available to everyone for the first time through a livestream hosted on Apple’s website. Well, anyone who was able to access Apple’s native browser, Safari. Many who didn’t have a supported browser or device were left in the dark.
So, if you missed today’s event or simply fell asleep after hour one, we’ve got a quick and dirty recap of what Apple presented today.
Net neutrality has been a scorching hot topic ever since the D.C. Court of Appeals struck down the rules put in place by the FCC to ensure fair and equal internet speeds for all. In protest, several tech firms will band together in a “go slow” protest on September 10th, five days ahead of the end of the FCC’s comment period on proposed internet rules.
Companies like Foursquare, Etsy, Mozilla, Reddit, and Kickstarter, in conjunction with the Silicon Valley lobbying firm Engine, have committed to using a revolving wheel-like icon in banner or widget form to symbolize slow loading.
This past Labor Day weekend, while many of us were getting BBQ wasted with friends and family, a massive iCloud hack sent the private and risqué images of many favorite female celebrities spiraling to all edges of the interwebs. While some affected by the hack have come forward to deny the authenticity of the photos being circulated, major stars like Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton and Kirsten Dunst have proceeded to pursue legal action against those responsible for the leak, and confirmed the validity of the photos. The FBI has even gotten involved in the case.
What Happened?
Sunday night an anonymous user posted the photos to the site 4Chan alleging to be in possession of photos and video of over 100 celebrities that were taken from iCloud accounts. It’s been speculated that the hack stemmed from a vulnerability in Apple’s “Find My iPhone” service, which allowed hackers to use brute-force tactics to gain access to Apple ID passwords.
While it hasn’t been confirmed that an iCloud security vulnerability was a cause for the leak, Apple has released a statement saying they are “actively investigating” the issue. There have also been reports that Apple quietly rolled out a security patch Monday to fix the alleged hole responsible for the breach.
Chances are we know who you slept with last night. Or rather “what”. An informal survey conducted with BuzzFeed employees suggests that about 70% of smartphone owners regularly cuddle up at night with their devices. Another 41% said they snuggle with their electronic BFF every night.
The addiction to smartphones has increasingly altered our everyday lives. With the FOMO ever so prevalent, the ability to disconnect is becoming harder and harder. And yes, it is ruining your sleep patterns and workplace productivity. Exposure to excessive light at night apparently isn’t doing us any favors either. The American Medical Association now recognizes that light at night could increase the risk of diseases, including cancer.
This September ServerMonkey heads to Austin, Texas to exhibit at “the most happenin’ IT conference around”, SpiceWorld. ServerMonkey, a leading provider of new and refurbished IT hardware, returns to SpiceWorld for the second year as a supporting sponsor to engage with fellow IT professionals.
“I’m glad to be back in Austin and a part of SpiceWorld, as an active participant and member of the Spiceworks community,” says Andrew Madrigal, a ServerMonkey Asset Services Account Manager. “SpiceWorld is a really great way to connect with current and future clients both professionally and socially, while keeping Austin weird.”
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Megabytes, Gigabytes, terabytes. How much is a byte worth anyway? Well according to Dropbox one terabyte, which equals 1,000 gigabytes, is now worth the bargain bin price of $9.99.
This morning Dropbox announced that they slashed the price of its Pro service, which originally ran users $9.99 for just 100 gigabytes. Dropbox also previously offered plans of 200GB for $19.99 a month and 500GB for $49.99 a month. The price slash officially puts Dropbox competitors, which include Microsoft and Google, on notice that the cloud storage street war is far from over.
Could there be a new supercomputer on the horizon? Hewlett-Packard has recently announced the solution to the ever growing amount of data produced by websites and cloud services. In order to keep up with the massive amount of information generated daily, the need for hardware that can provide adequate storage in a small area is essential. Enter, “The Machine”.