Blizzard Kills StarCraft II LAN Support Jul 1, 2009
Game On: Regarding StarCraft II LAN support, would you guys even consider the possibility of setting up a hybrid mode, something that'd allow gamers to exchange network information locally (without going through an external server) while only having to authenticate globally. Blizzard: All I can say with regard to that question is that we have a lot of cool features planned for Battle. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Nissan’s hybrid sedan a near-luxury fuel sipper Jun 20, 2009
When stopped, the gas engine shuts off and the hybrid mode is active ... A number of hybrids I ve driven the ones that climb into the 40-plus mpg fuel efficiency range reduce full cooling of the a/c when the vehicle goes into hybrid mode ... The optional equipment is mostly luxury-based stuff, which leads me to believe the Altima Hybrid is Nissan s conservative man s answer to rival Lexus swelling ranks of hybrid models. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
The coolest cars youve never heard of May 8, 2009
The plug-in sports coupe uses no gasoline for the first 50 miles of driving and then runs in hybrid mode for any distance after that. Designed by the styling great Henrik Fisker, who also created the BMW Z8, Aston Martin DB9 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage, it proves electric cars don't have to be dowdy or slow. (MSNBC -- Business)
Linux-Based HyperSpace: 30 Second Boot Mar 5, 2009
Hybrid mode requires an IntelVT CPU. "Dual Mode" is for systems without CPU support for virtualization, so to switch between HyperSpace and Windows you need to reboot ... They claim up to 25% longer battery life with Windows in sleep mode (hybrid mode), and I suppose that in dual mode, with no Windows running, it should be equivalent to that or better. (Datamation)
Sony to Embed Select Notebooks With Qualcomm's Gobi Technology Feb 16, 2009
Any device utilizing 1x-EVDO parts that are intended for activation on a U.S. wireless network (other than Verizon Wireless) must utilize Qualcomm's hybrid mode alternative solution. Contact: Jon Piazza Sony Electronics Inc. (858) 942-3825 Tina Asmar Qualcomm Inc. (858) 845-5959. (PR Newswire)
Qualcomm Demonstrates Wireless Communications Beyond the Mobile Phone at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2009 Feb 16, 2009
Any device utilizing 1x-EVDO parts that are intended for activation on a U.S. wireless network (other than Verizon Wireless) must utilize Qualcomm's hybrid mode alternative solution. Qualcomm Contacts: Richard Tinkler, Qualcomm Europe Phone: 44-208-466-0874 Email: Tina Asmar, Corporate Communications Phone: 1-858-845-5959 Email: John Gilbert, Investor Relations Phone: 1-858-658-4813 Email. (PR Newswire)
Escalade hybrid offers eco-bling Feb 13, 2009
The 8-inch touch-screen was set too deep for easy use but had a graphic that showed which hybrid mode was in use. The touch screen controlled navigation and the superb Bose 5. (The Augusta Chronicle)