MSI has announced its partnership with Qualcomm Atheros, Fudzilla has reported. This partnership will result with implementation of Killer Networking technology on both MSI's notebooks and a new lineup of gaming motherboards scheduled to appear at Cebit show in March. According to MSI, the new Killer E2200 chip has many advantages including Windows 8 compatibility and Linux supported drivers that were not found on the previous E2100 chip. MSI and Qualcomm Atheros also joined up to create a new and upgraded driver and user interface that will allow gamers full control over their network traffic and prioritization. More on this at this year's Cebit.

Fudzilla has published the names of new AMD desktop low power processors codenamed Kabini. Kabini has two to four Jaguar cores, AMD Turbo Core overclocking, Radeon HD 8000 series graphics, DirectX 11.1 support, up to DDR3 1866 and comes in FT3 BGA package. These APUs are expected to launch in June 2013.

Western Digital introduced My Book AV-TV, external storage that allows customers to instantly enable their TV recording features to store and playback hundreds of hours of entertainment by simply connecting the My Book AV-TV drive directly to a compatible TV. Additionally, customers watching live TV with the My Book AV-TV connected can press pause and rewind, or fast-forward afterward, to control and enjoy live TV at their convenience.

Seidon 120XL and 240M are designed from the ground up to be an extremely compact solution which is accessible to all, Cooler Master said. Both have a high performance waterblock that is machined out of a single block of copper with special Micro Channels that maximize heat dissipation. The integrated pump / waterblock combo assists in saving valuable space around the CPU socket while providing performance and reliability that is similar to air-based CPU coolers. Operating between 600 and 2400RPM, the included 120mm PWM fan(s) ensures that there will be plenty of options for balancing performance and noise to a user’s needs.

According to individuals familiar with the situation, Apple is testing designs for a “watch-like device,” something that sounds similar to the popular Pebble smartwatch. The company has already been in discussions about the device with Foxconn, which is reported as actively working on wearable device technology for multiple companies, says the sources. According to the Wall Street Journal, one of the sources says that Foxconn is currently working on making the wearable device displays more power-efficient for battery purposes. If Apple does ever release a wearable device, it is said that it’ll be integrated with the iPhone, probably connecting with the device via Bluetooth and allowing the two to have a symbiotic relationship.

It seems that Google is working on a new Chromebook, entirely developed in-house. As reported by Android Authority, this video, originaly posted by developer Francois Beaufort, shows Chromebook Pixel, a computer with a 2560 x 1700 resolution touchscreen. The laptop appears to be undergoing testing at Google. It’s noted that the video in question was created by Slinky.me, a company that has worked with the search engine giant before.

The CM Force 500 is the first of the all new Cooler Master case series: CM Force. These black, classy and affordable cases will be hitting Europe soon and the CM Force 500 will be the first. The CM Force 500 will have a possibility to install up to 6 fans, of which 2x 120mm can be installed in the front. Even more impressive is the fact that this case gives a lot of freedom to add water cooling. It support one 240mm and one 120mm radiator or you have the option to install 3 120mm radiators.

Sapphire Technology has just introduced a new model, the SAPPHIRE EDGE HD4 mini-PC, based on the latest mobile processor technology from Intel. The SAPPHIRE EDGE HD4 shares the same slim, stylish outline as the earlier models but delivers increased performance as a result of incorporating the latest Celeron 847 processor from Intel. Despite its small size, the SAPPHIRE EDGE HD4 is a fully featured PC for home, education or business use.

OCZ Technology Group announced that it has added 750W and 850W power supply unit models to the Silencer Mk III Power Supply Series from PC Power & Cooling. With these new high-wattage options, the Silencer Mk III provides a professional-grade power solution rated for industrial usage and provides the performance and stability required for demanding computing environments.

Fractal Design has introduced the newest member of its Arc family of airflow cases, the Arc Midi R2. Fractal Design said that Arc Midi 2 features three high performance Silent Series R2 fans and ample water cooling options that should maximize airflow throughout the case and keep even the most demanding systems at cool temperatures. Designed to house even the thickest radiators in both the top and front panels without extensive modifications, the Arc Midi R2 offers all this within a mid size case. The chassis comes complete with a window side panel, fan controller, easy to clean dust filters, high level of workmanship, flexible hard drive mounting system and plenty of space for cable routing. The new case will be available in March with the price just under $110.