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Intel announces a record fourth quarter but falls short of expectations

16 January 2008, 11:56

Uncertainty in the U.S. economy has seen Intel's shares fall despite the announcement of record fourth-quarter revenue.

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Mixed trading news from Tesco

16 January 2008, 11:39

Lower than expected 3.1 per cent Christmas sales growth, but online sales up on the back of strong technology sales.

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Acer to take on ASUS in low-cost notebook market

16 January 2008, 11:18

In the first half of 2008, Acer will become the latest manufacturer to begin offering low-cost notebooks, directly competing with ASUS' EeePC.

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BBC boasts successful iPlayer launch

16 January 2008, 10:57

You may have been using the beta of BBC's iPlayer for a while now, but having come out of beta on Christmas Day, over 3.5 million programmes were streamed or ...

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Motion sickness in your living room with Dreamflyer

16 January 2008, 10:31

Now there’s an answer to your flight sim-motion desires that won’t break the bank, the lightweight, non-powered Dreamflyer.

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HEXUS.tv takes a flier with Tiffen

16 January 2008, 10:30

Of course while walking the floor here at CES 2008 in Las Vegas, I knew we’d come across a stand that’d interest our cameraman, Eren...

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Man gets fined for swopping videogames for crabs

16 January 2008, 10:25

A man who gave copied games, films and music to trawlermen returning to Troon Harbour, South Ayrshire after an extended fishing trip in exchange for a box of crabs has ...

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Microsoft get cute with Valentine Zune

16 January 2008, 10:19

Microsoft weren't sitting still during Macworld yesterday you know, they announced a new product of their own. Well, a new variation of an existing product. Still, it's very cute, it's ...

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Stranglehold adverts banned for encouraging violence

16 January 2008, 10:18

The Advertising Standards Authority has pulled Midway's Stranglehold adverts after coming to a decision that they may encourage and condone violence.

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Plus! making a comeback for Windows Vista

16 January 2008, 09:57

Remember those rather average Plus! packs available for Windows 95, 98 and XP? Well, it looks as though Windows Vista will be getting the Plus! treatment too.

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Monster Madness: Extreme - PS3

16 January 2008, 09:19

SouthPeak Games has released some fresh screens from its upcoming comedy-horror arcade shooter for PS3, Monster Madness: Extreme.

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Cash for kills Kwari launches in Europe

16 January 2008, 09:06

Kwari’s kill-based online-first person shooter heralds a brand new concept in gaming for the PC and is now available to download in Europe for free.

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Macworld 2008: MacBook Air, world's thinnest notebook

15 January 2008, 20:34

It wouldn't be a stretch of the imagination to say that Steve Jobs left the best 'till last by announcing the super, super-slim MacBook Air toward the end of his ...

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Macworld 2008: iTunes and Apple TV in movie evolution

15 January 2008, 20:06

Third on Jobs' to-do list at Macworld 2008; dominate the movie industry by announcing support from all major movie studios for movie rentals via iTunes and launch a new Apple ...

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Macworld 2008: iPhone and iPod updates now available

15 January 2008, 19:31

The second item on Steve Jobs' four-item agenda at Macworld 2008 revealed software updates for your iPod and your iPhone.

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Macworld 2008: Time Capsule, wireless backup for your Mac

15 January 2008, 19:14

Steve Jobs kicks off Macworld 2008 with the first of four things he says he'd like to talk about; Time Capsule, a backup device that wirelessly backs up everything on ...

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Apple fans await as Macworld draws near

15 January 2008, 16:32

Fans of all things Apple prepare in anticipation of Steve Jobs' keynote at the 2008 Macworld, scheduled to begin in San Fransisco in the next hour.

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NBA Ballers: Chosen One - Xbox 360, PS3

15 January 2008, 13:05

The NBA Ballers Franchise returns to the court with NBA Ballers: Chosen One, featuring over-the-top and fully interactive basketball action that gamers have come to expect from Midway since the ...

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Assassin's Creed prequel exclusive to Nintendo DS

15 January 2008, 12:43

Ubisoft has today confirmed that the prequel to the popular action adventure, Assassin's Creed will be availabl exclusively on the Nintendo DS in February 2008.

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Intel targets SMB system builders

15 January 2008, 12:34

Launch of first modular server building-block products aims to make it easier for system builders to enter the server market.

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Disney's The Princess and the Frog to spark return of 2D?

15 January 2008, 12:08

I've always loved Disney's 2D animations, The Lion King and Aladdin are up there among my favourite movies, but 2D has recently become a thing of the past. Disney hope ...

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EU taking the fight to Microsoft again

15 January 2008, 12:00

The European Commission is launching two new antitrust investigations of Microsoft

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Flash storage offered to corporates

15 January 2008, 11:49

EMC to offer solid state drives in its Symmetrix DMX-4 system

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EU taking the fight to Microsoft once again

15 January 2008, 11:21

You've either got to admire the EU for its never ending battle with Microsoft, or you've got to feel sorry for the software giant that lives its life in EU ...

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A recipe for homemade magic fireballs

15 January 2008, 10:29

Yep, this is exactly what you think it is, a method of making fireballs that you can hold in the palm of your hand. Seriously cool way to impress your ...

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THQ acquire Rise of Nations dev, Big Huge Games

15 January 2008, 10:11

American publisher, THQ has forged an agreement to acquire Big Huge Games, the developers behind Civilization II.and the Rise of Nations series.

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Call of Duty 4 regains top chart position

15 January 2008, 10:08

Activision’s Christmas number one smash hit, Call of Duty 4 has risen to the top of the charts for the third time, despite sales being down by 20% last week.

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Dancing bunnies and Brain Training set for XBLA

15 January 2008, 10:03

Courtesy of Sierra Online, this week sees the release of Boogie Bunnies, a brand new puzzle title for the Xbox live arcade. We also have news of a new brain ...

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Imperium Romanum - PC

15 January 2008, 09:01

Set in the time-honoured Roman Empire, Imperium Romanum challenges you to become the successful governer of a Roman province. Check out these in-battle screenshots.

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HEXUS.net launches tech trade site

14 January 2008, 16:40

HEXUS.channel provides the IT trade with a one-stop-shop for news, reviews, analysis and discussion.

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Google announces improvements to its iPhone experience

14 January 2008, 15:20

A little over a month ago, Google optimised a variety of its popular web apps for iPhone users. Today, with the Macworld expo set to begin, Google has announced new ...

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You could be driving a rechargeable car as soon as 2010

14 January 2008, 14:43

As the Detroit motor show gets underway, amid all the super cars and flashy concepts, one thing remains obvious; the increase in environmentally friendly cars.

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