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Sandberg launches Wireless Touchpad Keyboard for the HTPC crowd

28 July 2008, 10:29

Sandberg's new HTPC-orientated wireless keyboard features a built-in touchpad and could be a useful tool for any Media Center user.

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Dell issues BIOS update for NVIDIA hardware problem

28 July 2008, 10:14

Dell has released BIOS updates for some laptops, but no desktops, in response to the NVIDIA die/packaging problem.

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JoinTech serves up cheapest, most useless, netbook of them all

28 July 2008, 10:10

We're all waiting for netbook prices to drop a little lower, but JoinTech's $99 solution isn't quite what we had in mind.

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HEXUS.pipelines :: The bright lights of the pipeline are on again...

28 July 2008, 10:05

I'm pretty sure this one is a graphics card... but then again, it could be a frying pan for all I know...

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Adult-rated videogames banned in UK prisons

28 July 2008, 09:53

Government clampdown continues as over 18-rated videogames are banned in UK prisons.

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Summer Athletics springs into action in August

28 July 2008, 09:15

Featuring 25 disciplines from the Olympic Games, Summer Athletics hopes to keep you entertained over this Olympic summer.

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The ultimate mouse?

25 July 2008, 14:09

Stick the word concept before a product name and you’ve got yourself an instant excuse for craziness. Well, the concept Alien Mouse is no exception.

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VIA embraces open source, appoints Harald Welte

25 July 2008, 13:28

At the Ottawa Linux Symposium today, VIA Technologies appointed recognised free-software developer Harald Welte as its open source liaison.

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Next week on Xbox Live Arcade: Geometry Wars Retro Evolved 2

25 July 2008, 12:01

That's right, Geo Wars 2 was originally scheduled for an August 6th launch, but it'll now land a week early on July 30th.

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Intel's Nehalem to launch in September?

25 July 2008, 11:11

According to reports, Intel will launch its first Nehalem processors as soon as September, with retail availability expected in early October.

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Police using YouTube to highlight inappropriate 999 calls

25 July 2008, 10:40

In an effort to highlight the misuse of the 999 facility, Avon and Somerset Police has posted a selection of inappropriate 999 calls on YouTube.

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Corsair's lightning-quick DDR3 gets quicker

25 July 2008, 09:46

Memory specialist Corsair has launched a 2,133MHz 2GiB DIMM Kit, making it the world’s fastest DDR3 memory solution in volume production.

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Western Digital shrinks VelociRaptors for enterprise duty

24 July 2008, 15:54

Western Digital is making a play for the enterprise storage market today by stripping the bulky heat sink attached to its 10,000RPM VelociRaptor.

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NZXT continues low-cost chassis assault with Guardian 921

24 July 2008, 14:48

NZXT has unveiled yet another relatively low-cost chassis aimed at the gaming market, and this one will retail at just $89.99.

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Warner Bros announce Watchmen for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3

24 July 2008, 11:20

Watchmen takes place in an alternate 1985 America – in which costumed superheroes are not only real but have ultimately been outlawed

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Orange to offer free Eee PCs with mobile broadband contracts

24 July 2008, 11:10

Thinking of bagging yourself a netbook? Hold on just a little, next month Orange will be giving away free Eee PCs to new mobile broadband customers.

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Microsoft rolls out Windows Search 4.0 via Windows Update

24 July 2008, 10:40

Is Windows Vista taking too long to index your files? Try the latest update from Microsoft, it promises better performance and reliability.

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Nintendo urgently working on Wii storage solution

24 July 2008, 10:13

The issue of lack of storage provided by Wii is being looked at 'urgently' by the powers that be...

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De Niro, Pacino film to get videogame outing

24 July 2008, 09:27

The upcoming feature film starring De Niro and Al Pacino is to get a casual game's outing later this summer.

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Music industry and UK ISPs unite in battle against piracy

24 July 2008, 09:21

BT, Virgin, Orange, Tiscali, BSkyB and Carphone Warehouse have agreed to help the music industry tackle the ongoing problem of online piracy.

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Top horror Hollywood directors pen comedies for Xbox 360 audience

24 July 2008, 09:07

Hollywood's masters of horror will showcase their comedy pilots this Autumn on Xbox 360.

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Intel launches first integrated x86 SoC

24 July 2008, 05:15

Intel has launched its EP80579 SoC, and reveals 15 SoC designs for the coming years - many of which will be Atom-based.

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Consumer electronics giants to create new wireless home networking standard

23 July 2008, 16:35

Sony, Samsung, Motorola, Hitachi and Sharp form group to develop wireless digital home standard called WHDI.

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GC 2008 - Games Convention Leipzig - Bigger than E3?

23 July 2008, 15:05

With everyone moaning about E3 being a bit pap, perhaps the Games Convention 2008 in Leipzig can make up for it?

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RAIDON reveals do-it-yourself SSD solution

23 July 2008, 12:19

SSDs are dropping in price, but they're still too expensive for most users. So, how about a DIY CompactFlash-based solution instead?

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Portal: Still Alive, why buy this Xbox 360 'exclusive'?

23 July 2008, 12:06

We were excited as the next man when the next Portal game was announced this week, but our enthusiasm has quickly died a death.

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Cooler Master teases CM Storm product range

23 July 2008, 11:10

Cooler Master will be gunning for enthusiasts by unveiling its gamer-orientated CM Storm brand at Leipzig's Games Convention next month.

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Games For Windows digital distribution service to compete with STEAM

23 July 2008, 11:06

STEAM has a challenger to its digital distribution service. Step forward, Microsoft...

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Icahn reveals he had doubts about winning Yahoo! proxy fight

23 July 2008, 10:38

In his blog, activist investor Icahn reveals the thinking behind his compromise as Yahoo! quarterlies disappoint.

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Windows Live Messenger now available on BlackBerry

23 July 2008, 10:36

Good news for BlackBerry users and IM-addicts alike, Windows Live Messenger is now officially available for BlackBerry handsets.

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The lowdown on XNA community games for Xbox 360

23 July 2008, 10:34

Priced and dated, finally Xbox live arcade users will get to sample the XNA community games developed by hobbyists, students and indie devs.

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Fujifilm team up with Nintendo for Wii photo service

23 July 2008, 10:10

A new Wii channel launches in Japan.Upload your photos to Fuji site via your Wii console!

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Microsoft updates Windows Live for Windows Mobile

23 July 2008, 10:04

Now that the iPhone 3G hoopla has passed, Microsoft has taken the time to launch an update for its Windows Live application for Windows Mobile handsets.

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