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Google Talk beta launches

Google Talk beta launches

24th Aug 2005 Google, the search engine giant, continue their expansion into new areas with the launch of their instant messaging service, Google Talk.  [0]

Next generation Centrino includes dual core

Next generation Centrino includes dual core

23rd Aug 2005 IDF FALL 05: Sean Maloney, Intel's mobile honcho, has officially introduced the next Centrino platform, Napa. It includes not only dual core chips, but also improved graphics and video support too. [0]

DDR3 memory to come in 2007

DDR3 memory to come in 2007

23rd Aug 2005 IDF FALL 05: Intel has been talking about its roadmap for desktop memory. DDR3 is in from 2007, and DDR2 is ramping up speeds. [0]

Intel PC powered by car battery

Intel PC powered by car battery

23rd Aug 2005 IDF FALL 05: Fed up of running out of power? Why not do like Intel and hook up your PC straight to a car battery? [0]

Intel introduces new desktop processors

Intel introduces new desktop processors

23rd Aug 2005 IDF FALL 05: Intel's got new processors coming. They are planning to change their entire desktop and notebooks line to chips based on the same microarchitecture, delivering better performance per watt of power. Could this be Intel's comback kid? [0]

Intel Developer Forum kicks off in San Francisco

Intel Developer Forum kicks off in San Francisco

23rd Aug 2005 Intel's 6-monthly shindig is getting under way this morning in the Moscone centre, San Francisco. Expect new processor announcements - we'll be bringing you updates! [0]

Sony OK's legal file sharing

Sony OK's legal file sharing

23rd Aug 2005 Sony OK's a potentially groundbreaking deal that will allow Playlouder customer to legally share their Sony licensed music files with other customers. [0]

Windows: Remixed

Windows: Remixed

23rd Aug 2005 Take a dash of hackery, and a smidgen of slipstreaming. Cook until tender on P2P. Serve on a bed of broadband and pirate bay plaudits.  [0]

Xbox 360 to use notebook hard drive

Xbox 360 to use notebook hard drive

23rd Aug 2005 Microsoft move to 2.5" hard drives as part of the Xbox's diet program, but some gamers are still confused over the costs. We dispell some of the myths. [0]

Best mods of QuakeCon 2005

Best mods of QuakeCon 2005

23rd Aug 2005 Get 3,000 gamers under the one roof, like QuakeCon 2005, and you can expect to see some impressive mods. Throw in US$4500 prize money and you've got yourself a Case Modding Competition. [0]

The Xbox 360 Edition

The Xbox 360 Edition

22nd Aug 2005 Lots of 360 goodies, including a J Allard interview, some Games Convention coverage and a leaked brochure for the 360. [0]

Quake 3 source code released

Quake 3 source code released

22nd Aug 2005 id Software have released the Quake 3 source code under the GPL, for everyone to play with. Anyone fancy a (home) brew? [0]

Spyware? Isn't that in Star Wars?

Spyware? Isn't that in Star Wars?

22nd Aug 2005 Spyware is just something from the movies, right? A sizable portion of people believe that it's all a Phantom Menace, according to a new survey [0]

OSx86: The crackdown begins.

OSx86: The crackdown begins.

22nd Aug 2005 Cupertino lets slip the dogs of litigation, and demands that video of OSx86 is taken down from enthusiast sites. [0]

Unpatched IE flaw leaves door open to Hackers

Unpatched IE flaw leaves door open to Hackers

22nd Aug 2005 No patch for dodgey COM object; SANS institute concerned that "widespread malicious use of this vulnerability is imminent" [0]

Intel plans Digital Communities

Intel plans Digital Communities

19th Aug 2005 Intel are leading research into what they call Digital Communities - everybody online everywhere. There are many benefits, but also privacy concerns. Are you ready for Intel Outside? [0]

Universal Music backs Blu-ray

Universal Music backs Blu-ray

18th Aug 2005 Momentum continues to gather behind Sony's Blu-ray, after Universal Music announced they will be supporting the format. Half the world's music will now be available on the new format, in theory. [0]

Unreal Engine 4 in development

Unreal Engine 4 in development

18th Aug 2005 Tim Sweeney & co have been working on Unreal Engine 4 for 2 years already, before we have even played Unreal Engine 3 games. What does the future hold? [0]

Man arrested after 'Virtual Mugging' spree

Man arrested after 'Virtual Mugging' spree

18th Aug 2005 Japan: A man has been arrested on suspicion of mugging on-line gaming characters to pinch their virtual booty (err, loot...) [0]

Win2K: This time, It's Viral War

Win2K: This time, It's Viral War

18th Aug 2005 The latest flaw in Windows 2000 has triggered something of a Viral jihad amongst malware writers. Casualties include Caterpillar, The Financial Times, CNN and ABC News. [0]

XFX introduces new Double Lifetime Warranty

XFX introduces new Double Lifetime Warranty

18th Aug 2005 After some recent criticism, XFX have adopted a new double lifetime warranty scheme in the United States. Hopefully this will be rolled out across Europe, too. [0]

Xbox 360 pricing confirmed!

Xbox 360 pricing confirmed!

17th Aug 2005 As expected, Microsoft have just revealed launch pricing for Xbox 360, and we are pleasantly surprised to be able to bring good news, to UK gamers at least. Click for full details [0]

$50 iBooks? I Predict A Riot...

$50 iBooks? I Predict A Riot...

17th Aug 2005 And that's exactly what happened when Henrico County sold off 4 year old G3 Mactops. [0]

Case mods at PDXLAN 5

Case mods at PDXLAN 5

17th Aug 2005 Last weekend's PDXLAN 5 was the largest LAN on the US West Coast. Lots of custom cases, and some news about wood cases from Danger Den. [0]

Xbox 360 price announced today?

Xbox 360 price announced today?

17th Aug 2005 Will Microsoft announce pricing for Xbox 360 at 9:30am EST today? What could the magic number be, and what will be included in the bundle? Sony won't take this lying down, slashing PS2 prices. [0]

Broadband over power starting to kick off

Broadband over power starting to kick off

16th Aug 2005 Live in rural areas? Got power plumbed in? You could be set up for broadband too if the latest trials from Texas are anything to go by. [0]





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