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Famous Norwegian liberates Media Player file encryption

Famous Norwegian liberates Media Player file encryption

2nd Sep 2005 Thanks to DVD Jon, you won't be forced to use Windows Media Player if you wish to view NSC files. And lo, there was much rejoicing...

More PS3 details - supports a mouse!

More PS3 details - supports a mouse!

2nd Sep 2005 The Game Developer's Conference Europe has been underway this week. Sony has been talking about the PS3 and has revealed some new details.

Intel: AMD sucks, leave us alone

Intel: AMD sucks, leave us alone

2nd Sep 2005 Intel has sent a document to the court that counters the claims AMD has made about it so far. The gist - we don't need to cheat, we rock!

NVIDIA fix texture shimmering issue

NVIDIA fix texture shimmering issue

1st Sep 2005 After our report on Friday evening, NVIDIA were quick to respond to our story with a new driver that fixes the majority of the shimmering that was seen in Forceware 77.77

Pioneer Blu-ray PC drive

Pioneer Blu-ray PC drive

1st Sep 2005 Just as DVD-R has replaced the CD-R, the 25GB Blu-ray BD-R is set to replace the DVD. We have details of Pioneer's first PC-based drive, the BRD-101A.

Redmond: How may we direct your call?

Redmond: How may we direct your call?

31st Aug 2005 Microsoft looks to be ramping up it's involvement in the VoIP arena after purchasing Internet Telephony outfit Teleo.

VIA powers ArenaTalk

VIA powers ArenaTalk

31st Aug 2005 Fancy a VOIP-in-a-box system? The new Epia-based servers from ArenaTalk could be just what you're looking for.

Creative win MP3 player patent

Creative win MP3 player patent

31st Aug 2005 Creative have won a patent covering MP3 player interfaces for their Zen models which may also cover Apple's iPod. Microsoft also hold a patent that the iPod infringes on. Dark days for Cupertino Legal.

bit-tech copied in Japan

bit-tech copied in Japan

31st Aug 2005 The Lubic Jules surfaced in Japan this week - a funky perspex case by all accounts. We can't help but feel it is strangely similar to our own Project 3G Clear from 2002.

iTunes phone on September 7th?

iTunes phone on September 7th?

30th Aug 2005 After all of the delays, false starts and conflicting info, is the iTunes phone finally going to see the light?

SiN Episodes multiplayer debated

SiN Episodes multiplayer debated

30th Aug 2005 Ritual have a new survey up asking the players what they'd like to see in multiplayer SiN. Give them your thoughts!

BitTorrent popularity on the wane?

BitTorrent popularity on the wane?

30th Aug 2005 People are finding BitTorrent a less attractive place to share files, according to a new study.

Samsung touts 19inch notebook

Samsung touts 19inch notebook

30th Aug 2005 It was surely inevitable - following on from 17" laptops, we now have 19" laptops. See inside for what makes this a little bit special...

NESBuckle expands range

NESBuckle expands range

29th Aug 2005 NESBuckle.com have expanded their range to now include the SNESBuckle, GenesisBuckle and AtariBuckle. Is there no limit to what you can hold your jeans up with? We exclusively unveil the XboxBuckle.

G70 in texture shimmer hell?

G70 in texture shimmer hell?

26th Aug 2005 After the successful launch of NVIDIA's GeForce 7-series, a number of consumers complained about the poor texture filtering quality. Is this a driver bug, or is this another degradation in Anisotropic Filtering quality?

Stream games around your home

Stream games around your home

26th Aug 2005 IDF FALL 05: The concept of Remote Gaming is that you can stream a game from a powerful machine to a thin client somewhere else in your home. Can you say whisper quiet, full-powered living room gaming?

WiMax actually works, it seems

WiMax actually works, it seems

26th Aug 2005 IDF FALL 05: Intel has given a number of demonstrations of WiMax working in the real world. It seems like the wireless broadband tech is finally starting to kick off.

Vista on a handheld by 2007

Vista on a handheld by 2007

25th Aug 2005 IDF FALL 05: Intel's CEO has shown off a new type of pocket device that he thinks will have the power to run the new version of Windows.

Intel to release new enthusiast gear soon

Intel to release new enthusiast gear soon

25th Aug 2005 IDF FALL 05: Moles out at IDF have hinted at new Intel releases for the high-end before the year is out. We have a few details inside.

Apples are on the loose in San Francisco!

Apples are on the loose in San Francisco!

25th Aug 2005 IDF FALL 05: Intel's new relationship with Apple means that the fruity firm has suddenly become all acceptable at the Intel event. We track down those Apple asides...

Corsair shows off funky case

Corsair shows off funky case

25th Aug 2005 IDF FALL 05: Corsair are showing off their 8000UL memory, and have a spectacular kaleidoscope case on their stand promoting their Xpert modules.

Sony's Station Exchange is big hit

Sony's Station Exchange is big hit

25th Aug 2005 Those that partake in Everquest II that want to get rid of a bit digital baggage can do so now - for real money, with Sony's blessing - thanks to SOE's auction site.

China to clampdown on online gaming

China to clampdown on online gaming

25th Aug 2005 The Chinese government is reportedly trying to curb the number of hours it's citizens are racking up in online games.

RAID on laptop = kick ass gaming rig

RAID on laptop = kick ass gaming rig

25th Aug 2005 IDF FALL 05: Intel's new Centrino platform will support Matrix RAID. Can you say 'Ultimate LAN notebook'?

ATI announces CrossFire working on Intel 955X chipsets

ATI announces CrossFire working on Intel 955X chipsets

24th Aug 2005 IDF FALL 05: CrossFire graphics cards are supported on 955X chipsets, officially, according to ATI today. We have details of the lane configuration and the like inside.

Intel unveils 'Golden Gate' concept VIIV system

Intel unveils 'Golden Gate' concept VIIV system

24th Aug 2005 IDF FALL 05: Intel's new brand, VIIV, already has its first poster child. 'Golden Gate' is a Pentium M system for the desktop and living room. It's tiny, and pretty funky too.

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