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Video: CNC Machine Unboxed!

The bit-tech modding workshop gets a seriously cool upgrade - check it out!

20-4-18 // 3:30p.m.

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Interview: Julian Gollop on Phoenix Point, XCOM, and Dynamic Systems

Rick speaks to the designer of UFO: Enemy Unknown and Chaos Reborn about his new tactical strategy game.

20-4-18 // 12:00p.m.

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Valve hit with Australian fine over historical refund policy

More specifically, the 'no refunds' policy.

20-4-18 // 11:26a.m.

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EK Water Blocks launches Fluid Gaming pre-built PCs

First major diversification.

20-4-18 // 11:16a.m.

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Xerox acquired by Fujifilm in £4.28 billion deal

Xerox brand de-emphasised.

1-2-18 // 10:52a.m.

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Mystery woman recycles rare Apple-1 microcomputer

Could claim $100,000 as a result.

1-6-15 // 11:55a.m.

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Google, Apple, Intel, Adobe offer to settle no-poach suit

No wrongdoing admitted, naturally.

25-4-14 // 10:32a.m.

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Christie's First Byte auction generates interest

$300,000 Apple-1 the jewel in the crown.

27-6-13 // 8:41a.m.

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Apple's Cook heaps scorn on Microsoft's Metro UI

Apple CEO Tim Cook has mocked Microsoft's Metro UI-led convergence plans.

25-4-12 // 11:51a.m.

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Steve Jobs dies aged 56

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has died aged 56.

6-10-11 // 10:24a.m.

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iPhone 4S announced

Apple has announced a brand new iPhone model, the iPhone 4S.

5-10-11 // 10:54a.m.

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Steve Jobs resigns from Apple

Steve Jobs has resigned from Apple.

25-8-11 // 10:06a.m.

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Apple iPad 2 launched - iPad prices cut

Steve Jobs returns from sick leave to launch the iPad 2.

3-3-11 // 11:35a.m.

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Apple iPad 2 launch 'set for March 2'

Multiple sources confirm iPad 2 launch date, despite rumoured production problems.

23-2-11 // 11:33a.m.

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Apple iPad 2 enters production

The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple's follow up to the iPad has entered production.

9-2-11 // 4:22p.m.

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Apple-1 offered in £100,000 auction

A rare Apple-1 microcomputer, which kickstarted the PC revolution, has come up for auction.

12-11-10 // 2:23p.m.

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Apple reveals iPhone 4 release date

Apple has detailed the new version of the iPhone 4, announcing a 24th June release date.

8-6-10 // 10:54a.m.

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Apple explains why no Flash on iPhone

Apple has issued a rare open letter from Steve Jobs which outlines why there's no Flash on the iPhone.

30-4-10 // 10:52a.m.

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Apple launches iPad tablet

Apple has launched the iPad tablet, just like everyone expected.

28-1-10 // 10:41a.m.

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Steve Jobs returns to work after medical leave

Steve Jobs is back at work according to a brief statement from Apple that confirms his return from medical leave in January.

23-6-09 // 11:43a.m.

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iTunes 8.2 to bring Blu-ray support

The next version of iTunes is due to bring Blu-ray playback to the Mac - and not before time - according to information on the "About iTunes" dialogue.

30-4-09 // 1:00p.m.

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Steve Jobs takes medical leave from Apple

Steve Jobs has issued a statement that reveals he is taking extended sick leave from Apple in order to focus on getting well.

15-1-09 // 10:05a.m.

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iPhone App Store details revealed

Apple fan site MacRumours has compiled a list of information regarding the iPhone App Store, due to officially launch this Thursday. The good news is it includes a bunch of freebies!

10-7-08 // 9:07a.m.

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iPhone in the UK: O2, £269 and coming in November

All those wanting an iPhone in the UK, the wait is almost over. O2 will be be the network when it is released in November for £269.

18-9-07 // 11:11a.m.

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Apple sells one million iPhones

Just 74 days after its launch, Apple has sold more then one million iPhones to the US market.

12-9-07 // 7:34a.m.

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New iMac disassembled

We're PC users here at bit-tech. PC users to the core. That's why, when we first saw pictures of the new iMac being ripped to pieces, we just had to have an evil chuckle. Well, Joe did...

9-8-07 // 12:46p.m.

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Fake Steve Jobs Unmasked

The unknown author of The Secret Diary of Steve Jobs has been ousted by NY Times writer.

6-8-07 // 9:32a.m.

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Mozilla takes offense to Safari

The Mozilla Foundation's President has gone on record to say some pretty nasty things about Apple and Steve Jobs after the company's recent announcement on its browser, Safari.

19-6-07 // 6:54a.m.

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Apple launches iTunes Plus

Steve Jobs and EMI promised non-DRM music by the end of May - and delivered.

31-5-07 // 2:17p.m.

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Will iTunes and the Beatles come together?

UPDATED STORY - Steve Jobs is attending a PR event with troubled record label EMI for some "big news." Could the Beatles finally be coming to itunes?

2-4-07 // 2:01p.m.

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Gates and Jobs to share the love on stage

Will the pair come to blows when they appear together at the Wall Street Journal conference? Let's hope so.

21-2-07 // 10:52a.m.

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RIAA to Apple: use more DRM

Taking Steve Jobs totally out of context, the American record industry unsurprisingly suggests that more DRM is a great win for consumers.

8-2-07 // 11:21a.m.

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No third party apps on iPhone

Steve-o reminds people who is the boss of their technology, stating that he will approve "absolutely everything" that goes onto the device.

12-1-07 // 5:45p.m.

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SEC considers looking into Apple

Months after a shake-up was uncovered with Apple's stock option plans, it looks like the government is finally taking notice. The SEC is looking into investigations of fraud.

28-12-06 // 9:13p.m.

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Kevin Rose talks about iPod phone

Kevin Rose of Digg fame has announced his feelings on an iPhone - funny enough, they sound like everyone else's thoughts.

5-12-06 // 5:59p.m.

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Apple coughs up $100m to Creative for iPod patent

In a stunning climbdown for Steve Jobs, it will let Creative make iPod accessories and fork out some serious dosh to appease its rival.

24-8-06 // 10:04a.m.

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Apple opens the kernel for Intel OS-X (10.4xxx)

Steve-o and Co. have moved open-source, at least for past releases. The kernel for OSX 10.4.7, as well as iCal, Bonjour, and Launchd have been made public.

9-8-06 // 5:10p.m.

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Apple announcing movie rentals?

Is Apple going all NetFlix on us? It seems like this could be the case, as pay-to-own may become pay-to-rent on the Music Store.

18-7-06 // 4:12p.m.

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Apple creating $9.99 movie download store?

Jobs is rallying Hollywood to create a movie store in the same vein as his music enterprise, the story goes.

20-6-06 // 9:03a.m.

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Apple beats Apple over music rights

Apple Records loses out to Apple Computer, meaning that the iPod-maker can keep expanding into the music industry. Don't expect to see Sgt. Pepper's on iTunes any time soon!

8-5-06 // 2:50p.m.

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Apple may win battle for iTunes pricing

Variable pricing for songs on the store? Not if Jobs has his way, and it rather looks like he will, according to new reports.

21-4-06 // 1:31p.m.

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Intel man takes pop at Steve Jobs

IDF SPRING 06: The chap at the helm of Viiv jokes about Apple's Front Row media software and shows off some technology that will make it into future versions of Viiv.

8-3-06 // 2:05a.m.

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ABC will offer ad-supported TV downloads

The network that shows Lost and Desperate Housewives will be conducting a download experiment this year. Could this be the beginning of the IPTV era?

6-3-06 // 5:27p.m.

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How Jobs will turn around Disney

A BusinessWeek article has a great analysis of how Jobs could bring his Apple management style to Disney in a bid to turn around the fortunes of the company.

30-1-06 // 9:02a.m.

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Disney buys Pixar

It was rumoured last week but now it's confirmed: Disney has bought Pixar in a monster US$7.4 billion share swap. Jobs laughs all the way to the Board.

25-1-06 // 2:58p.m.

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Disney wants to buy Pixar?

Pixar and Disney continue their tangled web of dealings. Rumour has it that the cartoon conglomerate wants to buy out Steve Jobs' animation powerhouse.

19-1-06 // 2:54p.m.

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