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Gigabyte GeForce GTX 470 Super Overclock graphics card

Gigabyte GeForce GTX 470 Super Overclock graphics card

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The world's fastest pre-overclocked GeForce GTX 470 hits the HEXUS test bed.

Dell Alienware M11x R2 notebook review

Dell Alienware M11x R2 notebook review

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A Core i5 CPU, a GeForce GPU and the promise of long battery life. Is this the ultimate 11in note...

Livescribe Echo 8GB smartpen review

Livescribe Echo 8GB smartpen review

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We take a look at the pen that promises you'll never miss another word.

 
 
 

latest content (last updated: Fri 3rd Sep 2010, 18:23 BST)

HEXUS.TalkingShop: Kingston defends the SSD

3 Sep 10 18:23 | business | interviews

HEXUS.TalkingShop: Kingston defends the SSD

In response to a recent study that concluded SSDs are too expensive, Steve Hall begs to differ.

Skype for Windows beta offers bigger group calls

3 Sep 10 16:56 | business | news

Skype for Windows beta offers bigger group calls

Ten people video calls and a makeover for VoIP giant.

Toshiba recalls laptops over burn risk

3 Sep 10 14:17 | tech | news

Toshiba recalls laptops over burn risk

Faulty power-adapter can cause excessive heat build-up on some models.

Titanium for Netbooks

3 Sep 10 13:15 | tv | interviews

Titanium for Netbooks

Rik talks us through the latest Internet Protection Software and tells us why the future is Titanium.

Panasonic wants half of European 3D TV market

3 Sep 10 12:04 | tech | news | IFA 2010

Panasonic wants half of European 3D TV market

Company plans to be the major player as market explodes over the next year

NVIDIA launches seven new mobile GPUs

3 Sep 10 10:21 | tech | news

NVIDIA launches seven new mobile GPUs

New Fermi-based discrete graphics arrive for notebooks of all sizes.

AMD justifies decision to drop ATI brand

2 Sep 10 16:43 | tech | news

AMD justifies decision to drop ATI brand

Corporate VP responds to criticism from media and fans

‘Frustrated’ consumers want broadband advertising overhaul

2 Sep 10 14:57 | business | news

‘Frustrated’ consumers want broadband advertising overhaul

Virgin Media to publish monthly typical broadband speeds.

Windows Phone 7 released to manufacturing, October launch?

2 Sep 10 12:24 | business | news

Windows Phone 7 released to manufacturing, October launch?

Handset-makers now have Microsoft’s new mobile OS to play with, but the question is: how long do they need?

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab in partnership with Vodafone

2 Sep 10 11:19 | business | news

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab in partnership with Vodafone

Confirmation that Samsung’s first media tablet will be sold through the telco channel.

iOS more popular than Linux

2 Sep 10 10:25 | tech | news

iOS more popular than Linux

Latest stats show Apple overtake open-source OS in August

Apple launches new iPods, social networking service and Apple TV

1 Sep 10 20:16 | business | news

Apple launches new iPods, social networking service and Apple TV

The tech giant’s music themed launch event was evolutionary rather than revolutionary.

Hayley has a Shiny New Toy

1 Sep 10 17:33 | tv | reviews

Hayley has a Shiny New Toy

HEXUS.tv finally jumps on the bandwagon and reviews the iPhone 4

Motorola launches Milestone 2

1 Sep 10 15:43 | business | news

Motorola launches Milestone 2

The high-end Android smartphone evolves with Froyo, Motoblur, a new keyboard and a 1GHz SoC.

Dual-core netbooks may remain hard to find

1 Sep 10 14:30 | tech | news

Dual-core netbooks may remain hard to find

Are new models being delayed until after the tablet frenzy?

HP launches five new notebooks

1 Sep 10 12:05 | tech | news

HP launches five new notebooks

Dual-core Atoms, touchscreen netbooks, 3D desktop replacements and more

Aspire Revo RL100 sets new standard for slim PCs

1 Sep 10 10:43 | tech | news

Aspire Revo RL100 sets new standard for slim PCs

Impressive feature set is crammed into incredibly thin chassis

Arctic Cooling launches Accelero XTREME Plus

31 Aug 10 17:37 | tech | news

Arctic Cooling launches Accelero XTREME Plus

Cooling-company goes back to the drawing board to rework high-end GPU cooler.

Apple tipped to extend iTunes song sample length

31 Aug 10 16:27 | business | news

Apple tipped to extend iTunes song sample length

Rumours of Apple music developments mount ahead of tomorrow’s event.

Chinese manufacturer announces 900MHz GTX 460

31 Aug 10 15:18 | tech | news

Chinese manufacturer announces 900MHz GTX 460

Custom cooler helps push clocks to ridiculous levels.

HEXUS.sharewatch: ARM bucks the downward trend

31 Aug 10 12:28 | business | analysis

HEXUS.sharewatch: ARM bucks the downward trend

With most tech stocks continuing to lose value, the UK chip company maintains its momentum.

Lucid UNITY brings HydraLogix and GPUs together

31 Aug 10 11:36 | tech | news

Lucid UNITY brings HydraLogix and GPUs together

Graphics cards with integrated chip to make multi-GPU setups more accessible.

Intel targets Qualcomm with Infineon Wireless acquisition

31 Aug 10 10:08 | business | news

Intel targets Qualcomm with Infineon Wireless acquisition

The $1.4 billion acquisition of Infineon’s wireless division will help Intel offer complete mobile chipset solutions.

Microsoft announces Xbox Live price hike

30 Aug 10 19:06 | gaming | news

Microsoft announces Xbox Live price hike

The cost of an Xbox Live Gold subscription will rise on November 1st in Canada, Mexico, the US and the UK.

Microsoft to rename Live Sync back to Live Mesh

30 Aug 10 12:40 | tech | news

Microsoft to rename Live Sync back to Live Mesh

Storage will also be increased while sync-performance is improved.

Intel slashes sales forecast

27 Aug 10 17:12 | business | news

Intel slashes sales forecast

Company blames weaker PC demand in mature markets.

Plantronics launches new gaming-headphones

27 Aug 10 15:51 | tech | news

Plantronics launches new gaming-headphones

Dolby technology brings virtual 7.1 surround to GameCom 777s

Google gives Realtime Search its own home

27 Aug 10 14:20 | business | news

Google gives Realtime Search its own home

Separate address for new real-time search engine plus raft of new tools.

AMD to test upcoming netbook chips in servers

27 Aug 10 12:20 | tech | news

AMD to test upcoming netbook chips in servers

Low-power CPUs could find use in entry-level business systems

Intel halves price of Core i7 950

27 Aug 10 11:15 | business | news

Intel halves price of Core i7 950

Previously pointless chip will soon be available for under £200 ex VAT.

HP out-bids Dell for 3PAR once more

27 Aug 10 09:31 | business | news

HP out-bids Dell for 3PAR once more

Dell’s going to have to dig up another 200 million if it wants to add to its virtualised storage offering.

Dell retakes place as second largest PC manufacturer

3 Sep 10 17:48 | tech | news

Dell retakes place as second largest PC manufacturer

Company manages to hold steady as Acer suffers from poor notebook sales.

Chrome celebrates second birthday with new version

3 Sep 10 16:44 | tech | news

Chrome celebrates second birthday with new version

Latest release comes out of beta just in time for its own party.

Royal Mail touts first ‘intelligent’ stamp

3 Sep 10 14:16 | business | news

Royal Mail touts first ‘intelligent’ stamp

Stamps unlock online content via smartphone image recognition technology.

ViewSonic launches Windows tablet and chucks in Android too

3 Sep 10 12:53 | business | news

ViewSonic launches Windows tablet and chucks in Android too

Claiming the world’s first dual-boot ten inch tablet, ViewSonic is claiming the best of both worlds.

India pushes for Google, Skype and RIM data access

3 Sep 10 11:29 | business | news

India pushes for Google, Skype and RIM data access

Country demands local servers to police mail traffic.

Gigabyte GeForce GTX 470 Super Overclock graphics card

3 Sep 10 09:15 | tech | reviews

Gigabyte GeForce GTX 470 Super Overclock graphics card

The world's fastest pre-overclocked GeForce GTX 470 hits the HEXUS test bed.

ASUS announces partnership with AMIMON

2 Sep 10 16:27 | tech | news

ASUS announces partnership with AMIMON

WiCast PC-to-TV link promises easy and instant wireless connection

MSI aims for 1GHz with GTX 460 Hawk

2 Sep 10 14:31 | tech | news

MSI aims for 1GHz with GTX 460 Hawk

Custom PCB and cooler are ready for adventurous overclockers.

Twitter trumpets iPad app

2 Sep 10 12:03 | business | news

Twitter trumpets iPad app

Official Twitter app takes advantage of iPad functionality.

Competitors respond to Apple announcements

2 Sep 10 11:06 | business | news

Competitors respond to Apple announcements

Amazon steals Apple’s TV show rental thunder and Google hits back at activation dig.

Dell Alienware M11x R2 notebook review

2 Sep 10 09:00 | tech | reviews

Dell Alienware M11x R2 notebook review

A Core i5 CPU, a GeForce GPU and the promise of long battery life. Is this the ultimate 11in notebook ?

GTS 450 finally gets “official” through leaked PR

1 Sep 10 18:15 | tech | news

GTS 450 finally gets “official” through leaked PR

Details line-up with rumoured stats to make for an appealing mid-range card.

NVIDIA developing GPU-SB combo for upcoming Intel CPUs?

1 Sep 10 17:31 | tech | news

NVIDIA developing GPU-SB combo for upcoming Intel CPUs?

New chip would circumvent restrictions and compete with Cougar Point.

Hynix and HP sign agreement to develop memristors

1 Sep 10 15:41 | tech | news

Hynix and HP sign agreement to develop memristors

Next-gen storage just got a little closer to commercial availability.

HP announces Wireless TV Connect

1 Sep 10 12:58 | tech | news

HP announces Wireless TV Connect

New solution links computers to the big screen with no set-up.

Sony, Amazon and Apple all set to make their web video move

1 Sep 10 11:49 | business | analysis

Sony, Amazon and Apple all set to make their web video move

As media tablets and IPTV devices compete to be the next big thing, streaming content takes centre stage.

Apple to stream event live...to Apple devices only

1 Sep 10 10:04 | business | news

Apple to stream event live...to Apple devices only

Apple risks alienating would-be customers with its exclusive event broadcast.

Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light - Xbox 360

31 Aug 10 17:31 | gaming | reviews

Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light - Xbox 360

Lara's changed, but is it for the better?

AMD announces Eyefinity-ready DisplayPort-to-DVI adapters

31 Aug 10 16:21 | tech | news

AMD announces Eyefinity-ready DisplayPort-to-DVI adapters

Multi-display set-ups with three-DVI monitors just got a little easier.

Corsair launches gaming USB-headset

31 Aug 10 13:40 | tech | news

Corsair launches gaming USB-headset

Company’s first venture into audio aims for the high-end.

Bing launches search app for Android

31 Aug 10 11:54 | business | news

Bing launches search app for Android

Image and voice searching should keep Google on its toes.

Google launches Priority Inbox for Gmail

31 Aug 10 10:53 | business | news

Google launches Priority Inbox for Gmail

Google Mobile YouTube channel and Google Translate also get a face lift.

Livescribe Echo 8GB smartpen review

31 Aug 10 10:07 | tech | reviews

Livescribe Echo 8GB smartpen review

We take a look at the pen that promises you'll never miss another word.

POV unleashes the BEAST

30 Aug 10 14:29 | tech | news

POV unleashes the BEAST

Overclocked GTX 460 hits 855MHz - 26 per cent above stock-speeds!

Gigabyte X58 USB3 mainboard review

30 Aug 10 07:00 | tech | reviews

Gigabyte X58 USB3 mainboard review

Ushering in a lower price point for Intel's finest CPUs, we take a look.

AMD's Radeon HD 6870 benchmarked?

27 Aug 10 16:33 | tech | news

AMD's Radeon HD 6870 benchmarked?

3DMark screenshot shows sizable performance gains for upcoming GPUs.

Android gets Fennec Alpha

27 Aug 10 15:44 | business | news

Android gets Fennec Alpha

Firefox for mobile comes to Android handsets.

Commodore USA to launch Atom-powered PC64

27 Aug 10 14:05 | tech | news

Commodore USA to launch Atom-powered PC64

Nostalgia-inducing all-in-one packs modern components into replica chassis.

20 percent off goods from Best Buy

27 Aug 10 11:33 | lifestyle | news

20 percent off goods from Best Buy

Prices fall for four days only.

Blockbuster reportedly prepares for September bankruptcy

27 Aug 10 10:33 | business | news

 Blockbuster reportedly prepares for September bankruptcy

Film rental giant in last ditch attempt to survive but plans for bust.

AMD Phenom II X6 1055T 95W CPU review

27 Aug 10 07:00 | tech | reviews

AMD Phenom II X6 1055T 95W CPU review

We stack up the reasons for buying this chip.

Google Music pre xmas launch hopes

3 Sep 10 17:38 | business | news

Google Music pre xmas launch hopes

iTunes rival-to-be plans debut by Christmas despite lack of licensing deals.

Ubuntu 10.10 beta ready ahead of schedule

3 Sep 10 16:08 | tech | news

Ubuntu 10.10 beta ready ahead of schedule

Pre-release version now available in anticipation of launch next month.

LG shows off world's thinnest TV

3 Sep 10 13:30 | tech | news | IFA 2010

LG shows off world's thinnest TV

31in OLED screen gives a glimpse into the future of the company’s TVs

PC World launches ‘iPad Media Streaming’

3 Sep 10 12:16 | business | news

PC World launches ‘iPad Media Streaming’

Software lets users store 100GB online.

HP outlasts Dell, gets 3PAR for $2.35 billion

3 Sep 10 10:36 | business | news

HP outlasts Dell, gets 3PAR for $2.35 billion

A protracted bidding war came to a close yesterday, with HP adding to its high-end virtualised storage offering.

Toshiba Folio 100 tablet finally becomes official

2 Sep 10 17:40 | tech | news

Toshiba Folio 100 tablet finally becomes official

Full specs now available as device prepares for October launch.

Microsoft searches for partner to boost its China Bing share

2 Sep 10 16:06 | business | news

Microsoft searches for partner to boost its China Bing share

Computer giant is also reportedly exploring an Xbox 360 roll out.

IE6 finally starts to fade away

2 Sep 10 12:32 | tech | news

IE6 finally starts to fade away

Legacy browser drops below five per cent market share, as IE8 rallies.

AMD and GlobalFoundries reveal details about Fusion

2 Sep 10 11:38 | tech | news

AMD and GlobalFoundries reveal details about Fusion

Upcoming CPUs get shown to the crowd at chipmaker's conference

Dixons summer sales flat

2 Sep 10 10:34 | business | news

Dixons summer sales flat

World Cup and iPad exclusivity not enough to compensate for extra competition from Best Buy.

GlobalFoundries optimizes 28nm process for ARM Cortex A9

2 Sep 10 00:30 | business | news

GlobalFoundries optimizes 28nm process for ARM Cortex A9

The semiconductor fab sees dual-core SoCs at 28nm as its key market and reveals its 20nm roadmap.

Microsoft officially unveils the Arc Touch Mouse

1 Sep 10 18:10 | tech | news

Microsoft officially unveils the Arc Touch Mouse

A mere two weeks after its new high-end mouse was leaked, Microsoft unveils its murine innovation.

Sony refreshes e-reader family

1 Sep 10 17:19 | business | news

Sony refreshes e-reader family

Swanky touch screen and makeover for Sony’s digi books

Advert regulator gets run of the web

1 Sep 10 15:28 | business | news

Advert regulator gets run of the web

ASA’s digital remit boosted to police all online marketing.

Palm releases webOS 2.0 to developers

1 Sep 10 12:52 | business | news

Palm releases webOS 2.0 to developers

In the first major development since the HP acquisition, Palm is optimising wits mobile OS for app development.

Orange rolls out HD mobile calls

1 Sep 10 11:21 | business | news

Orange rolls out HD mobile calls

Orange’s HD Voice service arrives in the UK to cut background noise.

Microsoft brings back Windows 7 Family Pack

1 Sep 10 09:57 | tech | news

Microsoft brings back Windows 7 Family Pack

Discounted upgrades available in October, but only while supplies last.

Camping but with warmer hands...

31 Aug 10 16:29 | tv | features

Camping but with warmer hands...

The second installment to our student festival and camping survival guide. This time showcasing Zippo! The one-stop shop for 'Glamping' Gadgets!

Gartner reduces forecast for PC market

31 Aug 10 15:46 | business | news

Gartner reduces forecast for PC market

The market researcher confirms what the channel has known for a while – a second half slowdown.

Sandy Bridge IGPs show huge performance-boost

31 Aug 10 12:35 | tech | news

Sandy Bridge IGPs show huge performance-boost

Next-gen graphics cores to support 3D Blu-ray and feature decent gaming performance.

ViewSonic launches 7 inch Froyo tablet-phone

31 Aug 10 11:47 | business | news

ViewSonic launches 7 inch Froyo tablet-phone

The definition of a tablet becomes confused further as ViewSonic seizes the moment.

Tegra 2 flexes its muscles

31 Aug 10 10:18 | tech | news

Tegra 2 flexes its muscles

Early benchmarks put upcoming SoC far ahead of competition

YouTube to offer PPV films?

31 Aug 10 09:30 | lifestyle | news

YouTube to offer PPV films?

Negotiations underway to feature new movies on video-sharing site.

iPlayer to go global?

30 Aug 10 13:34 | tech | news

iPlayer to go global?

BBC Director-General says international version could be ready within the year.

AMD finally ditches ATI brand

30 Aug 10 05:00 | business | news

AMD finally ditches ATI brand

Having established the Vision brand AMD is dropping ATI, but keeping Radeon.

Lenovo is making its own games console

27 Aug 10 16:12 | business | news

Lenovo is making its own games console

The Chinese PC giant sees a console business opportunity, but only in its domestic market for now.

Shader count of GeForce GTS 450 revealed?

27 Aug 10 14:53 | tech | news

Shader count of GeForce GTS 450 revealed?

Final piece of upcoming mid-range card’s specs finally leaked.

YouTube launches free movies

27 Aug 10 12:52 | lifestyle | news

YouTube launches free movies

The video sharing site makes over 400 relatively obscure movies available for anyone to watch for free.

Google accounts for over 60 per cent of searches

27 Aug 10 11:17 | tech | news

Google accounts for over 60 per cent of searches

Search-giant rules US market, but competitors are gaining fast.

Five per cent of Steam users own a Mac

27 Aug 10 10:23 | tech | news

Five per cent of Steam users own a Mac

Latest hardware-survey also shows over 40 per cent of PC users are on Windows 7.

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