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PS3 firmware problems solved, apparently

8 July 2008, 09:54

The firmware update for Playstation 3 has been patched and, according to users, is now ready to download.

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Gamers can bolster their Fable II bank accounts before launch

8 July 2008, 09:35

Pre-order Fable II and get to play Fable II Pub games before launch to bolster your bank account!

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Harvest Moon series gets two new titles on DS and Wii

8 July 2008, 09:04

In its 10th anniversary year, the popular farming simulation series is back with two new titles on Nintendo DS and Wii.

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Global consumer tech industry to grow by nearly 10% this year

8 July 2008, 08:57

GfK/CEA survey forecasts healthy growth for IT, CE and telco sectors, but mainly from emerging economies.

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Vadim Computers goes into liquidation

7 July 2008, 17:58

Bespoke, high-end UK PC maker announces that it went into voluntary liquidation today.

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MySims : screenshots and info - PC

7 July 2008, 16:26

MySims is a far more structured, story driven game that offers up a variety of missions to the player, which makes it more accessible and engaging...

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Corsair's stylish 4GiB Flash Voyager Mini now available

7 July 2008, 16:21

Corsair's Flash Voyager Mini, one of the smartest-looking flash drives, offers a blend of functionality and style.

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Compro's VideoMate Vista E900F TV tuner landing in the UK later this month

7 July 2008, 15:49

Compro's latest TV tuner promises to do it all and will be available by the end of the month, priced at around £85.

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HEXUS.winners win4FREE competitions : A handbag full of Xbox 360 games to giveaway!

7 July 2008, 15:30

Three Xbox 360 games to giveaway to one lucky HEXUS.community member! If you could be any videogame character who would it be and why?

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Microsoft reconfirms interest in buying Yahoo!

7 July 2008, 15:23

In a response to a letter Carl Icahn sent to Yahoo! shareholders, Microsoft said it would be interested in doing business with a new board.

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Packard Bell announces ipower X2.0 gaming monster

7 July 2008, 14:14

Packard Bell has announced its plans to enter the gaming market with ipower X2.0. Warning: it's almost as scary-looking as the Acer Predator.

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Get your maracas out!

7 July 2008, 14:12

Turn up the volume and shake your maracas!

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Review: MSI Wind - the first of the Eee PC killers?

7 July 2008, 13:56

Just about everyone is looking to stake their claim in the ever-growing subnotebook market, and HEXUS takes a look at MSI's first attempt.

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Retailer calls for low cost OS from Microsoft

7 July 2008, 13:34

In an open letter to Microsoft, an independent PC retailer has called on Microsoft to offer a low cost OS or risk losing business to Linux.

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Swann Security launches the ultimate spying tool: FlashlightDVR

7 July 2008, 13:33

Swann Security's latest device, the FlashlightDVR, hides a camera and DVR for those who need to capture without being noticed.

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DSVision service launches in Japan

7 July 2008, 12:49

The DSVision service has launched in Japan allowing owners to download a variety of media to their hand-helds.

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Pay & Go iPhone 3G delayed until Christmas

7 July 2008, 12:29

If you're waiting to get your hands on a pay-as-you-go iPhone 3G, we've bad news, you'll be waiting until the Christmas period.

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Review: MSI Wind netbook: is it the Eee-beater we've been waiting for?

7 July 2008, 10:43

Just about everyone is looking to stake their claim in the ever-growing subnotebook market, and HEXUS takes a look at MSI's first attempt.

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Review: Final Fantasy: Crisis Core - PSP

7 July 2008, 10:22

This is one for die-hard Final Fantasy fans and maybe one for PSP owners who haven’t realised yet that Dungeon Siege is out on the same system

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Nintendo force Freeloader-killing Wii update

7 July 2008, 10:08

Nintendo isn't stupid you know! If 'Freeloaders' thought they could get away with not updating their console, they've got another thing coming.

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Industry set to beat piracy by offering games for free?

7 July 2008, 09:42

EA has paved the way for other mainstream developers to follow the 'Free 2 Play' business model with Battlefield Heroes, but will others follow suit?

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O2 says “iPhone 3G is here and it’s free”

7 July 2008, 09:07

Mobile operator O2 has emailed potential customers, but only to encourage pre-orders for delivery on the 11th.

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Scan.co.uk expands its Bolton store with huge new retail section

5 July 2008, 21:06

Scan.co.uk has invested in its Bolton store with the addition of a massive new retail section. Take a look at the very first pictures!

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Review: Scythe Kama Bay Speaker - a £15 solution that does the trick

5 July 2008, 08:02

HEXUS takes a look at Scythe's 5.25in PC speaker. Can a 1.5 Watt drive-bay mounted speaker suffice?

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Review: Battlefield: Bad Company - Xbox 360, PS3

5 July 2008, 08:00

So is Battlefield: Bad Company an MMO with a single player side or a single player game with an MMO side?

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AMD or NVIDIA? 74 per cent of HEXUS.community members choose AMD

4 July 2008, 16:52

AMD and NVIDIA's next-generation graphics cards are now readily available, and the HEXUS.community members show a clear preference for the AMD option.

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'HD TV gas' 17,000 times worse for planet than CO2, claims boffin

4 July 2008, 16:52

LCD TVs, praised as being greener than old-style tellies because they consume much less power, may actually be speeding climate change, a chemical expert has warned.

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Review: The PowerColor HD 4850

4 July 2008, 15:43

Is AMD/ATI's new mid-range GPU still the bang4buck champion that they hope it is?

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How to save a quid or two, by the HEXUS.community members

4 July 2008, 13:41

Over in the HEXUS.community discussion forums, our readers have been sharing their thoughts on how to save a few quid, and we've plenty of suggestions worth taking a look at.

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