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Google to snap up Twitter?

3 April 2009, 09:22

Still at the rumour stage but the acquisition of the hottest property on the web by Google makes sense.

Intel joins forces with GE on healthcare technology

2 April 2009, 17:18

GE to bring the Intel Health Guide to market in $250 million partnership, targeting growing telehealth market.

Nintendo - DSi-enhanced not DSi exclusive games

2 April 2009, 15:55

Nintendo promise not to shun its existing user base with DSi exclusive games.

Nationwide announces “surprise bounce” in house prices

2 April 2009, 15:28

With the recession showing few signs of abating, the increase is unexpected and may be an anomaly.

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London consumer videogames event set for the Summer

2 April 2009, 14:41

Game On! London two day videogames event confirmed for June.

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NVIDIA moves to scupper AMD graphics launch

2 April 2009, 13:49

But has NVIDIA’s cheeky last minute launch date shift left partners, the media and the channel exposed?

MSI claims netbook battery leadership with Wind U115 Hybrid

2 April 2009, 13:08

MSI's Wind U115 Hybrid netbook will be hitting UK stores next month, and it'll provide over 12 hours of battery life.

Nintendo DSi released on Friday. Have you pre-ordered?

2 April 2009, 12:38

High demand expected for Nintendo's new hand-held, better rush down the shops on Friday then, eh?

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275: launch-day pricing comparison

2 April 2009, 11:53

It's here... or is it? We take a look at the limited availability of NVIDIA's latest.

AMD Radeon HD 4890: launch-day pricing comparison

2 April 2009, 11:50

It's here, it's quick, but where can you get one and how much should you be paying? We take a look.

NVIDIA talks up ION platform with abundant developer support

2 April 2009, 11:49

Most tech-savvy users are already eagerly anticipating NVIDIA's ION, but the green team's not done hyping it up just yet.

PS3 Firmware update 2.7 released

2 April 2009, 11:39

Enhanced text chat one of the new features in PS3's latest firmware update.

Xbox 360 update fixes interruption issues

2 April 2009, 10:16

An Xbox 360 system update is being rolled out today, no new features though unfortunately.

Free Age of Conan trial now live

2 April 2009, 09:57

Funcom tempt you to play its PC smash hit with a free trial for all.

Review: Sapphire Radeon HD 4890 XT and XFX Radeon HD 4890 OC XXX vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275

2 April 2009, 05:00

Three new cards fight it out for dominance in the £200-£250 space. Who wins? Find out.

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Monitor return rates soar amidst dead pixel pandemic updated

1 April 2009, 19:37

RMAs of monitors jumped 50% in the last quarter due to failings in a TFT manufacturing process that have only recently been uncovered.

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Super Talent announces ridiculously-fast PCIe RAIDDrive

1 April 2009, 15:52

Super Talent is jumping on the PCIe RAID SSD bandwagon with a drive offering write speeds of up to 1.3GB/s.

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April Fools? Sony to bundle PS2 with PS3

1 April 2009, 15:29

New PS3 bundle. Get a PS2 slim for just $20. Hmmm...

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Rackable buys Silicon Graphics

1 April 2009, 15:27

Consolidation in the server sector as SGI files for bankruptcy and is immediately snapped up.

Google takes April 1st honours with CADIE

1 April 2009, 15:26

It's been a day of April Fool's pranks, but Google's development of the world's first AI is our pick of the bunch.

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Intel stresses ROI at UK Xeon 5500 launch

1 April 2009, 14:50

In the hope of loosening recession-tightened purse strings, Intel focuses on cost savings from upgrading.

Intel Xeon W5580: Nehalem tackles the enterprise

1 April 2009, 14:29

Intel's Xeon 5500 series enterprise-class processors are here, we take a closer look.

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Microsoft shrugs off PS2 price cut

1 April 2009, 14:28

Microsoft unconcerned by Sony's recent announcement of a PS2 price cut.

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EA releases DRM de-authorisation tool for SecuROM titles

1 April 2009, 13:28

Free up your DRM infested SecuROM titles with de-authorisation tool.

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Godfather II premium upgrade packs detailed

1 April 2009, 12:46

Boost your mob with additional Godfather II content due shortly after launch.

PDC World Championship Darts 2009 - Wii

1 April 2009, 11:55

Step up to the oche for the annual outing of PDC World Championship Darts this summer.

Square Enix ramp up security with new account system

1 April 2009, 10:41

Final Fantasy creator offers additional online security for a price.

Yoga for Wii announced

1 April 2009, 10:28

Improve your strength, flexibility and endurance in Wii's latest fitness game.

Review: Sapphire Radeon HD 4870 Vapor-X 2,048MB: big frame-buffer useful?

1 April 2009, 09:48

Is a Radeon HD 4870 with a 2GB frame-buffer good? We find out.

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Avanquest unveils free mobile phone photo sharing service

31 March 2009, 18:01

SendPhotos represents the software vendor’s first move into the Web 2.0 market.

Dell adds a splash of colour to Inspiron desktop PCs

31 March 2009, 16:52

Dell's preparing for the summer with a range of colourful finishes on its Inspiron range of desktop PCs.

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Sony announces PlayStation 2 price cut, UK remains unaffected

31 March 2009, 16:08

Sony's PlayStation 2 will be hitting the the sub-$100 sweet spot for US customers tomorrow, but there'll be no price cut for us Brits.