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OCZ set to launch blazing-fast 64GB SSD drive and new watercooled DDR3

10 January 2008, 15:32

120MB/s read speed and 100MB/s write speed in a sexy enclosure. It's whetting my appetite already.

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How to watercool a larger server rack, presented by CoolIT

10 January 2008, 15:32

Ever wondered how to watercool a 26U rack? You'll need something like this.

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UK game sales grow in 2007

10 January 2008, 14:52

The UK interactive entertainment software market hit a new all time high in 2007, according to ELSPA as it reveals annual performance figures today, courtesy of Chart-Track.

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Foxconn previews its forthcoming BLACKOPS motherboard

10 January 2008, 13:14

There are few better ways to preview a new motherboard than by setting new 3DMark records. That's exactly what Foxconn has done with its forthcoming Quantum Force BLACKOPS motherboard.

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Everex CloudBook takes aim at ASUS Eee PC

10 January 2008, 12:37

Not wanting to let the ASUS Eee PC family have the market for small, light and cheap portable computers all to itself, Everex is introducing what looks to be a ...

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MusicGiants unveils HD video digital distribution service

10 January 2008, 12:07

MusicGiants today announced that it has sign a deal with Paramount Pictures Digital Entertainment to distribute movies from the Paramount library through its new VideoGiants home theatre digital content delivery ...

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Samsung shows off biggest OLED at CES

10 January 2008, 11:23

CES is brimming with TV technology this year and the highlight is arguably Samsung's demonstration of OLED screens, is this the technology to replace LCD?

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PC horror Penumbra: Black Plague dated

10 January 2008, 10:54

Penumbra: Black Plague is a creepy and dark psychological horror experience featuring the adventures of Philip as he sets of in search of his dead father.

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Microsoft set to start charging Symbian mobile messenger users

10 January 2008, 10:26

Users of Windows Live Mobile Messenger were yesterday prompted by notifications advising them to sign up for a trial period of the Messenger software. What everyone then assumed is now ...

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NVIDIA users get free slice of Portal

10 January 2008, 10:04

Following a survey,which shows that more Steam gamers play on NVIDIA GeForce hardware than any other graphics platform,Valve and NVIDIA has entered into an agreement to collaborate on development and ...

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Audio-Technica announces ultimate in-ear noise-cancelling headphones

10 January 2008, 09:54

If you like your portable music without the background noise, take a look at Audio-Technica's ATH-ANC3 in-ear headphones. They promise to "reduce distracting background noise by 85% while offering the ...

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PS3 gets Darth Vader, Xbox 360 gets Yoda

10 January 2008, 09:38

Namco Bandai has confirmed that the Star Wars characters, Darth Vader and Yoda will be playable fighters in the fourth installment on the world renowned weapon-based fighting series, Soul Caliber ...

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Two PS3 models pulled in Japan

10 January 2008, 09:08

Sony has announced that they will be discontinuing both the 20GB and 60GB PS3 models in Japan to concentrate on a more extensive line-up of software titles for PS3

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Mcdonald's: Games to blame for childhood obesity

10 January 2008, 08:47

The chief executive and president of McDonald's UK, Steve Easterbrook, has pointed his finger at videogames and blamed the industry for contributing towards childhood obesity.

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Corsair set to launch the finest 1,000W PSU?

9 January 2008, 15:53

Coming to a retailer near you, Corsair is plotting to win the ultra-high-end PSU market

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CoolIT's TEC cooler aims to freeze GeForce 8800s

9 January 2008, 15:53

It'll cool two GeForce 8800 Ultras with consummate ease, apparently. We're not so sure it's worth the $299 asking price.

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GRIFFIN launches four-device iPod-charging dock and Evolve wireless speakers

9 January 2008, 15:53

Charge four iPods at once!

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EVGA's nForce 780i SLI better than the reference - features hybrid cooling

9 January 2008, 15:51

It's better than the reference design in almost every way, we were told.

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EVGA to launch best-ever GeForce 8800 GT?

9 January 2008, 15:50

Fancy cooler, much quieter, and overclocked - seems like a potential winner, right?

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Microsoft rules out launching iPhone rival

9 January 2008, 15:26

Rumours are always rife that Microsoft has a competitor to the iPhone in the pipeline but today the rumours have been categorically denied by Microsoft chairman Bill Gates.

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Apple to cut costs of UK iTunes downloads

9 January 2008, 13:37

Following an investigation from European Union regulators into the cost of UK iTunes music pricing, Apple has announced it will cut prices within the next six months.

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1 million Japanese gamers get fit, the Wii way

9 January 2008, 13:06

Nintendo has turned the living room into a fitness center for Japanese gamers who are snapping up copies of Wii Fit and the Wii Balance Board, a title that is ...

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XStreamHD makes bold claims at CES

9 January 2008, 12:42

Full 1080p content with DTS HD audio delivered direct via satellite, is XStreamHD too good to be true?

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Command & Conquer: Kane's Wrath - Xbox 360, PC

9 January 2008, 12:17

Due for release in the second quarter of 2008, the single player campaign of Command & Conquer: Kane's Wrath will allow players to experience a new story that spans 20 ...

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Netgear recalls European XE103 Powerline adaptors

9 January 2008, 11:59

Manufacturer of network solutions, Netgear, has announced the recall of its XE103 Powerline Ethernet adaptor in countries using 220-240 volt power sources.

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Xbox 360 ready to adopt Blu-Ray if HD-DVD fails

9 January 2008, 11:40

Following the news earlier this week that Warner Bros. has made the decision to drop their support for the HD-DVD format, Microsoft has also been mulling over the future of ...

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Voltaic introduces laptop charging solar bag

9 January 2008, 10:59

Innovative bag manufacturer Voltaic Systems has revealed its latest marvel at CES, a solar bag that can fully charge your laptop.

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CES organisers looking to leave behind Vegas?

9 January 2008, 10:05

Citing rising cost of hotels, food and beverage as the primary causes, organisers of CES are said to be looking for another city to host the event in future.

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Bioshock 2 to turn back the clock?

9 January 2008, 10:02

Rumour has it that Bioshock 2 is currently under development at 2K Games' Czech studio, but it won't be a straightforward sequel. We really hope this rumour is true....

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Air Guitar spotted for Guitar Hero franchise

9 January 2008, 10:02

At the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Jada Toys, Inc. has unveiled the Guitar Hero Air Guitar Rocker, an electronic toy based on Activision's blockbuster video game franchise, ...

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Nintendo pick up Emmy for Wii and DS controls

9 January 2008, 09:10

Nintendo has picked up an Emmy award for the second year running from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for excellence in engineering creativity.

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