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Microsoft unveils SQL Server 2008

6 August 2008, 18:13

Corporate VP Ted Kummert announces the release of the latest version of its SQL Server software.

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Confirmed: Rockstar's GTA IV coming to PCs on November 18th

6 August 2008, 16:58

The rumours were all true, Rockstar's critically-acclaimed Grand Theft Auto IV will be released on PCs this coming November.

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BFG offers rebate to European NVIDIA GeForce GTX 200 series customers

6 August 2008, 16:01

European early-adopters of GeForce GTX 280 and GeForce GTX 260 graphics cards can now take advantage of a cash-back incentive thanks to BFG.

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HEXUS.pipelines :: That's no moon...

6 August 2008, 13:21

It's huge, it's massive it's a... oh, wait, what the hell is it?

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Batman fan builds Tumbler replica with no help from Wayne Enterprises

6 August 2008, 13:21

If you think the car-makeovers on Pimp my Ride are good, wait 'till you see Bob Dullam's homemade Tumbler.

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QNAP launches enterprise TS-509 Pro Turbo NAS

6 August 2008, 12:29

QNAP has today announced its five-bay TS-509 Pro Turbo NAS, an all-in-one NAS server for SMB and enterprise users.

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Yahoo! board not out of the woods yet

6 August 2008, 11:54

A “tabulation error” means half the board received far fewer votes for their re-election than first thought.

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Sapphire launches revised Radeon HD 4850

6 August 2008, 11:35

Sapphire has today added another Radeon HD 4850 model to its range, featuring a revised PCB layout a new dual slot cooler.

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Goodbye Freeloader, hello Wii hack and region-free gaming

6 August 2008, 11:32

A new hack that will unlock the Wii for region-free gaming and channels is almost ready for release.

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First GTA Chinatown Wars features revealed

6 August 2008, 10:51

The first details on Rockstar's crime epic have leaked onto the net, confirming a few of the features, including co-op multiplayer

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AMD launches 790GX gaming chipset

6 August 2008, 10:28

AMD has officially launched its 790GX gaming chipset, offering the world’s fastest motherboard graphics processor and improved Phenom performance.

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Intel makes further move into flash market

6 August 2008, 09:30

Hynix Semiconductor and partly Intel owned Numonyx announce cooperation on NAND flash memory development.

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PES 2009 kicks off this Autumn

6 August 2008, 09:26

Konami believe that Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 is set to become the most realistic version of the sport to date.

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Sony buys out Bertelsmann to get all of Sony BMG

5 August 2008, 17:02

Unperturbed by the challenges currently faced by the music industry, Sony has doubled its 50% stake.

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Sonos revamps its multi-room music system

5 August 2008, 16:07

Sonos fans have waited a long time, but the new-and-improved ZonePlayer 120 and ZonePlayer 90 upgrades are now available.

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Very PC MD responds to Dragon’s Den mauling

5 August 2008, 14:27

Boss of eco-PC company gives his side of the story after apparent savaging on national TV.

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Foxconn launches 790GX-based A7DA family of motherboards

5 August 2008, 13:20

AMD is yet to officially launch its 790GX chipset, but Foxconn is one step ahead with the launch of its 790GX-based A7DA motherboard.

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Gears of Wars 2 feature hints at future for violent videogames

5 August 2008, 13:00

A new anti-violence feature in Gears of War 2 could offer a glimpse of the future for violent videogames.

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Patriot announces Vortex memory cooler for high-end systems

5 August 2008, 12:26

The latest airflow solution for your system's RAM comes from Patriot Memory, and it promises to lower module temperatures up to 30 per cent.

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D-Link launches eco-friendly Wi-Fi routers

5 August 2008, 11:30

D-Link has launched a pair of "green" Wi-Fi routers that promise to reduce electricity bills by using up to 40 per cent less power.

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Jon Peddie asks: why not Larrabee?

5 August 2008, 11:22

Graphics guru Jon Peddie takes a look at Intel’s long-awaited entry into the discrete graphics market.

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Xbox live 'Phishing' scam warning

5 August 2008, 11:10

Beware folks, there's a new 'phising' scam spreading across Microsoft's Xbox live service.

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MSI launches Centrino 2-based notebooks; GX620 and GX720

5 August 2008, 10:51

If you thought MSI was going soft with all this low-cost Wind business, you were wrong. Here's a pair of notebooks for the gaming market.

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HD-enabled Wii next on Nintendo agenda?

5 August 2008, 10:36

It's easy to envision a new Wii SKU in the next couple of years, but will it really happen?

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Thecus: i4500R and i5500 offer unrivalled performance for modern enterprises

5 August 2008, 10:15

Thecus is setting its sights on the enterprise and business environment with its iSCSI storage series, the i4500R and i5500.

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Birmingham Salvo win the CGS season and $500,000

5 August 2008, 10:12

Odee's Birmingham Salvo win it for the Brits, spanking the Americans in their own backyard.

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Taxi murder leads to GTA IV ban in Thailand

5 August 2008, 09:46

The Thai government has banned the sale of GTA IV following the murder of a taxi driver in Bangkok.

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Halo 3 porn offenders face ban from Bungie

5 August 2008, 09:20

Porn traders on Halo 3 are facing the banhammer from Bungie who aim to protect the title's reputation.

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Classic shooter R-Type revived for Xbox 360

4 August 2008, 15:06

Classic retro shooter is to be revived from the Xbox live arcade.

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Nano vs. Atom: VIA goes on the offensive

4 August 2008, 15:04

Intel's Atom processor may be hogging the limelight, but VIA states that its Nano is the only choice for efficient performance without compromise.

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HIS launches IceQ-cooled Radeon HD 4850

4 August 2008, 14:11

AMD's popular Radeon HD 4850 graphics card is the latest to be given a HIS IceQ makeover.

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Lenovo joins the netbook race with Ideapad S10

4 August 2008, 13:10

Lenovo today became the latest big-name manufacturer to enter the netbook market and its Atom-powered portable will retail at $399.

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790i chipset issues: NVIDIA and vendors give their views

4 August 2008, 12:45

So far Foxconn is the only vendor to formally announce issues with the NVIDIA 790i chipset.

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