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PDC '08: Microsoft outlines Windows 7 software certification requirements

27 October 2008, 11:12

Want your software to be labelled as certified for Windows 7? Here's the list of proposed technical requirements.

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Zombies invade Call of Duty World At War

27 October 2008, 10:22

The Call of Duty series evolves with a brand new multiplayer zombe mode.

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Vista SP2 to start beta testing

27 October 2008, 10:19

Microsoft wastes no time in producing the second service pack for Vista with the first beta due this Wednesday.

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Dell raises netbook stakes with Inspiron Mini 12

27 October 2008, 09:58

If you've been waiting for a netbook that offers something a little different, here's one with a 12in widescreen display.

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GTA IV PS3 trophy waving starts today

27 October 2008, 09:29

A new patch released today brings achievements to the PS3 version of GTA IV.

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Religious music offends as PS3's Little Big Planet hits world headlines

27 October 2008, 09:06

Little Big Planet suffers a delay following complaints from muslims.

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Microsoft joins open instant messaging group

24 October 2008, 16:50

The AMQP working group is an open internet protocol for business messaging. Microsoft has joined it.

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Microsoft reports healthy quarterly sales

24 October 2008, 15:26

Microsoft and Western Digital both offer hope to the tech sector with positive quarterly earnings reports.

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Notorious trailer provides a look at Biggie Smalls biopic

24 October 2008, 15:04

Rap stars and movies aren't usually a good combination, but the story of The Notorious B.I.G. doesn't look all that bad.

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HEXUS.winners win4FREE competitions : The Political Machine giveaway!

24 October 2008, 14:26

HEXUS.gaming has three copies of the strategy game to giveaway alongside a Fatal1ty Champion Series 7.1 Soundcard and headset.

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HEXUS.pipelines :: A pipeline pipeline

24 October 2008, 14:23

Here's the second part of our very special HEXUs.pipeline...

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GOG moves into open beta, promises DRM-free classics for the masses

24 October 2008, 14:21

Looking to download classic PC games? The on-demand Good Old Games service could be for you, and it's now open to all.

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Powerline Ethernet standardisation effort still stuck

24 October 2008, 13:59

Attempts to standardise powerline Ethernet networking remain deadlocked after the latest proposal fails to win support.

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Damnation - PC, Xbox 360, PS3

24 October 2008, 12:52

Originally starting as an Unreal Tournament 2004 mod, Damnation will be the first 'vertical shooter' of its kind.

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CineMassive launches 27 million pixel OmegaPlex display

24 October 2008, 12:22

Your dual or triple-screen setup might be nice. But it's surely no match for CineMassive's eye-popping 77.8in OmegaPlex.

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LaCie LaCinema Rugged takes movies on the go

24 October 2008, 11:02

LaCie has upgraded its multimedia hard disk to provide an all-terrain solution to keeping your media with you at all times.

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AMD reshuffles executives

24 October 2008, 10:38

Two executive promotions point towards top level jostling at new-look AMD.

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Resistance 2 multiplayer beta keys up for grabs via Gamestation

24 October 2008, 10:10

Jump on the beta phase for Resistance 2 when you preorder with Gamestation.

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Patriot Memory announces tri-channel memory kits for Intel's X58

24 October 2008, 09:53

Patriot Memory is the latest to hop onboard the Core i7 bandwagon and has eight tri-channel memory kits to choose from.

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Exclusive unlockables if you preorder The Last Remnant

24 October 2008, 09:29

Nab yourself some extra help for Square Enix's upcoming fantasy adventure.

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Intel backtracks over iPhone CPU slur

24 October 2008, 09:27

Ultra-mobility chief at chip giant issues a “correction” of comments made at IDF Taipei.

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TCAAC 20 - The Flip Mino

24 October 2008, 08:56

Scott and Nick discuss the Flip Mino and end up arguing about the value of multi-function devices versus dedicated devices...

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Boston partners with StorMagic

23 October 2008, 17:59

Server and storage distributor Boston strengthens its iSCSI offering with StorMagic deal.

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Humax to kick start Freesat+ in mid-November

23 October 2008, 16:14

Humax will launch its Freesat PVR in just a matter of weeks, and it could signal rapid growth for the free-to-air HD service.

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Microsoft to release out-of-band security patch today

23 October 2008, 15:47

Almost unprecedented emergency security patch will address remote code execution vulnerability in Windows.

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HIS and Sapphire target sub-£100 market with Radeon HD 4830

23 October 2008, 15:39

AMD has launched its mid-range defining Radeon HD 4830 graphics card, and HIS and Sapphire have offered us their take.

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British Bloodhound Supersonic Car plans to outrun bullets

23 October 2008, 15:32

Richard Noble, the man behind the land speed record of 25 years, is at it again and plans to pass the 1,000mph mark in 2011.

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My cup runneth over....

23 October 2008, 13:47

Here's a very special HEXUS.pipeline... and you'll have to keep watching to get it...

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Altec Lansing launches Orbit iMT237 MP3 portable speaker

23 October 2008, 13:10

Altec Lansing is bringing its portable Orbit MP3 speaker system to Europe, and it's sporting a new rugged design.

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Aqua Computer announces Core i7 conversion kit for its existing coolers

23 October 2008, 12:40

Aqua Computer has provided a cheap-and-easy solution for existing customers wanting to upgrade their water cooling to LGA 1366.

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Sony cut profit forecast by 57% for 2009

23 October 2008, 11:41

The global economic slowdown has had a drastic effect on Sony, who has today cut its earnings forecast by more than half.

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Swindon council votes to scrap speed cameras

23 October 2008, 11:22

Swindon councillors have agreed to stop funding the town's speed cameras, claiming other road-safety measures may be more effective.

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Thermaltake’s BlacX A HDD docking station arrives at VIP

23 October 2008, 11:09

Warrington distributor offers Thermaltake’s way to access 2.5 and 3.5 inch internal hard drives externally.

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