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  1. Rob Williams

    Apple Announces the iPad 2; Introduces Dual-Core CPU and Faster Graphics

    At a press event held in San Francisco earlier today, Apple announced its much-anticipated iPad 2. For those who liked the original, this revamped model has the potential to blow minds, as it fixes many of the complaints that users had against the original model. No, the iPad 2 doesn't have a...
  2. Rob Williams

    Corsair Force F90 90GB Solid-State Drive

    There couldn't be a better time than the present to purchase an SSD, and on the same token, it's also a strange time. Performance drives cost the same as budget drives, and a perfect example of this is Corsair's Force F90. It's priced-right, offers incredible performance, and makes perfect use...
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    AMD Radeon HD 6990 Dual-GPU Graphics Card Unboxing

    Although we don't have a specific date to shoot out there, AMD will soon be launching its long-awaited Radeon HD 6990 dual-GPU graphics card, and as this is the company's ultimate flagship product, it wanted to convey that message with pride. Our sample didn't arrive in standard pink bubblewrap...
  4. Rob Williams

    Who's playing RIFT?

    So I am curious, who out there picked up RIFT, or are contemplating it? Jamie, Jakal and I are all on Alsbeth, so if anyone is undecided on a server, come join us :D
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    HTC HD7 Windows Phone 7 Smartphone

    If you're on the prowl for a quality Windows Phone 7 smartphone, HTC might have what you're looking for with its HD7. It features a large 4.3" WVGA display, dual-LED camera flashes, a kickstand for improved media viewing, solid application and game performance, a responsive on-screen keyboard...
  6. Rob Williams

    You Don't Know Jack (2011)

    Good trivia videogames don't come around often enough, but if there's one series that has the potential to deliver, it's You Don't Know Jack. The series was popular in the 90s, and for good reason. It was smart <em>and</em> hilarious at the same time. Fortunately, the latest release sticks true...
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    Intel Releases 'Light Peak' as 'Thunderbolt'; Offers 10Gbps Speeds

    Intel, in conjunction with Apple's MacBook Pro refresh, today announced its "Thunderbolt Technology", formally known as "Light Peak". This connector, based around the PCI Express bus, enables a 10Gbps bi-directional connection to devices plugged in, and thanks to the fact that devices can be...
  8. Rob Williams

    RIFT Head-Start Begins Today

    For me, the fall tends to be the best time of year for game releases, but given how 2011 has kicked off so far, I think the springtime is going to be just as good. In the past month alone, I've been inundated with different game releases, and I'm having a hard time clearing through them all...
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    Sapphire Edge-HD Mini PC First Look

    In the past couple of years, it's become less common for tech companies to stick to a single line-up of products, and in fact, the transition has been inevitable. Companies like Corsair no longer only make memory, but power supplies, audio peripherals and even chassis. The same kind of thing...
  10. Rob Williams

    Test Drive Unlimited 2

    Could the next great racing title be here? Compared to most other racers, TDU2 is a complex game, offering just as many social aspects as it does racing aspects. And as hoped, it offers a <em>lot</em> for the player to do, and caters to both casual and serious gamers alike. Despite launch bugs...
  11. Rob Williams

    Devils and Angels

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  12. Rob Williams

    The Story Behind the Half-Life 2 Source Code Leak

    About a year prior to Half-Life 2's official release, someone had hacked into Valve's servers and stole the source code for the game, and within no time, it was made available online for anyone to download, look through, and play. I remember being one of those to download the code at the time...
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    Intel Announces 'Fab 42' Development in Chandler, Arizona

    President Barack Obama last week met with several important Silicon Valley employers and innovators, including Intel's own Paul Otellini, and afterward, Intel gave him a tour of its semiconductor research and manufacturing site in Hillsboro, Oregon. At the same time, Intel announced its plans to...
  14. Rob Williams

    Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 Vapor-X

    Sapphire's Vapor-X series of graphics cards have long been praised for their ability to deliver superb cooling with the help of an efficient cooler, and not surprisingly, the HD 6800 series isn't without such a model. We're taking a look at the company's Radeon HD 6870 1GB variant, and see if...
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    Real-life Mario Kart

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    Funny Australian news clip

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  17. Rob Williams

    Mad Catz Cyborg R.A.T. 7 Gaming Mouse

    For the gamer looking to find a great mouse, the choices are limitless. But how often does one "feel" perfect? To cater to gamers who don't mind taking time to customize a mouse to a huge degree, Mad Catz delivers its R.A.T. series. With full ability to customize both the body and software...
  18. Rob Williams

    Crysis 2 Leaked a Month in Advance of Release

    Poor Crytek. I forget where it was, but I read an interview with Crytek's Cevat Yerli a couple of years ago where he stated that the "next Crysis" wouldn't be PC-exclusive like Crysis and Crysis Warhead were. Why? Piracy, and nothing but. Games are so easy to pirate on the PC, and with a game as...
  19. Rob Williams

    Thermaltake Max 5G Hard Drive Enclosure

    It's been a while since Thermaltake released an update to its "Max" line-up of hard drive enclosures, but the Max 5G looks to be a great one. Aside from looking good, it supports SATA 3.0 hard drives and a USB 3.0 interface, and helps keep your drive cool by employing dual 80mm quiet fans. Read...
  20. Rob Williams

    Kingston HyperX Max 3.0 128GB Portable SSD

    Often on the go and require a super-fast storage solution to take along? Portable SSDs are not exactly new, but they are constantly being improved. Though Kingston was a bit late to the party with its HyperX Max 3.0, we've found it to be the best portable SSD we've tested to date. It features...
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