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  1. Rob Williams

    Intel to Delay X48 Launch to Help Clear Out X38 Stock

    From our front-page news: This is just a rumor, but it would come as no surprise if it were true. The rumor is that Intel will be delaying the launch of it's X48 chipset due to the fact that there is so much X38 stock available. Who didn't see this coming? X38 was launched just in November, and...
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    Mozilla Releases Persona - Simplied Theme Management

    From our front-page news: Mozilla have just released a new Firefox extension called "Personas" which makes it easier for both developers and end-users to take advantage of themes. Up to now, themes were a clunky affair, both in searching for them and in execution. Personas looks to take out all...
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    TG Gift Guide 07 - Video Cards & Displays

    Our Gift Guide continues with an exhaustive look at the entire spectrum of available video cards for all price-ranges. On top of that, we also give our top five list for monitors which range from the reasonably priced to the ultimate drool-worthy. No matter your budget, we have you covered! You...
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    Nero 8 Ultra Edition

    Is Nero's latest upgrade worth the cash? We are leaning towards yes. With 8, Nero have shown renewed focus on what it is consumers are most interested in, and as a result, have made the application much easier to use. Read on as we explore all that's new and notable. You can read Nate's full...
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    The Rig That Rob Built

    For those unaware, I've been chuggling along for a while with a rather old computer to help me get work done. The main PC I use for work is just that... for work, so demands have never been that high. However, earlier this year I felt that slowdown was beginning to become apparent, so I knew an...
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    Massive fan wall

    Sure, this is supposed to be art... but it's still a mod, and a great one: http://technabob.com/blog/2007/12/14/hundreds-of-box-fans-as-interactive-art/
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    Disappearing car door!

    http://www.disappearing-car-door.com/#html The original inventors and designers of the exciting Disappearing Car Door technology are now in a position to equip your favorite automobile with our cool, sexy, safe and convenient automatic door or design an original vehicle body incorporating this...
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    NVIDIA 3-Way SLI Previewed

    From our front-page news:If you believe that the best things come in pairs, you might be a little misguided. AMD is no longer the only ones with a "tri" product on the horizon - NVIDIA has finally unveiled their triple-SLI setup. Rather, the "3-Way SLI" setup. In case you are confused, no, you...
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    OCZ Releases Low Latency DDR3-1800 Modules

    From our front-page news: Now here is an impressive memory kit. By day, this DDR3-1800 (PC3-14400) kit has "modest" timings of 8-8-8, which has become a relative standard with enthusiast modules. However, when utilizing Intel's latest Xtreme Memory Profiles feature (in conjunction with an...
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    Addonics Introduces External Dual Blu-ray/HD-DVD Reader

    From our front-page news: If you are a movie fan on a relative budget, choosing between Blu-ray and HD-DVD is an arduous chore. Luckily, there are few solutions out there to help ease the pain. As we first saw back at CES '07, LG introduced both a set-top and computer drive capable of handling...
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    AMD Previews "Hybrid CrossFire"

    From our front-page news: Despite AMD's recent slew of trouble, they are doing a solid job of making up for it with some impressive new technology and future prospects. One such example is their upcoming "Hybrid CrossFire", a new solution to help gamers with low-end rigs get their game on...
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    e frontier Poser Figure Artist

    Don't have access to a live model? Neither do most people, which is why an application like e frontier's Poser Figure Artist exists. This tool gives you full control over a virtual model so that you can create the perfect pose for which to base your art off of. If you are an artist, this is a...
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    Ars Takes a Look At KDE 4.0 RC2

    From our front-page news: As we posted yesterday, KDE 4.0 RC2 has been released, and now Ars Technica took the opportunity to take a look through what's new and relay their thoughts. I've been a KDE user for quite some time, so I am looking forward to checking out the latest version after it's...
  14. Rob Williams

    How does an $85,000 cell phone bill sound?

    A Calgary man who mistakenly believed that a $10 "unlimited mobile browser plan" would enable him to surf the internet with impunity, "downloading high-definition movies and other bandwidth-hungry applications", was slapped with an $85,000 bill for his trouble...
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    Nine SSD Drives In RAID 0 Benchmarked

    From our front-page news: This article comes as a coincidence... I was just contemplating what RAID0 would be like with SSD drives a few days ago, and here comes along an article that goes above and beyond the line of duty. The folks at Next Level Hardware didn't do the bare minimum and do RAID0...
  16. Rob Williams

    PlaysForSure Becomes "Certified For Windows Vista"

    From our front-page news: PlaysForSure was first introduced by Microsoft way back in 2004 as a certification to let you know that the product you are purchasing has gone through stringent compatibility testing. Oh, and that it supports DRM. But that aside, PlaysForSure was a good way of knowing...
  17. Rob Williams

    Retailer Compares Monster HDMI to Composite

    From our front-page news: As disturbing as it is, it's nothing new to see retailers use deceiving methods to push their customers into a purchase they might not otherwise make. Some even go as far as having a separate in-store website with higher prices, but we won't get into that here. This...
  18. Rob Williams

    Did AMD Pay Too Much for ATI?

    From our front-page news: AMD did themselves no favors when they shelled out a staggering $5.6 billion for ATI last year, considering they were already dealing with financial woes. It took a while for things to shape up, but ATI is beginning to look like a wise purchase. But was $5.6 billion too...
  19. Rob Williams

    eBay Ordered to Pay $30 Million for Patent Breach

    From our front-page news: When eBay was first brought to court due to a patent breach that revolves around the "Buy It Now" feature, I didn't think it was going to go anywhere. As it turns out, I was wrong. A Federal Court judge has ordered the massive online auction site to pay $30 million to...
  20. Rob Williams

    Why Do Apple Customers Care So Much?

    From our front-page news: To start a torrent of hate, all that's needed is one part news posting and one part Apple. "Apple Zealots" are a unique breed. They don't just use a Mac, they live the Apple lifestyle. They are very passionate about the company and products they support, but as News.com...
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