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  1. Rob Williams

    Alienware unveils Hangar18:HD 1080p Media Server

    Alienware -- always at the forefront of rocking your ever-loving world -- has delved deeper into the media server fray with its new Hangar18:HD high definition home media center announced today at CEDIA. Apparently the "higher end" media center we mentioned last month is rearing it's power-heavy...
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    Urine-Powered Batteries?

    Aqua Power System, from Japan, has unveiled the NoPoPo batteries that are rechargeable via liquid that’s injected into the battery chamber. Yes, it will run off your urine if that’s where you thought this was going to lead. But let’s try and be mature about this. The rechargeable batteries come...
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    Is Microsoft worried about the new iPods?

    From our news:With Apple's impressive showing the other day, should Microsoft be worried? No, but getting to work on an iPod threat would be a great idea. As CNET reports, Microsoft cut their Zune down to $199 the other day, but even then, it's a difficult sell considering some of the new iPods...
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    AMD opening up ATI Linux drivers

    From our news: It was only yesterday that we posted about AMD's "possible" opening up of their ATI drivers for Linux, and we sure didn't have to wait long to find out it was absolutely true. In a press release issued today, AMD said that they will be releasing an information and development...
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    OCZ Intros Rugged ATV Thumb Drives

    From our news:Although thumb drives are the norm, they've really only become popular over the past few years. Now, it's second nature, and we are at a point where it's difficult to purchase a normal drive. So, it's no surprise when companies try something new, and give you a good reason to...
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    KDE 4.0 Beta 2 Released

    From our news: It's only been a month since Beta 1 was released, but Beta 2 looks like it has come quite a way, as you will be able to see with the available screenshots on the official site. New since Beta 1 is an updated KOffice alpha release, new code gained from Google's Summer of Code and...
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    Lenovo ThinkPad Reserve Edition Revealed

    From our news: Are you an executive without a laptop? Have $5,000 to burn? Lenovo's ThinkPad Reserve edition might be for you. It's most eye-catching feature is that it's wrapped in nice leather. It's similar in specs to their current X61, which offers a 2.2GHz processor, 2GB of ram, 160GB hard...
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    Intel Launches Quad-Core "Tigerton"

    With Barcelona having the wraps taken off on Monday, it's no surprise to see Intel come along with new releases directly before it happens. It's going to be an interesting week, next week, as many sites will be finally delivering Barcelona performance reports. It's difficult at this point to...
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    Austin GDC 07: Interview with CCP Games

    One of the more important aspects of any MMO game is having some great back-story. To gain an idea of what goes on behind the scenes, we sat down with both Web Fiction Author and also the Communications Director for CCP Games, creators of EVE Online. You can read the full interview here and...
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    Austin GDC 07: Building Bridges - Next-Generation Community Management

    We are at the Austin GDC, so you can expect lots of information, lectures and interviews over the next few days. First up, we have a lecture by Richard Vogel, focusing on the current state of social networking and a look at where it's headed. It's a long one, so grab a fresh beverage and read...
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    AMD Revamps Their Linux GPU Focus

    From our news: In an attempt to improve their Linux support, AMD has refreshed their GPU support under the OS. The only word that comes to mind is "finally", and I am sure I am not alone in that thinking. Our good friends at Phoronix have exhaustively posted content about the upcoming releases...
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    Roxio Releases Easy Media Creator 10

    From our news:The good folks at Roxio have just sent word that they've updated their popular Easy Media Creator suite of applications to version 10. I admit, I haven't touched Roxio software since version 6, so I am sure a lot has changed since then. Version 10 includes many new features though...
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    Zalman Z-Machine GT1000

    Zalman is not normally known for their cases, but they are looking to please gamers everywhere with their Z-Machine GT1000. With it's black aluminum frame, the case is built like a tank. But is it worth your $400? You can read the full review here and discuss it here.
  14. Rob Williams

    LG Updating Dual-Format Super Blu Player

    From our news: LG doesn't care to take sides, which works out to the consumers favor. As we first saw at this years CES, they released a dual-format stand-alone player, meaning it plays both HD-DVD and Blu-ray. Obviously this is a good thing from most angles, since you have a much larger library...
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    BioShock - DX9 vs. DX10

    From our news: The guys at Hard|OCP are continuing their DX10 coverage with a fresh look at BioShock. Previously, they've taken a look at Lost Planet only to find that the benefits are non-existent, but luckily, Call of Juarez deemed itself worthy of some DX10 action. So with a major game like...
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    Microsoft Releases Silverlight 1.0, Linux Support To Come

    From our news: Microsoft has released the first official version of their Silverlight "Flash-killer" runtime, which means we should be seeing more non-Flash-Flash-like content on the web soon. Originally, support was only slated for Windows and Mac OS X, but someone at Microsoft realized that...
  17. Rob Williams

    Palm Cancels The Foleo

    From our news: According to a blog entry by Palm CEO Ed Colligan, the Foleo will not have a chance to have a first breath of commercial success. The Foleo was designed to be a compliment to your smart-phone, in the likeness of a small laptop. Essentially, it would allow you to comfortably...
  18. Rob Williams

    Sony Quietly Releases 1.92 Firmware

    From our news: I'll give credit to Sony for one thing... the fact that they are not afraid to release the occasional firmware update for the PS3. As PS3 owners, it helps us feel like we are being taken good care of. I do have one lingering issue, however. Why release a new firmware update and...
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    AMD Releases Barcelona Pricing

    From our news: AMD has sent out prices for their upcoming Opteron Quad-Core configurations and DailyTech once again has the scoop. For their 23xx-series two-way processors, pricing will begin at $206 for a low TDP 1.7GHz while top-end will be $372 for 2.0GHz and a 95W TDP. Pricing for the...
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    IOGEAR Releases Wireless USB Hub and Adapter

    From our news: IOGEAR has begun shipping their Wireless USB Hub and Adapter, which allows you to wirelessly connect to any of your USB peripherals, such as storage, camera, printer, et cetera. As you can see in the image below, the unit itself is a glossy black and looks great, and it should be...
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