Brett Thomas

PS3 games will be $60 after all

PS3 games will be $60 after all

Contrary to earlier reports, it seems that Sony will be launching PS3 games at around the $60 USD mark. Whether that translates to the pound symbol for the dear UK is unstated, though...

September 27, 2006 | 14:55
UK Toddler buys car

UK Toddler buys car

In a "News of the weird" moment, a toddler in the UK bought a car for mommy on eBay. Sounds like a good reason to not save your passwords!

September 26, 2006 | 15:36
AT&T stops outsourcing

AT&T stops outsourcing

After years of customer service problems, one of the world's biggest and oldest corporations is bringing its business back home. Will others follow?

September 25, 2006 | 18:21
Newest Vista lets you turn off chimes

Newest Vista lets you turn off chimes

There have been many words for Vista's new start-up sound, and most of them haven't been nice. So in the latest build, Microsoft has capitulated - you can finally turn it off.

September 25, 2006 | 17:32
Apple wants to trademark "podcast"

Apple wants to trademark "podcast"

Steve-o and Co. would like to remind you that "podcast" refers to an iPod - so sites who use the term loosely had best watch out, as cease and desist letters go flying!

September 25, 2006 | 17:11
New group works to fix IE

New group works to fix IE

A new group has emerged to help make Internet Explorer a little safer, since Microsoft takes so long. The new Zeroday Emergency Response Team is patching the buggy browser

September 25, 2006 | 16:38
Xbox 360 repairs free for early buyers

Xbox 360 repairs free for early buyers

If you bought your Xbox 360 before Jan. 1, 2006, you are entitled to free repair.

September 22, 2006 | 17:42
Xbox 360 HD-DVD Japan release date

Xbox 360 HD-DVD Japan release date

The HD-DVD drive for the Xbox 360 will be released in Japan, with a lower price than expected.

September 22, 2006 | 17:06
Adobe joins anti-Vista sentiment

Adobe joins anti-Vista sentiment

Adobe joins Symantec in worrying that Vista's new features might take a chunk out of its business.

September 22, 2006 | 16:23
Dell lands US Military contract

Dell lands US Military contract

PC Manufacturer Dell has been awarded a computer contract with the US Military. Up to $5 billion in incendiary laptops?

September 22, 2006 | 15:39
MSI P965 Platinum features Crossfire support

MSI P965 Platinum features Crossfire support

MSI has released its new P965 Platinum board, the first board to support ATI Crossfire setups on Intel's 965 chipset.

September 19, 2006 | 18:53
Yahoo announces first totally DRM-free music

Yahoo announces first totally DRM-free music

No, we're not talking a whole label or even a whole artist's catalogue, but it's starting. Yahoo will release the first totally DRM-free album that is produced on an RIAA label.

September 19, 2006 | 17:59
DVDs to get chips that prevent copying

DVDs to get chips that prevent copying

It appears your DVDs might come with a new layer of protection - the MPAA wants RFID chips to track original DVDs.

September 18, 2006 | 20:38
USB hotplate cooks dinner

USB hotplate cooks dinner

Ever wanted a computer that would cook you dinner? It is now possible, thanks to this Japanese USB hotplate mod.

September 18, 2006 | 20:04
Universal Studios pans Blu-Ray

Universal Studios pans Blu-Ray

The President of Universal Studios has already decided that Blu-Ray is the loser of the next-gen format war. Is anyone surprised? Does anyone care?

September 18, 2006 | 15:38
European Wii launch info

European Wii launch info

The info for the anticipated Nintendo Wii launch in Europe has been announced! The basics - December 8, £179.

September 15, 2006 | 15:37
Chinese computers to decide death sentences

Chinese computers to decide death sentences

The Chinese government is striking out at the decisions of corrupt judges, by putting the fate of criminals to the computer for a recommended punishment.

September 14, 2006 | 16:25
NVIDIA's G80 will be a little late...

NVIDIA's G80 will be a little late...

It appears that the G80 might be a little late to the party, since the silicon needed respun. Maybe that's because it's so mammoth.

September 13, 2006 | 15:40
DFI LanParty Conroe board is on hold

DFI LanParty Conroe board is on hold

If you were looking for a DFI Conroe board, you'll just have to wait a little longer...the current run has been cancelled due to poor overclocks in the NVIDIA nForce chips.

September 13, 2006 | 00:03
Atomic's Hotbox of the Year competition

Atomic's Hotbox of the Year competition

This year's competition is drawing to a close, and there are a couple works from our own forums. Get voting while you still can!

September 12, 2006 | 19:41
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