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05 January 2008
News: Warner dumps HD DVD & goes Blu-ray only

Warner Bros, the only major movie studio to release titles on both of the rival high-definition video disc formats, has decided to drop HD DVD and exclusively back Blu-ray Disc.
News: Top tips for returning technology goods

Getting a retailer to accept electronics returns can quickly develop into a saga. Know your rights! Here are some tips to help you navigate the tricky world of returns, exchanges, and warranties.
News: 2007: Apple's biggest ever year

2007 will go down as a huge year in Apple's three-decade history. We've taken a look back at Apple's biggest 12 months.
News: Apple faces class-action music monopoly suit

Apple is facing a class-action suit that alleges the company unfairly uses technological restrictions with its iPod line and iTunes Music Store to beat out competitors.
04 January 2008
News: CES: HP announces HD multimedia notebook

Hewlett-Packard (HP) yesterday introduced the HP Pavilion HDX - a multimedia notebook packed with high-definition features, including a screen that allows users to watch full HDTV movies.
News: Far Cry 2 announced for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3

Ubisoft yesterday announced the release of Far Cry 2 for Xbox 360 and PS3, in addition to the already planned PC version.
02 January 2008
News: Is CES all just show?

At CES each year, companies parade their newest and hottest products and promise starry-eyed consumers and journalists imminent release dates for their gadgets, while the more daring keynote speakers give their predictions for the year ahead. Sometimes they're spot-on - but other times they're way off the mark, as this look back at the class of 2007 shows.
01 January 2008
News: PC Advisor Games: latest games video

PC Advisor Games brings you the latest previews and trailers for upcoming video games:
28 December 2007
News: iPod for Christmas? Watch out!

People who received MP3 players - such as Apple's iPod - as holiday gifts may want to steer clear of some Web sites that claim to offer legal music but don't have licensing agreements with major music labels.
27 December 2007
News: CES: Panasonic unveils 150-inch TV screen

Panasonic is preparing to repeat its CES show-stopper of a couple of years ago with the unveiling of the largest flat-panel screen manufactured to date, according to a Japanese media report.
News: CES: Panasonic to unveil thinnest Blu-ray drive for laptops

Panasonic has developed a Blu-ray Disc drive for laptop computers and plans to unveil it at January's Consumer Electronics Show, the company said today.
News: iTunes Store to rent movies 'soon'

Apple and News Corp. have signed an agreement to offer Twentieth Century Fox movies for rent through the iTunes Music Store, the Financial Times reported today.
25 December 2007
News: 2007's most offensive computer games

It's a story as old as the gaming industry itself. Developer releases game, throws in a 'controversy' and sits back to enjoy instant teen kudos and masses of publicity. But this year has seen a bumper crop of political incorrectness, shameless publicity seeking and unfortunate slip-ups. Here are the best/worst.
News: Video report: 2007's top tech news

With the release of Windows Vista, Apple's iPhone and a new breed of portable computer, 2007 was a busy year for the technology industry.
21 December 2007
News: Microsoft: Nintendo Wii faces troubled future

The runaway success of the Nintendo Wii cannot continue, as third-party developers have yet to show they can make money on the consoles, according to Xbox-maker Microsoft.
20 December 2007
News: Honda shows tea-serving robot

Honda's Asimo humanoid robot may be headed for a lifetime of domestic chores: engineers at the company have taught the robot how to serve tea to guests - and give a nice little bow when it's done.
18 December 2007
News: Analyst: Apple TV is the top video device

ABI Research says Apple TV is the leading internet video delivery device, though concedes that Apple’s market growth has been stymied by lack of available content and the cost of entry.
News: Sony gets aggressive with PS3 sales target

Sony hopes to sell 11m PlayStation 3 (PS3) consoles by April 1 2008, claiming a recent US price drop in November has helped shipments triple.
17 December 2007
News: First HD DVD-RW laptop launched by Toshiba

Toshiba is to start selling the first laptop to feature a rewritable HD DVD optical disc drive this week.
15 December 2007
News: Five great gadget stocking fillers

Our top five Christmas geek-gift gadgets include a hub for oversize USB plugs, a wearable WiFi-detecting t-shirt, and a superportable MP3 player. Merry Christmas!