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20 February 2008
News: Gamers to control characters with their brains

A headset that allows gamers to control their play with just their thoughts will go on sale later this year. The neuro headset, which has been launched by Emotiv, picks up electrical impulses from the nerve cells in our brain. Non-invasive electroencephalography (EEG) technology is then used to read the impulses and send signals wirelessly to a computer.
News: doubleTwist releases media copying software

DVD Jon, an infamous Norwegian hacker who was just 15 when he cracked encryption codes on DVDs, has released software that allows digital media files to be shared across devices.
News: Microsoft says HD DVD woes won't hit Xbox 360

The death of the HD DVD format won't hurt the Xbox 360 console, according to Microsoft.
19 February 2008
News: Microsoft refuses to comment on Blu-ray Xbox 360

Microsoft has shrugged off the demise of the HD DVD format, declining to say if or when it would support Blu-ray Disc for the Xbox.
News: BBC programmes now available via iTunes

A number of BBC TV shows - including 'Torchwood', 'Little Britain' and 'Life on Mars' - are now available via Apple's iTunes Store, with episodes costing from £1.89 each.
News: Toshiba confirms death of HD DVD

Toshiba today confirmed that it will discontinue its HD DVD products, handing victory to rival high-definition disc format Blu-ray Disc.
18 February 2008
News: Gartner: HD DVD to die within two weeks

Research firm Gartner says HD DVD development will cease in under two weeks, following Toshiba’s announcement that it is reviewing its next-generation DVD strategy.
News: Toshiba finally signals end of HD DVD

Toshiba has halted production of HD DVD players and recorders and is close to making a decision on whether to throw in the towel on the high-definition movie disc format. Read our timeline of the HD DVD versus Blu-ray battle
News: Report: Toshiba to kill HD DVD standard

Toshiba is considering pulling the plug on its HD DVD format, according to reports in Japan. The rumours have been welcomed by investors, with Toshiba's shares up 5 percent in Monday trading.
16 February 2008
News: 25 top technology products we love

As you can imagine, members of the gadget-deluged PC Advisor team sets a high bar on the hardware, software and websites they choose to use in their work and personal lives. So we compiled this list of the top 25 products that we don't just like but that we absolutely, positively love. 25 gadgets, gizmos, sites and services we can't live without.
News: The six best internet hoaxes

You've been had. Some geeky guy with a bad comb-over just convinced you to click 100 times on your Gmail account to somehow tap into a Google TV beta.
15 February 2008
News: 39 brilliant interactive websites & services

Go beyond browsing. With these 39 exceptionally interactive websites and services, you can do anything from launching a private social network to publishing your own book. Here's our Web 2.0 survival guide.
News: Nintendo Wii to overtake Xbox 360 this year

Nintendo's Wii will displace Microsoft's Xbox 360 as the world's most popular game console this year, according to iSuppli.
News: Xbox 360 failure rate hits 16 percent

The Xbox 360 failure rate is not as high as critics would have you believe, but it's still much higher than the official number from Microsoft, according to US warranty provider SquareTrade.
13 February 2008
News: Best Buy follows Netflix in dumping HD DVD

US retailer Best Buy has joined mail order rental chain giant Netflix in dumping HD DVD to exclusively support Sony-backed Blu-Ray.
News: Apple ships Apple TV 2.0 software update

Apple has released the free Apple TV 2.0 software update, which Apple TV owners can install now.
12 February 2008
News: Gov't puts pressure on ISPs over illegal downloads

It seems the government has listened to the plea of Paul McGuiness, manager of rock group U2 regarding punishing illegal downloaders (read our story here). According to The Times, which obtained a draft copy of a consultation document soon to be published by the government, proposed legislation would force ISPs to take action against those downloading files illegally or face prosecution themselves.
News: Netflix dumps HD DVD and goes Blu-ray-only

Movie rental firm Netflix has announced it will only stock only Blu-ray Disc and drop the HD DVD format, claiming the industry has already picked a winner in the next-generation DVD wars.
09 February 2008
News: February's coolest gadgets revealed

February sees the world's first commercially available thin TVs, as well as a DivX-enabled mobile phone and Sony's latest DSLR range.
News: PC Advisor's 30 great Valentine's day gifts

It's not too late spoil your loved one this 14 February. Whether you're aiming to woo a new flame or simply keep the home fires burning, we've got technological gifts both large and small that will make you popular this Valentine's day.