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08 January 2008
News: Microsoft: 'Xbox 360 will break records in 2008'

Microsoft Xbox 360 Entertainment & Devices chief Robbie Bach expects the Xbox 360 to topple revenue records in 2008, given total spending on 360 products last year and the fact that Microsoft has sold 17.7 million 360 consoles worldwide. But the Xbox 360's figures seem to dispute the claim.
News: iTunes sales up 50% over Christmas

Music downloads were up 50 percent year-on-year across Christmas 2007, according to the BPI - the UK record label trade group.
07 January 2008
News: CES: Sony thanks Blu-ray Disc backers

Sony CEO Howard Stringer has thanked Warner Bros and other Blu-ray Disc backers for supporting the high-definition (HD) disc format. Warner's decision could prove pivotal in the HD disc format battle between Blu-ray and HD-DVD.
News: CES: Samsung shows dual Blu-ray, HD-DVD player

Samsung yesterday unveiled a high-definition (HD) disc player that accepts both Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD discs.
News: Gates disappoints in CES farewell

Microsoft chairman Bill Gates focused on the company’s drive to provide digital content via the web, consoles and smartphones in his final keynote at the Consumer Electronics Show on Sunday night.
06 January 2008
News: New Netgear routers offer Wi-Fi on steroids

Netgear has launched three new wireless networking products designed to simplify home networking setup.
News: Toshiba denies imminent death of HD DVD

Toshiba is putting on a defiant face at the Consumer Electronics Show, declaring that the HD DVD format is a long way from being dead despite losing an important ally this weekend.
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.