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  • News: CES: D-Link uses internet to network a home

    D-Link is showing a way to to add devices to your home data network without installing drivers or PC software, and without juggling CDs.

  • News: CES: Toshiba builds HDTV around PS3's Cell chip

    At this week's International Consumer Electronics Show Toshiba is demonstrating a prototype TV with Sony's powerful Cell microprocessor, and the results are impressive. Cell is the chip that sits at the heart of the PlayStation 3 games console.

  • News: Microsoft may consider Blu-ray for Xbox 360 after all

    Microsoft has admitted that it may use the Blu-ray Disc format for the Xbox 360 if HD-DVD fails

  • News: Stream audio and video from Mac to PlayStation 3

    Nullriver Software has announced the launch of MediaLink, software that enables Macs to stream audio, video and photos to a Sony PlayStation 3 games console

  • News: Apple to reduce UK iTunes prices by 5p

    Apple today announced that within six months it will lower the prices it charges for music on its UK iTunes Store to match the already standardised pricing on iTunes across Europe.

  • News: Microsoft still behind HD-DVD despite Blu-ray drift

    Microsoft says it is standing by its decision to support HD-DVD on Xbox 360, despite Warner Bros' recent decision to back Blu-ray (and Paramount's rumored reversal).

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.