Wil Harris

PSP gets version 3 firmware

The latest downloadable update adds retro PSOne downloading - as long as you've got a super-duper PS3. Oh, the irony...

November 21, 2006 | 16:57

Antec Nine Hundred

Is this the ultimate gamer's case? With a 200mm fan on top and five other 120mm fans, it certainly has a substantial cooling capacity - but can the rest of the case live up to the airflow?

November 21, 2006 | 16:10

Project Logs update 6

We take a look at some of the hottest modding projects over in the bit-tech forums - some great potential, some great pics and some great modders.

November 20, 2006 | 11:42

Dolby Headphone demos

Ever wondered exactly what Dolby Headphone technology does? We have a couple of video demos that should help you get your head around sound around your head. Make sense?

November 18, 2006 | 07:21

AMD unveils Viiv-a-like

AMD has changed its tune - whilst AMD Live was built around the premise of the PC in the den and a client by the TV, the firm now has a prototype media PC for TV usage.

November 17, 2006 | 10:38

MIT man says wireless power is coming

Fed up of forgetting to recharge your phone before heading out? iPod always out of battery? MIT researchers say that a future of wireless power could be closer than we think.

November 16, 2006 | 11:38

Channel 4 selling TV for 99p

Get Father Ted, Hollyoaks, River Cottage, David Starkey - you can download all of these to your machine, but only for two days. Hmm.

November 16, 2006 | 11:13

Halo 3 public beta announced

OMG! Halo 3! Beta! Public! It sounds great, but details are scarce - but keep yourselves entertained with some new Halo 2 maps, instead.

November 15, 2006 | 12:19

Gigabyte 3D Aurora 570

We have a look at Gigabyte's latest addition to its 3D Aurora case series. The 3D Aurora 570 shares many of the features on the original Aurora, but there are some interesting tweaks to the solid foundations. How does it rack up against its older brother?

November 15, 2006 | 10:40

Microsoft labels Google as spyware

The new version of Gmail gets the thumbs down from Microsoft as an apparent bug gives Windows OneCare users a googly headache.

November 14, 2006 | 10:37

Use Xbox 360 HD-DVD on PC

Fancy a five minute hack job? Then you too could be watching next-gen content on your PC via this simple trick.

November 14, 2006 | 10:24

Cold Fusion by SleepStreamer

Hailing from Sweden, Max Erlandsson has pulled off a stunning creation for what is, unbelievably, his first attempt at case modding. Join us for a look at the stunning worklog of this work of art.

November 13, 2006 | 14:18

Win a signed Gabe Newell 7950 GT!

We have a BFG 7950 GT card to give away, along with some Valve goodies. The card is signed by Valve head honcho Gabe Newell, so check out our compo to be in with a chance of winning this exclusive prize!

November 12, 2006 | 11:19

PS3 to get firmware update on day one

The PS3 will lack online gaming support out of the box and will require a software update, says Sony. PSP updates coming, too.

November 10, 2006 | 10:49

Microsoft honcho says Vista doesn't need anti-virus

Virus protection? That's for wusses, says the head of Microsoft's Windows efforts. Well, that's sort of the impression, anyway.

November 10, 2006 | 10:28

Linux geek gets Dell to splash out for Windows

Bought a laptop? Don't want to run Windows on it? You could get your money back if you stick to the terms of Microsoft's license agreement, as this chap did.

November 9, 2006 | 10:54

Intel works on Web 2.0 business software suite

In a bid to drag businesses into an era of personal communication and open coversations, Intel has released an online software suite including blogging and RSS components.

November 9, 2006 | 10:40

GeForce 8800 and NForce 680i availability and pricing

NVIDIA's legion of partners and retailers are out of the door with the next-generation GPU and mainboard components. We have the low-down on where to buy, what to buy and how much to pay.

November 8, 2006 | 19:14

NVIDIA brings Vista-esque graphics to Linux

A new driver release for open source fans adds support for rendering the desktop using OpenGL, allowing for some fancy effects similar to what we see from Microsoft.

November 8, 2006 | 11:31

AMD has supply shortages

A spokesman tells the press that whilst there are shortages of Athlons, the situation isn't down to the fact that Dell is buying them all. Obviously, the timing is utterly co-incidental.

November 7, 2006 | 19:31

Bioware integrating PhysX into new engine

The Knights of the Old Republic developer is integrating advanced physics into its new gaming engine and will use it in Dragon Age, a new title in the Baldur's Gate vein.

November 7, 2006 | 13:40

Benq FP241W 24" widescreen monitor

The 24" monitor is a gamer's best friend, providing awesome picture quality and a great complement to a high-end graphics card. Can this Benq model beat out competition from Dell and Samsung to become the one to buy? We find out.

November 7, 2006 | 12:19

Office 2007 goes gold

Microsoft officially announces that the new version of its lucrative office suite is ready to go, with businesses getting hold of the software before the hoi paloi next year.

November 7, 2006 | 12:04