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Toshiba Announces AMD-Powered Notebook

The Satellite A215 will be the first Toshiba laptop to feature an AMD processor in seven years.

Google Wants Restraints on Microsoft

Unsatisfied with Microsoft's concessions on Vista search capabilities, Google is recommending the courts extend existing limits on the software giant.

Seagate Reveals 1 Terabyte Drives

The era of the 1,000 gigabyte drive is upon us. Get ready for a new scale of measurement, folks.

Hitachi: Control Devices With Your Thoughts

A demonstration of Hitachi's latest technology allows users to control the motion of a train using nothing but brain power.

Desktop Parallel Processor Developed

Uzi Vishkin believes his algorithms will make the same type of processing used by supercomputers accessible for desktops computers.

Epson Releases Enthusiast Photo Scanner

Epson's V200 captures images at a whopping 4800 dpi, allowing consumers to extract every bit of detail out of an aging photo or document.

Measuring the Price of Convenience

One in three Britons in a young demographic wouldn't give up their cell phones - even for 1 million pounds.

Michigan Tracks Sex Offenders on MySpace

The Michigan attorney general has released a list of 200 registered sex offenders on MySpace, although most were not acting illegally.

Manhunt 2 Release Delayed Due to Ratings

In the face of a heavily restricted release, Manhunt's publisher will step back to assess the situation. In the meantime: no Manhunt 2.

Creative Releases Upgraded Zen Stone

For an extra $30, the Zen Stone Plus will give users a display, additional 1GB of memory, FM radio, and more.

RIAA Lawsuits Blocked in New Mexico

A new ruling from a New Mexico judge could hold up the RIAA's efforts to sue college students there, and potentially slow down the plan nationwide.

Warhammer 40,000 Comes to DS and PSP

Leave the paint and models at home, Warhammer 40,000 has gone portable.

Gateway Recalls 14,000 Laptop Batteries

Four incidents of overheating sparked the latest notebook battery recall, but this time Sony's out of the picture.

Microsoft Responds to Google’s Complaints

Microsoft will change Vista to allow better access to third-party search applications, but Google's lawyers aren't completely satisfied.

LG Countersues Hitachi Over Plasma Patents

The perpetual race to the lowest price has plasma manufacturers stepping on one another's toes.

Adobe Digital Editions 1.0 Released

Adobe's new software line will be used for accessing digital libraries of content originally intended for print.

Microsoft Shells Out $50M for GTA Content

Xbox 360 gamers will have a chance to download exclusive episodes for GTA IV thanks to a deal Microsoft has cut with Take-Two.

Go Back To School With EA Playground

Electronic Arts' latest title lets players revisit childhood fun with a collection of mini-games that mimic playground favorites.

Blockbuster Adopts Blu-ray For HD Rental

The movie rental powerhouse selected Blu-ray for its high-def video offerings, citing stronger consumer demand in trials.

McFarlane To Produce Halo 3 Action Figures

When the Halo action is over on your Xbox 360, resume it on your living room with your Halo action figures. Just remember to put them back in your display case when you're done.

Sony Ericsson Unveils Six New Cell Phones

Whether you're looking for an iPhone alternative or a budget clamshell, the company's newest line up has you covered.

Playstation 3 Price Cut A Possibility

With the affordable Nintendo Wii flying off store shelves, Sony is reevaluating its premium price point.

MySpace Helps Track Down Sex Offenders

Seven men were arrested in connection with their MySpace profiles after a two-week sting operation by Texas authorities.

Ultra-Specialized PDA For Online Auctions

Zippi gives online auctioneers a rolling office with a purpose-built PDA that includes everything they might need on the road.

FBI Cracks Down on Botnet Operators

Two men have been charged with infecting thousands of computers and using them to commit computer crimes.

EU Considers Regulating "Killer Games"

Justice ministers will discuss the enforcement of decency standards individually set by each member state.

Google Goes Green With Tech Rival Microsoft

The Climate Savers Computing Initiative aims to cut down on the energy wasted by computers through tougher standards for efficiency.

Joost Competitor Secures $9 Million

PermissionTV will attempt to deliver branded Internet TV channels, and already has 30 partners lined up.

Gleemax: For Gamers of All Types

Wizards of the Coast is launching a Web site that aims to bring traditional tabletop gamers and computer gamers together under one roof.

SD Card With Built-In Wi-Fi On The Way

Photos could soon go from camera to Web without the photographer ever touching a computer - or a wire for that matter.

John Carmack Reveals New Game Engine

Carmack's latest creation, dubbed id Tech 5, will power the next generation of id Software games.

Microsoft Wants To Build Games For Change

The company's new contest will encourage college students to develop video games based on global warming.

High-Tech Gadgetry for Your Kitchen

When common sense fails in making meals, KitchenAttendant is there to pick up the slack.

Vista May Not Actually Support Turbo Memory

Sony claims the first release of Microsoft's operating system lacks the ability to take advantage of the new hardware, despite marketing claims to the contrary.

Internet Safety Is All a Big Game

The ESA is trying to teach Internet safety to schoolchildren using a game where players track down an Internet predator.

SimCity Societies Not Developed By Maxis

A new developer and a departure from the original franchise means the fifth SimCity game could be a bit different than we might expect.

Lego Universe: The Lego MMO

The Lego Group announced details about the upcoming MMO along with a time frame for its release.

Epic Game Violence Debate Foiled By Secrecy

This year's Penny Arcade Expo was supposed to host game violence opponent Jack Thompson and an industry representative squaring off, but the deal fell through.