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Platinum Nintendo GameCube "Nintendo America Inc. has gone platinum, hosting a 'platinum-level' Hollywood bash to introduce top celebrities to its wide-ranging holiday video game line-up and new limited-edition platinum Nintendo GameCube system. The limited-edition platinum Nintendo GameCube system will have its moment in the spotlight on November 3 when it hits retailers with manufacturer's suggested retail price of $149.95, featuring a controller of the same sheen." Click here for more info. Also, new announcements from Nintendo, Logitech, McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media, Microsoft Games, Xara, ATI, and Belkin in News. |
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Do-It-Yourself Broadband "Want high-speed DSL or cable Internet access There's no need to pay extra for a technician to come out and plug in a modem for you. If you're relatively tech savvy, you can install a broadband connection yourself and, in many cases, save some cash. But how hard is it? CNET's step-by-step guide shows you where to start." Click here to read the article. Also, new announcements from Oregon Scientific, Kinesis, Nintendo, O'Reilly, Aladdin Systems, and Wildform in News. |
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The Best Software For Mac OS X "Are you worried that upgrading to OS X will leave you stuck in slow, unstable Classic mode? Ease your mind by choosing software designed specifically for Apple's next-generation OS." Click here to read this CNET article. Also, new announcements from Archos, 3Dlabs, Memorex, InstallShield Software, Electronic Arts, Activision, Interplay, and Jaleco in News. |
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OpenHack 4 Challenges Hackers to Crack Web Site "eWEEK is once again testing Web and application security in its OpenHack challenge, which launches online today at www.openhack.com at 8:00 a.m. PST and concludes on November 8, 2002 at Midnight PST. The fourth annual online security test challenges hackers to test the security of applications developed and hardened by Microsoft and Oracle." Also, new announcements from KiSS Technology, Canon, Spectra, Midway, SEGA, Digital Leisure, Sammy Studios, and Got Game Entertainment in News. |
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Easy CD Creator 5.3 Platinum "The upgrade adds new DVD capabilities, such as support for data burning on DVD+R and DVD+RW drives and drive-specific support enhancements and a new digital media services link where consumers can sign up for free trial subscriptions to Roxio co-branded digital media subscription services Audible.com for spoken word, Pressplay for music and SnapFish for photo." Click here for more info. Also, new announcements from Argus, BAM Entertainment, askSam, and Alera Technologies in News. |
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HP Media Center PC "The HP Media Center PC is a PC, a TV, a TiVo, a DVD player, and a stereo all in one. Is the sum greater than its parts?" Click here to read this CNET article. Also, new announcements from PC Wave, Microsoft Game Studios, Electronic Arts, Atari, Infogrames, Activision, Symantec, and Net Nanny in News. |
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The Zire: Palm's New Low End "In the handheld race, most competitors aim for faster processors, more memory, and bigger, brighter screens. But with a 16MHz processor, 2MB of RAM, and a small, monochrome screen, Palm's Zire heads in the other direction. Sure, it'll sell for a rock-bottom price, but are users going to buy it?" Click here to read CNET's review. Also, new announcements from Toshiba, CyberHome, Zippy Technology, Memorex, Rockstar Games, Sony Computer Entertainment, Universal Interactive, TDK Mediactive, Roxio, and Individual Software in News. |
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PacMan Is Back "Pacman, the world-renowned yellow blob with a mouth, was originally created by Namco in the early 1980s and has been updated for the Web by Neave's Webgames." Click here to play the game online. Also, new announcements from Majesco, TDK Mediactive, Midway Sports, Gotham Games, and Xara in News. |
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Two New Pocket PC Players "Big manufacturers such as Sony, Palm, HP, and Toshiba may hold the lion's share of the handheld market, but two new players--ViewSonic and Fujitsu--have entered the fray with brand-new PDAs. The ViewSonic V35 and the Fujitsu Pocket Loox 600 are due out in November, but you can get a sneak peek at the new devices." Click here to read this CNET article. Also, new announcements from Bantam Interactive, Dazzle, O'Reilly, and Activision in News. |
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Caligari's trueSpace 6 "At version 5.1, Caligari introduced a number of nice features in their trueSpace 3D graphics software product. As noted in my past review, these features included Metamuscle, Subdivision Surfaces, and Magic Ring tools as well as radiosity rendering and Macromedia Flash export to name a few. Now with the introduction of trueSpace 6, Caligari ups the ante once again by providing some feature updates and a host of new functions that will not only be useful to 3D artists and animators, but game developers as well." Click here to read my entire review. Also, new announcements from Adaptec, Electronic Arts, TDK Mediactive, THQ, and Majesco in News. |
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The EluminX Illuminated Keyboard "Have you ever used your computer at night or in low-lit environments? There are many applications where computing in a low lit environment becomes necessary. For instance, have you ever had to work on late night projects for work or school? Do you enjoy gaming or surfing the Web late at night. If so, you know how troublesome overhead lighting can be when you are tired. Most people will turn down their overhead lighting just to ease the strain on their eyes. Consequently they can no longer see their keys. For years people have been faced with this problem, until now. We have the solution, introducing the EluminX Illuminated Keyboard." Click here for more info. Also, new announcements from Auravision, Mace, Electric Rain, Got Game Entertainment, and Universal Interactive in News. |
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DVD-Recordable Drives: Feel The Burn "DVD-recordable drives have become a must-have item for anyone who wants to distribute home movies, create week-long MP3 collections, or archive important files from their hard disks. But with the alphabet soup of rewritable DVD standards--DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW--how do you know which drive to choose? To help you in this difficult and often exhausting task, CNET rounded up five of the latest options." Click here to read this article. Also, new announcements from Pacific Digital, Logitech, Black Label Games, Electronic Arts, Atari, Take-Two Interactive, and Disney Interactive in News. |
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Top Six Space-Saving Computers "Tired of kicking the CPU under your desk or losing your stapler on a crowded tabletop? Pick one of these six space-saving computers." Click here to read this CNET article. Also, new announcements from Mace Security International, Lexmark, Universal Interactive, and Enix in News. |
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Dazzle Real-Time Video Producer "Real-Time Video Producer is the first product from the new Dazzle Professional Series. This revolutionary video editing solution delivers real- time performance through an innovative software architecture, which enables it to offer unmatched scalability, flexibility, portability and ease of use for professional videographers." Click here for more info. Also, new announcements from SCM Microsystems, Alien Skin Software, Essential Reality, Sony Computer Entertainment America, Sierra Entertainment, O'Reilly, and Caelo Software in News. |
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Motorola Simplefi "This digital audio receiver (DAR) uses a high-bandwidth HomeRF network to send both streaming and downloaded MP3s from your PC to your stereo. And unlike other wireless solutions, this unit delivers good sound quality." Click here to read this CNET article. Also, new announcements from Charismac, Ulead, Voyetra, Infogrames, Universal Interactive, and Majesco in News. |
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Panasonic's Superslim DVD Deck: the DVD-XP50 "The company's much-anticipated slim line of progressive-scan DVD players has finally hit stores. The higher-end XP50 not only offers DVD-Audio support, it's also equipped with a number of MP3 and WMA features." Click here to read this CNET article. Also, new announcements from CenDyne, Creative, CCP, TDK Mediactive, Jasc, Acclaim, and Xara in News. |
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The Mark Of Kri "Long ago, an evil spell was created that had the power to bridge our world with the one of darkness. Before the spell could be invoked it was stolen and hidden away... until now. So begins your journey as Rau, a heroic warrior, who embarks on an adventure filled with conflict, discovery, and magic. Accompanied by your loyal friend, a large black bird named Kuzo, you must battle the denizens of the dark across many lands to learn the truth about your family’s secrets and to prevent the invoking of the ancient, evil spell. This is the plot behind Sony Computer Entertainment’s new action, adventure game for the PlayStation 2 called The Mark of Kri." Click here to read my review. Also, new announcements from Infogrames, Nintendo, CDV Software Entertainment, Microsoft, Disney, Gathering of Developers, Digital Leisure, and Activision in News. |
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The Latest iMac Proves Bigger Is Better "Apple won praise (and a few mixed reviews) with its cutting-edge iMac redesign last year. This year, the company follows up with a faster, more powerful model that boasts a 17-inch LCD. CNET thinks bigger is better, but will the upgrade break the bank?" Click here to read this CNET article. Also, new announcements from Cambridge SoundWorks, Command Communications, Minolta-QMS, iRobot, and Logitech in News. |
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Generals needed for Warrior Kings: Battles "UK-based Black Cactus has today announced that it's looking for people to appear as generals in Warrior Kings: Battles, the next installment in the Warrior Kings series launched earlier this year." Click here to read this GameSpot article. Also, new announcements from Squaresoft and Disney, Midway Games, Enix, SEGA, Electronic Arts, Her Interactive, and Activision in News. |
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Windows XP Service Pack 1 "Microsoft has finally issued its long-awaited Windows XP update. We took a look at the whopping, 140MB package and found that some highly anticipated features--namely, the ability to change your default application set away from Microsoft's bundled programs--were a bit of a letdown. Should you brave the download anyway, if only for security fixes?" Click here to read this CNET article. Also, new announcements from ATI Technologies, TDK Mediactive, Empire Interactive, Black Label Games, and Belkin Corporation in News. |
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Mad Catz Beat Pad "I’m not much of a dancer. Actually, I can slow dance, but that’s usually the story with most guys, isn’t it ladies? Give me anything with a fairly fast beat and I’m all left feet. I’m not really much for taking lessons and embarrassing myself in front of an entire class of people either. So when I heard about the new Mad Catz Beat Pad, I figured hey, why not. I’ll give it a try. Well, I’m still a bad dancer, but I had a heck of a lot of fun playing around with this optional controller for the PlayStation 2 (it also works with the PlayStation and PlayStation 1)." Click here to read my entire Beat Pad review. Also, new announcements from ATI Technologies, Sierra Entertainment, ADS Technologies, Black Label Games, MAGIX Entertainment, BAM! Entertainment, and Belkin in News. |
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Windows Media Player 9.0 Beta "Just weeks after RealNetworks debuted Player Plus--which can play every file format under the sun--and almost a month after AOL released a new version of Winamp, Microsoft has just released a public beta of Windows Media Player 9.0. Featuring improved playback, a new Services button that links to music-subscription services, and snazzier video, the new Player is meatier than those of the past. But does Redmond really have your interests at heart?" Click here to read this CNET article. Also, new announcements from Curious Labs, O'Reilly, Macromedia, Broderbund, and Interplay in News. |
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Mini Megabytes: Keychain USB Drives "USB flash drives used to be a novelty, but recently, a number of vendors have jumped on the tiny-drive bandwagon. Now these diminutive dynamos come in a myriad of different shapes, capacities, and prices. Many even come with security software or utilities." Click here to read this CNET article. Also, new announcements from Verbatim, Macromedia, Microsoft, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Sierra Entertainment, and Sony Computer Entertainment in News. |
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2.8GHz Pentium 4 Takes The Lead "In the race for the fastest processor on the planet, Intel just took one giant step forward with its 2.8GHz marvel. Wondering whether the new chip really makes a difference? Read on to find out." Click here to read this CNET article. Also, new announcements from Primera Technology, eHelp Corporation, Symantec, Multimedia 2000, Executive Software, Xara, and Sorenson in News. |
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PlayStation 2 Enters Online Arena "Sony recently kicked off the next era of the Internet gold rush, selling a network adapter that will allow its PlayStation 2 video game console to tap into the Internet." Click here to read the CNET article. Also, new announcements from AKA Acclaim, Gathering Of Developers, YesSoftware, and Netscape in News. |
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Switching Is Not So Simple "Apple's brazen bid to steal Windows users has gotten lots of attention, but before you jump on the bandwagon, be sure to weigh the pros and cons." Click here to read this CNET article. New in Reviews: Adobe PageMaker 7. New announcements from Logitech, Syngress Publishing, Symantec, ScanSoft, Acclaim Entertainment, Data Becker, and Rockstar Games in News. |
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Top 10 Must-Have Tech Gadgets "Any technojunkie worth his or her salt salivates at the mere thought of having the latest and greatest gizmos. After all, it's all about who has bragging rights of owning the hottest toys. So whether you're a gadget newbie or a hardened technophile, there's sure to be something that you'll love in CNET's picks for the 10 best gadgets." Click here to read the article. Also, new announcements from ATI Technologies, Keyspan, Symantec, Caligari, Acclaim Entertainment, and Activision in News. |
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Premier 641 PC Gaming Speaker System "Sound makes the computer gaming and movie watching experiences complete. Without sound, great graphics don’t mean squat. And in order to have spectacular sound, you need a great set of speakers. Playing games and watching movies on the low-quality computer speakers that come with most systems just isn’t going to cut it. Altec Lansing may have the answer to your sonic prayers with their new Premier 641 PC gaming speaker system." Click here to read the rest of my review. Also, new announcements from ArialPhone, Altec Lansing, Smarthome, Intuit, Best Software, Microsoft, Sierra Entertainment, and Stomp in News. |
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Game PC Power Rig Roundup "We have high standards for PCs. If you put down $2000 or more for a prebuilt system, it should be fast, well-built, reliable, and packed with features that'll make it better both for gaming and the other things you're bound to use your PC for. We've rounded up five systems in the $2000-to-$3000 range that represent what you'll find on the market." Click here to read this GameSpot article. Also, new announcements from Ubi Soft Entertainment, Take-Two Interactive, Sony Computer Entertainment & 989 Sports, Disney Interactive, Activision, and Enix in News. |
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