DSG International Axes Dividend: Currys and PC World owner
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: November 27, 2008Filed under: Alternative News
DSG International, who are the owners of Currys and PC World have announced that they are to axe their dividend. The news is a direct result of DSG falling into the red for the first 6 months of 2008; they…
Review: Single HD 4870 X2 vs. Two HD 4870s on P45
By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: August 14, 2008Filed under: Computer Hardware, Computers
What do you get when you put a pair of Sapphire HD 4870s into a P45 board with many tests? Well read on to find out. So, what we’re going to do today is chuck a pair of Sapphire HD…
Microsoft COFEE (Computer Online Forensic Evidence Extractor) for law enforcement
By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: April 30, 2008Filed under: Gadgets
Microsoft have always aimed to help computer users do tasks better with their software, while Windows XP and Vista have been loved and hated by some, I am sure investigators and law enforcement will love the new plug-in device called…
IVO Software has launched a new version of IVONA Telecom TTS
By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: April 24, 2008Filed under: Alternative News
We have received a press release today from IVO Software about the new version of IVONA Telecom TTS they have launched, this new version supports the international MRCP protocol. You can read the details in the press release below. MRCP…
Hands-on with the Cyber Acoustics CA-5001 5.1 Speaker Kit
By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: April 15, 2008Filed under: Electronics, Speakers
This is the budget CA-5001 5.1 Speaker Kit from Cyber Acoustics and they are pretty good value for money, although it’s a crowded market place at this price point (around $59.99) and there’s nothing that makes the CA-5001 really stand…
Google takes down HuddleChat
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: April 9, 2008Filed under: Alternative News, Software
Google had launched HuddleChat, this is a real-time application which was designed to show off their Google App Engine platform. However a few bloggers have noticed that the app is in fact a rip off of Camfire, this is a…
3rd Space FPS Vest: PC only, Xbox 360 and Sony PS3 owners need as well
By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: March 28, 2008Filed under: Gadgets
Want your PC game playing to be even more realistic? This is the ultimate accessory for you. This flak jacket simulates every shot, punch and explosion, using eight pneumatic cells. While the 3rd Space FPS Vest is just for PC’s,…
USB 2.0 DVR Guardian: convert any notebook into a digital video recording surveillance system
By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: March 27, 2008Filed under: Gadgets
Swann Communications, the global leader in security monitoring solutions, is proud to announce their latest innovation in DIY security: USB 2.0 DVR Guardian™. This compact, portable system turns any notebook computer into an advanced surveillance system capable of monitoring any…
How Companies Fight US Recession: Dell buys $70 billion of computer parts from China
By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: March 25, 2008Filed under: Alternative News
Much of the world is in fear of not only a US recession, but also a global recession. Like many companies, Dell is looking down the road and plans on spending $70 billion on computer parts from China between 2007-2009….
Crysis Ladder Glitch: something to do with the 3rd person view
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 25, 2008Filed under: Game Video & Trailers, Gaming, PC Games
Crysis is a serious game; however one guy managed to make the game look a little stupid. Just take a look at the video it shows that there is a ladder glitch. Judging by what many people are saying, it…
Apple flagship Sydney store soon to open: new stores in Australia coming
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 13, 2008Filed under: Alternative News
Apple are planning to open three new retail stores in Australia, all will be opening this year. Two will open in Sydney and the other on Victoria. The opening of these stores is part of a massive expansion for Apple…
Belkin USB hub: fill your computer desks grommet hole
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 12, 2008Filed under: Gadgets
I have just found the perfect gadget to fit in the grommet hole of your computer desk, the Belkin USB hub. I have often stared at my hole and thought what I can do with it, now I have the…
Get the PhoneShield Gadget for mobile phones and reduce radiation
By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: March 12, 2008Filed under: Cell Phone Accessories, Cell Phone Information
Many people in this world worry about the side affects that mobile phones have on us like for example radiation from daily usage from phones and even computers. Well maybe PhoneShield can help you to stop worrying about such things;…
New Version Of bbc.co.uk For Mobiles Offered by BBC
By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: March 11, 2008Filed under: Cell Phones, Computers
There has been a new version of bbc.co.uk launched by the BBC, which will have the appearance of the recently refreshed online site. The BBC have said that the new design “offers a consistent and intuitive user experience with easier…
Microsoft has built a Surface PC with a Spherical Display
By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: March 6, 2008Filed under: Alternative News
The Microsoft Surface tabletop computer is very impressive with its cool technology, but how about a Surface PC with a Spherical Display. This is what’s rumored to be in development from Microsoft according to ZDNet. We are hearing that Microsoft’s…
