Archive for August 29, 2007

Vista bug puts a snag in network traffic when music is playing

It looks like Vista users that have noticed a slowdown in network traffic while they were playing music weren’t imagining things, as Windows expert Mark Russinovich has reportedly confirmed that such a bug does indeed exist.

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Call of Duty 4 Xbox 360 Beta sign-up has a happy ending

It seems there is a happy ending for everyone who made it into the 24 hour sign up period. Check it out.

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PS3 PlayTV in Action

Here’s the PS3 PlayTV pvr in action. This better come to the US.

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The 12 Best Game Magazine Covers

Whether it’s excellent artwork, innovative design, or a gutsy choice that paid off, these 12 gaming covers are shining examples of what gaming magazines are capable of.

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Compiz Fusion has yet some more new features

The CompizConfig Settings Manager action configuration has been re-hauled, and this post contains some screenshots of the new features. You can now even specify window corners in a user-friendly fashion! Compiz Fusion now also has a wiki.

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No$GBA 2.4d released!

A long awaited release of the popular Nintendo DS emulator, No$GBA. Follow this post for a changelog.

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Judge: TorrentSpy must preserve data in RAM

TorrentSpy will have to begin keeping logs after a federal judge reaffirmed an earlier ruling that data temporarily stored in RAM is subject to subpoena. But with TorrentSpy blocking access by US residents, there won’t be much information for it to turn over to the MPAA.

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Get a PS3 and 8 Blu-Ray Movies For $475, With Free Shipping

As the title says, right now you can get a 60gb PS3 and 8 Blu-Ray movies from Amazon.com, with free shipping!

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1up rates Warhawk an 8.5

It has also been posted on the official Playstation boards that it received a 9/10 from PS3M, 8/10 from EDGE, and an 8/10 from EGM, Did PSM include too much opinion in their review?

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Linux to be the Fastest-Growing Smartphone OS over the Next 5 Years

Over the next 5 years, Linux is expected to be the fastest growing Smartphone OS with a compound annual growth rate in excess of 75%.

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FSF: Microsoft can’t disavow GPL 3 obligations

The Free Software Foundation today chimed in on the controversial matter of Microsoft’s vouchers and their relationship to version 3 of the GPL. The FSF says Microsoft cannot divest itself of its obligations under intellectual property law.

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CONFIRMED: Apple invites press for event on September 5th.

Well the rumors have been floating around for a few days, and now we’ve gotten official word — in the form of the invite you see above — that Apple will be holding a “special event” on September 5th. Let the speculation begin!

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