If there was ever an example of a great concept inadequately executed, it was the VR helmet. Hollywood might of loved it - but everyday punters saw otherwise.
Nov 5, 2009
The Mayan prophecy might be counting down, but the science behind the new film 2012 might leave a few people confused. We look at what the film got right and what is best left to conspiracy theorists.
Nov 5, 2009
More digital Swiss Army knife software, including utilities and tools that are so useful you won't know how you ever did without them
Nov 5, 2009
Apple has big plans to tackle iPhone jailbreaking, with a job posting for an "iPhone OS Platform Security Manager" showing Apple means business
Nov 5, 2009
Second Life creator Linden Lab has launched a beta programme that will offer a behind-the-firewall virtual world for enterprises..
Nov 5, 2009
The New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo has announced it is launching an anti-trust investigation into Intel after allegations that the chip giant abused its market position.
Nov 5, 2009
Parallels is making Windows applications on the Mac an even more seamless experience with the release of Desktop 5 for Mac, which adds support for Windows 7 and a new Crystal view mode that gives Windows applications a more Mac-like appearance.
Nov 5, 2009
We've packed the latest issue of PC Authority with a massive 101 desirable tech gift ideas including DSLRs, home theatre, sport, and Xbox, PlayStation and Wii accessories. Plus, get your free antivirus protection on the cover DVD
Nov 4, 2009
Wireless in-car connectivity centres are gaining popularity thanks to 3G and burgeoning 4G services. We take a look at a couple of the bigger examples and investigate how they're changing the way we drive.
Nov 4, 2009
Unfortunately more is less when it comes to the new Logitech Harmony 700 universal remote control. Here's what's different about the new and old Harmony remotes
Nov 4, 2009
Nintendo's president Satoru Iwata has said that the Wii has stalled due to its failure to release "the next thing". But is he talking about Wii 2?
Nov 4, 2009
Apple is prepping a Snow Leopard update that will kill off support for the Intel Atom chipset, preventing users installing the OS on inexpensive netbooks
Nov 4, 2009
Sony Ericsson has finally joined its rivals by unveiling its first Android-based handset, the Xperia X10..
Nov 4, 2009
Google has published a beta release of Chrome 4.0 that will allow users to keep their bookmarks in sync and up-to-date across multiple computers..
Nov 4, 2009
Long been considered the Holy Grail of online funding, Micropayments were once hailed as the next big thing in internet commerce. But somehow, they just never took off. We delve into the days before Paypal ran the show.
Nov 3, 2009