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Weekend Gadget Watch: Apple iMac 27-inch, unibody, 2009
Photo Included Magic Mouse is an acquired taste; with a widescreen, high-definition display, the iMac would benefit from a Blu-ray drive Considering hitting the shops at the weekend? Looking for inspiration? [30 Oct 2009]
Photos: Apple unveils latest 27-inch iMac
Photo Apple didn't add Blu-ray to the new iMacs but in addition to the slot-loading DVD burner, Apple has also added an SD Card reader. Apple's new 27-inch iMac features edge-to-edge display glass, a... [23 Oct 2009]
Photos: Sony unleashes latest Vaios - from mini laptops to touchscreens
Photo Shown above is the top-of-the-range version which includes a Blu-ray player and is expected to sell for £799. Last week saw Sony unveil its new range of Vaio PCs - launched to coincide with the release... [14 Oct 2009]
Silverlight 4: Microsoft casts light on next version of Adobe Flash rival
News That feature should allow studios to offer extras commonly found on DVD and Blu-ray discs on movies that are distributed digitally, Microsoft said. Ahead of a broadcasting conference that starts later... [09 Sep 2009]
The Emergence of Holographic Data Storage
White Paper As conventional data storage techniques, such as Blu-ray, reach the denser limit of data density, holographic data storage has the potential to become the next generation of popular storage solutions. [01 Aug 2009]
Microsoft releases Vista SP2
News SP2 also adds support for the Bluetooth v2.1 specification, improves performance for wi-fi connections after resuming from sleep mode, and makes it possible to natively record data to the Blu-Ray optical... [27 May 2009]
Telepresence - time to work together
Comment The technology world is no stranger to the emergence of competing standards - from Blu-ray versus HD DVD, to VHS versus Betamax. Tired of your comms kit not working well with others? Quocirca's Simon... [06 May 2009]
Vista service-pack update ready for rollout
News The update provides, among other things, support for Bluetooth 2.1, an updated Windows search technology and the ability to natively record data to Blu-ray discs. Microsoft has wrapped up work on the... [29 Apr 2009]
Adobe's Flash turns into a telly addict
News The company will on Monday announce its latest version of its Flash multimedia platform that will essentially put its technology in internet-connected TVs, set-top boxes, Blu-ray players, and other... [20 Apr 2009]
Minority Report: Rumour mill killing Apple
Comment Jobs chatted quite openly about the prospects of Blu-ray in Macs, netbooks and iPhone form factors following the launch of new notebooks last year. In the backstreet shops and market stalls of Thailand... [04 Feb 2009]
Nvidia to give netbooks high-def graphics
News The Ion platform will also let netbook users experience full Blu-ray playback on the smallest PCs and laptops, according to Alice Chang, chief executive of optical-drive maker CyberLink, who was quoted... [19 Dec 2008]
Gadget Watch: Dell Studio Hybrid
Photo Design; range of colours; Blu-ray option; HDMI output Considering hitting the shops at the weekend? Looking for inspiration? Check out the latest in our series of gadget mini-reviews, courtesy of... [12 Dec 2008]
Microsoft ready for Vista SP2 testers
News In addition to bug fixes and performance tweaks, Service Pack 2 adds support for Blu-ray, Bluetooth 2.1, and Windows Search 4.0, the latest version of Microsoft's desktop search technology. Microsoft... [03 Dec 2008]
Vista SP2 on its way to make things beta
News The next update to Windows Vista will enter beta testing next week, bringing with it support for Blu-ray drives, among other enhancements. In addition to Blu-ray, Vista... [27 Oct 2008]
Steve Jobs: No Apple netbook, no touchscreen laptop
News Apple apparently plans to take a wait-and-see approach after Blu-ray has been in the market awhile. Three of them are some of the most oft-repeated rumours of future Apple products but touchscreens,... [15 Oct 2008]