Toyota releases real-time GPS
New Toyota cars in Japan will have up-to-date roadmap and traffic information for electronically mapping the quickest routes in an upgrade of network-linking technology now…
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Ghost Rider creator flaming mad
Gary Friedrich, the creator of Ghost Rider, is suing Marvel, Sony Pictures, Take-Two and a number of other companies that he claims all conspired to…
Halo 3 beta goes live in May
Microsoft and Bungie have announced that the Halo 3 multiplayer beta test will go live on May 16 and run until June 6.
SanDisk partners with Yahoo for new mp3 player
This week in the US, SanDisk released its US$250 Sansa Connect, a new Wi-Fi-capable portable MP3 player featuring both free and subscription music service from…
Shack Interviews – e-Coupled Technology
This week we speak to David Hazlett, Director of Business Development, Fulton Innovations, about e-Coupled technology. e-Coupling provides wireless recharging of gadgets like mobile phones…
Shack News Highlights – 10 April 2007
Shack news highlights for this week include PPT presentations - do they work?, python scare@Google, Thai government blocks access to YouTube, virtual raids on casinos…
Intel reveals latest quad-core CPU
The latest Core 2 Extreme is designed with gaming fans, digital design professionals and computer enthusiasts in mind.
Apple sells 100 million iPods
Apple has sold its 100 millionth iPod in just over five years, boasting that the digital device was "the fastest selling music player in history".
Messenger comes to Xbox Live
As part of its efforts to bridge the divide between PC and Xbox 360 gamers, Microsoft announced that Xbox Live users would soon be able…
Guest Shack – Tanya Bowes from ‘3’ re: X series
This week we interview Tanya Bowes from '3' about the launch of the new X series. Learn about X series and the strategy behind the…
Club Shack Competition – April. Closes 6 May 2007.
This month's competition prize is the Soundmatters Mainstage HD with the SUBStage 100. This prize retails for around $1,000. So if you're after some hi-def…
PS3: Sony AUS reports strong initial sales
Sony Australia is trumpeting the launch figures of the PS3 with sales data from Gfk released, placing 27,083 PS3 consoles sold in 10 days.
Blu-ray spec changes may cause problems
The Blu-ray Disc Association has mandated that all players of the format released after October 31 must adhere to a specific feature set that is…
Intel plans new Centrino chip
The processor for laptops and handheld devices will have increased IT management and security features as well as an 802.11n Wi-Fi adapter.
Peter Molyneux Knighted by France
The French government has recognized industry legend Peter Molyneux for his contributions to the arts. The man behind Black & White, Fable and others was…
Production starts on Hitman movie
Eidos Interactive can confirm that production on the HITMAN movie has begun.
The end is nigh for the Dreamcast
Remember the Dreamcast? For many gamers, it still holds a fond memory in their heart. Sega has decided to move onto bigger and better things…
Apple and EMI buddy up to release DRM free tracks
Breaking from the rest of the recording industry, EMI will begin selling songs online that are free of copy-protection technology through Apple iTunes Store.
Shack News Highlights – 03 April 2007
Shack news highlights for this week include skiing on an escalator, online banking via SMS, 24/7 blogging, be careful what you blog and YouTube awards.…
Shack Interviews – Scamming the Scammers
This week, we speak to Mike "Shivermetimbers" Bell, about scam-baiting, whereby players reply to scam emails and then proceed to waste a scammer's time and…
EA announces Rock Band
Electronic Arts has signed a deal with MTV and Harmonix, the developer behind Guitar Hero, to produce a new game titled Rock Band.
Mario and Sonic team up for new game
Nintendo and Sega have announced a joint collaboration to bring their company icons together in the same game.
GTA IV trailer goes live
Just in case you missed it - the new GTA IV trailer has finally gone live!
Taking gaming to a third dimension
Something we have been alerted to here in the 'Shack; a device called TrackIR can be used to track your head movements in-game, offering that…
