• XBox 360 dashboard in action - GTtv has a very extensive demo of the new XBox 360 dashboard and the Live features.
• Sony SACD/DVD Multi-Channel Amplifier TA-DA9100ES - The Sony TA-DA9100ES features Sony's 32bit S-Master PRO digital amplifier technology. The TA-DA9100ES features automatic sound field revision. The device plays SACDs and DVDs and offers a HDMI output capable of 1080p.
• New Panasonic GPS/HomeTheater - The 2 new car stereos from the Strada range by Panasonic, the CN-HDS630RD and D, are not your average car stereos. They have 7" screen, 2DIN connectors, a TV mode, DVD/CD/MD players and a HDD, all this connected to a GPS module, so this is more HomeTheater than anything else.
• Toshiba announces 30GB dual layer HD disks -  Toshiba said that it can and will make a 30GB dual layer HD DVD-R disk. It said that this extends the capacity for a write once nextgen DVD disk in line with the DVD Forum's vresion 1.9 specs.
• External HDD casing with memory card reader by LG - LG presents a USB 2.0 3.5" HDD casing in Korea, and it also has a CF1/2, SD/MMC and MS slot, as well as 2 USB ports, so that you can copy all your data directly onto the (optional) 3.5" disc (of your choice).
• Nokia Delays Their 4GB Music Phone Nokia N91 - Nokia announced the Nokia N91 in April. Back then it was slated for release this Christmas. Nokia says now the N91 will come in Q1 2006. The N91 multimedia phone's 4-gigabyte hard drive stores up to 3,000 songs, using advanced coding systems to minimize space needed. The phone will also run on high-speed 3G and wireless LAN networks. 
• Nokia 6630 Music Edition - The Nokia 6630 Music Edition features an updated music player, a 256MB memory card, Nokia PC Suite software, Nokia USB MMC/SD reader and the Nokia Audio Adapter with 3.5 mm stereo jack. The new Nokia 6630 edition is available in either Rustic Red or Aluminum Grey.
• LITE-ON Introduces EZ-DUB for Easy Copying - SOHW-1673SU is not just a 16x DVD Dual drive with Double Layer writing capacity. It is also the first LITE-ON drive equipped with EZ-DUB feature. EZ-DUB is an innovative new feature developed by LITE-ON.
• Intel cuts power on 65nm process - Intel, the world's biggest chip manufacturer is turning its attention to reducing the power consumption on its new 65nm production process
• All Rx5xx cards have two dual link transmitters - This means that R520, RV530 and RV515 cards can support two displays running at 2560 x 1600 resolutions. I don’t recall that a single card was capable of running two such displays before, and now even the sub $100 Radeon X1300 based on RV515 will be able to power two displays, each running at 2560x1600.
• Greetings card carries Trojan payload - The message instructs users to follow the enclosed link to pick up an electronic card from a "secret admirer". When they visit the web page it automatically attempts to download the Dloader-UT Trojan.
• Microsoft's MBU issues SP2 for Office 2004 - The update provides expanded support for Microsoft Exchange Server accounts, performance improvements, security enhancements, and increased stability for Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Entourage
• Google Confirms Free Google WiFi Test - Reuters reports that Google officially confirms the Google WiFi test run in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• How To Hack A Soda Machine - Most modern soda machines have little computers in them...
• Finally, your government dream job! - The FBI is joining the Bush administration's War on Porn. And it's looking for a few good!
• Top 10 most annoying celebs - So here it is, Trib p.m.'s very own ranking of the most pointless celebrities...
• Mario flash movie gets bizarre - check it out!

• Brothers in Arms 3 to be announced next week - Gearbox's Randy Pitchford revealed that they will be formally announcing Brothers in Arms 3 next week in Dallas. If you live in the Dallas area and would like to attend you can go to this Gearbox web page and RSVP.
• Need for Speed: Most Wanted Black Edition announced - EA has announced that a special Black Edition of its upcoming Need for Speed: Most Wanted multiplatform release. Word is: "The collector's edition… will feature exclusive cars, races and specially-tuned rides, as well as a bonus DVD with behind the scenes footage of model/actress, Josie Maran, concept art, exclusive videos and much more"
• Indigo Prophecy available - Atari sent out a press release announcing that Indigo Prophecy, a suspense-filled adventure video game, has shipped to retailers nationwide
• Fable: The Lost Chapters available - Microsoft Game Studios and Lionhead announce that Fable: The Lost chapters is now available.
• Myst V: End of Ages ships - Ubisoft announces that Myst V: End of Ages is arriving in U.S. stores this week.
• The Battle For The Legendary Lands ships - Land of Legends, developed by Tiny Hero Game Studios and published by Shrapnel Games, has
  begun to ship. Land of Legends boasts a thirty-two scenario single-player campaign (in addition, there is a special "Legendary" version of the campaign) and ten maps designed with the multiplayer gamer in mind.
• Trash demo - Trash is a real-time strategy game that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world, where two distinct races battle for domination. Players choose to be either humans or mutants, both vying for wasteland resources such as trash and toxic waste to build combat units. The free demo from www.inhumangames.com gives you one of the two races to play for an unlimited time.
• Juiced EU Patch v1.01 - The first patch for the European edition of Juiced is now available, updating the UK, German, French, Italian, and Spanish editions of Juice Games' racing game to version 1.01.
• Dungeon Siege 2: Upcoming Patch 2.2 details - The Gas Powered Games forum has details of a v2.2 patch for Dungeon Siege II that is due to hit at the end of the month.
• Sacred 2 to use AGEIA PhysX - AGEIA announced that German game developer ASCARON will support the AGEIA PhysX processor in the sequel to its World Wide hit Sacred 2 as well as future game titles.
• SWAT 4 Expansion Details - This SWAT 4 preview article on 1UP.com reveals additional details on plans for Irrationals' yet-untitled add-on for the latest installment in the police shooter series.
• America's Army: Direct Action Details - A brand new SITREP has been posted detailing the planned update to America's Army.
• WoW board game - World of Warcraft is being translated into a board game, which will sell for $79.99 later this year.
• The Movies Fan Site Kit is now available - The FSK includes screens, fact sheet, logos, banners, backgrounds, avatars, character and set renders and wallpapers. Basically everything fans will need to create a solid fan site.
• 2005 Machinima Film Festival - Machinima fans, prime your Unreal Engine for some film-making action - the 2005 Machinima Film Festival October 6th entry deadline is looming.

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