TECH... 

• Hardware requirements for Windows Vista -  Microsoft recommends 1 GHz Intel-compatible processor, 1GB RAM, DirectX 9.0-Capable Graphics Processor, with 128MB graphics memory*, 40GB HD with at least 15GB 'free space'
• Windows Vista: A pre-beta 2 status report - Windows Vista is very impressive but it also has some serious problems that Microsoft needs to address prior to release. How serious are the problems, read the whole thing and decide for yourself:
• AMD releases Mobile Semprons for Socket S1 - Although overshadowed by the Turion 64 X2 launch, three new Mobile Sempron processors were introduced by AMD yesterday. Bearing 3200+, 3400+, and 3500+ model numbers, the chips launched for the same Socket S1 as the new dual-core Turions, suggesting a Rev. F core and DDR2 compatibility.
• MS patches Win XP Core Duo battery drain bug - The patch fixes faster-than-usual battery drains arising from the CPU's inability to enter Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) processor idle sleep states as a result of the USB 2.0 driver leaving "the asynchronous scheduler component running continuously".
• MacBook Benchmarks - We already know that the G4 are going to do far better than their Intel counterpart on apps that aren't Universal Binary already.
• Creative explains X-Fi problems - check it out
• Sagem HD-L26TP2, 26in LCD TV - This TV features a built-in digital tuner and a built-in hard disk video recording system
• Yahoo! Unveils Video Sharing Site - The new video site includes videos from around the web and a few from Yahoo! users as well
• Fast Food Nation Movie Trailer - A dramatic feature based on material from the incendiary book Fast Food Nation, a no-holds-barred exploration of the fast food industry that ultimately revealed the dark side of the "All American Meal."

GAMING... 

• More E3 Trailers - ANNO 1701, Age of Empires III: The WarChiefs, Belief & Betrayal, Dark Messiah of Might & Magic, Heroes of Might and Magic V, Huxley (a high resolution continuation of the previous trailer for Webzen's upcoming MMOFPS), Lord of the Rings Online, Medal of Honor Airborne, ParaWorld, Rogue Trooper, SUN, Splinter Cell Double Agent, Unreal Tournament 2007 @ 3DGamers, IGN, Strategy Informer, and WP.
• E3 2006 The truth behind S.T.A.L.K.E.R. - According to AtomicPC, the game is still on track and that the release will indeed be early next year. A major development did however occur - around a year ago THQ brought in freelance developer Dean Sharpe to transform the game from an undefined mess of potential to a sprawling masterpiece. I gotta say though I'm not happy that the RPG elements have been removed and that there are scripted sequences involved...
• Hitman: Blood Money Demo Plans - The demo will be available on Monday, May 22.
• Defence Alliance Moves To Red Orchestra - The new version, DA 2.5, will be built entirely for Tripwire’s Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45, using the SDK recently released through Steam. It will introduce a completely new and unique gameplay.
• Gears of War Special on MTV Tomorrow - MTV2 will air Gears of War: The Race to E3 tomorrow at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The special shows behind-the-scenes looks at the Epic team as they decide what stays in and what gets cut from the demo as the looming deadline hangs over them. Viewers will also get an inside look at some personal drama lead designer Cliff Bleszinski faces, as well as a peek at Mr. Microsoft himself, Bill Gates. Get your DVRs set!
• Why Did Sony Remove Rumble From The PS3 Controller? - Sony's explanation is that the new motion sensors in the PS3 controller prevented them from adding rumble support. However, this Gamasutra story suggests otherwise, stating that Sony's ongoing court battle against Immersion Corporation may be the real reason.
• Wii Hide You Seek MMO for Wii - Wii Hide You Seek brings a very basic concept into the picture. Its a massive online hide and seek game, featuring numerous locations, such as a Mansion, a neighboordhood, or even a city. It will offer many different ways to play online.