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by Peter Smith

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Peter Smith writes about personal technology for ITworld.

I'm getting really worried about the Wii U

Posted Jul 09, 2013 - 06:00 am

Nintendo's Wii U took a bit of a drubbing in the media yesterday. I only wish I felt like I could defend the struggling console.
Microsoft ditching 'upgrade' versions of Windows starting with 8.1

Posted Sep 18, 2013 - 06:00 am

The days of scrounging for an old serial number to let you 'upgrade' Windows will be behind us soon. Also, don't buy an ASUS G10AC computer.
Microsoft unboxes the Xbox One. Here's what I did (and didn't) like about what they showed us.

Posted Aug 09, 2013 - 06:00 am

The November launch is still months away but Microsoft already has some boxed-up Xbox One retail units available to show off. Here's the good and bad about what comes in the box.
New photo of Wii U tablet controller leaks ahead of E3

Posted May 21, 2012 - 08:30 am

It's hard to believe that E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, is just two weeks away. Technically the show starts on June 5th, 2012 but June 4th is the day that Microsoft, Sony, Ubisoft and Electronic Arts are all holding their press conferences.
New Xbox 720 rumor: Now Kinect is required!

Posted Feb 12, 2013 - 09:30 am

Last week we heard that Microsoft's next console will require an internet connection and not play used games. This week it's a calibrated Kinect sensor that's required. What next?
Nintendo releases half-baked TVii feature for Wii U

Posted Dec 21, 2012 - 09:30 am

Nintendo said TVii would be out in December and it is. Unfortunately it feels like a rush job and needs a good deal of polishing still.
Nintendo's Wii Mini reviewed, found lacking

Posted Dec 14, 2012 - 09:30 am

Wii Mini Source: Nintendo
Ouya starts shipping, but it's GameStick that is in the news

Posted Mar 29, 2013 - 08:30 am

The Android-based Ouya has quietly started shipping to Kickstarter backers but news about the console this week is all second-hand. But rival GameStick is making some noise.
Reports of the Nook's death have been greatly exaggerated

Posted Aug 23, 2013 - 06:00 am

It seems Barnes & Noble has had a change of heart when it comes to Nook hardware and a new device will be out for this holiday season.
Rumor saying Xbox 720 requires an Internet connection gains steam

Posted Apr 05, 2013 - 12:00 am

As unlikely as it sounds (to me anyway) this rumor just won't die. Can Microsoft be crazy enough to ship a console that's required to be online in order to function?

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Unified Communications Month

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BRIC Nations Plan Their own "Independent Internet"

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