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HP at CES 2008 -- the Blackbird has landed

Visit the HP booth at CES this year and you can't help but fall over squadrons of HP's Blackbird 02 gaming systems. The good news for people wanting an extreme, off-the-shelf gaming system is that they'll be coming here later in the year.

HD DVD loses format war — official?

The format war looks to be officially over as Toshiba has reportedly shut down development of HD DVD, according to Japanese TV station NHK.

Pioneer to halt plasma production?

Pioneer Electronics is to cease all production of plasma panels and instead source panels from competitor Matsushita, according to Reuters.

CES 2008: world's biggest tech show preview

The annual International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world's largest, and in the leadup to our exclusive CNET.com.au coverage here's what to expect from CES 2008.