Nintendo drops DS price

Ahead of the launch later this year of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, the company's wireless gaming service, Nintendo has announced price cuts for its Dual Screen controller. From 7 October, Nintendo DS will be available for ?89.99, a drop of ?10. ...more

Microsoft rethinking decision over gay rights legislation

Microsoft is rethinking its decision to withdraw backing for gay rights legislation in its home state after it came in for heavy criticism, not least from its own employees. The company had supported previous bills but made a decision to narrow its focus to bills that had a direct bearing on the business. However it had not expected the backlash after the bill, which would have banned discrimination against gays and lesbians, failed by a single vote. ...more

Another worm burrows Mac OS X's way

A second OS X worm has been identified that exploits an old Bluetooth vulnerability to spread from one Mac to another. Inqtana.A is a 'proof of concept' and harmless worm that relies on a vulnerability in both Panther and Tiger that Apple patched last June. ...more

Farm out your rendering

Render-It is a new service designed to provide a reliable, speedy and high quality rendering service at low cost. Comprising a network of 82 CPUs, Render-It's render farm is capable of rendering 3D work in a fraction of the time that it would take in an average design studio. Typically all 82 CPUs are dedicated to each project, enabling not only high-speed rendering but also a much broader range of effects than might otherwise be used. ...more

Nintendo issues Wii remote waving warning

Whatever you do, don't let go of the remote. This is Nintendo's cautionary advice for users of its Wii video game console. When waving the controller, use the wrist strap, and keep your palms dry, it warns. ...more