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    Microsoft on Tuesday released early versions of a new line of tools meant to lure illustrators and designers closer to Redmond's world.

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    Accessibility is not only about hardware. Software, such as Internet page design, should also be designed in a way to maximise the experience for the vision impaired.

  • Corel announces Tablet PC software

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    Today I'm taking a dip into the most interesting patents -- and patently silly ideas -- and what manner of messed-up services may be coming to your handset before too long, including the fertility phone, smellophone and Feng Shui phone.

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    As the essential tool for the wired generation, Google's search engine has come to embody the zeitgeist of the noughties -- one of information overload and instant gratification. But is it dangerous for a tech company to have such cultural influence?

  • Read the blog post - Ella Morton

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    It's been a fascinating few weeks for female tech enthusiasts -- plasma love and nearly nude calendars are but two of the highlights.

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    Should powerful women in tech be judged solely on their achievements, or within the context of their 'femaleness'? It's a confusing issue and I'm still not sure...

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    Product design chief John Medica has a big job ahead -- jazzing up Dell's image with computers that capture the public's imagination.

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    Get ready for virtual worlds that bear an uncanny resemblance to your favourite Google Earth locations.

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    Windows Vista comes with a hard disk imaging utility, called Complete PC Backup, that can create an image file that contains the complete contents and structure of a hard disk.

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    This beta refresh reveals the suite's dynamic interface, as well as handy new tools, such as PDF creation.

  • Promote project management's image

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    Adobe is to bundle upgrades of its content creation applications into two integrated suites. Check out our preview for the components and prices.

  • First Look: InDesign CS

    The new InDesign CS will hold its own as the document-layout anchor of Creative Suite and as a standalone DTP package, but as a product update, there's little to write home about.

  • First Look: Photoshop CS

    Thanks to Adobe's continued refinement of Photoshop, it looks like the program will retain its leadership position as the essential image-editing tool for graphics professionals.

  • First Look: GoLive CS

    Adobe's professional Web-authoring tool includes updates that make it more competitive with the latest version of Macromedia's Dreamweaver; improved integration with other Adobe products also seems designed to win over current Dreamweaver users.

  • First Look: Illustrator CS

    A bevy of enhancements, including an entirely new type engine, make Illustrator CS a worthy upgrade and a solid member of the Creative Suite.

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