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Fractal Design Unveil 10 Bay Define XL Chassis

For those who laugh in the face of puny 4 drive home servers, here's something a little larger for you to check out.

Sonos and Spotify Team Up to Bring 8 Million Tracks to the Home

At IFA today in Berlin, Sonos announced a partnership with Spotify to bring the service provider’s 8 million music tracks to the Sonos Multi-Room Music System. A free software update, available later this month, will allow Sonos owners in in Finland, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the UK to access the entire Spotify catalogue as well as their personal playlists.

Streaming of a White Christmas

Apple's all new $99 digital media receiver looks set to take in home streaming to the masses. With ABC, Fox and Netflix in tow as content partners, there are signs that the business model may well be about to click. Will Cupertino's favourite hobby horse finally be transformed into a cash cow this holiday?

Add-in Update: WHS Backup Database-Backup 1.0.3.3

Windows Home Server Backup Database-Backup, or more affectionately know as WHS BDBB, has been updated by MediaSmartServer.net’s Alex Kuretz to version 1.0.3.3.

HP Unveils $199 Wireless TV Connect for HD Streaming

Free your notebook from HDMI Cable tyranny, by strapping a large transmitter to its screen. (Then plug in an equally large receiver to the TV).

Add-in Update: AWIECO Wake on LAN v0.3

AWIECO Wake on LAN was the first add-in to be released for Windows Home Server Vail and it’s small business cousin, Windows Server Aurora. The list of firsts continues with today’s update release which sees integration of the add-in into the Launchpad.

Hands On: LaCie 5big Backup Server

LaCie's first Windows Home Server-powered backup and file sharing solution is here! We Got Served has one of the first units off the production line for review. With increasing interest in the use of the WHS platform in the small business sector, how well will the 5big stack up against HP's Data Vault? Find out in our hands-on review.

Mvix Announces Minix 890GX-USB3 Mini-ITX Motherboard for HTPCs and Home Servers

Can AMD make a splash in the mini-HTPC/Home Server market following years of Intel dominance? By the looks of this new mini-ITX Socket AM3-powered motherboard, it certainly looks like it. With support for USB3.0, 6GB/s SATA, integrated 802.11n wireless and more, it's well worth a look.

Play Your Music, Video and Photos Remotely On PC, Mac, iPhone and Android With HomePipe

Today, in our next Summer of Home Server project, we’re going to take a look at a brand new service called HomePipe, which allows the streaming of music, movies and photos from a PC, Mac or Windows Home Server over to a mobile device.

Add-in Update: ASUS WebStorage v2.2.9

ASUS WebStorage, the online back-up add-in for Windows Home Server, has been updated this week to version 2.2.9.

Intel to Acquire Infineon’s Wireless Solutions Business for $1.4 Billion

Following a shock move to acquire security vendor McAfee earlier this month, Intel today announced an altogether more expected move, purchasing Infineon's Wireless Solutions Business for a reported $1.4 billion in cash. The acquision, heavily rumoured over the weekend, enhances Intel’s presence in the booming mobile device market, adding 3G capabilities to the company’s existing Wi-Fi and 4G WiMAX offerings across smartphones, tablets, netbooks, notebooks and embedded computing devices.

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