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Top tech stories this week: New Nintendo console leaks, Galaxy Tab 8.9 caught on video, iPod Cloud, Android TV takeover, Modern Warfare 3 and more

Posted: 21 May 2011 01:00 AM PDT

It’s been another busy week full of exciting news and reviews. Going anywhere this weekend? Don’t head out just yet. Read on for some of the best bits you may have missed this week. Highlights include a possible first look at Nintendo’s new console, the latest iTunes music streaming rumours, a review of Rockstar’s L.A. Noire and more.

Read on for the lowdown, but don’t forget to click the links for the full story.

Nintendo’s Project Café leaked on video ahead of E3
With just days to go till E3 2011, a video appeared on the the web supposedly capturing what some reckon could be Nintendo’s new console, currently codenamed Project Café.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 caught on video
Thinking of getting your hands on the next Samsung Galaxy Tab? The latest, the upcoming Galaxy Tab 8.9 has been spotted on video, in Russia, along with its own keyboard dock. Get a good glimpse of it here.

Rockstar and Sony deny that L.A. Noire overheats PS3 consoles
L.A. Noire – one of the most eagerly anticipated games of the year has just released, but already there have been concerns about the game causing PS3 consoles to overheat. After blaming each other, Sony and Rockstar have both issued a statement denying such nonsense. But is it nonsense? Does your PS3, or Xbox 360 go all hot and sweaty when playing Rockstar’s latest? Let us know.

L.A. Noire reviewed
You really shouldn’t let such reports as the above scare you. L.A. Noire is a great game that is well worth splashing the cash on. L.A. Noire “needs to be experienced” not played says Deputy Ed Ben Sillis.

iPod Cloud: Job post hints it’s coming
Apple is on the search for someone to oversee media streaming, indicates a job advert on the Apple website. That’ll douse those Apple iTunes streaming service rumours.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 coming November 8th
Activision was never going to let Battlefield 3 take all the plaudits this year. Modern Warfare 3 has been scheduled for a November 8th release date. Expect to hear more about the game at this years E3 gaming expo next month.

HTC Flyer review: Better than the Galaxy Tab, better than the iPad?
Not quite, but it is very good. Deputy Editor, Ben Sillis reckons that it’s the best 7-inch tablet around, but concedes that it would be better with the Android Honeycomb operating system. Read on for his full verdict.

Gears of War 3 pre-orders eclipse one million units
Developer Epic Games has revealed that over one million Gears of War fans have pre-ordered the latest game in the Gears franchise. Have you reserved your copy?

10 reasons Android will take over your TV

We’re no closer to knowing when Google TV will make it into the UK, but there are ways Android will end up on your television with or without Google’s help. Check out the 10 reasons it will take over your TV, right here.

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