Shot by Computer - the new combat jacket that simulates being shot

A virtual reality combat jacket that allows computer game players to feel their on-screen characters being shot and punched is to be launched this week.

Guild Wars Tops Five Million Units Sold

"Guild Wars franchise breaks major milestone in less than three years. NCsoft® Europe and ArenaNet® have announced that the Guild Wars® franchise of online roleplaying games has surpassed five million units sold in Europe, North America, and Asia. Published by NCsoft and...

Expedia(R) Corporate Travel to launch full-service travel in China

"The launch of service in China will mark ECT's first foray into the critical Asia-Pacific market. A dedicated local corporate travel team and call center are the first steps in a much larger strategy to meet the needs of its global client base. With the addition of China to...

Online travel site Expedia launches in New Zealand

""New Zealand is a very important market in the Asia Pacific region, worth over USD$17bn in 2007(1), so we know Kiwis just love to travel," said Arthur Hoffman, managing director of Expedia.co.nz(TM). "We are very excited to help New Zealanders research, plan and book their...

Volunteer Firefighter Killed In Iraq

" May 26, 2007 Nebraska - A Bellevue soldier and firefighter has died in Iraq. Spc. William Lee Bailey III died Saturday (Iraq time) in an IED explosion, said Jack Syphers, a spokesman for the Bellevue Volunteer Fire Department. Bailey was with the Nebraska National Guard's...