UK News 11-03-2005 who: Nintendo what: Launches new DS hand-held console when: Friday snippet: "Many stores around the UK opened at midnight to let keen gamers get their hands on the device," says the BBC. "The two-screen clamshell gadget costs £99 (149 euros) and 15 games are available for it at launch, some featuring well-known characters such as Super Mario and Rayman." In other technology news, The Scotsman says the Chinese government has opened a dedicated centre for the treatment of children addicted to computer games. Beijing correspondent Ben Robertson says an estimated five million Chinese children spend upwards of four hours a day playing online games or surfing the internet; and The Mirror reports on the launch of Zopa, a web service which matches private money lenders with borrowers. "Founders hope the exchange will revolutionise the way people think about taking a loan as eBay has done about buying and selling," writes Clinton Manning. [... more]

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