Daily news roundup - 19/02/08

What's been hot today?

19 February 2008 17:30 GMT / By Katie Scott

Haven't had a chance to read all the news and reviews we've posted on the site today?

Here are the top 10 stories of the day.

Highlights include Toshiba ditching HD DVD; our review of the MacBook Air; and Samsung says it is to concentrate on Blu-ray.

The top stories are:
NEWS
Toshiba ditches HD DVD
End of the format war

REVIEW
Apple MacBook Air laptop
Can Apple impress with its ultraportable laptop?

NEWS
Samsung to concentrate on Blu-ray
Reiterates "Blu is the focus" stance

NEWS
Toshiba outlines future after HD DVD
"We have no plans to make Blu-ray players"

NEWS
Blu-ray Disc Association comments on Toshiba's decision
"Very happy"

NEWS
A brief look at the format war timeline
Now the war's been won, a look over the battles...

REVIEW
Samsung F400 mobile phone first look
Can a speaker bring you music to your ears?

NEWS
Norwegian hacker continues battle with Apple
Launches software which plays iTunes songs on other devices

NEWS
BBC TV to be available via iTunes in the UK
As rumoured, telly episodes on your pod

NEWS
Computers will match human brains by 2030
The rise of the machines