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Sony unveils two DSLRs in US
Introducing the Alpha A300 and A350 cameras 31 January 2008 10:41 GMT
There may have been no official announcement as yet in the UK, but Sony has now unveiled two new DSLRs at a launch in San Diego.

The 14.2 megapixel Alpha A350 and 10.2 megapixel Alpha A300 are both to arrive in the States this Spring, and are aimed squarely...
Apple delays Apple TV "take two" software update
"Not quite finished" 31 January 2008 10:34 GMT
Those feeling churlish that the UK will not benefit from not only the movies rentals, but also the States-side price cut for Apple TV, might be interested to hear this latest Cupertino news snippet.

Despite promising that the Apple TV "take two" software update...
MySpace ready for outside developers
...bid to beat Facebook 31 January 2008 9:56 GMT
Next month, MySpace is going to open its arms to outside developers in a bid to widen the gap between itself and its nearest rival, Facebook.

Facebook has grown rapidly in the last year and developers point to the willingness of the team behind the social networking...
Garmin launches nuvifone - 3G touchscreen mobile and GPS
"Breakthrough product ... a single device that does it all" 31 January 2008 9:43 GMT
As was predicted they would, Garmin has announced its grand entrance into the mobile phone market with the "nüvifone", that they describe as "an all-in-one, sleek and slim, touchscreen device that combines a premium phone, mobile web-browser, and cutting-edge personal navigator"....
Dell closes all of its US kiosks
...but 50 kept open outside of the States 31 January 2008 9:32 GMT
Following on from its decision to start selling its PCs in a range of highstreet chains across Europe and the US, Dell has now opted to close all of its US kiosks.

Reuters is reporting that the 140 kiosks, which are mainly in shopping malls around the country,...
PC World offers free laptop with 3 contracts
"Dangles dongle deal" 31 January 2008 8:51 GMT
PC World has announced the launch of a new promotion that includes a free, or discounted, laptop for every customer that signs up to an 18 month Mobile Broadband subscription from 3.

Customers signing up can choose from a range of over ten laptops, some of which...
VTech bring laptops to your little ones
They are never too young to start working 31 January 2008 1:20 GMT
VTech has launched a range of new laptops aimed at Kids so Dads and Mums around the country can feel safe know that their little tikes won't be able to trash theirs.

Looking as life like as possible; the boys version is even a boring black charcoal colour,...
Ecotronics ignores "batteries not included"
Comes with wind up power instead 31 January 2008 0:47 GMT
Batteries not included is probably one of the most annoying phrases you hear at Christmas, but one company is hoping to change this with a range of toys that have eco-friendly elements.

Called Ecotronics, there will be four models in the initial line-up including...
Mario offers helping hand for DS owners
Somewhere to plonk your console 31 January 2008 0:34 GMT
Need somewhere to place your Nintendo DS when you're not using it? Corgi thinks it has the answer with a 12-inch high Mario.

What does it do?

Nothing, well apart from offering you to outstretched arms to dump your games console.

If...
Halo 3 Laser Pursuit coming to the UK
Guns, I need bigger guns 31 January 2008 0:25 GMT
Remember those Halo 3 Laser Pursuit games we told you about at CES? Well the good news is, that Corgi is bringing them to the UK.

Available later in the year, the Laser Pursuit guns, which is based on the Conevnant weapons will cost between £49.99 and £79.99....
Pyramat launches PC gaming chair
Promises to let you feel the force of your games 31 January 2008 0:12 GMT
Pyramat, the company that brought console gamers a chair with built-in subwoofer and speakers has turned its attention to PC gamers.

Launched at the Toy Show in London's Excel convention centre the new chair, called the PC Gaming Chair 2.1, will look more like...
Asda offers 40GB PS3 and two games for £299
That's Asda price... 31 January 2008 0:05 GMT
As the January sales come to a close Asda is offering a tempting PlayStation 3 deal - buy the 40GB console for its RRP of £299 - but get two games for free.

Offering a total saving of £85.13 (back pocket patting savings indeed) the deal includes two particular...
WEBSITE OF THE DAY - tryphone.com
A virtual phone shop where touching is allowed 31 January 2008 0:00 GMT
We think you're going to like this site. Just because it's so damn clever.

Buying a new mobile phone can be a bit daunting and it doesn't really help when you go into a shop because the assistants are all breathing down your neck and often just trying to clear...
Catcha Beast lets you reel it in
And you thought fishing was boring 30 January 2008 23:57 GMT
Ban Dai is hoping to enthral kids with a high tech version of fishing this Christmas with Catcha Beast.

The game, yet another craze that finds itself coming from Japan, will involve users have to search their location to find monsters to catch.
Lego Technic goes off road
A 4x4 never looked so good 30 January 2008 23:42 GMT
If you thought the Lego Technic Bulldozer we reviewed last year was awesome then you are going to love Lego's latest creation due in the UK this Christmas.

The Off Roader is a 4x4 truck complete with working doors, bonet, boot, piston heads, number plates and...
i-SOBOT heads to the UK
Dances, plays dead, oh and acts like a robot too 30 January 2008 23:31 GMT
i-SOBOT has landed in the UK following a US and Japanese launch last year Tomy has announced.

The world's smallest mass produced bipedal humanoid robot measures only 16cm and weighs in at 300 grams.

The robot will come with 4 modes from performing...
Guitar RockStar for your air guitar needs
Allows you to strum your stuff without a Guitar Hero 30 January 2008 23:21 GMT
Air guitar fans have a new toy to master following the launch of the Guitar RockStar from Tomy.

The new toy due out later this year, will allow you to strum to your hearts content by breaking an infrared beam.

The device, which looks like the...
Today's big stories on Megawhat TV NEWS
Catch up with the tech news web tv show 30 January 2008 19:20 GMT
Switch on Megawhat TV now for the biggest stories of the day from the world of gadgets and technology.

In the headlines today: eBay halves its fees; Skype update for PSP Slim and Lite; Asus announces "family" of Eeee products; and Google spars with the EU over...
Sweden takes on Pirate Bay
...in battle against music and file downloads 30 January 2008 18:43 GMT
This week has already seen big record bosses taking a pop at ISPs about illegal music downloads but now one website accused of aiding this very crime is facing a court case.

The government of Sweden has decided to charge Pirate Bay - one of the world's most...
Daily news roundup - 30/01/08
What's been hot news in the tech world today? 30 January 2008 18:17 GMT
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 Skype release for the PSP Slim and Lite; HD DVD sales rising in the US; and a host of camera launches...
Apple bosses get bumper bonuses
...all except Steve Jobs 30 January 2008 18:02 GMT
Apple had its best year to date last year, and despite a momentary share slump, it has rewarded its execs with big fat bonuses.

According to Reuters, several senior executives took home 2007 cash bonuses that doubled their salaries.

For 2007, salaries...
Motorola phone business making a loss
...taking longer than expected to turn around 30 January 2008 17:47 GMT
Motorola has warned that it is going to post an operating loss in its present quarter because its mobile phone business is still ailing.

The division has been struggling in the face of competition from Nokia and Samsung, and Motorola has now warned that its...
The Simpsons stuff: Monty Burns webcam
Excellent... 30 January 2008 17:32 GMT
Everyone's favourite nuclear power plant owner is available as a fetching webcam for $50.

What's that you say? It looks like plastic-y tat created solely for the purpose of cashing in?

Smithers! Release the hounds...
LG launches world's fastest Blu-ray rewriter and HD DVD drive in UK
Internal drive can read and write BD discs at 6x speeds 30 January 2008 15:49 GMT
LG has announced it is bringing the world's fastest Blu-ray rewriter and HD DVD-ROM drive, the GGW-H20L, to the UK.

With the ability to read and write Blu-ray at 6x, the internal drive from LG enables users to store large amounts of data at a "record-breaking"...
WD launches My Passport portable USB drives
320 gigs in your sky rocket 30 January 2008 14:52 GMT
WD has introduced its new My Passport Essential Portable USB Drives into its continuously updated line of Passport products.

Redesigned to complement WD's popular My Book family of external drives, the devices introduce a sleek new form that, weighing less...