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Catch up with the tech news web tv show 28 January 2008 19:30 GMT
Switch on Megawhat TV now for the biggest stories of the day from the world of gadgets and technology.

Today's news is dominated by the record labels as music chiefs decide to have a go at internet service providers over illegal music downloads. Also in the...
Two more phones go pink for Valentine's day
It's an epidemic 28 January 2008 17:52 GMT
Have they no shame? Two more pink phones have been announced State-side that will be on sale in time for Valentine's.

The guilty parties this time round are RIM (who you'd think would know better) and Sony Ericsson.

There's still weeks to go 'til...
Daily news roundup - 28/01/08
What's been hot news in the tech world today? 28 January 2008 17:46 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 the news that Woolies has gone Blu-ray, details of the Canon 450D and good news for Virgin broadband users.
"AlertMe" mobile phone home security solution launches
System of fobs, sensors and hubs works via phone and online 28 January 2008 16:25 GMT
AlertMe, an intelligent home security and monitoring system that works via mobile phones and the Internet, has launched.

AlertMe can be self-installed without the need for wires, drilling or waiting for workmen to turn up.

It works through sensors...
Nokia to acquire Trolltech
"We embrace open source technology" 28 January 2008 16:07 GMT
Nokia and Trolltech have announced that they have entered into an agreement that Nokia will make a public voluntary tender offer to acquire Trolltech, a Norwegian software provider.

Nokia says the acquisition will enable it to speed up its cross-platform software...
T-Mobile launches MDA Touch Plus in UK
Sliding smartphone makes its network debut 28 January 2008 15:11 GMT
T-Mobile has announced the new MDA Touch Plus' availability in the UK.

Featuring a TouchFLO touch screen and sliding keyboard, the MDA Touch Plus offers fast 3G-and-then-some connectivity on T-Mobile's HSDPA network.

Coupled with T-Mobile's web'n'walk...
HD DVD Group responds to Woolies Blu-ray only stance
"We're disappointed by Woolworths' decision" 28 January 2008 14:49 GMT
Following the news that Woolworths will only stock Blu-ray discs in its retail stores in the UK, the HD DVD Promotion Group has got in touch with us here at Pocket-lint to offer a statement on the subject, from Olivier Van Wynendaele, European assistant general manager,...
Woolworths backs Blu-ray, drops HD DVD
Stopping stocking struggling format on shop shelves 28 January 2008 13:38 GMT
High street retailer Woolworths, apparently the UK's biggest retailer of next-gen DVD discs, is exclusively backing Blu-ray moving forward this year.

The chain has announced it is only to stock Blu-ray discs in store from March, with HD DVD movies being dropped...
Roberts Sound 37 clock radio launches
Pick up where you left off with "CD Bookmark" function 28 January 2008 13:21 GMT
Roberts describe their latest offering, the Sound 37, as an "all singing, all dancing" DAB CD Stereo Clock Radio.

As well as the benefits of DAB, the Sound 37 offers multiple alarms, CD and MP3/WMA playback, and the unique "CD
Bookmark" function.
Toshiba Portege M700 tablet PC announced
With fingertip and pen control 28 January 2008 13:05 GMT
Toshiba has launched the "all new" Portégé M700 tablet PC series. Toshiba says the fourth gen M700 "redefines the tablet PC experience and embraces touch technology".

Falling into the "Pen Computing" category, it's operated with a digitised pen as well as a...
Mobile phone sales to slow
...says latest report from IDC 28 January 2008 11:59 GMT
According to new research, growth in the mobile phone market is to slow down to single digits from 2008 onwards.

Market research firm IDC said that sales rose 11.6% last quarter, when more than 300 million handsets were sold - and that this was a record for...
Virgin boosts broadband speeds
Free customer upgrades 28 January 2008 11:53 GMT
Virgin Media has announced plans to begin the first part of a major broadband upgrade programme.

Customers on Virgin Media's "L" tier broadband package will be upgraded for free, taking their service from 4MB to 10MB.

The upgrade will roll out...
Win a W910 and a trip to Tokyo
Competition closes at 5pm 28 January 2008 11:40 GMT
Do you need a new phone? Are you good at "Need for Speed"? Can you be in Islington, London tomorrow at 3pm? Then read on...

Pocket-lint has teamed up with 3 Mobile to offer you the chance to win a Sony Ericsson W910 mobile phone plus a chance to win a trip of...
Beavis and Butthead come to the PSP
...as well as other MTV faves 28 January 2008 11:35 GMT
Sony and MTV have signed a new deal which will allow gamers to watch some MTV content on their PSP console.

Beavis and Butt-Head: The Mike Judge Collection, volumes two and three; Jackass, volumes two and three; Wildboyz, volumes one and two; Viva La Bam, volumes...
Acer Ferrari 1100 series notebooks launch
More from the prestige car marque 28 January 2008 11:25 GMT
Acer has launched the new Ferrari 1100 series, the latest addition to the Ferrari-branded F1 notebooks offered by the PC manufacturer.

With carbon fibre casing that claims to be super-durable as well as stylish, the new laptops offers AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core...
Google says mobile advertising is the future
Chief exec unveils ad road map 28 January 2008 11:11 GMT
A huge revolution in location-based advertising is soon to take place, according to the chief exec of Google.

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss resort of Davos, Eric Schmidt said that mobile users could be affected by the soon-to-be truly mobile...
Music industry targets internet providers
Report says ISPs must help fight illegal downloads 28 January 2008 10:38 GMT
The big guns of the music industry are currently getting their heads together at an annual gathering in Cannes, and the key story to come out of the discussions seems to be an overriding belief that ISPs and governments should be playing more of a part in stopping illegal...
Sony Ericsson PlayNow "arena" gets revamped
And five million more tracks... 28 January 2008 10:11 GMT
Sony Ericsson has announced its now named "PlayNow arena", the over-the-air download service, is getting a bit of a revamp and some serious new blood with the addition of millions of new tracks, and some new features.

The phone company has announced deals with...
Books most popular item to buy online
Readers rule internet shopping 28 January 2008 9:44 GMT
Books are the most popular item to buy online according to a recent global survey of more than 26,000 internet users in 48 countries by Nielsen Online.

More internet shoppers have bought books than any other product online over the past three months, with two-fifths...
Qtrax signs historic music deal
...Or has it? 28 January 2008 9:29 GMT
Just hours ago, music download service Qtrax claimed it has brokered an historic deal that, for the first time, would deliver an unlimited supply of free songs to music fans.

But hopes, it seems, have already been dashed as the three of the big four studios...
Amazon MP3 to launch worldwide
International roll-outs planned for 2008 28 January 2008 8:47 GMT
Amazon.com has announced it will begin an international rollout of Amazon MP3, Amazon's DRM-free MP3 digital music store, this year.

Amazon MP3 offers customers DRM-free MP3s from all four major music labels as well as over 33,000 independent labels.
WEBSITE OF THE DAY - idesktop.tv
Online video hub with a touchy-feely difference 28 January 2008 0:00 GMT
There's been a bit of a rash of sites like this recently, but this one is top drawer.

Yet another way to view, download and organise online video content, this one's different simply due to its functionality.

It works much like a desktop application,...
Weekly news roundup - 25/01/08
What's been hot this week? 25 January 2008 22:58 GMT
Haven't had a chance to read all the news and reviews we've posted on the site this week? Here are the top 10 stories of the day.

Highlights include Blu-ray claiming 90% of the HD market and a gallery of pictures of Canon's new 450D DLSR camera

The...
Today's big stories on Megawhat TV NEWS
Catch up with the tech news web tv show 25 January 2008 19:20 GMT
Switch on Megawhat TV now for the biggest stories of the day from the world of gadgets and technology.

Today it's about gaming as Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony all announce bumper sales last year. And that game you've all be waiting for - the one with the fast...
Daily news roundup - 25/01/08
What's been hot news in the tech world today? 25 January 2008 16:59 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 the launch of the Palm Treo 500 in the UK, a new USB TV Tuner from Lindy, and our review of the Nokia...