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Microsoft confirms Best of Halo Xbox bundle
But no release for the UK 30 January 2009 12:08 GMT
Microsoft has confirmed it is set to release a new Xbox 360 bundle in Europe, that will allow all those who've never played Halo to catch up on what they've been missing.

The "Best of Halo" bundle will include a 60GB 360 Pro mode, a copy of both Halo 3 and Halo...
HM Armed Forces launch night vision goggles for Kids
Check those corners... 30 January 2009 12:07 GMT
You're a kid playing army and you are planning a night mission - what's a boy to do in order to stop yourself stacking into everything in your path? Don a pair of night vision goggles of course.

The toy company, Character, is to launch a line of toys for boys...
VIDEO OF THE DAY – Prison break
The great escape - beagle style 30 January 2009 12:00 GMT
Some animals just aren’t meant to be caged.

This smarter-than-average beagle seems to agree.

If you've seen a video online that you want to tell us about email us via the feedback form.
Lego builds new Power Miners range
Toy company tries to journey to the centre of the earth 30 January 2009 11:47 GMT
Lego has revealed it will be launching a new range of Lego toys at this year's Toy Fair in London.

Going by the moniker of Power Miner the theme will be focused around a group of deep earth miners fighting off evil rock monsters.

As usual there...
Official Google GDrive reference spotted
"Provides reliable storage for all of your files" 30 January 2009 11:35 GMT
That Google is to launch its "GDrive", a sort of online hard drive, has been talked up since 2006, with rumours of an imminent launch once again gathering pace around the Internet.

As well as broadsheets getting hold of the story and predicting the "death"...
Stylophone Beatbox booms in stage left
Promises to save you using your mouth to make music 30 January 2009 11:22 GMT
Following the re-launch of the Stylophone last year, the company behind it has launched a new Stylophone keyboard hoping to keep the groove going.

Called the Stylophone Beatbox the new model supposedly "focuses on the unique key benefits and features of the...
LeapFrog My Pal Scout takes on iTeddy
A dog's not just for Christmas it seems 30 January 2009 11:06 GMT
LeapFrog is hoping to take on the traditional teddy bear market with a new plush toy that's fully interactive.

The new toy, called My Pal Scout, can be connected to the Internet allowing parents to download their child's name, favourite colour, animal and foods...
Dell to launch a smartphone next month
Rumour gets Wall Street Journal backing 30 January 2009 10:54 GMT
The Dell-to-launch-a-smartphone rumour has been a persistent one, with analysts already predicting a February debut, but it's got a new lease of life this week following a report in the Wall Street Journal.

The paper says that the PC maker is plotting a launch...
LeapFrog Tag Junior launches
Time for a bedtime story? 30 January 2009 10:51 GMT
LeapFrog has announced that it plans to follow up its LeapFrog Tag Reading System launched last year with a new version aimed at 2 to 4-year-olds.

The new system, called LeapFrog Tag Junior will offer a similar technology that allows infants to interact with...
Jessops losses narrow
Cuts costs and lowers prices 30 January 2009 10:35 GMT
Financial results posted by Jessops have shown the company has managed to narrow its losses seen earlier in 2008.

Following some rather drastic price cuts, the camera retailer managed to pull its like-for like sales up over Christmas, and has continued, with...
Last chance to win a TomTom Go 740 Live
All you have to do is comment on a story 30 January 2009 10:16 GMT
As we're headed to the end of the month, this is your last chance to win a TomTom satnav system with our comments comp.

Just comment on any news story or review you find on Pocket-lint and you can win yourself the ace TomTom GO 740 LIVE, given 9/10 in our review...
Apple planning $20 iPhone games
"Premium" section for App Store rumoured 30 January 2009 10:11 GMT
It seems Apple is getting more serious about pushing the iPhone as a gaming platform, if recent rumours are to be believed.

The company is said to be planning a "premium" games section in its App Store that will see games introduced at the $19.99 price point....
Girls get their own robot: Penbo the Pengiun
Meck, meck, meck 30 January 2009 10:09 GMT
While most robots are mischievous things, Bossa Nova has developed a cute pink penguin aimed at appealing to girls rather than boys looking to destroy everything in their path.

A cross between a doll that needs caring for and kids favourite Pengu, Penbo (see...
Amazon reveals strong results
Profits up 9% on good Christmas sales 30 January 2009 10:00 GMT
We already know Amazon had a good Christmas, but the company's latest financial results have now revealed just how good.

Revenue increased 18% to $6.7 billion, beating Wall Street estimates and profits rose 9% in the last 3 months of 2008.

The e-tailer,...
Hasbro adds Zambi the elephant to FurReal range
"Cute and cuddly boys" 30 January 2009 9:56 GMT
Hasbro is planning to add to its range of FurReal robotic pets with the launch of Zambi a baby elephant.

Launching later in the year, Zambi will come with sensors in its head and trunk, and promise to interact with you when you play with it.

In...
Terminator Voice Changing Mask debuted
I'll be back... 30 January 2009 9:40 GMT
The first movie was an 18, but that doesn't seem to be stopping the toy company famous for the Peppa Pig range of toys bringing out a range of Terminator themed toys later in the year.

The move, by toy maker Character, has been planned to capitalise on the latest...
iTunes Plus upgrades offered on track by track basis
All-or-nothing policy changed 30 January 2009 9:26 GMT
Apple has u-turned on its potentially expensive all-or-nothing policy of making an iTunes user upgrade their entire music library to the DRM-free iTunes Plus format.

Up to now, iTunes users had to shell out a lump sum to upgrade all their music tracks and videos,...
WEBSITE OF THE DAY - idealhomemagazine.co.uk
A new shopping site from the interior design bible 30 January 2009 1:00 GMT
Anything planned for the weekend?

If you're of a certain age and inclination, it’s safe to say you might be thinking about doing a little home improvement.

Just in time for the weekend, those stylish people at Ideal Home Magazine have launched their...
PhotoBox launches Pro Gallery service
Sell your prints online with no set-up costs 29 January 2009 18:14 GMT
Online photo processor PhotoBox has launched a new service that will allow photographers to sell their pictures through their website.

Pro Gallery is available to all Photobox users. Once you sign up as a gallery owner, you'll get to choose the photos you want to...
Five great movies to watch in widescreen
What we want to see on Philips' new 56-inch TV 29 January 2009 18:01 GMT
With the announcement of Philips' new widescreen ratio television, what are going to be some of the greatest movies to watch on it if you plump for the 21:9 ratio 56-inch LCD television?

Here are the ones we can't wait to watch when we get it in for review:
Daily news roundup - 29/01/09
Toys are us 29 January 2009 17:45 GMT
With all the gloomy news around at the moment, Pocket-lint has taken a look at the lighter side of the gadget world with a visit to the Toy Fair.

Catch up with the most read stories of the last 24 hours with Pocket-lint's daily news roundup.

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Otter Box offers Storm "Defender" case
Add some ugly to your sexy smartphone 29 January 2009 17:24 GMT
Otter Box's "Defender" Series case for the BlackBerry Storm claims to offer "unparalleled protection against harmful drops, bumps, shocks, scratches, dings and dust" whilst providing full access to all buttons and ports. It's on sale now in the States for $50 - including...
Wildlife photography competition launches
Win an Olympus SP-570UZ 29 January 2009 17:08 GMT
A wildlife photography competition has been launched by Burrard-Lucas.com, a photography website set up by two brothers.

With the theme purely "Wildlife Portraits", a photograph of any animal is acceptable as long as it was taken in the wild.

The competition...
Parrot's Zikmu by Starck speakers announced for UK
Wireless pair on sale in the spring for £1200 29 January 2009 16:30 GMT
Parrot's latest designer-themed effort, the Parrot by Philippe Starck speakers unveiled in the States at the start of the year, have been announced for a UK launch.

With both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi built-in, the "Zikmu" wireless speakers work with iPods, iPhones,...
Sigma confirms price rises
All products to go up on 1 February 29 January 2009 16:25 GMT
Sigma has announced it will increase its prices on all products on 1 February, blaming "currency fluctuations" for the hike.

The specific reason was the very weak pound compared to the "unusually strong yen" - a devaluation of around 40% - which has caused the company...