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Softbank to give away iPhones
Japanese consumers to be tempted with handsets for free 27 February 2009 11:28 GMT
Softbank, the exclusive mobile phone operator for Apple's iPhone in Japan, is to start giving away the touchscreen phones for free.

Amid muttered suggestions of poor sales in a highly sophisticated phone market, Softbank will now offer the 8GB iPhone 3G for...
Olympus sending the E-3 DSLR into space
To celebrate its 90th birthday 27 February 2009 10:52 GMT
To celebrate its 90th birthday, Olympus has launched the Olympus Space Project that will see its E-3 DSLR camera being taken into outer space.

Dr Koichi Wakata, an astronaut from the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), will take the E-3 and two different...
Dell reveals results down 48%
But shares strong on cost cutting promises 27 February 2009 10:51 GMT
Dell has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and it seems consumers choosing cheaper computers - such as netbooks - has hurt the PC giant's profits.

Dell's net income dropped by nearly half, to $351 million for the quarter ended 31 January...
Brando offers card reading cable
The ultimate space saver? 27 February 2009 10:20 GMT
Brando is offering an interesting idea for those that want to save desk space - a card reading cable.

The 2-in-1 card reader cable consists of an SD memory card reader built-in to a mini USB cable.

With this combo design, you can transfer data...
Rock Band 2 dated for PS3, PS2 and Wii in Europe
Rocking your way in March and April 27 February 2009 10:09 GMT
Harmonix has announced that Rock Band 2 will eventually see a European release for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2 and Wii in the next few months.

While these consoles have had this privilege for some time in America, the game has been an Xbox-exclusive this side...
LG Versa launches on Verizon
3-inch touchscreen phone with "attachable" keypad 27 February 2009 10:03 GMT
LG has announced the "Versa" to launch on the Verizon network in the States.

With a chrome border, the EV-DO Versa offers a 3-inch touchscreen interface with tactile feedback and - interestingly - an "attachable" QWERTY keypad.

In addition, the...
VIDEO: BlackBerry "bullet" advert
Aggressive advertising 27 February 2009 9:18 GMT
In this clip, the BlackBerry-shaped bullet takes a big chunk out of an Apple... Whatever can it mean?
Facebook gives users more control
Given ability to make a difference 27 February 2009 0:25 GMT
Facebook has bowed to public pressure and announced that it will take a new approach to how it decides its future.

In what seems to be a complete handover of power to its users, the company, clearly afraid of a backlash similar to that received over recent...
British parents want games regulated
BBFC poll shows three quarters "concerned" 27 February 2009 0:01 GMT
Three quarters of British parents are concerned about the content of video games and want independent regulation of their content, according to a new YouGov poll carried out on behalf of the British Board of Film Classification.

The poll is timely as it has...
WEBSITE OF THE DAY - sendamessage.nl
Make something good out of a political hot potato 27 February 2009 0:00 GMT
The Wall that separates Israel from the West Bank is many things: a barrier, a shield, a symbol of oppression – it all depends on your point of view.

Now it’s something else too. Some enterprising Palestinians have now turned it into a giant message board.
Daily news roundup - 26/02/09
Tech-related tales 26 February 2009 18:27 GMT
UK iPhone sales are revealed, Nokia's got its eye on the laptop market and (surprise) we learn that lots of people use Facebook to get it on.

For all this and more take a look through Pocket-lint's very own daily news roundup.

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PHOTOS: Canon Ixus 100 IS digital camera
Hands on with the brightly coloured pocket snapper 26 February 2009 18:00 GMT
Canon has launched its slimmest ever Digital IXUS model the 12.1-megapixel Digital IXUS 100 IS, and we've got the pictures to prove it.

The new Ixus will offer Canon's DIGIC 4 processing, a 3x optical zoom, and a 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II alongside an image...
Motorola's Razr is still going strong
New version headed to Korea with 18K gold-plating 26 February 2009 17:49 GMT
We've seen a number of different incarnations of Motorola's Razr over the years, and this white and gold version shows the company isn't ready to throw in the towel on the model just yet.

The Razr LúK is a rather flashy version of the old favourite, decked out...
VIDEO: Olympus E-620
Compact DSLR gets a once over 26 February 2009 17:12 GMT
Olympus' new E-620, a compact Four Thirds offering, looks good on paper, but how does it do in the flesh? Join Pocket-lint's Stuart Miles and find out...
VIDEO: Fuji Finepix Z33WP
Flippers-on with new waterproof compact 26 February 2009 16:42 GMT
Pocket-lint's Stuart Miles gets a good look at Fuji's waterproof compact offering. Does it do enough to stand out from the crowd? Find out.
EA Sports announces its first two Wii games with MotionPlus compatibility
For more authentic gameplay 26 February 2009 16:21 GMT
Electronic Arts has announced that Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 and EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis, will be the first two titles from the EA Sports label to utilise Wii MotionPlus functionality.

MotionPlus was announced in July last year, and will reflect motions made...
O2 reveals 1 million iPhones sold in the UK
Milestone reached after 16 months of sales 26 February 2009 16:19 GMT
O2 has revealed that sales of the iPhone in the UK have only just hit the one million mark after 16 months of being available to UK consumers.

The number, which pales in comparison to Nokia's N95 handset that in 2007 sold 1 million handsets in 7 months, was...
PHOTOS: Sony DSC-H20 digital camera
Hands on with the new Cyber-shot camera 26 February 2009 16:00 GMT
Sony has only just announced the launch of the Cyber-shot H20 and we've already got snaps for you to enjoy.

The H20's notable features include 10x optical zoom range and HD movie recording, alongside 10.1 megapixels and a 3-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus display....
Sony offers Ian Fleming edition Reader
007-themed offering 26 February 2009 15:28 GMT
Despite the writer's English roots, Sony US is currently offering a special edition of its Reader e-book device dedicated to Ian Fleming.

The gadget, that commemorates the Bond author, comes with a special "007" embossed leather case and two free ebooks - Casino...
Nintendo launches Wii Classic Pro controller
But only confirmed for Japan 26 February 2009 15:23 GMT
A new controller for the Wii has appeared on Nintendo's Japanese website, which looks to provide those who love the Wii but hate the Wiimote with yet another option.

The Classic Controller Pro is very similar to the Classic Controller, but features handle grips...
Halo Wars video series released
Three part series goes behind the scenes of the game 26 February 2009 15:08 GMT
Microsoft is releasing a new video series based around video game favourite, Halo Wars.

Just one part of the popular Halo franchise, Halo Wars slots into the series around 20 years before the events in Halo: Combat Evolved, and sees players attempting to save...
PHOTOS: Fujifilm Z30 digital camera
Hands on with the new waterproof camera 26 February 2009 15:00 GMT
Fujifilm has unveiled the new FinePix Z30, a "fresh and funky" compact that the company describes as "the essential party camera" and we've bagged one for a photo gallery just for you.

The new pocket camera boasts 10 megapixels, 3x optical zoom, and a 2.7-inch...
VIDEO: Google adds user photos to Street View
Panoramio pics linked up 26 February 2009 14:56 GMT
Google has added user-contributed photos to its Street View service matching photos from Panoramio to what you're looking at. Here's a quick vid demoing the new service that claims to let you "explore even more of your world without ever leaving home".
Ninja Blade coming to 360 in April
Free demo available in March 26 February 2009 14:33 GMT
Microsoft has announced that the Xbox 360-exclusive Ninja Blade will be making its way to UK shores on 3 April.

Developed by FromSoftware, a company known for their work on popular franchises like Armoured Core and Tenchu, Ninja Blade follows Ken Ogawa and his...
T-Mobile dance ad music to be released as album
And "medley" single 26 February 2009 14:29 GMT
Universal Music is releasing the soundtrack to T-Mobile's "dance" ad, the stunt which brought Liverpool Street Station in London to a standstill last month.

The soundtrack called "The Liverpool Street Station Dance" will be available to download as a single,...