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Panasonic details Viera LCD 2009 line-up
Seven ranges to choose from 24 February 2009 19:16 GMT
Panasonic has reaffirmed its commitment to LCD TVs today, and unveiled six new Viera LCD models at the Panasonic Convention 2009 in Amsterdam.

This year’s Viera LCDs boast 800 lines of moving picture resolution thanks to Panasonic's 100Hz "Intelligent Frame...
Daily news roundup - 24/02/09
What news is on the up as Gmail goes down? 24 February 2009 18:56 GMT
What else made headlines on Gfail day?

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Google Gmail service down
Time to make a cup of tea?

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Gmail back up, Google "sorry"
"We apologize for the inconvenience"

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Apple announces Safari 4
PHOTOS: Snow Leopard
A sneak peak of Apple's latest OS build 24 February 2009 18:20 GMT
For those of you keen to get your hands on Apple's coming-soon "Snow Leopard" OS, WorldOfMac have obliged with a gallery of pics showing the few visual changes to the system.

Apple has revealed that the 10.6 update won't get a hoard of new features, but instead...
Medion branches into the gaming sector with Erazer PC
Available now for £899 24 February 2009 18:13 GMT
Medion has moved itself into the gaming sector, with the launch of the Erazer X3711 D PC.

The PC crams Intel’s latest Core i7 processor technology, an NVIDIA GeForce 9600GT graphics card, 6GB DDR-3-SDRAM memory and a huge 1000GB hard drive in its shell, specs...
Panasonic details Viera Z1, V10, G15, G10 TVs
Plasmas featuring Freesat, NeoPDP and Viera Cast 24 February 2009 17:59 GMT
Panasonic today confirmed that it will expand its line of Viera series plasma TVs at the Panasonic Convention 2009, in Amsterdam.

Panasonic claims to have improved motion image performance, contrast and colour reproduction thanks to the adoption of NeoPDP...
Pentax drops price of K20D in the US
Body only now starts from $799.95 24 February 2009 17:35 GMT
Pentax has bucked the trend for price rises in the industry at the moment and announced a price drop on its K20 DSLR and two K20D lens kits.

Unfortunately, Pentax has told Photography Press the reduction will only be seen in America, but that both the body and two...
Nokia announces "Voluntary Resignation Package"
Asks 1000 staff to quit 24 February 2009 17:27 GMT
Nokia has announced what it calls "new voluntary measures aimed at reducing personnel-related costs and lessening the need for involuntary redundancies".

The measures include a global "Voluntary Resignation Package" as well as wider use of short-term unpaid...
Panasonic DMP-BD80 and DMP-BD60 Announced
Go net enabled with new Blu-ray players 24 February 2009 17:01 GMT
Panasonic has announced two Blu-ray players that come with internet enabled features to allow users to get the most out of BDLive enabled discs.

The two new players; the DMP-BD80 and DMP-BD60 will offer the usual array of sound and image features however also...
Microsoft announces wireless Sidewinder X8
With BlueTrack technology 24 February 2009 16:59 GMT
In the States, Microsoft has announced SideWinder X8 mouse, the company's first wireless gaming mouse that offers BlueTrack technology.

The latest addition to the SideWinder line, the SideWinder X8 claims to offer the best frame rate, speed and acceleration...
VIDEO: Metal Gear Solid Touch trailer
The MGS franchise makes its debut on the iPhone 24 February 2009 16:37 GMT
Konami Mobile has released a video that gives us a sneak peak into some of the gameplay we can expect from Metal Gear Solid's debut on the iPhone and iPod Touch.

Metal Gear Solid Touch covers the final chapter in the saga of Solid Snake, and will see players...
Microsoft announces Resident Evil limited edition Xbox 360
In a fitting blood red 24 February 2009 16:02 GMT
As gamers gear up for the release of the highly-anticipated Resident Evil 5, Xbox is celebrating the franchise's debut on the console with the release of a limited edition console bundle.

The Resident Evil bundle will be made up of an exclusive red Xbox 360...
Panasonic to launch DMR-BS850 Blu-ray recorders in the UK
Record Freesat HD channels 24 February 2009 15:55 GMT
Panasonic today announced their intention to launch Blu-ray recorders in the UK, following the success of Freesat adoption. The move comes on the back of Panasonic’s inclusion of Freesat tuners in some of their Viera television models.

The DMR-BS850 Blu-ray...
iTunes "Pass" available for Depeche Mode fans
EMI announces new digital music marketing initiative 24 February 2009 15:31 GMT
Apple and EMI have announced the launch of "iTunes Pass", marking a new phase in digital music marketing.

"iTunes Pass is a great way for artists to give exclusive music and video, on their own schedule, directly to their fans", said Eddy Cue, Apple's vice...
Marantz CR502 all-in-one music system announced
Boasts 100 watts of music power from its compact shell 24 February 2009 15:21 GMT
Marantz has announced a new all-in-one music system, the CR502 CD DAB receiver.

The compact music system is a space saver, but the company insists that this is not at the expense of sound quality or system functionality.

With an aluminium shell...
New LEGO TECHNIC models available
"The most challenging" 24 February 2009 15:01 GMT
LEGO TECHNIC has announced the launch of a new range of models that it claims will be "the most challenging and satisfying vehicle build experience you'll get your hands on this year".

Led by the Quad Bike model, there's also a Monster Truck, Go-Kart, Hauler...
Corel Painter 11 announced
With over 40 new features 24 February 2009 14:33 GMT
Corel has introduced Corel Painter 11, the newest edition of
the company's painting and illustration software.

Painter 11 has been updated with more than 40 new features, including pressure-sensitive brushes and enhanced drawing tools.

Brushes and...
Gmail back up, Google "sorry"
"We apologize for the inconvenience" 24 February 2009 14:18 GMT
Google has apologised after its Gmail email service went down for a number of hours on Tuesday.

Although the Search Engine has failed to give a reason, as yet, to what caused thousands of Gmail users to be without the free beta service it has said the problem...
Apple announces Safari 4
"World's fastest browser" launches in beta 24 February 2009 14:13 GMT
Apple has announced the public beta of Safari 4, describing it as the world's fastest and "most innovative" web browser for Mac and Windows PCs.

New features include top sites, for what's said to be a "stunning visual preview of frequently visited pages", full...
VIDEO: Nokia 5630 XpressMusic's eco credentials revealed
Will offer power saving mode and recyclable bits 24 February 2009 14:01 GMT
We've already brought you news of the new Nokia 5630 XpressMusic, so you know it's a music-focused, Series 60, N-gage-enabled handset but did you also know it's pretty green as far as handsets go?

The 5630 will boast a power saving mode, come with an energy...
O2 announces 20 years of voicemail
Leaving messages since 1989 24 February 2009 13:22 GMT
O2 has announced its 20 year anniversary for offering voicemail on its network.

O2 says that voicemail is one of its most popular services since its launch in 1989 - although back then it surely would have been one of the only services.

O2 says...
Timex fingernail watch unveiled
The smallest gadget ever? 24 February 2009 13:20 GMT
Now we've heard of small gadgets - but this one takes the biscuit.

Timex and Core77 have teamed up to produce one of the world's smallest watches, that is worn by being moulded to your fingernail. Yes, your fingernail.

This miniscule gadget won...
Virgin Media to move 2MB broadband customers to 10MB
Ups entry-level service 24 February 2009 13:02 GMT
Virgin Media has announced that it plans to move millions of its current 2MB customers up to a "superfast" 10MB service.

Virgin Media's fibre optic product broadband portfolio now comprises "up to 10MB", "up to 20MB" and the recently launched "up to 50MB" service.
Daily Tech Deal: Toshiba NB100 netbook for £215
Money saving deals, offers and innovations 24 February 2009 13:00 GMT
Fancy a netbook? You could do a lot worse than checking out Toshiba's 8.9-inch NB100, on sale from Misco at £215.

Described as a "stylish, compact device with advanced communication and multimedia capabilities" it weighs in at less than a kilo and measures 225...
Bean Pod introduced for Nike+ running without the cost
Use your Nike+ sensor with any running shoes 24 February 2009 12:27 GMT
Red Rock Products has released its universal Nike+ Sensor adapter, called the Bean Pod.

The compact Bean Pod will allow runners and walkers the ability to use their Nike+ sensor on any brand of running shoes they please.

Nike+ is a venture by Nike...
Five ways to communicate without email
There are other ways to talk 24 February 2009 12:00 GMT
Panic! That's right your email has gone down so now what do you do? Well, thanks to the wonders of the Internet there are plenty of ways you can stay in touch with the world if you're not up for actually leaving your computer for 10 minutes while the problem is fixed.