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Samsung announces PL10 PMP camera
Complete with MP3 player 23 February 2009 13:50 GMT
Samsung has announced the release of the 9-megapixel PL10, describing it as a "multimedia camera with advanced technology perfect for photography enthusiasts and amateurs alike".

On the specs side of things, the PL10 gets a 2.7-inch LCD, digital image stabilisation,...
Most desirable film gadgets revealed
Can you guess what we'd most like to own? 23 February 2009 13:32 GMT
With the latest Oscar winners and losers just revealed, LG has unveiled the results of a movie related survey.

The electronics company looked at the most desirable gadgets from films that respondents would like to get their hands on.

Perhaps surprisingly,...
Daily Tech Deal: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 digital camera
Money saving deals, offers and innovations 23 February 2009 13:00 GMT
If there is anyone out there wanting to make the shift from snapping away with a compact to taking their photography a bit more seriously then the Daily Tech Deal might just be able to help.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 digital camera is a snip at £238 from...
Philips Prestigo SRT9320 remote control announced
With 2.8-inch full colour touchscreen 23 February 2009 12:54 GMT
Philips has expanded its range of Prestigo universal remote controls with the new Prestigo STR9320.

Featuring a 2.8-inch touch sensitive full colour screen, the STR9320 will allow users to to control up to 20 devices from one handset.

There are...
VIDEO: Is this the new Mac mini?
More connected model coming soon? 23 February 2009 12:46 GMT
This very brief video tour of what's supposedly the new Apple Mac mini shows that the little machine gets a fifth USB port, plus Mini DisplayPort and mini DVI to replace the full-size DVI video connector on the current model as well as FireWire upgrade from 400 to 800.
iPhone apps see high drop-off rate
Only 5% still using downloaded apps after 20 days 23 February 2009 12:04 GMT
Despite the App Store achieving fantastically high numbers of downloads - 500 million at the last count - it seems most of the widgets purchased don't have any kind of longevity.

Only 30% of people who buy an iPhone application are still using it the day after...
VIDEO OF THE DAY – Mass Effect 2
Mass Effect 2 is coming. And it looks awesome 23 February 2009 12:00 GMT
Just occasionally, a game or a movie trailer makes you go “ooooh”.

This is one.

This is a teaser for the game rumoured for release early next year, and it looks pretty cool, even from the little that they give away here.

If you've seen...
Five Pancake day gadgets
What you need to toss those perfect Shrove Tuesday desserts 23 February 2009 11:56 GMT
Shrove Tuesday might be the chance to eat all the bad stuff in your cupboard before you go on the religious health kick that is lent, but it's also a damn fine excuse to toss up some pancakes. Are you prepared for the culinary adventure that awaits you in your kitchen? Here...
Philips Cinema 21:9 home theatre system unveiled
A 7.1 speaker system and Blu-ray DVD player 23 February 2009 11:41 GMT
Philips has introduced the home theatre system designed to support its rather impressive Cinema 21:9 TV, with an aim to deliver sound in the same "exceptional quality" as the video images.

This new cinema package includes the advanced Philips HD AV receiver...
Lily Allen uses online game to push single
"The promo video of the digital age" 23 February 2009 11:34 GMT
A new concept in music marketing, a game created to promote Lily Allen's new single and second album has passed the two million plays mark.

The online game, "Escape the Fear", was part of an integrated multimedia campaign to promote the singer's new material...
German towns deploy phone-activated street lights
Eco trend emerges 23 February 2009 10:55 GMT
Small towns in Germany are offering an interesting solution to saving money and energy when it comes to street lighting.

The 900 residents of Morgenrothe-Rautenkranz enjoy a street lights on-demand service that saves the town around 4000 euros a year, which...
VIDEO: Nokia N86
See the 8-megapixel camera phone live 23 February 2009 10:37 GMT
Hit play to see footage of Nokia's new 8-megapixel camera phone, the N86. Stuart Miles has a hands-on with the new Nseries device at its Mobile World Congress debut - but does it impress?
Pre appears on Palm's UK site
"Coming soon" 23 February 2009 10:24 GMT
Although we're none the wiser as far as how, what or when, Palm has posted a teaser for its forthcoming Pre smartphone on its UK site's homepage, encouraging visitors to sign up for more info.

Despite confirming that Palm intends to launch the webOS-based device...
Dell launches Inspiron Mini 10 in the UK
Available this week for £299 23 February 2009 10:05 GMT
Further to the news we've brought you about the little laptop, Dell has now officially launched the Inspiron Mini 10 in the UK.

Described as a "mini-notebook that adds keyboard comfort and even more entertainment-friendly dimensions to the Inspiron Mini family",...
VIDEO: Samsung Beat DJ
Mixing on the move with the new music mobile 23 February 2009 9:49 GMT
Samsung launched some interesting music-focused phones at the recent Mobile World Congress. The Beat DJ, as well as featuring an AMOLED display and Bang & Olufsen speakers, gets some special music features.

It lets you do your mixing on the move with the ability...
Home cinema fans get six source HDMI media switch
Upscales inputs to 1080p 23 February 2009 9:32 GMT
The Satellite Shop has announced the availability of the new HDMI media switch for those who want to get connected.

The media switch allows you to connect multiple media sources to a single HDMI socket on any LCD, plasma TV or monitor allowing owners of the...
Philips launches new 9000 LCD TVs
Including the 20mm thick 9664 23 February 2009 7:00 GMT
Philips has introduced new additions to its 9000 series TVs, with two new models for the 9600 series and the new 9700 series announced for release in summer 2009.

The TVs boast full HD displays, Philips' Ambilight technology on three sides, and aluminium frames...
WEBSITE OF THE DAY - oscar.com
The Oscars are finally here. Unpack the Kleenex 23 February 2009 0:00 GMT
To say that this year’s Oscars are hotly anticipated isn't really doing it justice.

The awards season has so far provided some real glitz and glamour and the predictions for British success mean that there’ll be quite a few bleary eyes this morning.
VIDEO: Tech week in view 21-02-09
MWC 2009: Our thoughts on the big launches of the show 21 February 2009 11:18 GMT
What was hot, what was missing, what was worth looking forward to, and what was bonkers at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona?

Now the dust has settled on the show find out what Stuart Miles thought by pressing the play button now.
VIDEO: LG Arena
MWC 2009: hands on video 21 February 2009 11:00 GMT
LG Electronics recently announced the launch of the LG "Arena" and Pocket-lint has managed to grab a hands video of the new smartphone at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Will it have the graphical skill to take on the iPhone? What's with the Microsoft Surface...
VIDEO: i-mate 810-F
MWC 2009: Video hands on 21 February 2009 9:00 GMT
i-mate has launched the 810-F, described as the "world’s first complete lifestyle mobile to come with a lifetime warranty" and we were at the stand at Mobile World Congress to get a sticky hands on in video.

First it was orange juice, then tomato ketchup, then...
VIDEO: HTC Magic
MWC 2009: Hands on back stage with the Vodafone exclusive 20 February 2009 21:00 GMT
Vodafone and HTC have officially announced the news Pocket-lint broke on Monday, that the two companies would be launching a Android-powered handset and we've already managed to score a video of the new handset away from the bustle of the show.

Will the...
Weekly news roundup - 20/02/09
The best of the week's news 20 February 2009 18:04 GMT
Check out what's been headline news this week, that's seen the Mobile World Congress event bringing shedloads of phone news as well as Pocket-lint's sixth birthday. Jelly and ice-cream all round...

NEWS
PHOTOS: HTC Magic first live pics
MWC 2009:...
Daily news roundup - 20/02/09
The top tech stories du jour 20 February 2009 18:04 GMT
Friday has seen a mixed bag of news and reviews here on Pocket-lint, ranging from Philips' new PMPs to Grand Theft Auto IV via evil hedgehogs. Catch up on what you've missed with the links below.

NEWS
Philips unveils GoGear Ariaz media player
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Game announces buy-back offer for DSi
£50 cash for your old DS Lite 20 February 2009 17:58 GMT
Game is offering its customers the opportunity to trade-in their DS Lite for £50 in cash or £75 worth of in-store vouchers when they pre-order the DSi online.

The new Nintendo DSi features include a digicam and webcam with touchscreen picture editing, built-in...