News Archive

Results 76 to 100 of 691.

Skype for iPhone launching next week
Report sees CTIA Wireless launch 27 March 2009 9:57 GMT
A Skype application could be launched for the iPhone next week, reports the GigaOm blog.

The blog states: "A tipster - a very reliable one - tells me that Skype is almost ready to launch (an) iPhone version, perhaps as soon as next week".

CTIA...
VIDEO: Microsoft's latest advertising dig at Apple
Hitting them in the wallet 27 March 2009 9:40 GMT
Microsoft is hitting Apple where it will most likely hurt in the current economic climate - right in the wallet.

The software giant's latest series of ads compares the prices of PCs and Macs by giving shoppers "x" amount to spend on a computer.

Press...
Apple WWDC 2009 dated
Could we see a new iPhone in June? 27 March 2009 0:39 GMT
Apple fanboys have a new date in their calendar to look forward to after Apple has announced the dates for its Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco.

The conference will take place between the 8 - 12 June and expected topics include more details on...
200 Googlers out the door as recession bites Google
"When companies grow that quickly it's almost impossible to get everything right" 27 March 2009 0:16 GMT
Even Google, the internet darling and money making machine, isn't immune from the downturn the world is experiencing it seems as it moves to lay off almost 200 staff in its advertising and marketing departments.

"Google has grown very quickly in a very short...
SMS Twitter service returns to UK
Vodafone customers to get free texts 27 March 2009 0:03 GMT
Twitter has signed a deal with Vodafone in the UK that sees it bringing back SMS tweeting.

"Vodafone UK has signed an agreement with Twitter allowing customers to send and receive SMS updates at no additional cost", says Twitter founder Biz Stone on the company's...
WEBSITE OF THE DAY - Orange Film Studios
The Orange Film Studios premiers its first new release... 27 March 2009 0:00 GMT
At last, the movie event of the year! The ‘re-envisioning’ of Hollywood classics by the newly formed ‘Orange Film Studios’.

You might remember Dresden and Elliott, the guys behind it: they started out as the Orange Film Funding Board and you’ll have seen them...
Bowers and Wilkins to launch "Baby" Zeppelin iPod speaker
New models inbound 26 March 2009 23:00 GMT
Bowers and Wilkins will launch new versions of its award winning Zeppelin iPod speaker later in the year Pocket-lint has learnt.

Promising new "new media" models, a spokesman for the company said that the hi-fi specialist was working on a "baby" version of the...
Daily news roundup - 26/03/09
The day's top news 26 March 2009 18:23 GMT
Catch up on the most-read news and reviews from the last 24 hours with pocket-lint's daily news roundup.

NEWS: Virgin Media planning 200MB broadband
Could be here by 2010
Virgin Media has said it has the capabilities to offer broadband speeds...
Xobni storms out of beta with v1.7
And adds Easter Egg 26 March 2009 18:18 GMT
It is no secret that Xobni is one of our favourite apps, making Outlook into, well, the application it should be.

Xobni has announced that the software is now out of beta and is offering version 1.7 for users to download. The innovative application has also...
Jabra BIZ 2400 corded headset launched
With a number of industry first claims 26 March 2009 17:06 GMT
With Bluetooth and wireless headsets often becoming the forefront of our attention these days, it's nice to see someone is keeping an eye on the corded headset as well.

GN Netcom has just announced the all-new Jabra BIZ 2400, claiming a number of industry firsts....
Recycled circuit board lamp available
Green lighting 26 March 2009 16:34 GMT
The EthicalSuperstore.com is currently offering this funky table lamp made from recycled circuit boards.

Made by the wittily named Fulham-based "Electrickery" it measures 190mm high.

With the advice that designs may vary, it's on sale now for £19.95...
Twitter mentions "more value" paid-for accounts for companies
"We think they may want to pay for them" 26 March 2009 15:50 GMT
The will-they/won't-they/when speculation over Twitter's monetisation has seen some slight clarification this week as the micro blogging service has revealed it is to offer some kind of paid-for service to companies.

Although still very woolly, the site du...
Jessops offers freebies for Canon 500D EOS pre-orders
Get a bag and 8GB memory card worth over £100 26 March 2009 15:41 GMT
Jessops has announced it will be giving away a few freebies to all those pre-ordering the just-launched Canon EOS 500D.

Early birds will receive a free 8GB Sandisk Extreme 3 memory card and a Canon DSLR bag, worth over £100.

For those of you who...
comScore reveals UK iPhone stats
93% of owners accessed mobile media in January 26 March 2009 15:23 GMT
93% of iPhone users accessed mobile media in January this year, comScore has revealed.

The first such UK-specific data for iPhone users from the metrics company also shows that mobile email is used by 75% of British iPhone owners.

"Consumers are...
EU to cap roaming data charges
Pay less to use your phone abroad 26 March 2009 15:09 GMT
If you've ever been abroad and been stung by extortionate roaming costs, this bit of news may well brighten up your summer holiday this year.

The EU has announced that the cost for making calls, sending messages and browsing the web abroad will fall from July...
Sony Ericsson announces T707
It's Maria Sharapova's "ultimate new accessory" don't you know... 26 March 2009 13:52 GMT
Sony Ericsson's going all out with the launch of its "stunning" new T707, launched with the assistance of Ms Maria Sharapova who apparently "perfectly epitomises the phone’s sleek and elegant qualities".

"Add a touch of glamour to your day", says the phone...
T-Mobile to offer LG Arena in "titan black"
Exclusive colour 26 March 2009 13:26 GMT
T-Mobile has announced it has nabbed the UK exclusive on the LG Arena in high gloss "titan black".

As per usual with these coolur variants, there ain't no difference to the handset itself, but if you want it in black - rather than the basic brushed metal shade...
Brando launches PSP Multi-shape Cobra Stand bundle kit
Wrap it, clip it and play it 26 March 2009 13:01 GMT
Brando has launched the Multi-shape Cobra Stand bundle kit for both PSP 2000 and 3000 series consoles.

The stand comes with two different fittings - a traditional vacuum hook stand as well as the multi-shape stand.

The first is 26cm long and allows...
Daily Tech Deal: Nokia BH-800 Bluetooth headset
Money saving deals, offers and innovations 26 March 2009 13:00 GMT
For today's tech deal we're focusing on Nokia BH-800 Bluetooth headset.

The standout features consist of 6 hours talk time, standby of 160 hours and voice recognition - allowing you to make calls, redial, etc... without having to touch the device.
Google adds iGoogle gaming themes
From Animal Crossing to Zelda 26 March 2009 12:49 GMT
Google has added some cool new themes to its iGoogle customise--your-homepage options.

There are now a plethora of gaming themes available, adding to the celeb, fashion, music and art themed options already offered.

The themes span a fair few...
Google bosses made $1 each in 2008
Another year, another dollar... 26 March 2009 12:10 GMT
The top three Google bosses - CEO Eric Schmidt and founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin - took home just a $1 salary each last year.

As has been the case since the company went public in 2004, the trio drew just a dollar each from the coffers of the search engine...
Tamron announces SP AF60mm F/2.0 Di II life-size macro lens
For DSLR cameras with APS-C size image sensors 26 March 2009 12:10 GMT
Tamron has announced the SP AF60mm F/2.0 Di II Macro 1:1
life-size macro lens designed for DSLR cameras with APS-C size image sensors.

The lens covers an equivalent angle of view of 93mm when converted to the 35mm format and boasts a maximum aperture of F/2.0...
VIDEO OF THE DAY - sword splits bullet
Blade vs bullet - a new champion emerges 26 March 2009 12:00 GMT
Remember Sean Connery's line in The Untouchables?

"He pulls a knife, you pull a gun. He puts one of yours in the hospital, you put one of his in the morgue!"

That might've been true then, but now I'm not so sure.

I don't need to tell...
Orange to offer "heavily discounted" MacBooks
Mobile broadband bundles rumoured 26 March 2009 11:38 GMT
Orange will soon offer subsidised Apple laptops bundled with mobile broadband contracts, it's being reported.

The subsidised MacBook rumour has hit before, although previously said to be in conjunction with UK iPhone operator O2, while rumours of Orange and...
Sky offers "Never Miss" reminder service
You can forget to remember 26 March 2009 11:10 GMT
Sky has announced the launch of "Never Miss", an online reminder service which sends email notifications to viewers when their favourite movies or TV series will be on.

By registering with the service, viewers can select and track their fave shows or movies...