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Google launches voice and location-based BlackBerry search app
But not available for the Storm 26 March 2009 10:47 GMT
Google has announced a new mobile app for BlackBerrys complete with search by voice and "My Location" functionality, but it's not available for RIM's flagship phone the Storm.

Announced via a blog post, Google says: "If you're like us and hate typing on that...
Vuzix demos augmented reality video eyewear
World's first claim for 3D add-on 26 March 2009 10:15 GMT
Vuzix is showcasing a "game-changing Augmented Reality Accessory Kit" for its VR920 Virtual Reality Video iWear.

Said to open up new applications in the gaming, education and business sectors, Vuzix says possibilities range from "books that come alive" to interactive...
Disney announces Toy Story Mania for the Wii
3D game based on a theme park attraction based on a film 26 March 2009 9:34 GMT
Disney Interactive Studios has announced "Toy Story Mania!" a new game for the Nintendo Wii due out in the autumn.

Toy Story Mania! offers an "array of entertaining games" based on the characters and humour from the Disney/Pixar theme park attraction at Disneyland....
Virtual Console Arcade launches on Wii
Arcade action added 26 March 2009 9:09 GMT
Nintendo has announced some arcade game action for the Nintendo Wii with the launch of Virtual Console "Arcade".

Classic arcade games are available to download through the Wii Shop Channel, starting with Gaplus, Mappy, The Tower of Druaga and STARFORCE.
WEBSITE OF THE DAY - Early Mac designs
The early life of what became the beauty of Macintosh 26 March 2009 0:00 GMT
It doesn't really matter whether you're a fan of Macs or not, most people will agree that nearly everything that comes off the Apple production line is undoubtedly beautiful.

It wasn't always going to be that way, judging by this fascinating blog entry we stumbled...
Virgin Media planning 200Mb broadband
Could be here by 2010 25 March 2009 18:44 GMT
Virgin Media has said it has the capabilities to offer broadband speeds of up to 200Mbps as early as next year, overshadowing BT's rival fibre network set to complete in 2012.

"We have an opportunity with our network to provide significantly higher speeds",...
Daily news roundup - 25/03/09
Your daily gadget news rounded up 25 March 2009 18:26 GMT
A real mix today in the daily news roundup with a new Canon launch, a "First Look" at Grand Slam Tennis on the Wii and the news that there are plans to teach children the intricacies of Twitter use in schools...

NEWS: Canon EOS 500D DSLR camera launches
Nintendo Wii gets storage solution
Whilst new Zelda announced for DSi 25 March 2009 18:21 GMT
Nintendo has announced a storage solution for the Nintendo Wii at the Game Developer Conference in the States.

Unveiled by Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, who also revealed that the Wii has passed the 50 million shipped milestone, it's something fans have...
PHOTOS: Canon EOS 500D DSLR camera
Hands on with the new camera from Canon 25 March 2009 18:12 GMT
Announced this morning, Pocket-lint has managed to grab the latest Digital SLR from Canon, the EOS 500D.

The new EOS 500D, which will be known as the Rebel T1i in the US, features a 15.1-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, Canon’s DIGIC 4 processor and HD movie recording...
PES 2009 to debut new England strip
Get it at kick off on 28 March 25 March 2009 17:46 GMT
Konami has announced that football fans playing Pro Evo Soccer 2009 will be able to download a free version of the new England strip to kit their team out.

Umbro is set to unveil the new kit on 28 March when England take on Slovakia at Wembley, and as the official...
Instruments start to appear on Beatles Rock Band site
Pics on teaser site hints at what the game will include 25 March 2009 17:27 GMT
We know that "The Beatles: Rock Band" will go on sale on 9 September 2009, but what's not known yet is full details of the game's content, including instruments to be included.

Harmonix promised "a limited number of new hardware offerings modelled after instruments...
Camera Armor announces Seattle Solo DSLR bag
Keep your kit safe against the elements 25 March 2009 17:12 GMT
Camera Armor has announced the latest edition to its dry bag Seattle Series, the new Seattle Solo DSLR bag.

The bag provides watertight transport for your DSLR camera body with the lens attached, and will protect against dirt, dust, sand and water.

The...
Medion launches GoPal E3230
Budget GPS 25 March 2009 17:11 GMT
Medion has announced its GoPal E3230 will be on sale in the UK soon at the company's fave retailer, Aldi.

Described as a "compact and resourceful" satnav, the device gets a 3.5-inch TFT touchscreen and will be preloaded with maps of "up to" 23 Western European...
Genius launches NB Stand 200 notebook stand
With built-in fan 25 March 2009 17:01 GMT
Genius has launched the "NB Stand 200", a notebook cooler to stop your portable PC overheating during extended use.

With a "hydrodynamic"(?) design, Genius says the airflow is made much more efficient and smooth.

The Stand has a built-in 70mm...
HP announces new desktops, displays
Quick overview of latest consumer launches 25 March 2009 16:10 GMT
HP has introduced a new range of two new consumer desktop PCs and six displays.

With a "deep glossy piano black finish and touch of chrome", the HP Pavilion p6000 and Compaq Presario CQ5000 come with Windows Vista Home Premium or Basic.

The HP Pavilion...
VIDEO: OnLive teaser
3D interface demoed 25 March 2009 15:33 GMT
"OnLive is the most powerful game system in the world. No high-end hardware, no upgrades, no endless downloads, no discs, no recalls, no obsolescence..."
Philips retro mini camera launched
Weighs in at just 35 grams 25 March 2009 15:20 GMT
Philips has unveiled this rather cute retro-inspired mini digital camera, weighing just 35 grams.

The downside is the camera will only take QVGA resolution photos, so it's hardly going to replace your current compact. However it can record AVI videos and act...
PHOTOS: OnLive games streaming console and service
"The last game platform you'll ever need" 25 March 2009 15:08 GMT
OnLive has "emerged from seven years of stealth development" to unveil the OnLive Game Service and OnLive MicroConsole.

The service offers games streaming over the Internet to either an OnLive set-top-box-style console or to your existing PC or Mac.
A quick guide to SATA 6Gbps
What, why, who, how explained 25 March 2009 14:56 GMT
What is it?
SATA 6Gbps is the next generation of the Serial ATA connectors and its technology, used for connecting up the majority of the computer’s hard disk drives, optical drives and similar devices seen around today.

The new standard was first announced...
Revolutionary "OnLive" games streaming unveiled
"No high-end hardware, no upgrades, no endless downloads, no discs, no recalls, no obsolescence" 25 March 2009 14:52 GMT
OnLive has "emerged from seven years of stealth development" to unveil the OnLive Game Service and OnLive MicroConsole.

Announced at the ongoing Game Developers Conference, OnLive is described as "a revolutionary, on demand video game platform delivering the...
VisitBritain offers free travel guide for mobiles
Find out about Blighty on your blower 25 March 2009 14:08 GMT
VisitBritain, the national tourism agency, is offering a free application for tourists and visitors.

The app lets users view UK maps including street maps and the London tube map, see local "what's-on" guides, lists of where to stay and eat, get real time weather...
Canon Pixma Pro9000 Mark II printer announced
Three times faster monochrome printing than its predecessor 25 March 2009 13:28 GMT
Canon has announced the Pixma Pro9000 Mark II printer, the predecessor of the original Pro9000, that will produce professional-quality prints up to A3+.

The Pixma Pro9000 Mark II improves on the design of predecessor
to offer faster, higher-quality monochrome...
Daily Tech Deal: TomTom offers "Europe for Free" for Easter
Money saving deals, offers and innovations 25 March 2009 13:00 GMT
The tech deal today has found a nice way you can save some money if you're planning on investing in a satnav for a trip around Europe this Easter.

TomTom are selling their satnav devices with European maps for the price of a UK/Ireland model.

The...
Nokia invests in mobile payment company Obopay
Pay-by-text service gets global investor 25 March 2009 12:48 GMT
It's been announced that Nokia is investing in mobile payments service provider Obopay.

The amount Nokia is ploughing into the company is pegged at around $70 million for a "minority stake" in the Silicon Valley-based company.

Obopay currently operates...
Motion-sensing Xbox 360 and DS controllers announced
"Gametrak Freedom" and "SmartStylus" coming soon from PDP 25 March 2009 12:32 GMT
A new Xbox controller and a new stylus for the Nintendo DS family have been unveiled at the Game Developers Conference in the States.

From Performance Designed Products the Xbox accessory is the "Gametrak Freedom", an ultrasonic 3D motion sensing technology...