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Stanley offers spirit level iPhone app
Tool co gets in on the app action 29 April 2009 17:43 GMT
Stanley has announced the launch of an iPhone and iPod touch application with the introduction of the Stanley Level.

The free application is available online at the Apple App Store and claims to offer the "accuracy and reliability" of real world Stanley tools,...
LG launches M7WD digital TV monitors
Complete with built-in Freeview 29 April 2009 17:02 GMT
LG has announced the UK launch of new "digital TV monitors", the M7WD series.

Said to be inspired by LG's high-end TVs, LG says the range's "curvaceous shape and slim silhouette is complemented by the company's signature style red-coloured back".
Twitter facing serious user retention issues
60% give up the tweets within a month 29 April 2009 15:46 GMT
The majority of Twitterers quickly become quitterers, according to new statistics revealed by web metrics company Nielsen Online.

Over 60% of Twitter sign-ups stop using the microblogging service after just 1 month, the firm reports.

Although...
Samsung Tocco Lite launches
Mid-price mobile joins the Tocco family 29 April 2009 15:29 GMT
Samsung has launched the Samsung Tocco "Lite" in the UK, the latest addition to the Tocco family and one that perhaps takes into account the current economic situation.

Samsung says the GPRS/EDGE Tocco Lite has "enhanced social media features" and great style...
RIM to open London store
Dedicated staff ready to help you 29 April 2009 15:24 GMT
Canadian company RIM has chosen London as the location for its first ever retail store in Europe, Pocket-lint has learnt.

Based in the Selfridges flagship department store and run by Carphone Warehouse, according to staff at the concession in Selfridges, the...
PHOTOS: Selfridges limited edition BlackBerry Bold
Hands on with the £1000 phone 29 April 2009 14:54 GMT
It only went on sale at the beginning of the week, but those still tempted by the £1000 limited edition BlackBerry Bold from Selfridges had better get a move on, as the store has already almost sold out.

Selfridges has confirmed to Pocket-lint that it has already...
Orange "show and sell" spaces coming to HMV stores
Retail partnership announced 29 April 2009 14:38 GMT
Orange and HMV have announced that Orange products and services will now be sold in selected HMV stores across the UK.

A first for Orange, the agreement will see Orange "show and sell" spaces in HMV with a focus on music, games and video handsets and services.
Spotify hits million milestone in UK
Since service's October launch 29 April 2009 14:17 GMT
Music streaming service Spotify has revealed that it has hit a major milestone in the UK.

The Swedish company, based in London, now has over 1 million users in Britain.

This milestone comes just weeks after the company announced it had hit a million...
PSP Go! rumoured for E3 launch
UMD-less slider due in June? 29 April 2009 13:32 GMT
We've brought you rumours about the next-gen PlayStation Portable from Sony before, but now "sources directly involved with the new system" have provided game site 1up with more information about the new console.

Supposedly Sony will unveil the revamped PSP...
Daily Tech Deal: 80% off DVDs at Play.com
Money saving deals, offers and innovations 29 April 2009 13:00 GMT
If you're still resisting the urge to go Blu-ray then Play.com has an 80% off DVD bonanza.

With a range of genres including "Anime", "Cult Movies", "Martial Arts" and "Science Fiction" there should be plenty for the most picky of film buffs.

A few...
3 offers BlackBerry Bold
On £30 a month contracts 29 April 2009 12:25 GMT
3 has announced it is to offer the BlackBerry Bold, the HSDPA-enabled smartphone from RIM with integrated GPS and Wi-Fi, as well as multimedia capabilities.

A little late to the Bold party - the phone has been available in the UK since August 2008 - 3 claims...
VIDEO: IBM computer to be a Jeopardy! contestant
Human v machine episode planned 29 April 2009 12:04 GMT
IBM has unveiled details of an "advanced computing system" that will be able to compete with humans on the American quiz show "Jeopardy!"

Press play now to hear more about the human vs. machine competition planned for the show, and details of the "Watson" question...
VIDEO OF THE DAY - I-Movix Sprint
A super slo-mo show reel 29 April 2009 12:00 GMT
Call me simple, but whenever I see footage in that gorgeous super slo-mo that has become so fashionable, I become slightly mesmerised.

It is just so lovely to watch.

Here's a show reel shot for NAB 2009 and it's a lovely way to spend a few minutes...
Pioneer announces new built-in GPS multimedia centre
For VW, Skoda and Seat cars 29 April 2009 11:42 GMT
Pioneer has announced that is has developed the NavGate AVIC-F9110BT, a navigation and multimedia centre for a range of VW, Skoda or Seat cars.

The AVIC-9110BT is an all in one solution offering a 5.8-inch WVGA touch panel screen with voice-guided GPS for...
Free Santana iPhone app available
Carlos hops on the bandwagon 29 April 2009 11:14 GMT
Carlos Santana is the latest artist to get on the iPhone bandwagon with the launch of a Santana application for iPhone and iPod touch.

The multimedia app offers video lessons in which Carlos Santana demonstrates the guitar technique he used in the hits "Black...
Blaze offers foam Wii accessories
"Soft and safe" 29 April 2009 10:39 GMT
Blaze has announced the launch of a new "soft and safe" sports pack for the Nintendo Wii, aimed at those who've suffered, or want to avoid, "Wiidamage" to themselves, their loved ones, or their home.

Each pack contains a soft foam golf club, a tennis racquet,...
Verizon and Microsoft in talks over iPhone rival
Project "Pink" to see new touchscreen, mulltimedia mobile 29 April 2009 10:16 GMT
Further to the rumours swirling that US operator Verizon Wireless is in talks with Apple to offer two new iProducts, the Wall Street Journal has it that the company is also involved in discussions with Microsoft to offer an iPhone-rivaling device.

The project,...
Wolfram Alpha launch on schedule
Google-rival due in "just a few weeks" 29 April 2009 9:49 GMT
We brought you the news that a new kind of search engine is in development, hyped as a strong challenger to Google, but can now reveal that Wolfram Alpha is on schedule to go live in "just a few weeks".

Wolfram/Alpha is a "computational knowledge engine" in...
Trend Micro offers web security for PSP and PS3
As well as "Kids' Safety" settings 29 April 2009 9:18 GMT
Trend Micro has offered "web security" services for Sony's gaming devices since 2007, but now the company has announced that its services are available to PS3 and PSP users in two separate ways.

The two new offerings are described as a "pay per use" format...
WEBSITE OF THE DAY – Michael’s Resignation
Set yourself up as a movie producer. All you need is cash 29 April 2009 0:00 GMT
I always fancied becoming a movie producer.

Michael’s Resignation is a small-budget British film (somewhat aptly based on the credit crunch) which is looking for finance by selling “units” in its future success.

Buy a unit or two and when the film...
Daily news roundup - 28/04/09
Music to your ears 28 April 2009 18:11 GMT
Catch up on the most-read news and reviews from the last 24 hours with Pocket-lint's daily news roundup.

NEWS: Musician to play Wembley with just an iPhone
Mobile phone music
A musician is to play a series of Wembley dates with just his iPhone...
VIDEO: Palm pays Molly McAleer to say the Pre's great
Sponsored episode of The Molls Show all about the new smartphone 28 April 2009 17:46 GMT
Perhaps trying to avoid falling to the BlackBerry trap of a just-for-business image, Palm has turned to American vlogger Molly McAleer for a wacky musical declaration of love for the new handset due out later this year.

However, while starting a show with the...
Microsoft debuts Vine widget
"Twitter plus Facebook on steroids" 28 April 2009 16:46 GMT
Microsoft has debuted a new software application that could rival popular Twitter apps, those who've seen the app in action say.

Vine has been launched in a small beta in Seattle and is described as a hyperlocal, personalised message and alert system.
Vodafone HTC Magic now available on 1st!
In stores from Friday 28 April 2009 16:14 GMT
It seems Vodafone's first Android phone, the HTC Magic is actually going to be early to the party, despite its delay "due to a last minute hardware change".

Originally due to launch mid-April, the touchscreen handset saw a delay to the 5 May, but news just...
VIDEO: Sonic Chair
Is it a seat? Is it a speaker? Yes 28 April 2009 15:54 GMT
If you're all like, "what credit crunch?", like your toons - and stripes - then check out this chair. It's like, made for you.