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Twitterature coming soon
Publishers getting in on the act 25 June 2009 14:47 GMT
Following the news we brought you about Twitter being used to recreate a chapter of classic novel Ulysses, it seems the site has inspired yet more literary-related endeavours.

Penguin Classics is publishing what's described as a "Cliff's Notes-style book" about...
Cannon-shaped USB hub launches
Fire! 25 June 2009 14:32 GMT
Sadly this does not fire flash drives at your fellow office-dwellers, but it does make a sound is if it was.

Upon connecting the device to a USB port, there will be a 3-second clear artillery sound effect, promises Gadget4All.

Perfect for all...
Win a One For All digi aerial with free installation
Receiving you loud and clear 25 June 2009 14:08 GMT
Pocket-lint has teamed up with One For All to give two readers the chance of winning an SV 9355 digital aeriel.

Included in the prize is free installation by the good folk at Hyde Park Corner, so no need to concern yourself with getting up on the roof.
Microsoft reveals Windows 7 pricing and upgrade info
No upgrade "edition" for UK due to EU's browser ruling, XP users entitled to discounted upgrade prices 25 June 2009 14:01 GMT
Microsoft has revealed the retail pricing, and upgrade information for its next operating system, ahead of its 22 October launch.

As many of you will know, Windows 7 will be available in three flavours to consumers - Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate....
3 announces Nokia N97
Shouts about Skype 25 June 2009 13:17 GMT
UK mobile phone operator 3 has announced it will be offering the Nokia N97 this month.

In contrast to less VoIP-friendly operators, 3, that offers free Skype-to-Skype calls across most of its range, is making much of the N97's pre-loaded Skype functionality....
Daily Tech Deal: Canon PowerShot SX200 with £40 cashback
Money saving deals, offers and innovations 25 June 2009 13:06 GMT
Contrary to popular belief cameras do lie. If you can forgive them you might think about splashing the cash at Amazon who are selling the Canon PowerShot SX200 for just £259.99.

But it gets even better. The good folk at Canon are announcing today a promotion...
HTC Ozone (aka Snap) launches on Verizon
Another variant, but still no word of a UK launch 25 June 2009 13:00 GMT
Verizon in the US has announced that it is the latest operator to take the HTC Snap.

Following hot on the heels of Sprint and T-Mobile with the Snap and Dash 3G respectively, the HTC Ozone, as it will be called, is virtually identical to the Snap and Dash in...
VIDEO: iPhone 3GS rattle
Widespread hardware defect reported 25 June 2009 11:34 GMT
A new report suggests that iPhone 3GSs, especially the white models, may be suffering from a hardware defect that causes a rattle.

In the video above, IntoMobile demonstrates the problem they have identified on a 32GB white iPhone 3GS, but claims the problem...
Freesat to show BET Awards in HD
On 4 July 25 June 2009 11:10 GMT
Freesat, the UK's subscription-free digital satellite TV service, has announced it will be bringing viewers the 2009 BET Awards in high definition.

The BET Awards were established in 2001 by the Black Entertainment Network to celebrate the best African American...
Windows 7 packaging revealed
Three box shots 25 June 2009 10:34 GMT
Microsoft has revealed the design for its Windows 7 packaging in the States, saying they've taken on board customer feedback and made it a simple clean design, easy to open, that reduces waste.

The "big bold" Windows logo is said to "clearly communicate that...
Palm Pre app store tops 1 million downloads
18 days after phone launch 25 June 2009 10:19 GMT
Mobile analytics company Medialets is reporting that the Palm Pre's app store, the App Catalog, has reached 1 million downloads. The milestone comes 18 days after the launch of the handset.

On launch day, the Pre sold 50,000 devices, and the App Catalog experienced...
Sharp LCDs face US ban
While Samsung televisions may see the same 25 June 2009 10:14 GMT
Some Sharp Aquos televisions and LCD monitors may be banned in the US as they infringe a Samsung patent, a recent ruling states.

Samsung has won a US International Trade Commission ruling over a patent dispute between the two companies, although with only one...
LG launches 55LH95 and 55LH93 "full LED" TVs
Ultra-Slim full LED LCD TVs 25 June 2009 10:02 GMT
LG Electronics has launched two new ultra-slim LCD TVs, the 55LH95 and 55LH93. Both are 55-inch and have a total of 3360 LEDs backlighting them - seven times more than most.

That backlighting punch gives a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio. Along with a refresh rate...
Porn industry gets social networking site
X-rated Pornoob launches into beta 25 June 2009 9:34 GMT
The adult entertainment industry has got its own social networking site with the launch of Pornoob, currently live in a private beta.

With the tag-line, "a place for porn", a take on MySpace's "a place for friends", the x-rated site will offer porn fans the...
Microsoft Hohm launches
Energy-saving app and advice for US consumers 25 June 2009 9:19 GMT
Microsoft has announced "Hohm", describing it as a new online application that lets consumers "better understand their energy usage, get recommendations and start saving money".

A US launch, Hohm takes analytics from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory...
Zune HD due 8 September
Leaked docs suggest launch date 25 June 2009 8:36 GMT
The new Zune, the next-gen version of Microsoft's answer to the iPod, will launch in the States on 8 September, reports suggest.

US blog Gizmodo has reportedly received internal Microsoft docs from a tipster that states the already-announced Zune HD, in 16GB...
Apple TV gets Remote app control with 2.4 update
"Use gestures to control your Apple TV" 25 June 2009 8:22 GMT
Apple has released a software update for its Apple TV that brings the device's firmware to version 2.4.

The update brings four new features to the home cinema solution, the first of which is Remote app directional control.

Apple TV owners with...
Facebook "Publisher" gets privacy controls
Change access for individual uploads for more public tweet-like abilities 25 June 2009 8:10 GMT
Facebook has launched a beta version of an improved "Publisher", the site's main place to add content such as photos, videos, and status updates on your home page and profile.

Facebook says the new Publisher has been "streamlined a bit", while its most significant...
Sony Ericsson T715 announced
Mid-range handset slides into action 25 June 2009 7:45 GMT
Sony Ericsson has announced a new slider handset the T715 on Thursday.

The new mid range model will feature a 2.2-inch screen, 3G support and the usual array of Sony Ericsson goodies.

The phone will also sport Google maps and AccuWeather apps built...
Nvidia Tegra-powered netbook coming 2009
Netbooks about to get a whole lot cheaper 25 June 2009 7:24 GMT
Nvidia has confirmed to Pocket-lint that it plans to release its own netbook later this year, powered by its new Tegra chip.

The new chip, currently only found in the yet-to-be-released Zune HD, has a focus on HD video and Flash promising, Nvidia says, to offer...
Seagate FreeAgent dock comes with hidden USB hub
New accessory launched alongside new BlackArmor small business drives 25 June 2009 6:41 GMT
Seagate has launched a docking station for its FreeAgent hard drives that gives users a USB hub at the same time.

The Seagate FreeAgent Go Dock+ includes three available USB ports to act as a USB hub, so you can try and remove some of the supposed clutter on...
Pentax Optio W80 camera plays tough card
Takes on Olympus and Canon in Adventure stakes 25 June 2009 5:39 GMT
Pentax has launched its latest waterproof camera promising to let you "go boldly where none have gone before."

Called the Optio W80, the update to the W60 will be more adventure-proof than ever, according to Pentax, and be waterproof, dustproof, coldproof, and...
HTC Sense interface coming to HTC Magic?
CEO hints at existing devices getting new interface 24 June 2009 20:21 GMT
HTC has confirmed to Pocket-lint that its new Sense interface found on the Android-touting HTC Hero, would be available on other devices the company has already released.

"HTC Sense will be available on some other existing devices", confirmed the company's...
iPhone gets wireless charging
Look, no wires 24 June 2009 19:52 GMT
Palm Pre owners will no longer have one up on iPhone users following the launch of a bolt-on wireless charging accessory for the Apple iPhone.

Although BlackBerry users have already been able to enjoy wireless charging for some time, the company behind the...
Daily news roundup - 24/06/09
Do we need another Hero? 24 June 2009 18:12 GMT
In a decidedly heroic news roundup we bring you highlights of the HTC launch, as well as a smattering of other news.

NEWS: New HTC Android phone launching Wednesday
Journalist spills the beans ahead of UK launch event
HTC will announce a new Android-powered...