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Sega confirm Virtua Tennis 3 for Xbox360 and PlayStation3
Tennis goes next gen with Sega 25 April 2006 16:15 GMT TweetSega has announced that it is developing Virtua Tennis 3 for the Xbox360 and PlayStation3 for release in Spring 2007.
With Virtua Tennis 3, the series returns with enhanced photo-realistic graphics and advanced player animations that perfectly... -
Sony Vaio goes Spanish in US with FJ en Espanol notebook
US Hispanic population get own range of laptops 25 April 2006 16:06 GMT TweetAs a prelude to a broader marketing initiative to the growing US Hispanic population, Sony has introduced one its VAIO notebook computers that includes a Spanish language operating system and keyboard.
The new Spanish-version FJ en Espanol... -
Government launch new online child protection centre
Government gets tough on internet abuse 25 April 2006 15:50 GMT TweetA new project to protect kids who use the internet and to crackdown on adults who abuse it has been launched.
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre will bring together police, computer experts and kids' charities in a bid to stamp... -
Kodak launch Easyshare V610 dual lens digital camera
10x optical zoom and two digital lenses 25 April 2006 13:23 GMT TweetKodak has followed up its dual lens V570 digital camera with the Kodak EasyShare V610 model.
The new model, announced today claims to be the world’s smallest 10X (38 – 380 mm equiv.) optical zoom camera at less than an inch thick (just 4.4... -
Sony updates Japanese PSP firmware
Japanese gamers get new features 25 April 2006 13:18 GMT TweetSony has announced a new firmware update for the PSP handheld games console.
The new update; v2.7 for PSP is currently only available for Japanese PSPs at the moment but as with previous firmware updates is expected to make it over to the UK... -
Microsoft release second IE7 beta test
Microsoft beta test opened to technology enthusiasts 25 April 2006 12:08 GMT TweetMicrosoft has released the latest test version of its Internet Explorer 7 browser.
Internet users wishing to try out what Microsoft has in store can download the application targeted at technology enthusiasts.
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Grubby children stop us buying dream furniture and decor
Children affect more than just the bank balance 25 April 2006 11:51 GMT TweetFathers beware, grubby children and destructive pets stop millions of people from ever splashing out on dream furniture and decor, according to a new survey.
More than half admit having children completely influences the way they decorate... -
Ixos launch St George Cross Special Edition iPod accessories
Headphone and nano case to show your true colours 25 April 2006 11:45 GMT TweetIn time for the World Cup, Ixos has launched two new iPod accessories for die-hard England fans wanting to show their true colours at the games.
The St George's Cross Special Editions come in the shape of the easy to understand named IXOS XMI509-SG... -
Gary Oldman to make short film using new Nokia N93
Nokia sees new phone as more than just that 25 April 2006 11:33 GMT TweetIn an attempt to show off how good its new movie focused Nokia N93 actually is, Nokia has enlisted the services of actor and director Gary Oldman to shoot a short film with the new Nokia N93.
In a similar vein in getting Rankin to do a photo... -
Nokia enhance Nseries with Adobe and Flickr partnerships
Direct access to Flickr and Adobe software in the box 25 April 2006 11:23 GMT TweetAside from launching three new handsets and three new Bluetooth headsets today at a press conference in Berlin, Nokia has also announced two software partnerships to help it offer its users something over and above other handset manufactures.
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Nokia launches BH-700, BH-600 and BH-300 Bluetooth headsets
Three new headsets from Nokia 25 April 2006 11:01 GMT TweetNokia has announced three new Bluetooth Headsets today at a press conference in Berlin; the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-700, the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-600 and the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-300.
The Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-700, weighs... -
Nokia launches N72, N73 and N93 handsets
Two new camera friendly handsets from Finland 25 April 2006 10:51 GMT TweetNokia has announced three new handsets today at a press conference in Berlin; the Nokia N72, Nokia N73 and Nokia N93.
Nokia is claiming the Nokia N93 is the ultimate mobile device for spontaneous video recording. Sporting a 262k colour... -
Intel launches vPro brand
New chip promises Centrino for desktops 25 April 2006 0:59 GMT TweetIntel on Monday announced a new brand for business products it hopes will help it hang on to market share by making it easier for companies to maintain fleets of personal computers.
Intel vPro technology promises to offer businesses and IT... -
Third of children are too fat
Who ate all the pies? 25 April 2006 0:33 GMT TweetMore than a third of all children are either overweight or obese according to Government figures launched this week.
In the figures, a quarter of 11 to 15-year-olds are classified as obese - double the proportion 10 years ago. Among boys the... -
Toshiba launch World Cup laptop
Ulitmate footie fans laptop launched 25 April 2006 0:28 GMT TweetToshiba has launched the ultimate laptop for World Cup fans in the guise of the Dynabook 2006 FIFA WORLD CUP EDITION laptop.
Launched on 26 May with a limited run of just 600 units, the gold painted 15.4-inch dynabook TX laptop with a Duo Core... -
Linksys launch new 802.11n wireless products
Draft specification becomes reality 25 April 2006 0:00 GMT TweetLinksys has announced a range of networking devices that promise to offer four times the range and up to 12 times the throughput of Wireless-G.
The company has launched the new Wireless-N Gateway (WAG300N), Wireless-N Broadband Router (WRT300N)... -
Tom Cruise struggling to contain baby excitement
Finding it hard to focus to promote MI3 24 April 2006 23:26 GMT TweetTom Cruise is showing that new dads struggle to talk about anything but their new arrival.
Asked on Australian television this week how he was doing after the birth of his new daughter with actress Katie Holmes, Tom, 43, said: "I'm really,... -
Apple launch 17-inch MacBook Pro
Apple expands laptop size for designers 24 April 2006 14:26 GMT TweetApple today boosted its Mac Intel and MacBook Pro offering in the UK and the US by launching a 17 inch version of its latest notebook computer.
The new model, which was predicted by industry insiders, will feature the new Intel Core Duo processor... -
Evesham announce new e-box3 PC
New Media Center PC launched 24 April 2006 12:48 GMT TweetEvesham technology has today announced the launch of the next generation in complete entertainment systems, the Evesham e-box3.
Housed in a black case with brushed aluminium front, the e-box3 combines PC, TV, DVD and Hi-fi capabilities into... -
eBay to launch eBay Express
eBay launch site that ditches auctions 24 April 2006 12:31 GMT TweeteBay has launched a new service that promises to help shoppers buy products at fixed prices from others rather than go through the rigmarole of bidding on items.
eBay Express, currently in preview, is to only offer items at a fixed price by... -
BT ditches Tom Baker text messages in favour of gender selection
The Doctor replaced by choice over male and female voice 24 April 2006 12:12 GMT TweetBT is to offer people sending text messages to BT landlines the choice of having them read out by a male or female voice.
The new service, which is launches on 1 May will replace the voice of former Dr Who Tom Baker, which was introduced at... -
Sky HD and Sony BRAVIA announce HD cashback offer
Money off new Sony TVs when you get Sky HD 24 April 2006 12:02 GMT TweetSky has announced that it has teamed up with Sony to offer new Sky HD subscribers a cashback offer on its Bravia range of televisions.
From Wednesday 26 April, Sky HD customers will be eligible for £100 cash back on Sony BRAVIA TVs. To be eligible... -
UK company creates baby bouquet with a difference
Don't say it with flowers, but clothes 24 April 2006 2:10 GMT TweetChances are you know someone who is about to have a baby and what better way to say well done that with a bouquet of flowers.
But as we all know flowers are both expensive and have a tendency to die 3 days after you bought them from the petrol... -
Ulead announces VideoStudio 10 and VideoStudio 10 Plus
Home editing goes HD with new packages 24 April 2006 0:39 GMT TweetUlead has announced VideoStudio 10 and VideoStudio 10 Plus, the newest versions of its consumer video editing and DVD authoring software.
"With version 10, VideoStudio hasn't changed so much as it has grown", said Mark Wurdemann, European... -
Stealth Tabletop offers computer in your coffee table
humble lounge coffee table goes high-tech 24 April 2006 0:31 GMT TweetA company is hoping to transform the humble coffee table into the state of the art computer without you really noticing it.
Called the Stealth Tabletop, the device has been designed to appear to be no more than a designer look coffee table...
Acer CloudMobile Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone set for MWC launch 4.3-inch award winner
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New HTC Ice Cream Sandwich device pictures leak Another one for the rumour pile...
Samsung O table is for the kitchen of the future Flexible hob
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LG Miracle picture and details leak Update: More pictures from the wild
Google home entertainment device detailed WSJ solves device mystery
More leaked iPad 3 parts help form bigger picture - including Sharp Retina display iPad 3, in kit form
Tesla Model X SUV goes back to the future DeLorean lookalike announced
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) pictures and hands-on Up close with the ICS tablet
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Panasonic Lumix GX1 review
The one?
Sony PlayStation Vita review
Curriculum Vita
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WP7 on a budget
GoPro HD Hero2 review
Amazing things come in small packages
HTC Explorer review
A phone for people who make calls
BlackBerry Torch 9810 review
Middle of the road
Sony Alpha A65 review
Affordable SLT. But is it a DSLR-beater?
BlackBerry Bold 9790 review
To boldly go where we've already been before
Fiat 500 TwinAir Plus review
Two-cylinder beast
Motorola MotoACTV review
Just add exercise
Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition review
Mini Xoom
BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 review
For the fast lane
Sennheiser IE80 review
Tune that bass
Kingston Wi-Drive review
Expand your storage
Huawei Ideos X3 review
Cheap but imperfect