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Andy Serkis walks us through motion capture, shows us how it's done
On set with Rise of Planet of the Apes 20 December 2011 16:55 GMT TweetThis year’s 20th Century Fox blockbuster, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, boasts the latest motion capture technology, with Andy Serkis, whose performance as Caesar, the ape who gains enough intelligence to lead other chimps to revolution, being...
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HTC Rhyme: More metrosexual than plain girly
Pink RAZR to blame 20 September 2011 20:05 GMT TweetHere’s the thing: the history of mobile phone companies making handsets specifically targeting women has not been glorious. Mostly, it’s been a series of ho-hum phones picked out by dusty pink cases, the addition of diet apps or, pardon...
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PHOTOS: iPhone 4 hands-on
We brave the crowds to get up close and personal 8 June 2010 1:23 GMT TweetWe've shown you the official photos from Apple, but now its time to show you our up close and personal shots following our quick and dirty fondle of the new iPhone 4.
So what's it like? In the hand and it seems well built, solid, and yes that...
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Five tips for buying a digital SLR camera
Your guide to splashing out on a new snapper 25 May 2009 10:00 GMT TweetThinking about upgrading or investing in a digital SLR camera? Then check out these helpful tips below:
Are you trading up from a compact?
In that case, remember you'll need Live View if you want to frame your shots using the LCD screen.... -
Seven Android applications you can't do without
Tech tips to get the best out of your G1 24 December 2008 15:30 GMT TweetAll the programs available at launch on Android were free, so if you've got a G1, make the most of this – here's our guide to some choice cuts.
1 Google Maps
Of course we know Google Maps from other mobiles, but this is the... -
Seven ways to get the best out of your satnav
Tech tips to get the most from GPS 17 December 2008 16:15 GMT TweetSatellite navigation is a real boon - but there are ways to make the most of it, and things to avoid. Here are seven tips on what to do - and what not to do.
1 Be discreet
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Seven ways to make mobile typing easier
Tech tips to get the best out of typing on the move 11 December 2008 13:33 GMT TweetWhether you're sending texts or composing complicated emails, we'll show you how to get the best out of typing on the move.
1 Make the most of shortcuts
Oh the joy of pressing space space on a BlackBerry or iPhone and watching as the... -
Seven ways to keep your life in sync
First in a new series of getting the most from your gadgets 4 December 2008 10:08 GMT TweetGet through the week ahead with our daily tips for tech happiness:
1 MobileMe
Apple’s MobileMe (£59.99 a year) is a simple but impressive example of cloud computing, where your data is not only on your computer but on a remote server,...
Nikon D800 pictures and hands-on Full frame camera in the flesh
Nikon D700 vs Nikon D800 New and improved?
BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0 demoed, Bridge 2.0 gives remote control Coming in February