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Sony Move.Me hopes to move developers from Kinect
Looks to more than gaming 3 March 2011 17:50 GMT TweetSony has announced on its blog that the Sony Move controller will be getting a software server application called Move.me, which should enable some Kinect-style innovation for its motion controller.
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Microsoft Windows upgrade odyssey from 1.0 to 7
One glorious step at a time 3 March 2011 17:04 GMT TweetA video has been posted on YouTube that catalogues the Windows operating systems upgrades from 1.0 through to Windows 7, in what could be described as a Microsoft Windows odyssey, although slightly less perilous than Homer's.
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Is this the new iPad 2?
Fresh out of China 2 March 2011 16:11 GMT TweetAdding to the list of possible iPad 2s which will no doubt turn out to be anything but the actual device that is launched at the Apple keynote, this little iPad 2 doppelganger has turned up in China.
We're not sure exactly where in China, as...
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Tech deals: Virgin Media offers £5 SIM-only option
For existing customers 2 March 2011 13:00 GMT TweetVirgin media is offering a deal which will bring some £5 Sim-only action to existing customers who want to keep their current handset and phone number, but still benefit from some very competitive text and talk bundles.
Available until 31...
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Samsung Galaxy S Gingerbread update coming March
Samsung confirms month for 2.3 25 February 2011 17:44 GMT TweetIt appears that Samsung has confirmed that its Samsung Galaxy S phone will be getting the Android 2.3 update come March 2011.
The news of the Gingerbread update, if correct, will mean that it's been 5 months since the handset's previous update...
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Google to launch YouTube movie streaming service in UK
Ahead of the US 25 February 2011 16:34 GMT TweetGoogle is apparently looking to set up a pay-for, and unlimited, YouTube movie streaming service in the UK, to rival Amazon and its recent Lovefilm takeover.
The news comes from the New York Post, who suggests that Google, who has been in... -
Lacie Little Big Disk features new Thunderbolt
"offload hours of content in minutes" 25 February 2011 11:40 GMT TweetWith the new Apple MacBook Pro the first to incorporate Intel's new Thunderbolt high-speed interface, other manufacturers are beginning to shout that Apple aren't the only ones who'll get the new tech. And Lacie is one of them, as it's just announced...
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MacBook Pro 2011 receives teardown treatment
iFixit goes to work 25 February 2011 11:04 GMT TweetJust a day after the all-new Apple MacBook Pro goes on sale iFixit has already been hard at work - hammers in hand - taking apart Apple's latest high-end laptop.
Available in 13-, 15- and 17-inch screen sizes, as well as a whole host of spec...
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PlayStation 2 portable goes on sale
Classic console compact 25 February 2011 10:28 GMT TweetThe Sony PlayStation 2 was, and still is an absolute classic; so what better way to honour your beloved console than to mod it. Queue the PlayStation 2 portable.
This cracking effort from English modder techknott encases the relatively bulky... -
More iPad 2 details rumoured: no high-res screen or SD slot
Though thinner and more powerful 25 February 2011 9:52 GMT TweetMore rumoured details of the iPad 2 have surfaced in the run up to the iPad 2 launch on 2 March, and by all accounts it's a bit of a mixed bag.
According to Engadget sources the higher resolution screen as well as the SD card will not be present...
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Magicbox Minuet DAB radio for young ears
Tweenie transistor? 25 February 2011 9:19 GMT TweetThere's a growing pressure nowadays to allow children to have access to all sorts of media, which in previous generations just wasn't available. So if you're not sure that your young one is ready for a television in their bedroom, despite them nagging,...
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HTC Incredible S on sale
Pocket-lint source confirms all 24 February 2011 17:10 GMT TweetFirst launched in 2010 in the US, the HTC Incredible has set sale from North America and will be on sale in the UK, from tomorrow 25 February, in the form of the HTC Incredible S.
Originally slated for a April launch, the earlier than anticipated...
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Dell XPS 15 and 17 laptops given performance boost
With fully functional Sandy Bridge chips 24 February 2011 16:38 GMT TweetDell showed off its performance enhanced XPS 17 laptop back at the beginning of the year at CES in Las Vegas, and now it's got its launch, being joined by the Dell XPS 15.
Coming with the "latest second generation intel Core processors" - Sandy...
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Gameloft discounts top titles in iTunes
Take a look at the full list 24 February 2011 15:18 GMT TweetGameloft has just started a crazy sale of iPhone and iPad games in iTunes, and you'll be able to take advantage of the discounted rate if you're quick.
For a limited time only Gameloft is offering over 30 iPhone and iPad titles for just £0.59...
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Cool camera key fobs stand out from the bunch
Might help when fiddling around in a dark room 24 February 2011 11:55 GMT TweetThe age old problem of finding the right key when trying to get into something important (usually your house, or perhaps car) looks to have been solved in style thanks to the Key-Met camera key fobs, which bring a little photo fun to the humble key.
The...
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APP OF THE DAY: Tiny Wings review (iPhone)
Flying is all in the timing 23 February 2011 18:00 GMT TweetOne thing that the iPhone has done for casual gaming is make it acceptable for your more traditional console gamer to appreciate the more whimsical title.
If you'd asked a "hardcore gamer" a couple of years back whether they'd be seen dead...
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LogMeIn join.me Android app available now
Share and enjoy 23 February 2011 16:14 GMT TweetLogMeIn has added Android mobile viewer support to its free screen-sharing tool join.me, which allows you to share what’s on your screen with whomever you like. So you can still talk your team through that crucial end of year presentation, if...
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Buffalo DriveStation brings SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to the masses
12TB capacity later this year 23 February 2011 12:48 GMT TweetHard drive manufacturer Buffalo has launched two new multimedia external hard drives in the form of the USB 3.0 DriveStation Duo and DriveStation Quad.
The SuperSpeed USB 3.0 hard drives are designed for the demanding user who wants to achieve...
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Paid ad-less Angry Birds for Android coming March
“Give us another month and we’ll be there” 23 February 2011 10:49 GMT TweetAngry Birds for Android, currently only available in its add-supported form, will be available to enjoy in its paid-for version without the adverts within the month, says Rovio.
Rovio recently stated on its Twitter feed: “give us another...
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APP OF THE DAY: I Dig It Expeditions review (iPhone)
Classic digger action 22 February 2011 18:11 GMT TweetDigging is something that every human being, and indeed most living things, can relate to. At one time or another most of us have picked up a shovel, spade, or perhaps our mother's prized silver spoon and used it to dig with.
Animals are the...
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Breville creates radio toaster wonder gadget
Morning glory 22 February 2011 17:41 GMT TweetThere are some things, in Britain anyway, that are absolute musts if you're going to get through the day, without getting extremely angry with the world.
There are three that spring to mind straight away: toast, tea and a bit of morning radio....
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Tech deals: Teufel launches Oscars promotion
20 per cent off entire range 22 February 2011 15:27 GMT TweetTeufel Audio UK, one of Europe’s largest suppliers of quality audio equipment including home cinema speakers, has launched its "Movies Promotion" on 21 February and is cutting 20 per cent off its entire range for orders over £179 on www.TeufelAudio.co.uk.
Celebrating...
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Amazon.com Prime customers get 5000 free movies
UK left out in the dark, damp, cold 22 February 2011 13:36 GMT TweetA nice looking service has now gone live for Amazon Premium member customers called Prime Instant Videos - well it's fantastic as long as you're resident in the US.
Unfortunately the service is not available in the UK, and so any premium member,...
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Miniature house webcam makes you look like a giant
Super-size me 22 February 2011 12:38 GMT TweetThis webcam accessory is a touch of creative class, as it's been designed to fit over a webcam of the built-in variety in order to make you look as though you're an extra from Land of the Giants.
Spotted on Super Punch, we're not sure whether...
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Google Crisis Response page goes live for Christchurch earthquake
Maps, emergency links and news updates 22 February 2011 11:00 GMT TweetA Google Crisis Response page has been created for the Christchurch earthquake disaster in New Zealand, which brings emergency links, news updates and map information in one place in order to help victims during the aftermath. You can find the page...
Acer CloudMobile Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone set for MWC launch 4.3-inch award winner
Best iPhone utilities apps Resistance is futilities?
Samsung not worried by Apple iTV threat EXCLUSIVE: AV boss not concerned
HTC PlayStation certification devices coming 2012, time to get your Crash Bandicoot skills up to scratch EXCLUSIVE: Game on
Samsung Galaxy S III: Review of rumours, features, pictures and specs Thinner, faster, better
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
Nokia 700 Sleek and desirable Nokia
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
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) pictures and hands-on Up close with the ICS tablet
Tesla Model X SUV goes back to the future DeLorean lookalike announced
APP OF THE DAY: Tweetbot review (iPad) Should a Twitter app cost?
New Apple TV leaked in software update? iOS 5.1 says so
Panasonic Lumix GX1 review
The one?
Sony PlayStation Vita review
Curriculum Vita
Nokia Lumia 710 review
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