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Sony Vaio L all-in-one PC launches with "Edge Access" control
Available in May 22 February 2011 9:29 GMT TweetSony has announced its new Vaio L series all-in-one multimedia PC, which the company hopes will become the centre of your family's multimedia world.
In the hope you'll make the Sony Vaio L series all-in-one PC a sort of multimedia focal... -
Windows Phone 7 update goes live, though not the one you wanted
No copy and paste just yet 21 February 2011 18:24 GMT TweetMicrosoft has announced that the first update fot its Windows Phone 7 operating system is now available for download.
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APP OF THE DAY: Flight Control review (Android)
Stay on target 21 February 2011 18:03 GMT TweetOut of the thousands of mobile apps that grace our smartphones, there are a select few that really hit the mark. There are many reasons for this, but when it comes to gaming apps it is usually the case that the developers have hit on a concept that's...
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MeeGo tablet interface hands-on
MWC 2011: A quick walkthrough 21 February 2011 17:31 GMT TweetAt a time when it's make or break for the MeeGo operating system Pocket-lint decided to go hands-on with the MeeGo interface on a tablet from Intel, to see whether it offers up anything new.
The concept behind the UI, is that rather than... -
BlackBerry Torch 2, Bold Touch, and Storm 3 rumoured
1.2GHz processors all round 21 February 2011 16:48 GMT TweetWe previously brought you news of a leaked BlackBerry roadmap that featured a whole host of BlackBerry handsets that would be coming this year, and three of them have just turned up: the BlackBerry Torch 2, BlackBerry Bold Touch, and the BlackBerry...
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StreetSpark social dating iPhone app launches
Serious data collection 21 February 2011 13:45 GMT TweetA new social matching service, called StreetSpark, has launched which uses existing information on your social networks to match you with people with the same interests, in the hope you'll become "special friends".
Unlike traditional dating...
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VIDEO: Interactive Angry Birds cake
We were always told not to play with our food 21 February 2011 13:32 GMT TweetWe have seen a wide variety of different Angry Birds cakes spring forth over the last few months, but this, we have to say, takes the genre to a whole new level.
Not content with creating a cake simply in the likeness of the hit mobile phone...
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Microsoft Xbox announcement: new games coming to Kinect?
Happiness assured 21 February 2011 11:53 GMT TweetNews has emerged that Microsoft is to hold a press conference in the next few days where it will announce new Xbox 360 info.
The conference will be held ahead of the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco, which Microsoft will... -
Huawei and London Underground deal imminent
But is there a choice? 21 February 2011 10:55 GMT TweetChinese Mobile phone manufacturer Huawei is close to sealing a deal with the London Underground, which would see a mobile network installed on the Tube.
The mobile network Tube deal would mean that telecoms equipment would be provided by... -
Pentax Bonnie Pink K-r isn't a sight for sore eyes
Dubious colour choices 21 February 2011 9:43 GMT TweetPentax, not one to shy away from whacky design mods on its cameras, has recently released a pimped version of its Pentax K-r; called the K-r Bonnie Pink Model.
Named after the Japanese pop star, Bonnie Pink, who created the crazy colour scheme,...
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Sony Ericsson 4G tablet prototype gives us a tasteful glimpse
Not much of a looker 18 February 2011 17:37 GMT TweetSome photos of what could possibly be a Sony Ericsson Android 4G prototype tablet have just emerged, from mobile website NieuweMobiel.
This prototype strengthens previous rumours of Sony Ericsson working on an Android 4G tablet, and was... -
White Xperia Play comes exclusively to O2
With matching docking station 18 February 2011 16:38 GMT TweetO2 is just one of many mobile phone carriers which are providing the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, but to our knowledge it's the only one that's come out so far with a white version of the gaming handset.
The white Sony Ericsson Xperia Play... -
Rickshaw rides into the future with electric makeover
Hitting the streets of Japan 18 February 2011 16:13 GMT TweetAn electric Rickshaw is due to hit the streets of Japan, which looks to move with the times whilst retaining a variety of traditional elements.
The eco-friendly, electric-powered rickshaw has been manufactured by the Yodogawa group in Japan... -
Micromega Airstream optimises Apple AirPlay
For seamless streaming from you iDevice 18 February 2011 15:16 GMT TweetLaunched over a year ago, the AirStream WM-10 from Micromega, looks like it could have an all new appeal to the iPad and iPhone crowd as it apparently works rather well at streaming music from the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch - facilitated by the launch...
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Rubik's Cube with a brainy twist
It's funny looking 18 February 2011 14:12 GMT TweetThere are some things in this life that we all have to come to terms with, and one of Pocket-lint's is that we'll never - ever - complete a Rubik's Cube. On the rare occasions that we've tried it usually ends up with tears, bruising and a variety of...
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Tech deals: Voucher codes app goes live on Android
Free from the Market 18 February 2011 11:51 GMT TweetThe first voucher codes app to be available on the Android operating system has launched, which the MyVoucherCodes mobile application hopes will bring just as much saving to Android as its iOS version did for Apple users.
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Speedball 2 Evolution: iOS launch date confirmed
"Ice cream, ice cream" 18 February 2011 11:13 GMT TweetThe much anticipated iOS update to the ultra-cool, ultra-playable classic Amiga game, Speedball 2, has been dated for the 24 February - bringing Speedball 2: Evolution to iPad owners everywhere.
The original Bitmap brothers' Speedball 2... -
LG Optimus 3D priced and available for preorder
Expansys gets in early 18 February 2011 10:41 GMT TweetThe LG Optimus 3D smartphone has now been priced and is showing as available for preorder at Expansys.co.uk.
We've already taken a look at the world's first glasses free 3D mobile and found the the 3D element (in out First Look at least) worked...
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APP OF THE DAY: Gun Bros review (iPhone)
Now where's that copy of Chaos Engine? 16 February 2011 17:58 GMT TweetAs the sun goes down over another tech-filled 24 hours here at Pocket-lint it's comforting to remember that no matter what news comes out of the depths, App of the Day remains a constant; bringing you all that's best.
And this particular app,...
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Angry Birds birthday cake - a towering success
Castles made of, eh, icing 16 February 2011 10:55 GMT TweetThey say you can't have too much of a good thing, and this certainly seems to be the case with Angry Birds cakes as another monumental effort has been created for a lucky boy's birthday - and subsequently our viewing pleasure.
Taking the shape...
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Android Honeycomb tablets to get Movie Studio
MWC 2011: Google demos iMovie alternative 15 February 2011 18:21 GMT TweetGoogle's Eric Schmidt has just demoed a rival to Apple's iMovie called Movie Studio at MWC 2011, which will be available on Honeycomb tablets.
Unveiled at Google's MWC keynote, the app which we think was shown on the Xoom tablet, was built... -
Toshiba Tecra and Satellite Pro business laptops launch with increased security
EasyGuard built in 15 February 2011 14:10 GMT TweetToshiba has announced a brand new R-Series collection of lightweight business laptops, including three new models – the Tecra R850, Tecra R840 and the Satellite Pro R850.
The new Toshiba R-Series offers business users a choice of laptops... -
Toshiba Satellite R830 and R850 laptop duo bring power and portablilty
Along with "stylish" hard drives 15 February 2011 13:20 GMT TweetToshiba is having a laptop field day at the moment, as not only has it announced the launch of a super-slim portable business machine in the form of the Portege R830, but it has two more ultra portable laptops in its Satellite range - the Satellite...
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Toshiba lets fly skinny Portégé R830 laptop
Durable and thin 15 February 2011 13:13 GMT TweetToshiba has just announced its all new Portégé R830 laptop, something it's calling its most advanced ultraportable laptop to date.
A combination of features means that the Toshiba Portégé R830 should make for a very decent business machine... -
Alcatel One Touch mobile lineup to make Android easy
MWC 2011: Five ranges of products 15 February 2011 12:30 GMT TweetAlcatel One Touch has just announced a series of mobile phones at Mobile World Congress, with the aim of making Android accessible and easy to use.
The lineup consists of five different ranges, which wouldn't perhaps be called an Android skin...
Acer CloudMobile Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone set for MWC launch 4.3-inch award winner
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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
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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
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For the fast lane
Sennheiser IE80 review
Tune that bass
Kingston Wi-Drive review
Expand your storage
Huawei Ideos X3 review
Cheap but imperfect