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Heavy Rain video game to get TV treatment
It's bound to be gritty 28 January 2011 11:24 GMT TweetThe video game Heavy Rain looks as though it could be coming to the small screen as producer and writer David Milch is signing to adapt it into a television series.
Variety is reporting that Milch will partnered by Bob Shaye and Michael... -
The Daily iPad digital newspaper to launch 2 February
Murdoch and Apple venture to get underway 28 January 2011 10:49 GMT TweetThe joint venture between News Corp and Apple to produce The Daily, it's joint iPad digital newspaper, is now set to launch on the 2 February.
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Happy birthday iPad: What a year it's been
News, reviews and features 27 January 2011 13:09 GMT TweetWho would have thought that it's now been a whole year since the iPad was launched at the Apple 2010 keynote, and so to celebrate the iPad 1st birthday Pocket-lint thought it a good idea to give you a run down of some of the highlights from the last...
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BlackBerry Bold 9780 going for gold
Keyboard gets a shiny coating 26 January 2011 16:41 GMT TweetAmosu Couture, an expert at covering a wide variety of electronic gadgetry with precious substances, has just announced that it has slapped a gold coating on the BlackBerry Bold 9780.
The company has previously coated the 9780's predecessor,...
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MacBooks and iMacs discounted at Comet
Voucher code still available 26 January 2011 13:00 GMT TweetVouchercodes.co.uk is currently offering a voucher that will give you 5 per cent off a MacBook or iMac at Comet.
It is well known that discounted Apple products tend to be rare, so if any of you are in the market for one of these machines then...
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APP OF THE DAY: Trickle for Twitter review (iPhone)
More of a stream than a trickle 25 January 2011 18:01 GMT TweetKeeping things simple is generally a pretty good bet, as all too often interfaces and information can get a little bit, well, much.
And regardless of how wonderful you think Twitter might be, a cut down version showing just the info you really...
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A few of the best retro racing games ever
FEATURE A nitro-fuelled joyride down memory lane 24 January 2011 17:00 GMT TweetRacing, in a car, for real, is perhaps one of the most exciting things you can do, however it has two rather inconvenient draw backs: it's very expensive, and injury and death are likely side effects.
In view of this, if we want to get some...
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T-Mobile USA gets exclusive on the Samsung Galaxy S 4G
"Aggressive plans to expand" 21 January 2011 14:40 GMT TweetT-Mobile USA has just announced that it will be selling the Samsung Galaxy S 4G as the exclusive carrier, bringing super-speedy internet connection on the T-Mobile 4G network.
Currently available in 100 major metropolitan areas, T-Mobile... -
Thunder missile launcher: the future of office tomfoolery
With 30-foot range 21 January 2011 11:09 GMT TweetDream Cheeky, the company that specialises in equipping your favourite office prankster (who'll be first against the wall when the revolution comes) with new ways to annoy you, has just released a brand new USB missile launcher called the Thunder.
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Tech deals: Tasty mobile offering from Carphone Warehouse
Come dine with me 20 January 2011 13:00 GMT TweetShort of kidnap, it seems mobile carriers will try anything to get you onto some kind of contract or PAYG scheme, and this one from the Carphone Warehouse hopes that a way to your mobile heart is through your stomach.
The Carphone Warehouse...
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News roundup: Apple goes on the tablet offensive
Pocket-lint's final thought 19 January 2011 18:30 GMT TweetThere's been a fair amount of talk regarding the iPad 2 in the roundup today as the industry mulls over Apple's comments regarding the much anticipated tablet sequel, and the apparent lack of competitor tablet innovation.
Specifically, this...
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Samsung goes snappy happy with ST65, ST95, ST90, ST30, and ST6500 cameras
Loses focus launching 5 compacts in one go 19 January 2011 16:56 GMT TweetSamsung has just dropped a camera payload in the form of five new compact cameras., which it hopes will keep fashion-conscious party goers happy for quite some time.
We'll crack straight on into the various offerings which include the Samsung... -
Nokia C5-03 smartphone gets UK launch
Affordable handset ahead of MWC 19 January 2011 12:43 GMT TweetNokia has just announced the UK launch of the Nokia C5-03 handset, which it describes as "stylish and affordable".
The 3G Nokia C5-03 brings decent connectivity in the form of Wi-Fi and HSDPA, and your window on the web turns out to be a... -
App Of The Day: 8mm Vintage Camera review (iPhone)
Get a bit of sepia into your footage 18 January 2011 18:00 GMT TweetWhilst companies were again breaking down technological barriers at CES 2011, producing super hi-tech handheld devices which can take quality pics and serve HD video, it may seem odd that many people hanker after mobile apps which produce the effect...
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Kongregate Arcade boosts Android as viable gaming platform
Over 300 free games in one place 18 January 2011 17:34 GMT TweetA solution, or part of one, may be at hand for any Android gaming fans struggling to find decent content in the Android Marketplace as Kongregate Arcade has announced it's coming to Android.
Kongregate Arcade - traditionally has had its... -
Tech deals: Orange Tiny Top Ups for cash-poor customers
Pay As You Go service launched 18 January 2011 13:26 GMT TweetAfter the consumer binge that now blights Christmas, a lot of us, unsurprisingly, are feeling the pinch - however the good samaritans at Orange have launched Tiny Top Ups, which is a new service that lets Pay As You Go customers top up using their...
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Win 1 of 10 bottles of Bombay Sapphire
As part of Project Your Imagination competition 18 January 2011 11:42 GMT TweetPocket-lint has teamed up with Bombay Sapphire to bring you the chance of winning a bottle of the quality spirit as part of a wider Project your Imagination competition.
The Project your Imagination comp asks you to get drawing in order to...
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Tech deals: Dell Streak under £400
Jump onto the tablet roller-coaster 14 January 2011 13:00 GMT TweetThere has been a lot of talk relating to tablets of all shapes and sizes of late, in no small part due to the wave of devices let loose at CES 2011 in Las Vegas.
However, if you're uncertain as to the usefulness of such a form factor, you... -
APP OF THE DAY - Looking Local review (iPhone)
Ranting at the council has never been easier 13 January 2011 18:00 GMT TweetUK councils are renowned for their woolly thinking, an inability to spend money on anything even remotely sensible and an obsession with form filling. And yes, this is a huge generalisation but one we're sticking with as it helps to emphasise the potentially...
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Tech deals: LG LED 32-incher £350
Not fussed about 3D? 13 January 2011 13:00 GMT TweetWith the consumer electronics show 2011 in Las Vegas being so 3D-centric you might think that nothing short of a third-dimension touting goggle box will do, however with the rise of 3D-enabled televisions you might just start finding a few decent offers...
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App Of The Day: i192 review (iPhone)
Put the phonebook on your mobile 12 January 2011 18:00 GMT TweetThe new year cometh and with it a fresh new series of apps to divulge, as Pocket-lint brings you what's best in its App of the Day slot.
This coming year we'll be featuring all sorts, but this particular effort for the iPhone will mean a whole...
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CES 2011: The cool, the crap and the seriously quirky
FEATURE CES 2011: A few of the more off-beat gadgets 11 January 2011 17:19 GMT TweetHere at Pocket-lint we've pretty much covered all that has been worth seeing at CES 2011, with a vast array of products being shown off which the manufacturers hope will be shiny enough to entice you into a new round of spending during the coming year.
Many...
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Nintendo to rectify past mistakes with 4 million 3DS rollout
"It's important that we ensure a continuous supply" 10 January 2011 12:20 GMT TweetIf you were concerned that the Nintendo 3DS handheld gaming console was going to suffer the same product shortages as the previous iterations of the device then fear not, as it looks as though Nintendo is making sure there will be no break in its supply.
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Creative InPerson conferencing to improve productivity
CES 2011: Wi-Fi and multi-party capability 10 January 2011 11:45 GMT TweetGetting the balance between work life and home can be a tricky one, and in this ever increasingly "connected" world this fine balance can be even a greater challenge to achieve.
What are we to make of Creative's latest InPerson Conferencing... -
Griffin rocks CES with StompBox pedalboard iPad accessory
CES 2011: Mic Stand Mount keeps things steady 7 January 2011 17:41 GMT TweetGriffin technology, the Apple accessories manufacturer, has launched two new iPad add-ons at CES in Las Vegas: the StompBox and Mic Stand Mount for iPad.
The StompBox is a professional-quality pedalboard for iPad. With assignable foot switches...
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