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Tech deals: Get money off Xbox 360 Slim with Savoo
Could include Kinect as well 18 August 2010 13:05 GMT TweetMicrosoft news is coming in thick and fast at the moment, as Pocket-lint has recently reported on the imminent release of the Kinect system and we await the launch of Windows Phone 7.
So it's a timely move by Savoo.co.uk to bring out a 15 per...
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Win copies of Vegas Pro 9 and Vegas Movie Studio HD 10 software
Lights, camera, action 18 August 2010 12:02 GMT TweetPocket-lint has teamed up with Sony to bring you the chance of winning some fantastic Sony Creative Software, which bring all the movie production goodness you could possibly want into your home.
Whether you're an expert or novice, we have...
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Tech deals: Humax HDR-Fox T2 under 300 quid
The perfect PVR? 17 August 2010 13:00 GMT TweetIf you're after the holy grail of PVRs, look no further as the Humax HDR-Fox T2 proved itself more than worthy in our Pocket-lint full review. And as luck would have it you can pick this little beauty up for £1 under 300 quid.
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APP OF THE DAY - Dark Nebula (iPhone, iPad)
Don't get too close to the edge 13 August 2010 18:13 GMT TweetGreat games on the iPhone seem to be cropping up all over the place at the moment, and we're not complaining - especially when the quality is of the standard of this recent effort from 1937 Game design. So for Pocket-lint's App Of The Day, we bring...
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Five greatest Apple successes
Coruscating consumer creations from the corridors of Cupertino 13 August 2010 15:46 GMT TweetFollowing up Pocket-lint's five greatest Apple failures feature, we thought it a good idea to produce a follow-up feature looking at some of Apple's greatest triumphs.
Whatever you may think of Apple in terms of its business, its secretive... -
Tech deals: 3D TV bundle under a grand at Comet
Blu-ray player and glasses thrown in 13 August 2010 13:07 GMT TweetEveryone seems to be after a 3DTV at the moment, and with many coming in at over the £1500 mark this deal just in from Comet might be worth looking at.
The offer is on a Samsung LE40C750, a 40-inch 3D LCD TV with a C5900 3D Blu-Ray player... -
VIDEO: Twitter gets the social network trailer treatment
"Why do you always go limp when we have fights" 13 August 2010 12:30 GMT TweetWe've already had the "Video Website" parody of The Social Network trailer, and now Twitter is the next to get the treatment as trailer parodies are now coming thick and fast.
The micro-blogging service is the subject of this amusing faux trailer...
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New FPS RAGE demonstrated on iPhone 4
Mobile gaming at its best? 13 August 2010 11:30 GMT TweetThe much anticipated FPS title "Rage" has been demonstrated running on an iPhone 4 at QuakeCon 2010.
Shown off by id Software's John Carmack, the game looks to be running nice and smooth as well as looking graphically very impressive. -
IE9 beta coming 15 September
Can it stop Firefox 13 August 2010 10:41 GMT TweetMicrosoft has released the date for its launch of Internet Explorer 9. The beta version will be available to download on the 15 September, the Richmond-based company confirmed, but full details of any new functionality are scant.
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Tech deals: Bargain kitchen gadgets on the cheap
Everything stops for tea (and toast) 12 August 2010 13:00 GMT TweetIf any great nation is to succeed, a great breakfast is an absolute must. And while it is all too common these days to see such things as "orange juice" and "croissants" adorning the breakfast tables of this fair isle, a cup of tea and a slice of toast...
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Google tweaks Gmail layout with new Contacts
Responds to user feedback 11 August 2010 16:00 GMT TweetNews has just appeared on Google's blog giving details on its update to its Gmail contacts.
After reviewing feedback from users Google has produced a few changes to Contacts, in a bid to make an easier user experience, as well as a whole... -
Daily Tech Deal: Cashback offer with Linksys by Cisco at PC World
Save yourself a score 11 August 2010 13:05 GMT TweetCisco has partnered with PC World in order to give customers, who are thinking of buying any Linksys by Cisco wireless-N routers, the opportunity to trade in their old unit and get £20 to boot.
We'd be the first to admit that a router isn't... -
Tech deals: Snap happy with bargain Nikon D5000
Quality cut-price camera 10 August 2010 13:05 GMT TweetWe cover all manner of different gadget and tech on Pocket-lint, but cameras must be one of our favourites.
So when an absolute cracker of a camera comes along - in this case the Nikon D5000 - at the jolly reasonable price of £464.98, we're... -
Win a BlackBerry Pearl 3G in white
Just comment on a story for a chance to win 9 August 2010 15:23 GMT TweetPocket-lint has teamed up with Phones 4U to bring you the chance of winning the ace BlackBerry Pearl 3G - of the snazzy white variety, which is exclusive to Phones 4U.
We reviewed the handset recently and it came out smelling of roses as our...
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APP OF THE DAY - Movies Now (iPhone, iPad)
Catch a flick in a hurry 6 August 2010 18:00 GMT TweetIf you're feeling the pace after a hard day/week/month (delete as applicable) some folk would prescribe a hot bath, milky drink and an early night.
We at Pocket-lint, however, beg to differ as all you need to vanquish the trials and tribulations...
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Beatles won't be coming to iTunes anytime soon
"Don't hold your breath" 6 August 2010 16:10 GMT TweetBeatles fans may be slightly disappointed to hear the news that Beatles songs won't be coming to iTunes anytime in the near future.
The news comes in after Yoko Ono told Reuters: "Steve Jobs has his own idea and he's a brilliant guy", before... -
Tech deals: Top TVs on the cheap at Richer Sounds
Telly addict heaven 6 August 2010 13:55 GMT TweetIf you're in the market for a top new telly then you may want to take a look at some of the deals currently featured in the Richer Sounds sale.
There's plenty to choose from, including manufacturers such as Sony, Samsung, LG and Toshiba.... -
APP OF THE DAY - BBC News (iPhone/iPad)
Keep your finger on the pulse 5 August 2010 18:03 GMT TweetAs we reflect on the day just gone and what the future has in store, it's nice to have a constant in our lives. Seeing as we can't even rely on time for this - as apparently it's relative - it looks like Pocket-lint's App Of The Day will have to do...
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Tech deals: Olympus Pen E-P1 under £350 at Pixmania
Quality snapper at bargain price 5 August 2010 13:35 GMT TweetWe've got a cracking deal on the Olympus Pen E-P1 courtesy of Pixmania, and to our knowledge it looks as though it's just about the cheapest you'll get it anywhere online.
Yes, there's been a couple of updates to the Pen series with the "budget"...
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Gaming greatness awaits with new Logitech peripherals lineup
G-Series headset, mouse and keyboard 5 August 2010 10:40 GMT TweetGamers rejoice! Logitech has just announced a whole host of gaming peripherals which could just about give you the edge over your online enemies.
The new G-Series lineup, according to the company at least, "are crafted for maximum performance,...
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Successful Facebook campaign means Brian Blessed new voice for TomTom
Keep your voice down 5 August 2010 10:13 GMT TweetAfter a gruelling Facebook campaign the votes are finally in and it looks as though Brian Blessed will become a new voice for TomTom's satnavs.
He will join recent additions of Darth Vader and Yoda, however rather than anything more Shakespearean... -
Five greatest Apple failures
Consumer codswallop from the Cupertino corridors 4 August 2010 14:55 GMT TweetIf you see success (as there are a myriad of ways to define it) in terms of making huge amounts of money, creating a brand that's recognised across the globe and creating a millions-strong fan base, then few can argue that Apple is indeed successful.
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Tech deals: Super cheap PAYG tariff launches from Carphone Warehouse
"best value Pay As You Go tariff in the UK" 4 August 2010 13:00 GMT TweetTalkmobile has just launched a new PAYG tariff called Essentials, which the company claims is the "best value Pay As You Go tariff in the UK".
Available exclusively from the Carphone Warehouse and www.talkmobile.co.uk the charges look to... -
Tech deals: Cheap storage on the go with Sandisk Cruzer Blade
Don't leave home without it 3 August 2010 13:17 GMT TweetDespite plenty of digital info getting shoved up in the cloud these days, especially with the advent of dropbox et al, it's still handy to have a bit of storage to hand when an internet connection is not.
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Samsung Cetus arrives to Windows Phone 7 party
Korean handset gets named 30 July 2010 18:02 GMT TweetAs we all wait for the release of the new Windows Phone 7 OS later in the year, news, courtesy of Engadget, has turned up slating Samsung's first foray into the world of the Windows Phone 7 handset.
Named the Cetus, the details for the new...
APP OF THE DAY: Tom Daley Dive 2012 review (iPad / iPhone / iPod touch) Splooosh!
Sony Vaio E Series pictures and hands-on Everyday laptops
APP OF THE DAY: The Weather Channel review (iPhone / iPod touch) Tonight for the first time, just about half-past ten...
Canon EOS 650D coming in June - specs leaked About time and all
Diablo III collector's edition pictures and hands-on
Want to transfer Android apps to a Windows Phone? Microsoft would like to help Showing App-titude
Samsung Galaxy S III receives 9 million pre-orders Are you one of the crowd?
ICANN and the dot anything: do we care about domain names? The web is changing
WIN: Tickets to Ibiza Rocks to see Maverick Sabre and Labrinth live Epic prize courtesy of Sony
Olympic diving hope Tom Daley gets own iOS game Tom Daley Dive 2012
Cisco Linksys X3000 One for basic users
APP OF THE DAY: WhatsApp review (Android) Instant message, cross platform
Steve Jobs dreamt of creating an iCar What might have been
Twitter suggests who to follow according to your web history Separate the 'tweet' from the chaff
Pentax K-30: 16-megapixel weather-proofed mid-level DSLR 81 seals makes this one tough cam
Olympus OM-D E-M5 review
The compact system camera to beat all others?
Nokia Lumia 900 review
Is big beautiful?
HTC One V review
V for victory?
Huawei Ascend G300 review
Big bang for your hundred quid
FIFA 12: UEFA Euro 2012 review
Lacks polish, if not the Polish
Asus Transformer Pad TF300T review
Transforms your money in to a great tablet
BlackBerry Mini Keyboard for PlayBook review
Will this make working on the go easier?
Fujifilm X-Pro1 review
Like a Leica
Nikon Coolpix P510 review
Does the P510 zoom beyond expectations?
Volkswagen Beetle Design 1.2TSi DSG review
The bug is back. Again.
The Walking Dead: The Game review
Fleshed out zombie bonanza
HP Envy 14 Spectre review
The Ultrabook that isn't an Ultrabook
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR review
Can Fujifilm’s latest put the ‘super’ in superzoom?
Nikon Coolpix S6300 review
Point, shoot and scoot