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  • Tech deals: Get money off Xbox 360 Slim with Savoo. Hardware, Gaming, Microsoft, Xbox 360, Kinect, Savoo 0

    Tech deals: Get money off Xbox 360 Slim with Savoo

    Could include Kinect as well 18 August 2010 13:05 GMT

    Microsoft 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...

  • Win copies of Vegas Pro 9 and Vegas Movie Studio HD 10 software. Software,  Vegas Pro 9, Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 10, Sony, Competitions 0

    Win copies of Vegas Pro 9 and Vegas Movie Studio HD 10 software

    Lights, camera, action 18 August 2010 12:02 GMT

    Pocket-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...

  • Tech deals: Humax HDR-Fox T2 under 300 quid. Home Cinema, Freeview HD+, Set top boxes, Humax, PVRs, Humax HDR-Fox T2,  0

    Tech deals: Humax HDR-Fox T2 under 300 quid

    The perfect PVR? 17 August 2010 13:00 GMT

    If 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.

    Available...

  • APP OF THE DAY - Dark Nebula (iPhone, iPad). Gaming, phones, iphone apps, apps, App of the day, Dark Nebula 0

    APP OF THE DAY - Dark Nebula (iPhone, iPad)

    Don't get too close to the edge 13 August 2010 18:13 GMT

    Great 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...

  • Five greatest Apple successes. Hardware, Gadgets, Apple, iPhone, iPod, Macintosh, Powerbook 100, iMac G3, Features 0

    Five greatest Apple successes

    Coruscating consumer creations from the corridors of Cupertino 13 August 2010 15:46 GMT

    Following 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. Home Cinema, Televisions, Samsung LE40C750, Samsung, 3DTV, Home Cinema systems, Comet, Daily Tech Deal,  0

    Tech deals: 3D TV bundle under a grand at Comet

    Blu-ray player and glasses thrown in 13 August 2010 13:07 GMT

    Everyone 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. Software, Social networking, Twitter, Video, Facebook, Trailers 0

    VIDEO: Twitter gets the social network trailer treatment

    "Why do you always go limp when we have fights" 13 August 2010 12:30 GMT

    We'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...

  • New FPS RAGE demonstrated on iPhone 4. Gaming, Phones, Mobile phones, Mobile phone apps, iPhone 4, rage, FPS,  0

    New FPS RAGE demonstrated on iPhone 4

    Mobile gaming at its best? 13 August 2010 11:30 GMT

    The 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. Software, browsers, Firefox, Chrome, IE9, Microsoft 0

    IE9 beta coming 15 September

    Can it stop Firefox 13 August 2010 10:41 GMT

    Microsoft 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.

    The company...

  • Tech deals: Bargain kitchen gadgets on the cheap. Home and kitchen, kitchen gadgets, Gadgets, Toasters, Kettles, Morphy Richards, Daily Tech Deal,  0

    Tech deals: Bargain kitchen gadgets on the cheap

    Everything stops for tea (and toast) 12 August 2010 13:00 GMT

    If 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...

  • Google tweaks Gmail layout with new Contacts. Software, Cloud computing, Gmail, Email, Google,  0

    Google tweaks Gmail layout with new Contacts

    Responds to user feedback 11 August 2010 16:00 GMT

    News 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. Hardware, Routers, Linksys, PC World, Daily Tech Deal,  0

    Daily Tech Deal: Cashback offer with Linksys by Cisco at PC World

    Save yourself a score 11 August 2010 13:05 GMT

    Cisco 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. Cameras, Digital cameras, DSLR cameras, Nikon, Nikon D5000, Daily tech deals,  0

    Tech deals: Snap happy with bargain Nikon D5000

    Quality cut-price camera 10 August 2010 13:05 GMT

    We 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. Phones, mobile phones, BlackBerry, BlackBerry Pearl 3G, Competitions,  0

    Win a BlackBerry Pearl 3G in white

    Just comment on a story for a chance to win 9 August 2010 15:23 GMT

    Pocket-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...

  • APP OF THE DAY - Movies Now (iPhone, iPad). Software, Phones, Mobile phone apps, apps, Movies Now, iPhone apps, iPad apps, App of the day,  0

    APP OF THE DAY - Movies Now (iPhone, iPad)

    Catch a flick in a hurry 6 August 2010 18:00 GMT

    If 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...

  • Beatles won't be coming to iTunes anytime soon. Software, Online, Audio, Apple, iTunes, Apple Corps, Music, Beatles,  0

    Beatles won't be coming to iTunes anytime soon

    "Don't hold your breath" 6 August 2010 16:10 GMT

    Beatles 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. Home Cinema, Televisions, LED televisions, Plasma televisions, LCD televisions, Richer Sounds, Daily tech deals,  0

    Tech deals: Top TVs on the cheap at Richer Sounds

    Telly addict heaven 6 August 2010 13:55 GMT

    If 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). Software, Mobile phone apps, apps, iphone apps, iPad apps, App of the day,  0

    APP OF THE DAY - BBC News (iPhone/iPad)

    Keep your finger on the pulse 5 August 2010 18:03 GMT

    As 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...

  • Tech deals: Olympus Pen E-P1 under £350 at Pixmania. Cameras, Micro Four Thirds, Olympus, Olympus Pen E-P1, Daily Tech Deal,  0

    Tech deals: Olympus Pen E-P1 under £350 at Pixmania

    Quality snapper at bargain price 5 August 2010 13:35 GMT

    We'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"...

  • Gaming greatness awaits with new Logitech peripherals lineup. Gaming, Gaming accessories, Mice And Keyboards, Headsets, Logitech, Logitech G-Series 0

    Gaming greatness awaits with new Logitech peripherals lineup

    G-Series headset, mouse and keyboard 5 August 2010 10:40 GMT

    Gamers 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,...

  • Successful Facebook campaign means Brian Blessed new voice for TomTom. Car and GPS, Software, Satnav, GPS, TomTom, Brian Blessed, Facebook, Social networking,  0

    Successful Facebook campaign means Brian Blessed new voice for TomTom

    Keep your voice down 5 August 2010 10:13 GMT

    After 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...

  • Image credit: waferboard

    Five greatest Apple failures

    Consumer codswallop from the Cupertino corridors 4 August 2010 14:55 GMT

    If 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.

  • Tech deals: Super cheap PAYG tariff launches from Carphone Warehouse. Phones, Tariffs, PAYG, Carphone Warehouse, Daily Tech Deal,  0

    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

    Talkmobile 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. Hardware, Storage, Gadgets, Flash drives, USB drives, SanDisk, Sandisk Cruzer Blade,  0

    Tech deals: Cheap storage on the go with Sandisk Cruzer Blade

    Don't leave home without it 3 August 2010 13:17 GMT

    Despite 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.

    Enter the Sandisk Cruzer Blade 16GB...

  • Samsung Cetus arrives to Windows Phone 7 party. Phones, Mobile phones, Windows Phone 7, Samsung, Samsung Cetus 0

    Samsung Cetus arrives to Windows Phone 7 party

    Korean handset gets named 30 July 2010 18:02 GMT

    As 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...

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