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Tech deals: Archos 5 internet tablet
Deals, offers and innovations 13 July 2010 13:18 GMT TweetWith news coming in of the next-gen iPod, you might be thinking the whole PMP/Internet tablet thing is a pretty good idea, so we thought we'd point you in the direction of Amazon.co.uk, who is selling the Archos 5 32GB for £230.
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Best Etch A Sketch masterpieces
Celebrating 50 years of knob fiddling 12 July 2010 17:49 GMT TweetOne of the most popular toys of a generation, the Etch A Sketch has now reached its 50th anniversary and we here at Pocket-lint thought it only right and proper to mark such an auspicious occasion with a load of Etch A Sketch vids, mods and art.
Along...
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App Of The Day - Diacarter (iPod/iPhone/iPad)
Visualise you day 9 July 2010 18:02 GMT TweetThe magical time, that is 6pm on a Friday is upon us once more, and it not only means that the whole weekend is stretching ahead of you, but app of the day is here too - making the world of the app a better place to be.
This one should help...
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Tech deals: Audible extends half price audio book offer
Deals, offers and innovations 9 July 2010 13:00 GMT TweetSome people are just not into the written word, as although it is clearly a rather handy development, the thought of sitting down and reading is just far too much hassle.
Thankfully Audible.co.uk comes to the rescue, making all those classic... -
VIDEO - Back alley bust-up with Lego Street Shootout
Creative carnage 9 July 2010 10:59 GMT TweetShoot-outs, guns and kill/death/murder are perhaps not the first things you think of when someone mentions Lego, and if it is, don't worry, just keep it to yourself.
However, guns and death are certainly at the forefront of this excellent Lego...
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Tech deals: Sharp DKAP8P iPod Dock going for song
Deals, offers and innovations 8 July 2010 14:01 GMT TweetThis smart little iPod dock was reviewed by Pocket-lint back in February 2010, where it scored some pretty decent marks. At the time the unit was going for around the £100 mark, but of late the device has seen a drop in price and can now be snapped...
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APP OF THE DAY - Epicurious Recipes (iPhone/iPad/Android)
A whiz in the kitchen 6 July 2010 18:04 GMT TweetHere at Pocket-lint we enjoy a good feed as much as anyone. The trouble is finding the time, as you first decide what you're going to prepare, then plan and finally execute; ending up with a fine and tasty dish - in fact it's rather like writing an...
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Tech deals: Case Logic launches affordable Sony reader and Kindle cases
For ereading on the go 6 July 2010 13:00 GMT TweetCase Logic has just announced a range of cases which are designed to fit your Kindle or Sony ereader.
The durable cases appear to offer a simple yet effective solution to protecting your ebook reader in those perilous situations when you... -
Pocket-lint Podcast - Episode #7
Android tops the bill as the team discusses the week's news 4 July 2010 19:59 GMT TweetThere's plenty of Android chatter in this week's podcast as we discuss the HTC Hero getting its 2.1 update, whilst Nexus One owners are enjoying 2.2 and we look forward to 3.0 (gingerbread).
We also discuss the pros and cons of the new MeeGo...
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APP OF THE DAY - Fruit Ninja
Kumquat carnage 2 July 2010 17:54 GMT TweetIt's the end of the week, and just after 6pm (as we've been giving this one a really good testing) so you all know what that means - App Of The Day.
Yes, the antidote to all your worries and woes is here, so sit back, take a sigh of relief... -
Tech deals: Moneysupermarket launches iPhone app
Offers when out and about 2 July 2010 13:00 GMT TweetMoneysupermarket.com has just released its Moneysupermarket Vouchers app for the iPod, iPhone and iPad, which collects all the offers from its website, including exclusive deals, and presents them in an at-a-glance format.
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Tech deals: Olympus cashback deal on the E-PL1
New augmented reality demo also forthcoming 1 July 2010 12:51 GMT TweetOlympus has just announced that it will be offering £75 cashback on purchases of E-PL1 from 1 July, giving you a decent discount on what is a pretty decent camera.
The offer is available in the UK and Ireland and as long as you buy the camera... -
APP OF THE DAY - The Elements (iPad)
Lanthanide and Actinide action 30 June 2010 19:01 GMT TweetYou know you can't get enough of the old app of the day action, so if you're feeling a bit jittery a clammy eager to get your app fix then this should do the trick.
What we have here is something that no one should be without, not just because... -
Tech deals: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33 for just £159.99
Deals, offers and innovations 30 June 2010 13:24 GMT TweetWe recently reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33 where it received a pretty decent 8/10 score, and we've just spotted it at Play.com for a shade under £160.
This should be an ideal device for anyone who is happy to snap away without worrying... -
Calling all geeks of Cambridge
Your tips for the next Geek Weekend 29 June 2010 11:07 GMT TweetWe've already looked at Milton Keynes, Glasgow, Cardiff, Manchester and London, however this time it's the chance for all you folks residing in Cambridge to put your fine city on the technology map.
Our travel tips are nothing without the... -
APP OF THE DAY - Elgato Eye TV for iPad and iPhone
For iPad touting telly addicts 28 June 2010 18:00 GMT TweetYes, it's what you've all been waiting for and the real reason you got up this morning - app of the day.
The only trouble with this app is that it's rather dependent on you being a bit of an Apple fanster, as not only will you need an iPhone...
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VIDEO: Star Wars AT-AT comes to life as cute canine
More adorable than an Ewok 28 June 2010 14:05 GMT TweetAs a kid, the creator of this video always wanted a dog and a Kenner AT-AT, well thanks to a bit of SFX and a liberal sprinkling of talent he's managed to combine the two.
We always try and remain neutral here at Pocket-lint, but anyone... -
Win one of 40 Duracell Daylite "rugged" torches
Lighten up your day 25 June 2010 14:26 GMT TweetWant to win a new Duracell Daylite torch? Duracell has unveiled a new range of torches, which it has nicknamed "Daylite". Aimed at professionals, DIY enthusiasts and general consumers, Duracell claims that the range delivers 20x more brightness than...
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Daily tech deal: Onkyo HT-S3305 home theatre system
Deals, offers and innovations 25 June 2010 13:05 GMT TweetHaving recently reviewed the Onkyo HTS3305 and given it top marks - well 9/10, which is pretty close - we thought we'd point you in the direction of Richer Sounds who are selling the high-end home theatre system for just under £300.
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Win one of five copies of War for Cybertron
Don't disguise your excitement 25 June 2010 11:33 GMT TweetTo celebrate the release of the Transformers: War for Cybertron video game, Pocket-lint has teamed up with Activision to offer 5 lucky readers the chance to win a copy of the game on Xbox 360.
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APP OF THE DAY - Geometry Wars Touch (iPad)
iPad shooter 24 June 2010 18:00 GMT TweetIt's 6pm and time for another App of the Day, in which we bring you all that's good and great from the myriad of applications available across multiple platforms.
There are plenty of useful bits and bobs out there which will help with state... -
Three offers SIM-only iPhone 4 micro-SIM deals
A cheaper way to get the iPhone 4 24 June 2010 13:27 GMT TweetThree mobile has come in with what appears to be a pretty good deal if you want to get in on some Apple iPhone 4 love without being tied down to the on-going expense and length of a contract.
With people queuing up all over the country and...
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iPhone 4 shortage as O2 Holloway store gets less than 100 handsets
Could be on a wider scale 24 June 2010 9:32 GMT TweetPocket-lint news editor, Rik Henderson, has joined the masses queueing at the Holloway O2 store in order to be one of the first to pick up the new iPhone 4. However, it appears that a lot of Apple fans will be out of luck as he has been informed that...
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Microsoft counters PlayStation Plus with new Xbox LIVE Gold subscription
Making the most of Kinect 23 June 2010 18:25 GMT TweetMicrosoft has announced its new Xbox LIVE Gold family subscription, hoping to draw in customers after Sony announced plans for its PlayStation Plus service.
It seems that if Microsoft has anything to do with it, gone will be the days where... -
Vodafone increases Android offering with HTC Wildfire and Samsung Galaxy S
Vodafone 845 included 23 June 2010 17:00 GMT TweetVodafone UK has just announced that three new Android devices are now available on its network. These consist of the Vodafone 845, HTC Wildfire and Samsung Galaxy S 16GB, all of which are available to buy.
The Vodafone 845 (exclusive to...
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