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  • Tech deals: Archos 5 internet tablet . Hardware, Internet tablets, Archos, PMPs, Archos 5 Internet tablet, Tech Deals 0

    Tech deals: Archos 5 internet tablet

    Deals, offers and innovations 13 July 2010 13:18 GMT

    With 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.

    In our review...

  • Best Etch A Sketch masterpieces. Gadgets, Toys, Dad, Online, Features 0

    Best Etch A Sketch masterpieces

    Celebrating 50 years of knob fiddling 12 July 2010 17:49 GMT

    One 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...

  • App Of The Day - Diacarter (iPod/iPhone/iPad). Phones, iPhone apps, iPhone, Diacarter, App of the day 0

    App Of The Day - Diacarter (iPod/iPhone/iPad)

    Visualise you day 9 July 2010 18:02 GMT

    The 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...

  • Tech deals: Audible extends half price audio book offer. Software, Audio, Audible, shopping 0

    Tech deals: Audible extends half price audio book offer

    Deals, offers and innovations 9 July 2010 13:00 GMT

    Some 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. Gadgets, Software, Animation, Lego, Lego Street Shootout, Video 0

    VIDEO - Back alley bust-up with Lego Street Shootout

    Creative carnage 9 July 2010 10:59 GMT

    Shoot-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...

  • Tech deals: Sharp DKAP8P iPod Dock going for song. Audio, iPod accessories, iPod docks, Sharp, Sharp DKAP8P iPod Dock 0

    Tech deals: Sharp DKAP8P iPod Dock going for song

    Deals, offers and innovations 8 July 2010 14:01 GMT

    This 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...

  • APP OF THE DAY - Epicurious Recipes (iPhone/iPad/Android). Phones, Mobile phone apps, iPhone, App of the day, Android apps, iPhone apps, 0

    APP OF THE DAY - Epicurious Recipes (iPhone/iPad/Android)

    A whiz in the kitchen 6 July 2010 18:04 GMT

    Here 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...

  • Tech deals: Case Logic launches affordable Sony reader and Kindle cases. Gadgets, Sony, Kindle, Sony Reader Pocket Edition, kindle 2, Kindle accessories, Case Logic, Cases, eBook readers 0

    Tech deals: Case Logic launches affordable Sony reader and Kindle cases

    For ereading on the go 6 July 2010 13:00 GMT

    Case 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. Audio, Pocket-lint Podcast, Car And GPS, Dad, Gadgets, Gaming, Hardware, Home And Kitchen, Home Cinema, Phones, Cameras, Software, Sports Fitness, podcast 0

    Pocket-lint Podcast - Episode #7

    Android tops the bill as the team discusses the week's news 4 July 2010 19:59 GMT

    There'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...

  • APP OF THE DAY - Fruit Ninja

    APP OF THE DAY - Fruit Ninja

    Kumquat carnage 2 July 2010 17:54 GMT

    It'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. Software, Phones, iPhone apps, Apps, Moneysupermarket, Daily Tech Deal 0

    Tech deals: Moneysupermarket launches iPhone app

    Offers when out and about 2 July 2010 13:00 GMT

    Moneysupermarket.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.

    There's a host...

  • Tech deals: Olympus cashback deal on the E-PL1. Cameras, Hybrid cameras, Micro Four Thirds, Digital cameras, Olympus, Olympus E-PL1, Daily Tech Deal 0

    Tech deals: Olympus cashback deal on the E-PL1

    New augmented reality demo also forthcoming 1 July 2010 12:51 GMT

    Olympus 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). Phones, Mobile phone apps, iPhone, App Store, iPad apps, 0

    APP OF THE DAY - The Elements (iPad)

    Lanthanide and Actinide action 30 June 2010 19:01 GMT

    You 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. Cameras, Digital cameras, Compact cameras, Panasonic, Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33, Daily tech deals 0

    Tech deals: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS33 for just £159.99

    Deals, offers and innovations 30 June 2010 13:24 GMT

    We 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

    Calling all geeks of Cambridge

    Your tips for the next Geek Weekend 29 June 2010 11:07 GMT

    We'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. Software, Mobile phone apps, Apps, iPhone apps, iPad apps, ipad, iphone, elgato, Elgato EyeTV,  0

    APP OF THE DAY - Elgato Eye TV for iPad and iPhone

    For iPad touting telly addicts 28 June 2010 18:00 GMT

    Yes, 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...

  • VIDEO: Star Wars AT-AT comes to life as cute canine. Software, Star Wars, Video, Toys, Dad 0

    VIDEO: Star Wars AT-AT comes to life as cute canine

    More adorable than an Ewok 28 June 2010 14:05 GMT

    As 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

    Win one of 40 Duracell Daylite "rugged" torches

    Lighten up your day 25 June 2010 14:26 GMT

    Want 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...

  • Daily tech deal: Onkyo HT-S3305 home theatre system. Hardware, Audio, Home Cinema, Onkyo, Onkyo HTS3305, Daily Tech Deal 0

    Daily tech deal: Onkyo HT-S3305 home theatre system

    Deals, offers and innovations 25 June 2010 13:05 GMT

    Having 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.

    Yes,...

  • Win one of five copies of War for Cybertron

    Win one of five copies of War for Cybertron

    Don't disguise your excitement 25 June 2010 11:33 GMT

    To 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.

    Transformers: War for Cybertron is a third person...

  • APP OF THE DAY - Geometry Wars Touch (iPad). Software, Gaming, App of the day, Geometry Wars, Apps, Activision 0

    APP OF THE DAY - Geometry Wars Touch (iPad)

    iPad shooter 24 June 2010 18:00 GMT

    It'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. Phones, Mobile phones, iPhone 4, Three mobile, Daily Tech Deal 0

    Three offers SIM-only iPhone 4 micro-SIM deals

    A cheaper way to get the iPhone 4 24 June 2010 13:27 GMT

    Three 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...

  • iPhone 4 shortage as O2 Holloway store gets less than 100 handsets. Phones, Mobile phones, iPhone 4, Apple, O2 0

    iPhone 4 shortage as O2 Holloway store gets less than 100 handsets

    Could be on a wider scale 24 June 2010 9:32 GMT

    Pocket-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...

  • Microsoft counters PlayStation Plus with new Xbox LIVE Gold subscription. Gaming, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, Microsoft, microsoft kinect 0

    Microsoft counters PlayStation Plus with new Xbox LIVE Gold subscription

    Making the most of Kinect 23 June 2010 18:25 GMT

    Microsoft 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. Phones, Mobile phones, Vodafone, Android, Tariffs, HTC Wildfire, Vodafone 845, Samsung Galaxy s 0

    Vodafone increases Android offering with HTC Wildfire and Samsung Galaxy S

    Vodafone 845 included 23 June 2010 17:00 GMT

    Vodafone 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...

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