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iPad 2 Halloween costume creates bloody blast-hole illusion
You'll need two tablets 31 October 2011 8:21 GMT TweetWe brought you a cracking camera-related Halloween costume last week on Pocket-lint which was as geeky as they come; however, it did lack a little on the gore-front. This latest costume ticks all the boxes: it uses tech and it suggests a horrific injury.
Using...
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SeeSaw online TV streaming service shuts down
It's been coming for a while 31 October 2011 7:47 GMT TweetThe video on demand streaming service SeeSaw has now closed, after a lack of investment and dwindling content meant viewers were turning off.
This has been on the cards for some time as Pocket-lint reported back in May that Arqiva hoped to...
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iPhone 4S poor battery life due to location services bug
According to user tests 31 October 2011 7:11 GMT TweetUser tests are suggesting that the iPhone 4S's poor battery life could be down to a bug in iOS 5, specifically the "Setting Time Zone" within the Location Services settings.
The issue of poor iPhone 4S battery life has come up on numerous occasions...
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APP OF THE DAY: Eye Check by Boots Opticians review (iPhone)
Are you a Mr Magoo? 28 October 2011 18:00 GMT TweetPhysical and mental tests can often be an unpleasant experience, usually depending on whether you're confident that there's nothing wrong with you. And if we do have an inkling that something might be amiss then actually going to see a professional...
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Greatest deaths by gadgets: Halloween movie special
FEATURE Gruesome tech traumas 28 October 2011 16:05 GMT TweetYes it's Halloween; and although we try to resist the over-zealous marketing ploy of various supermarkets who are increasingly urging us to spend/consume/celebrate in way that's truly unwholesome - we're not shy of bashing together a Halloween round-up.
That's...
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Nokia Lumia 800 available for pre-order
UPDATED: Expected to hit 16 November 28 October 2011 11:59 GMT TweetNokia has just announced its swanky new Lumia 800 mobile phone, and it's been quick to get the handset packed up and shipped out as the new nokia device is already available to preorder.
The Nokia Lumia 800 will launch in November carrying...
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Windows Phone Mango Acer Allegro launches in France with Fast Charge tech
Will it come to the UK? 28 October 2011 9:08 GMT TweetAcer has launched the Acer Allegro in France, making it Acer's first foray into the the worlld of the Windows Phone 7 operating system.
Acer, on the whole, has been relatively quiet on the WP7 front, with just a nod to the Microsoft OS earlier...
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Fully working Nikon Halloween costume should snap a few prizes (video)
Ultimate geek getup 28 October 2011 8:31 GMT TweetWe're sure many of you will be getting ready for some kind of Halloween high-jinx ever the weekend, and that may involve dressing up in some kind of costume. However, you'd have to be going some lengths to top this chaps efforts as he dons a working...
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Motorola Droid 4 emerges, looks a bit QWERTY
Coming with 4G LTE? 28 October 2011 7:36 GMT TweetThe Motorola Droid 4 has just broken cover, and by all accounts looks the part for any fans of a QWERTY slider as the new phone is packing a beauty.
Along with the surprisingly clear photos of the Droid 4, courtesy of Droid Life, there are...
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Samsung Galaxy Nexus release confirmed: UK gets it on 17 November
Soon 27 October 2011 23:21 GMT TweetSamsung has confirmed that its flagship Ice Cream Sandwich touting Samsung Galaxy Nexus smartphone will be going on sale on in the UK on the 17 November.
Three, O2 and Vodafone have all officially announced that it'll be bringing the Galaxy...
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Sony buys out Ericsson half of partnership
Mobile marketplace morphs 27 October 2011 8:52 GMT TweetBig mobile news has hit as the Sony Ericsson partnership comes to an end; Sony has decided to buy out long time mobile phone partners Ericsson.
After 10 years in business together the two will part ways, with Sony paying Ericsson over 1.05...
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Skifta Android streaming app launches with 3G functionality
DLNA all the way 27 October 2011 8:20 GMT TweetQualcomm has announced the launch of Skifta 1.0, a new Android streaming app which enables Android users to stream their media to any DLNA connected devices worldwide.
Pocket-lint covered the beta launch of Skifta back in February, and it's...
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Sussex Police embark on 24-hour live marketing stunt
All the action online 27 October 2011 7:47 GMT TweetThe Sussex police, in its infinite wisdom, has decided to embark on a 24-hour live online broadcast of its activities - going out live on a number of channels on the force's website.
Using mobile phones, laptops, and the video streaming application...
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Gears of War 3 Season Pass giveaway
Five up for grabs: First come, first served 26 October 2011 15:32 GMT TweetPocket-lint has teamed up with Microsoft to bring you the chance of winning a Gears of War 3 Season Pass for the DLC.
Worth 2,400 MS points each - around £20 - and including the Epic Skin Pack, these Gears 3 passes add hours of campaign and...
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Win one of ten iPhone 4 MiLi Power Springs
Juice it up 26 October 2011 14:11 GMT TweetWant an iPhone 4 Power Spring that doesn't leave your pockets bulging? What would you say to your iPhone lasting an extra 6 hours without a charge? Imagine Angry Birding and hot-spotting it all day without worrying about running out of juice - very...
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UK Goverment demands YouTube remove videos
Terrorist content taken off line 26 October 2011 8:57 GMT TweetGoogle has recently released its bi-annual Transparency Report which states that there have been 135 requests from the government and police to remove videos which may cause a threat to national security.
The 135 requests were made from the...
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Google Chrome introduces new tab page (video)
Nice 'n' simple 26 October 2011 8:04 GMT TweetGoogle always seem to be bending over backwards in order to make our online existence that little bit easier, whether it be a new function here, a smoother experience there or an imaginative Google doodle for us to coo over.
And it seems to...
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RIM stalls for time, as PlayBook 2.0 OS given Feb 2012 launch date
Wants to get it perfect 26 October 2011 7:35 GMT TweetRIM has just issued written explanation on its blog stating that PlayBook customers waiting for its PlayBook 2.0 OS update will have to wait a little longer, as it will now launch in February 2012. Not only that but the much sought-after BBM service...
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Iris 9000 brings HAL iPhone 4S Siri remote to your living room
Gives you the evil eye 25 October 2011 16:30 GMT TweetThinkGeek has just released an innovative remote control for Siri on the iPhone 4S; called Iris 9000 it bears more than a little resemblance to HAL 900 of 2001 fame and will enable you to take control of Siri from across the room.
By simply...
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OneForAll SmartControl Motion remote brings gesture control to your gadgets
Wave it like you just don't care 25 October 2011 16:06 GMT TweetOne For All has announced its new SmartControl Motion remote - which can activate a range of most-popular commands with a single gesture.
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Google to map Amazon rainforest in 3D
Offers jungle view 25 October 2011 15:01 GMT TweetFor some time now we've all had the benefits of the controversial Google Streetview, giving us instant access to streets all over the world. And now Google has announced that it will be mapping the Amazon hamlet of Tumbira to hopefully educate as well...
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GTA V announced, trailer coming 2 November
Out of the blue 25 October 2011 13:19 GMT TweetWell blow us down with a very light breeze; this GTA V announcement has certainly taken the Pocket-lint offices by surprise, and it's certainly renewed our excitement, not only through the announcement but by giving us a date for the trailer.
The...
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Garmin challenges Nike+ with new iPhone / Android fitness app
Making use of GPS expertise 25 October 2011 12:00 GMT TweetGarmin has announced a new fitness app for Android and iPhone mobiles called Garmin Fit, which makes use of its GPS expertise by bringing a wealth of functionality to the user and could challenge the popular Nike+ format.
The sports app allows...
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Artificial skin could pave the way for true AI
A wealth of applications 25 October 2011 8:29 GMT TweetBoffins at Stanford University have posted a rather interesting video that shows off a flexible artificial skin, which makes use of nanotubes in order to deliver very accurate capacitive feedback whilst maintaining flexibility.
The skin consists...
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Viewsonic ViewPad 7e given October launch date, £149 price tag
Quality tablet on a budget? 25 October 2011 7:18 GMT TweetThe launch of the Viewsonic ViewPad 7e has been given an official October launch date, bringing a nice budget option for anyone tempted by a tablet.
Pocket-lint has already done a full hands-on with the Viewpad 7e, and we have to say in our...
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
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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
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For the fast lane
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Tune that bass
Kingston Wi-Drive review
Expand your storage
Huawei Ideos X3 review
Cheap but imperfect