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Samsung hints at its plans for IFA 2010
And there's not likely to be many kit announcements 13 August 2010 16:11 GMT TweetSamsung has exclusively told Pocket-lint about its plans for the forthcoming IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin, Germany from 3 September.
Usually manufacturers are tight-lipped on what might be unveiled during the convention, however,...
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Sofa so good for Virgin Media footy fans
VM Sofa Stadium combines social media with fervent fanaticism 13 August 2010 15:13 GMT TweetThe new Premier League season is certainly starting well for Virgin Media. It's already guaranteed its customers can watch every match broadcast in high definition, by adding Sky Sports HD 1 and HD 2 to its service alongside the existing ESPN HD. And...
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Transformer knock-off: Thomas the Tank engine... in disguise
The greatest toy mash-up of all time found in Singapore 13 August 2010 12:52 GMT TweetNot particularly made from the best materials, and more than a little on the illegal/unlicensed side, the Super Robot Transformable Thomas found on sale in Singapore is still one of the greatest toy mash-ups Pocket-lint's ever seen. Ever.
According...
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Join the official Pocket-lint Fantasy Football League
And you'll be in with a chance of winning a club shirt of your choice 13 August 2010 11:59 GMT TweetThe Premier League kicks off tomorrow and Pocket-lint has, after requests from some of our readers, put together a Fantasy Football league for all of you to join.
We've chosen the official Fantasy Premier League 2010/11 to house it as, a) it's...
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PHOTOS: Casio EXILIM EX-S200 hands-on
Pocket-lint gets to fiddle with the brand's slimmest camera yet 13 August 2010 10:14 GMT TweetAccording to Casio's claims, the EXILIM EX-S200 is the world's slimmest camera, not just the brand's, and that it is only 14.9mm thick at its thinnest point. Plus, the company says that it's only the size of a credit card.
Well, we can safely...
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Samsung Apps to work across different devices - confirmed
TV, mobile, and, yes, tablet applications to converge 12 August 2010 15:36 GMT TweetBack in January, at CES Las Vegas, Samsung hinted that it was seeking to converge its application store across all of its connected devices, including TVs and mobile phones. However, its Internet@TV service and mobile app store are currently separate;...
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EXCLUSIVE: Samsung's Internet@TV could become serious rival to Pay TV operators
"We are talking to all major content providers in the UK". 12 August 2010 13:24 GMT TweetThis year has been a doozy for new display technologies, with headline acts Freeview HD and 3D TV getting their fair share of the limelight. Indeed, 3D is still a buzzword that bristles with electrical charge every time it's mentioned in print, online...
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Sony sponsors ebook category at author awards
Sony Reader Award to be hosted by Cerys Matthews 12 August 2010 11:54 GMT TweetUnpublished authors are to get their moment in the limelight as part of a new ebook category at the 2010 Dylan Thomas Prize. Sponsored by Sony Reader, the new award will reward British novel writers under the age of 30, and the entire process from...
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Google Android press conference: What we think will happen
Team Pocket-lint predicts what will be said 11 August 2010 15:03 GMT TweetGoogle is to hold an Android-specific press conference in its San Francisco office on the morning of Thursday 12 August (US time), where it will be "unveiling a couple of cool new mobile features".
So, much like Pocket-lint did on the eve of...
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Gentlemen's debate: FIFA 11 vs PES 2011
Slugging it out in the old school style 11 August 2010 10:00 GMT TweetOrder, order. When the rabble have quite reduced their rambunctiousness I would like to call the Honourable Gentleman to the Left, from the ward of Shroppham-in-the-Frotting; and the Honourable Gentleman to the Right, of Bunting-upon-Herbert, to approach...
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Trojan-SMS virus found on Android handsets
Kaspersky discovers malicious app on infected 'Droid phones 10 August 2010 17:17 GMT TweetIt was always going to happen, but anti-virus specialist Kaspersky Labs has found its first reported case of a Trojan-SMS that attacks Android handsets. There have been cases of the same type of malware on non-smartphones, but this is the first targeted...
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VIDEO: Canon EOS 7D camera vs Barbie
Barbie Video Girl goes head to head with the HD output of the 7D 10 August 2010 15:57 GMT TweetThe new Barbie Video Girl doll from Mattel, which is currently only available in the UK on import, is actually a fully operational digital camcorder in the body of the eponymous doll. It has a tiny LCD screen on the back, a lens on the front (just...
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Tesco Grocery app hits Nokia Ovi Store
Major supermarket joins forces with Nokia exclusively - for now 10 August 2010 15:04 GMT TweetOvi by Nokia has pulled off a bit of a coup, with Tesco choosing that platform to launch its mobile shopping app. Although the UK supermarket giant made its Clubcard app available on iPhone, BlackBerry and other operating systems on its debut, the...
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Four Barrel coffee shop bans Wi-Fi
No internet connection for San Franciscan vendor 10 August 2010 12:35 GMT TweetA popular coffee shop in San Francisco, USA, no longer offers in-shop Wi-Fi for customers, but has seen no drop in custom. Owner Jeremy Tooker claims that, since dropping the connection, business has boomed.
Speaking to the LA Times, Tooker...
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THX teams with BluFocus to create 3D certification
New system will "eliminate AV and creative flaws" in 3D Blu-rays 10 August 2010 11:44 GMT TweetTHX certification has long been regarded as the reference standard for audio equipment. If a set of speakers, amplifier or subwoofer display the THX logo, they have passed through some of the most stringent testing procedures in the AV industry.
More...
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Craigslist embroiled in sex trafficking scandal
Online auction site accused of facilitating under-age prostitution 10 August 2010 10:34 GMT TweetTwo sex workers have accused online auction website Craigslist of "facilitating sex trafficking" in an open letter to The Washington Post. The letter was run as a half page advert and called for the site's Adult Services section to be shut down.
In...
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X-Dream Gyroxus PS3 gaming chair rocks up
Wobble your way through Gran Turismo 5 9 August 2010 16:32 GMT TweetWe love our PlayStation 3s at Pocket-lint, and we also love our, er, loved ones. However, rarely can the two be in the same room at the same time. We are, you see, sufferers of the common ailment of gameselbowflingeritus.
Gameselbowflingeritus,...
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Pocket-lint Podcast - Episode #12
Join the Linters as they natter about the BlackBerry Torch and the Apple Store Covent Garden 8 August 2010 15:00 GMT TweetRik, Dan and Paul wade straight into the biggest tech news stories of the week, where discussion of the BlackBerry Torch and Apple Store Covent Garden lead the way.
Dan reveals why Mirror's Edge is so good it makes him want to get an iPad,...
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New UK PAYG network Now open for business
Now Mobile offers cheap International call rates 6 August 2010 15:29 GMT TweetA new player in the Pay As You Go mobile sector has arrived in the UK. Now Mobile has launched a no-nonsense service that promises low cost call packages and extremely competitive international rates.
The network offers a free SIM card to anybody...
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Philips adopts edge-lit LED tech for new TV range
7605 series sets also feature tweaked Ambilight 6 August 2010 12:48 GMT TweetThe majority of television manufacturers have now switched to edge-mounted LED backlighting, favouring a slim footprint over a rear-lit system, and now Philips has followed suit with its 7605 series of TV.
Available in 32-, 37-, 40- and 42-inch...
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iPhone panic alarm app now on iTunes
Legal & General application to help with stranger danger 6 August 2010 11:02 GMT TweetUK insurance company Legal & General is behind an iPhone/iPod touch app, which it hopes will reduce the number of personal attacks on men and women.
The Panic Alarm application sponsored by Legal & General is now available on iTunes, and provides...
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iPod touch 4G pic leaked by case manufacturer
Could this be the new model? Very likely 5 August 2010 11:22 GMT TweetA pic of what looks like an iPod touch 4G (or 4, if it follows Apple's iPhone branding pattern) has been leaked by a case manufacturer.
Of course, it may only be a mock-up - it's most likely to be, in fact - but as case manufacturers are given...
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PHOTOS: Hasbro's top toys for Christmas 2010
Walking Iron Man a highlight in strong line-up of fun 5 August 2010 10:39 GMT TweetToy company Hasbro has given Pocket-lint some playtime with a wide range of its Autumn and Winter line-ups - the products it's essentially pushing for the busy Christmas market.
We looked at a large range of games and toys for all ages, and...
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Virgin Media to install 50Mb broadband at V Festival
Free broadband and Wi-Fi in dedicated hotspot on both sites 4 August 2010 15:59 GMT TweetIn association with Ovi by Nokia, Virgin Media is installing 50Mb broadband in both the V Festival sites at Hylands Park, Chelmsford and Weston park, Staffordshire, 21 - 22 August.
The provider is to feed a full internet service to The Mansion,...
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PHOTOS: Covent Garden Apple Store gears up for grand opening
The calm before the storm 4 August 2010 15:20 GMT TweetApple is poised to open its second flagship store in London, in the heart of Covent Garden.
The new store is massive, as these pics prove, and it takes up an entire site formerly occupied by several restaurants, including the Rock Garden.
It...
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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
Pentax K-30: 16-megapixel weather-proofed mid-level DSLR 81 seals makes this one tough cam
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
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