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  • Onkyo TX-NR818 and TX-NR717 AV receivers are midrange monsters

    Onkyo TX-NR818 and TX-NR717 AV receivers are midrange monsters

    THX-certification and network nous 26 March 2012 15:58 GMT

    Onkyo has already launched a range of AV receivers that cater for the entry-level end of the home cinema market - including the feature-packed TX-NR616 - but now it's ready to reveal the two mighty midrange monsters that offer more bang if you've got...

  • 24ct gold Dr Dre Beats Pro headphones - a snip for a grand

    24ct gold Dr Dre Beats Pro headphones - a snip for a grand

    And new iPad in Swarovski crystals 26 March 2012 14:25 GMT

    Professional bling specialist Crystal Rocked has followed up its range of Swarovski Crystal-adorned Beats Studio headsets with a set purposely designed for the more ostentatious of DJs. Its Beats by Dr Dre Beats Pro headphones come in either black...

  • Was Kevin the Spaced Penguin the original Angry Bird in space?

    Was Kevin the Spaced Penguin the original Angry Bird in space?

    Similarities to classic Flash game 23 March 2012 15:52 GMT

    It must be said that we're loving Angry Birds Space. The extra elements provided by planetary bodies and gravitational pull make for a more satisfying game than even the original. However, as we zipped our way through the levels, we couldn't help feel...

  • Be 007 with the Tripleton Enigma E2 - the world's most secure mobile phone

    Be 007 with the Tripleton Enigma E2 - the world's most secure mobile phone

    Won't play Angry Birds, mind 23 March 2012 14:42 GMT

    The Tripleton Enigma E2 mobile phone is not like other handsets. It can't download and play Where's My Water. Doesn't record video in 1080p. And doesn't drop calls if you hold it wonky...probably.

    What it does do, however, is offer encrypted...

  • Could Apple's WWDC 2012 start on 11 June, with iOS 6 debut?

    Could Apple's WWDC 2012 start on 11 June, with iOS 6 debut?

    OS X Mountain Lion too 23 March 2012 14:02 GMT

    Apple could be planning its next Worldwide Developer's Conference to run from 11 - 15 June, launching iOS 6 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, and releasing the final version of OS X Mountain Lion in the process.

    An eagle-eyed tipster has informed Cult...

  • Globe-Trotter Fujifilm X-Pro1 case is Harrods exclusive

    Globe-Trotter Fujifilm X-Pro1 case is Harrods exclusive

    Only 12 in existence 23 March 2012 11:41 GMT

    Fujifilm and British luxury luggage manufacturer Globe-Trotter have joined forces to create a swanky travel case and X-Pro1 camera package that takes the "limited edition" tag to its extreme. Exclusive to London's world-famous Harrods, only 12 of the...

  • Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition coming to iPad

    Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition coming to iPad

    Classic RPG to get new lease of life 23 March 2012 10:52 GMT

    Remember when Bioware could write an ending that didn't upset masses of gamers? Remember when role-playing games didn't require you to spend much of a quest hiding behind crates? If so, you will undoubtedly remember Baldur's Gate, one of the greatest...

  • Mad Men returns... in 8-bit choose your own adventure YouTube video form

    Mad Men returns... in 8-bit choose your own adventure YouTube video game form

    Play it here 23 March 2012 10:18 GMT

    Mad Men finally returns to our screens over the next few days, with Season 5 airing in the US on AMC Sunday, 25 March, and Sky Atalantic on Tuesday, 27 March (and probably BitTorrent servers in the early hours of Monday, 26 March).

    However,...

  • Netflix HD streaming to new iPad on roadmap

    Netflix HD streaming to new iPad on roadmap

    Standard def at present 23 March 2012 9:28 GMT

    Netflix had revealed that high-definition streaming to the new iPad's Retina Display was definitely part of its plans for the future. It has recently updated its iPad application to be compatible with the higher resolution screen, but currently streams...

  • Pocket-lint Podcast #77 - Samsung Galaxy S III rumours, GAME collapse and BAFTA Video Games Awards

    Pocket-lint Podcast #77 - Samsung Galaxy S III rumours, GAME collapse and BAFTA Video Games Awards

    Top tech tittle tattle 23 March 2012 8:30 GMT

    GAME has now gone into administration and Samsung Galaxy S III pictures are popping up all over the shop, so this week's Pocket-lint Podcast looks at both stories with the keen eye that only the PL team can provide.

    Plus, having attended the...

  • New version of TweetDeck released - adds inline media previews

    New version of TweetDeck released - adds inline media previews

    If you like that sort of thing 22 March 2012 16:52 GMT

    An update of TweetDeck is now available to download that adds several new features, including the ability to preview media - image or video - from within a column, underneath the related tweet.

    TweetDeck version 1.3 also improves list management,...

  • Adobe Photoshop CS6 Beta free to one and all

    Adobe Photoshop CS6 Beta free to one and all

    Available for download 22 March 2012 14:28 GMT

    Those who have been eagerly awaiting Adobe Photoshop CS6 with bated breath are in luck - it's now available to download for free, gratis, nada, zilch. Well, the public beta version anyway.

    With the full release scheduled for "the first half...

  • Orange most complained about mobile network provider, according to Ofcom report

    Orange most complained about mobile network provider, according to Ofcom report

    O2 the least 22 March 2012 11:50 GMT

    Ofcom has released its annual report on the most complained about telecoms providers, with Orange being named and shamed as the mobile network coming in for most complaints.

    The report covers the major companies that offer mobile, landline...

  • Angry Birds Space: Nikelodeon gets cartoon feature exclusive

    Angry Birds Space: Nikelodeon gets cartoon feature exclusive

    Animated short to air 23 March 22 March 2012 11:03 GMT

    Angry Birds Space, the new game by Rovio, launched for iPhone, iPad, Android, PC and Mac today and initial reports are that it is more than likely to hit the number one spot on each platform's respective app store soon. However, fans who want to find...

  • Pure Siesta Mi Series 2 DAB radio alarm clock adds new display and alarm features

    Pure Siesta Mi Series 2 DAB radio alarm clock adds new display and alarm features

    Siesta forever, come on and sing along 22 March 2012 10:38 GMT

    Pure has announced an upgrade to its best-selling DAB radio alarm clock, adding a new set of features and its new rebranded logo design. The Pure Siesta Mi Series 2 comes with an improved, large back-lit LED display, with a better viewing angle and...

  • Lovefilm now predominantly streaming service - digital overtakes DVD rentals

    Lovefilm now predominantly streaming service - digital overtakes DVD rentals

    Over 20 per cent more movies streamed 22 March 2012 10:18 GMT

    For the first time since it added a streaming service to its business, Lovefilm is now streaming more content than it is supplying by conventional rental methods. In February, the Amazon-owned company saw the number of movies and TV shows accessed...

  • Spotify gets flood of new apps, including Now That's What I Call Music!

    Spotify gets flood of new apps, including Now That's What I Call Music!

    Playlist a-go-go 22 March 2012 9:32 GMT

    Spotify has added a host of new applications to its desktop client, including the innovative Now That's What I Call Music! based on the best-selling compilation album franchise.

    That specific bright and colourful app adds playlist generation,...

  • Solid gold C-3PO and silver R2-D2 crafted for 35th anniversary of Star Wars

    Pure gold C-3PO and silver R2-D2 crafted for 35th anniversary of Star Wars

    Only 35 made 21 March 2012 16:25 GMT

    To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the first Star Wars film, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Japanese company Imperial Enterprises Inc has crafted two officially licensed statuettes of iconic major characters C-3PO and R2-D2. These aren't any...

  • New Samsung Galaxy S III picture looks like last, could it be real this time?

    New Samsung Galaxy S III picture looks like last, could it be real this time?

    The pieces are coming together 21 March 2012 15:27 GMT

    Another leaked picture of what is purportedly the Samsung Galaxy S III, and it looks much like the one leaked a couple of days ago.

    Some have been sceptical of the press document that appeared on social sharing news site Reddit on 19 March,...

  • UK Budget 2012 reintroduces tax relief for video games sector

    Budget 2012: Tax relief for video games sector reintroduced

    Plus animation and high-end TV production 21 March 2012 14:43 GMT

    As part of the 2012 Budget, announced today (21 March) by Chancellor George Osborne, the government will be reintroducing tax relief for the UK video games, animation and high-end television production sectors.

    Tax breaks for the games industry...

  • Friends Reunited to relaunch... Remember me, it says

    Friends Reunited to relaunch 27 March... Remember me, it says

    Memory storage 21 March 2012 14:01 GMT

    Remember Friends Reunited, the social networking site that helped you get back in touch with school friends and ex-work colleagues? You know, the site that people all used to talk about and use before Facebook took over? Well, it's undergoing a massive...

  • GAME shares suspended as group prepares for voluntary administration

    GAME goes into administration

    Bad day for UK games industry 21 March 2012 12:20 GMT

    GAME has now officially filed for administration. It has released the following statement:

    "Further to this morning's announcement of the suspension of trading in shares of GAME Group plc, the board has concluded that its discussions with all...

  • US bill calls for cigarette-style warning signs on games

    US bill calls for cigarette-style warning signs on games

    Gaming kills 21 March 2012 11:55 GMT

    Two members of the US House of Representatives have created a bill calling for cigarette packet-style warnings to be added to video games covers. In the United States, at least.

    Joe Baca and Frank Wolf have created The Violence in Video Games...

  • Sky to introduce NOW TV - new pay-as-you-go internet TV service

    Sky to introduce Netflix rival NOW TV - new pay-as-you-go internet TV service

    Chief Executive Jeremy Darroch spills the beans 21 March 2012 10:50 GMT

    We now know why Sky has been quiet in publicising the availability of Sky Anytime+ to customers of ISPs other than Sky Broadband, it's been too busy preparing the news that the broadcaster is launching a sister television brand and rival to Netflix,...

  • Sky Anytime+ now available to customers on other ISPs

    Sky Anytime+ now available to customers on other ISPs

    No longer need Sky Broadband 21 March 2012 9:57 GMT

    Pocket-lint has received numerous reports from readers that they can now access Sky Anytime+ on their Sky boxes when using an internet service provider other than Sky Broadband. We already knew that Sky was to change its policies on rival ISPs before...

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