Rik Henderson News Archive 
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Onkyo TX-NR818 and TX-NR717 AV receivers are midrange monsters
THX-certification and network nous 26 March 2012 15:58 GMT TweetOnkyo 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...
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24ct gold Dr Dre Beats Pro headphones - a snip for a grand
And new iPad in Swarovski crystals 26 March 2012 14:25 GMT TweetProfessional 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...
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Was Kevin the Spaced Penguin the original Angry Bird in space?
Similarities to classic Flash game 23 March 2012 15:52 GMT TweetIt 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...
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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 TweetThe 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...
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Could Apple's WWDC 2012 start on 11 June, with iOS 6 debut?
OS X Mountain Lion too 23 March 2012 14:02 GMT TweetApple 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...
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Globe-Trotter Fujifilm X-Pro1 case is Harrods exclusive
Only 12 in existence 23 March 2012 11:41 GMT TweetFujifilm 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...
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Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition coming to iPad
Classic RPG to get new lease of life 23 March 2012 10:52 GMT TweetRemember 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...
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Mad Men returns... in 8-bit choose your own adventure YouTube video game form
Play it here 23 March 2012 10:18 GMT TweetMad 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,...
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Netflix HD streaming to new iPad on roadmap
Standard def at present 23 March 2012 9:28 GMT TweetNetflix 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...
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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 TweetGAME 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...
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New version of TweetDeck released - adds inline media previews
If you like that sort of thing 22 March 2012 16:52 GMT TweetAn 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,...
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Adobe Photoshop CS6 Beta free to one and all
Available for download 22 March 2012 14:28 GMT TweetThose 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...
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Orange most complained about mobile network provider, according to Ofcom report
O2 the least 22 March 2012 11:50 GMT TweetOfcom 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...
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Angry Birds Space: Nikelodeon gets cartoon feature exclusive
Animated short to air 23 March 22 March 2012 11:03 GMT TweetAngry 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...
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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 TweetPure 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...
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Lovefilm now predominantly streaming service - digital overtakes DVD rentals
Over 20 per cent more movies streamed 22 March 2012 10:18 GMT TweetFor 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...
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Spotify gets flood of new apps, including Now That's What I Call Music!
Playlist a-go-go 22 March 2012 9:32 GMT TweetSpotify 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,...
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Pure gold C-3PO and silver R2-D2 crafted for 35th anniversary of Star Wars
Only 35 made 21 March 2012 16:25 GMT TweetTo 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...
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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 TweetAnother 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,...
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Budget 2012: Tax relief for video games sector reintroduced
Plus animation and high-end TV production 21 March 2012 14:43 GMT TweetAs 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...
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Friends Reunited to relaunch 27 March... Remember me, it says
Memory storage 21 March 2012 14:01 GMT TweetRemember 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...
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GAME goes into administration
Bad day for UK games industry 21 March 2012 12:20 GMT TweetGAME 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...
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US bill calls for cigarette-style warning signs on games
Gaming kills 21 March 2012 11:55 GMT TweetTwo 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...
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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 TweetWe 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,...
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Sky Anytime+ now available to customers on other ISPs
No longer need Sky Broadband 21 March 2012 9:57 GMT TweetPocket-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...
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
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