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BBC iPlayer trial on Freesat now open to those with Humax kit
Access code unveiled 11 January 2010 15:17 GMT TweetFreesat's beta trial of the BBC iPlayer service has been expanded to those with a Humax-made Freesat HD or Freesat+ digital box and broadband speeds of over 1Mbps.
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Twitter advertises to fill 27 positions
Staff expansion plans see three jobs for "monetization" 11 January 2010 14:40 GMT TweetPopular micro-blogging service Twitter is currently advertising 27 positions as the company plans for further expansion in 2010 by increasing its staff by around a fifth. Among the vacancies are positions dealing with "monetization" to help Twitter...
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Acer Aspire Timeline 1820P launches
Convertible laptop gets multi-touch display 11 January 2010 14:05 GMT Tweet"A laptop, a photo frame, a presenting tool and a notepad" is how Acer describes the new Aspire Timeline 1820P. With a convertible design, the Windows 7-running 1820P boasts an 11.6-inch touchscreen display and up to 8 hours battery life.
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France Telecom boss confirms Apple tablet with a "oui"
Orange availability suggests iTablet will get 3G connectivity and be sold like the iPhone 11 January 2010 13:11 GMT TweetThe existence and imminent launch of the much-rumoured Apple tablet appears to have been confirmed with a "oui" from a France Telecom exec, according to just-in reports.
The caught-on-camera snippet between a French journo and Stephane Richard,...
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PHOTOS: Panasonic Lumix FH3 hands-on
CES 2010: New compact offers HD video 11 January 2010 12:17 GMT TweetWe've pictures here for you of the new ultra-slim Lumix FH3 compact digi-cam from Panasonic. As well as a 14-megapixel sensor and 5x optical zoom, the FH3 boasts a 2.7-inch screen and Panasonic's Mega OIS.
You get the now almost-standard 720p...
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PHOTOS: Casio's flagship Exilim FH100 hands-on
CES 2010: New snapper gets snapped 11 January 2010 11:45 GMT TweetCasio launched new compact cameras into its Exilim range at CES, and we've snapped pics of the flagship EX-FH100.
The new digi-cam offers a 10.1-megapixel sensor, burst shooting, 720p video recording and a 10x optical zoom lens. -
Sky News iPhone app hits a million downloads
While m.skynews.com now offered for the rest of us 11 January 2010 11:29 GMT TweetSky has revealed its Sky News app for the iPhone and iPod touch has been downloaded over 1 million times, with the milestone passed this month.
The iPhone app was launched in May last year and offers breaking news by text, images and video... -
PHOTOS: iRiver Story ebook reader hands-on
CES 2010: Hands-on with the £230 ereader 11 January 2010 10:29 GMT TweetiRiver's Story ebook reader, currently available in the UK, was on show at CES and we were on hand to grab some photos.
As you can see from the pics, the Story boasts a full QWERTY keyboard, as well as a voice recorder, headphones jack,... -
PHOTOS: Beamz Interactive Music System hands-on
CES 2010: Laser instrument gets gaming element 11 January 2010 10:19 GMT TweetHere we have pics for you of "ShadowBeamz", a new game for the Beamz Interactive Music System described as a dynamic, fun, free-flowing musical instrument that anyone can play.
The Beamz, which cost $200 and hooks up to a PC via USB is... -
PHOTOS: LG's new GT540 Android phone hands-on
CES 2010: See the social networker in the flesh 11 January 2010 10:06 GMT TweetLG has launched a new Android phone out at the CES event, describing the LG GT540 as "a specialized social networking smartphone".
Angled as "the ideal smartphone for first-time smartphone users", the handset gets "quick and easy" access to ...
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PHOTOS: Slimline LG X300 laptop hands-on
CES 2010: Menlow-toting notebook snapped 11 January 2010 9:35 GMT TweetThe laptop world has seen the launch of yet another slim and light option, the LG X300, but this does offer something a little different by boasting a 2.0GHz Intel Menlow chip.
Weighing in at 970g and 17.6mm thick, the X300 gets a bezel-free...
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PHOTOS: Transparent Samsung IceTouch MP3 player eyes-on
CES 2010: See-thru design caught on camera 11 January 2010 9:23 GMT TweetSamsung is offering an unusual MP3 player at this year's CES with the launch of the IceTouch which offers a transparent 2-inch AMOLED touchscreen made of tempered glass.
Boasting 16GB internal memory, the device also offers Samsung's original...
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IntelAppUp.com app store live for netbook owners
CES 2010: Online marketplace opens with support from Acer, Asus, Dell, and Samsung 8 January 2010 17:45 GMT TweetIt seems Samsung is not the only company to reveal app store plans at CES, as Intel has unveiled IntelAppUp.com, a new online marketplace offering widgets for netbooks.
Partnering with Acer, Asus, Dell, and Samsung, at this stage, the store...
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Windows Mobile 7 to show up at February's MWC event
OS will get Spanish debut 8 January 2010 17:26 GMT TweetHardly a big shocker considering it's the mobile world's biggest annual event, but it seems the news is in that Microsoft will show Windows 7 at February Mobile World Congress.
Robbie Bach, Microsoft's president of entertainment and devices... -
VIDEO: Asus Waveface concepts get animated
CES 2010: Three new designs explained 8 January 2010 17:06 GMT TweetIf you think your understanding of Asus' new Waveface concepts would be improved by watching pink cartoon people interact with them to an inane soundtrack then press play.
The Asus Waveface ideas unveiled at this year's CES, incorporate a...
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Orange dumps Nokia N97 Mini
Report suggests supposedly buggy phone has seen a 20% return rate 8 January 2010 16:44 GMT TweetFollowing the news we brought you earlier about Vodafone dropping the delayed Sony Ericsson Xperia X2, Pocket-lint can confirm that Orange is dumping the Nokia N97 Mini from its line-up.
The reason is reported to be the handset's high return... -
Carphone Warehouse drops Tiscali name
It's all TalkTalk going forward 8 January 2010 16:15 GMT TweetFollowing Carphone Warehouse-owned TalkTalk's buyout of Tiscali in May 2009, it's been revealed that the Tiscali brand name for the broadband service will disappear in 2010.
"Today we welcome all Tiscali customers to TalkTalk and open the doors...
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Wrist-based Powerstrap offers charging on the go
Wearable charger for out and about gadget juice 8 January 2010 15:42 GMT TweetA new wearable charger has launched with the announcement the Powerstrap will be available in the UK this month.
From Orca Global Trading, it's described as a powerful wrist strap made up from a series of batteries to keep users fully charged... -
Vodafone dumps Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
Operator will not offer WinMob phone as reports of Xperia X10 delays hit the net 8 January 2010 15:27 GMT TweetPocket-lint can confirm that Sony Ericsson's delayed Xperia X2 has been dumped from Vodafone's future line-up.
In a far cry from the proud exclusive the operator announced for the device with plans to range it exclusively until 31 December...
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Adidas launches miCoach training platform and two gadgets
CES 2010: New device offers real-time audible coaching via your MP3 player 8 January 2010 14:01 GMT TweetAdidas has announced the launch of the miCoach training platform which extends the concept first seen in the miCoach Samsung phone team-up.
As well as an online service, like Philips' Activa launch, Adidas will offer a device that "verbally... -
LG Lotus Elite and Rumour Touch launch in US
CES 2010: Fashion phones head to Sprint 8 January 2010 13:06 GMT TweetLG and US operator Sprint have announced two new fashion phones for the American market, the LG Lotus Elite and LG Rumor Touch, both successors to previous models adding touch capabilities.
The LG Lotus Elite features dual 2.4-inch QVGA... -
Samsung launches new R-Series laptops
CES 2010: Ranging from 17.3 to 14 inches 8 January 2010 12:46 GMT TweetSamsung has announced new models into its R-Series range of notebooks with a plethora of new devices - the R780, R580, R730, R530 and R430.
Ranging from 17.3 inches for the R780 and R730, 15.6 inches for the R580 and R530 and 14 inches for... -
£100k Nokia Supreme revealed
Pink diamonds'n'platinum make up latest blinged handset 8 January 2010 11:49 GMT TweetFollowing the iPhone Supreme, iPod touch Supreme, Wii Supreme and PS3 Supreme, the team behind Goldstriker has now revealed the Nokia Supreme.
You know the drill by now - gadget gets covered in precious metal and gems resulting in an astronomical... -
Moorestown-based LG GW990 demoed at Intel keynote
CES 2010: MID with 4.8-inch display headed to market this year 8 January 2010 11:16 GMT TweetLG featured in Paul Otellini's Intel CES keynote, with the world's first demo of the next-gen LG GW990 handset.
Based on the Intel Moorestown platform and running the Linux-based Moblin 2.1 operating system, the GW990 is a MID - a mobile... -
Parrot Zikmu "in colour" by Philippe Starck unveiled
CES 2010: Expensive audio gets a paint job 8 January 2010 10:45 GMT TweetParrot has revealed a new coloured range of its "Zikmu" stereo speakers by Philippe Starck in "Arctic White", "Pearl Grey" and "Sorbet Lime".
"With Zikmu, we created a beautiful and a unique object, for listening to music with today's digital...
APP OF THE DAY: The Weather Channel review (iPhone / iPod touch) Tonight for the first time, just about half-past ten...
Mazda CX5 2.2 TDI AWD A very zoomy SUV
WIN: Tickets to Ibiza Rocks to see Maverick Sabre and Labrinth live Epic prize courtesy of Sony
Apple testing 3.95-inch iPhone 5, with 16:9 display 1136 x 640 resolution revolution
Pentax K-30: 16-megapixel weather-proofed mid-level DSLR 81 seals makes this one tough cam
APP OF THE DAY: WhatsApp review (Android) Instant message, cross platform
3G FaceTime coming in iOS 6? Warning in 5.1.1 seems to point that way
Skyfall trailer hits YouTube: Bond 23 could be best one yet (video) New 007 flick for UK in October
Panasonic H-HS12035 Lumix G X lens announced, hints at weather-proofed GH3 Premium MFT lens
Panasonic Lumix GF5 Micro Four Thirds' mighty mini
Running blind: How Simon Wheatcroft uses his iPhone to see Runkeeper and more let this man run solo
What is So.cl? Should you be signing up?
WEBSITE OF THE DAY: Your iPlayer TV, your way
Bungie Destiny contract reveals Xbox 720 will arrive in 2013 - E3 announcement? Commissioned for Xbox 360 and "next Xbox"
British Gas turns Team GB swimming stars into superheroes Aquanauts assemble
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