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Wii stonking the PS3, 5-to-1 shame for Sony
And they're getting kicked in the pants over the PSP… 6 June 2007 17:45 GMT TweetResearch data from Enterbrain, a games magazine publisher in Japan, has revealed that Sony is getting a beating in the next-gen gaming console competition from Nintendo.
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Western Digital issues you with a Passport
Travel-friendly pocket-sized 250GB hard drive 6 June 2007 16:21 GMT TweetIt's usually pretty hard to get excited about such practical devices as external hard drives but we've just about done just that upon spying Western Digital's new Passport.
Boasting 250GB of storage capacity this gadget has a stylish, ultra-portable... -
Alienware unleashes the monster Hangar18
And we're a little bit scared 6 June 2007 15:53 GMT TweetAlienware has launched the Hangar18 HD "Entertainment Center" in the States.
Available in various configurations (from a starting price of $1999) the top, most specced model of this monster media centre PC boasts some pretty impressive features.... -
LED Art Fan gives you desktop illusions
Just what we've always, er, wanted... 6 June 2007 15:13 GMT TweetIf there's one feature lacking in desktops fans that we've oft lamented, it’s some kind of LED art functionality, so imagine how surprised (and pleased) we were to stumble across this new product.
With 42 LEDs mounted on the blades as the... -
Wii-like motion controlled gaming phone to launch in Japan
Recognises shake, rock and roll movement 6 June 2007 14:45 GMT TweetGestureTek, the makers of the PS2 EyeToy, have announced that NTT DoCoMo in Japan (no strangers to bonkers phone tech) will be using their EyeMobile gesture recognition technology into two new FOMA 904i series handsets (pictured).
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D-Link launches PowerLine HD Ethernet Starter Kit
Uses your existing electrical wiring 6 June 2007 13:26 GMT TweetD-Link has introduced the DHP-301 PowerLine HD, a fast 200Mbps Ethernet Starter Kit.
PowerLine see D-Link getting in on the through-your-existing-electrical-wiring act as the adapters take advantage of active wall sockets to transfer traffic. -
Olympus tease us with "coming soon" image
They've got something up their sleeves... 6 June 2007 12:54 GMT TweetOlympus has got something up their sleeves for this summer, it appears.
Currently showing on their website is this teaser image hinting at an exciting product heading our way soon.
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Philips launches SPD8020 NAS hard drive
Wireless hard drive centralises your files 6 June 2007 12:44 GMT TweetPhilips has launched its first Network Attached Storage (NAS) hard drive, which gives you a central storage location and instant access to files throughout your home when used with a wireless network.
Unlike regular external drives, the... -
Philips launches world's first one terabyte external hard drive
Need capacity for one million photographs? Here it is... 6 June 2007 12:29 GMT TweetPhilips has broken the 1 terabyte (1000GB) storage barrier for a single-disk external hard drive with the launch of the SPD5130 external hard drive.
The humungous 1 terabyte capacity would let you store up to one million photos, 250,000... -
Philips launches three new webcams
Wide-angle, face-tracking fun-cams 6 June 2007 12:09 GMT TweetPhilips has added three new webcams to its range – the SPC620, SPC1000 and the flagship SPC1300.
The new models combine the latest in video and audio technology along with more "fun" features such as background customisation, image framing,... -
Get the Geyser Tube for controlled explosions
Mints + diet pop = carnage 6 June 2007 11:44 GMT TweetFor anyone who has ever wanted to try the mints'n'diet Coke experiment but never dared, Firebox has provided the perfect product.
A specially designed tube lets you carry out this experiment in a controlled, scientific fashion.
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Onkyo launches a plethora of home cinema receivers
Seven new HD suited models to be introduced 6 June 2007 11:20 GMT TweetOver the next two months Onkyo will launch seven new high quality home cinema receivers for the UK market, priced from £200 to £1400.
Claiming to be first to market with home cinema receivers suitable for next-generation high-definition... -
TomTom and Navman say "snap"
Both launch user-initiated map updating services 6 June 2007 10:36 GMT TweetTomTom and Navman have both introduced new ways to update their GPS device's maps.
TomTom's method is via a new user generated Map Share desktop/web service whereas Navman's iUpData is a little less home-brew as users report inaccuracies... -
Melodeo to bring iTunes to your phone
Stream your playlists to your mobile 6 June 2007 9:56 GMT TweetMelodeo has announced plans to develop a service that allows you to listen to the songs you have saved into your iTune's playlists on your mobile phone.
It's all just in test stages at the moment, so much so that how Melodeo will charge... -
Alien abduction lamp, complete with little green men
Beam me up 6 June 2007 9:37 GMT TweetSadly Lasse Klein's UFO lamp is only in design stage so won’t be gracing our bedside tables any time soon, but we thought it merits a mention.
We especially like the attention to detail – including little green men peeking out of the windows.... -
Crazy kitchen gadget: Pop-up hotdog cooker
Warms your wiener nicely 6 June 2007 9:05 GMT TweetTee-hee, how we love American convenience food products and gadgets.
This works just like a normal toaster but has special slots for your wieners (giggle).
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Hummer HT1 mobile phone
Bet Arnie's gonna get one… 6 June 2007 8:50 GMT TweetWe reported earlier this year that off-roading American tough guys Hummer were to be producing a range of phones - et voila - some pics and a few more details for your delight and delectation.
As you can see from the photos, the HT1 is a... -
Boffins create talking paper
I beg your pardon? 6 June 2007 8:30 GMT TweetSwedish scientists have created a talking billboard.
Researchers at the Mid Sweden University have revealed an interactive paper billboard that can carry recorded sounds.
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New high end moby – the Porsche P'952
Got the car? Get the phone… 6 June 2007 8:16 GMT TweetLuxury handsets are nothing new. Vertu's been churning them out for years (when they're not getting their delivery vans knocked off by thieves), Prada stepped into the fray earlier this year, Ferrari have dabbled, but now it's Porsche's turn to show us...
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USB surfboard flash drive
Dude! 6 June 2007 8:05 GMT TweetThe perfect flash drive for all aspiring groms, show your allegiance to the waves with this surfboard-styled accessory.
Just be careful when using that you don’t "wipe-out" all your files.
The 2GB Surfdrive Flash Drive USB... -
VIA NanoBook, an affordable UMPC...
...or "BlackBerry on steroids" 5 June 2007 16:43 GMT TweetAnother option for those wanting to get moving with the ultra-mobile computing platform was unveiled at Computex today.
The VIA NanoBook, described as a "BlackBerry on steroids" is a small UMPC that has the interesting (read: we'll wait... -
Ask.com gets a 3D re-vamp
More multimedia search results 5 June 2007 15:56 GMT TweetAsk.com, the fourth most popular search engine in the US, is undergoing a major revamp to try and catch Google up.
On a very similar theme to Google's recent announcement about moving towards the "Google Universal Search" where multimedia... -
Asus announces 100 quid lappie for the poor
Let them play Quake 5 June 2007 15:05 GMT TweetAnother Computex announcement from today comes in the form of Asus' "shock" announcement of an ultra low cost, ultra mobile laptop.
The result of an Asus/Intel team up, the "Eee PC" will cost as little as $199.
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Solar-powered outdoor Wi-Fi kit
Just in time for the summer 5 June 2007 14:09 GMT TweetWe can feel the sun on our face and the grass between our toes just looking at the Meraki Outdoor kit which can send a Wi-Fi signal from an indoor repeater up to 700 feet.
Adding the Meraki Solar accessory kit (sold separately) will allow... -
Apple updates MacBooks Pro range
Mercury-free portable powerhouses 5 June 2007 13:57 GMT TweetApple has today announced updates to their range of MacBooks Pros.
The improvements come in the form of the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors, improved graphics, memory up to 4GB and mercury-free LED-backlit LCD display for the 15-inch...
Acer CloudMobile Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone set for MWC launch 4.3-inch award winner
Best iPhone utilities apps Resistance is futilities?
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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
Tesla Model X SUV goes back to the future DeLorean lookalike announced
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) pictures and hands-on Up close with the ICS tablet
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New Apple TV leaked in software update? iOS 5.1 says so
Panasonic Lumix GX1 review
The one?
Sony PlayStation Vita review
Curriculum Vita
Nokia Lumia 710 review
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
BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 review
For the fast lane
Sennheiser IE80 review
Tune that bass
Kingston Wi-Drive review
Expand your storage
Huawei Ideos X3 review
Cheap but imperfect