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Kids fox parents on web control
Spend more than double the time online than they think 19 March 2009 9:32 GMT
A new survey has suggested that parents in the UK are completely unaware of the amount of time their children are spending on the Internet.

The report, carried out by Symantec, found that parents think their little lovelies are only online for 18.8 hours a month,...
Locr releases Aperture plug-in
Upload your photos directly to the geotagging community 18 March 2009 19:23 GMT
Geotagging photo community locr has released a plug-in for Aperture, which will allow users to upload their photos straight from the Apple program to the locr website.

With the plug-in, you'll be able to upload several photos, or even complete albums to locr, and...
Nikon updates firmware for Coolpix S60
Version 1.1 fixes three bugs 18 March 2009 18:39 GMT
Nikon has announced a firmware update for the Coolpix S60 camera, fixing a number of bugs reported by users.

Version 1.1 will see three improvements to the firmware. This includes an increase in the speed at which the displayed image changes in full-frame playback...
Get speedy smoothies with Bugatti-designed blender
My other blender's a Bugatti 18 March 2009 17:20 GMT
Designed by sports car manufacturers Bugatti, this blender may well be the closest you'll get to owning anything with the Bugatti logo on.

With a "racing-inspired body", the blender features a 3-speed dial that controls a 400W motor, allowing the 18/10 stainless...
Scosche launches solChat bluetooth speaker phone
Use solar power to stay in touch 18 March 2009 15:32 GMT
Scosche has launched the solChat Bluetooth Speaker Phone, a solar-powered gadget that will give you an eco-friendly way to chat to your friends while you're driving.

With a lithium ion rechargeable battery and a solar panel, the solChat can be charged up by...
PlayStation price cut coming "soon"?
UK retailers have reportedly been informed 18 March 2009 14:38 GMT
In the past year we've heard endless stories from industry analysts predicting PlayStation price cuts, and endless denials from Sony that it isn't planning any.

However, now rumours are spiralling that Sony itself has informed retailers in the UK that a price...
Sony announces World Photography Awards winners
44 finalists from 22 countries 18 March 2009 13:44 GMT
Sony has announced the winners of the 2009 Sony World Photography Awards.

The 44 photographers, from 22 separate countries, beat off stiff competition from the 186 shortlisted photographers, which we told you about last month.

Each of the photographers...
Scope Node mouse launches in Japan
"Like holding a pen" 18 March 2009 12:41 GMT
Elecom Japan has launched its latest high-end mouse that claims to be "like holding a pen".

After taking a look at its off-centre laser sensor, what we guess what it means is that it provides a more pen-like experience. The 1600dpi laser sensor is now placed...
Camera cufflinks bring some geek chic to your outfit
Wear your hobby on your sleeve 18 March 2009 11:24 GMT
If you're a photography fanatic and like to wear your hobby on your sleeve, these camera cufflinks may be just up your street.

You can snap these up for $68 from Johnson & Murphy.
Bioware announces Mass Effect 2
Expect it on shelves early 2010 18 March 2009 10:22 GMT
Bioware has announced the "dark" second chapter in the Mass Effect series is in development, and will be on our shelves early next year.

The Mass Effect trilogy kicked off in 2007 when the first instalment introduced us to a sci-fi adventure filled with dangerous...
Nikon F miniature collectibles from Japan
Collection from 2002 comes to light 17 March 2009 20:12 GMT
Only in Japan would a toy that comes free with a box of sweets be as well put together as this.

This mini Nikon F SLR replica kit was collectable from Glico candy boxes in 2002, and went to such detail as having two different body finishes (black and silver) and...
House of the Dead: Overkill named most profane game ever
189 f-words wins game a world record 17 March 2009 19:01 GMT
Sega title House of the Dead: Overkill, has been named the most profane video game of all time by the Guinness Book of Records.

As one of the most risque titles in the line-up for Nintendo's Wii console, the game manages to squeeze the f-word into its dialogue...
Sony to launch PSP comic service?
Video sent with PSP surveys drops the hint 17 March 2009 18:37 GMT
It seems Sony is planning to add downloadable comics to its offering on the PlayStation store.

Apparently "thousands of comics" will be available as digital downloads direct to the PSP, including "rare classics".

A video sent to recipients of a...
Google launches new Chrome Beta
More feedback wanted on recent additions 17 March 2009 18:08 GMT
Google has announced it is re-introducing the beta channel for the Google Chrome browser in order to get some early feedback on recent changes.

The "beta" tag was removed from the browser back in December, but since then Google has been working on two release...
HTC set to launch "at least" three Android phones in 2009
CEO lets the cat out of the bag 17 March 2009 16:15 GMT
The CEO of High Tech Computer has said it will ship "at least" three new smartphones utilising Google's Android software before the end of 2009.

HTC was the first phone manufacturer to use the Android software, when it teamed up with Google and T-Mobile to release...
7Digital.com teams up with Songbird
Download music directly through your media player 17 March 2009 14:47 GMT
MP3 download site 7digital.com has announced a partnership with the open-source, customisable media player, Songbird.

The partnership will see 7digital.com's music store integrated within the Songbird player, and will allow Songbird users in the US and Europe...
FotoInsight launches Designer v4.5
Integrates Flickr and geotagging support 17 March 2009 13:24 GMT
FotoInsight has launched new software that allows users to integrate their photos from websites like Flickr and Facebook, into their printed photo books.

FotoInsight Designer version 4.5 will pick photos straight from the website without the need to download and...
Nikon launches new EDG fieldscope range
Four new models and seven compatible eyepieces 17 March 2009 11:12 GMT
Nikon has announced its new flagship range of EDG fieldscopes that it describes as "cutting edge, yet affordable".

The new EDG 85/85-A and EDG 65/65-A models feature Nikon’s ED (Extra-low Dispersion) to ensure chromatic aberration compensation, while the phase correction...
Truphone launches Truphone Business BlackBerry app
Save 50% or more on international calls 17 March 2009 10:36 GMT
Truphone has launched Truphone Business, a new BlackBerry application that will allow business users to make international calls from their mobiles on the cheap.

Users will be charged at fixed line rates, apparently allowing them to save 50% or more on the cost...
Resident Evil 5 sells more than UK top ten combined
And 360 has the edge on PS3 once again 17 March 2009 9:34 GMT
It seems Resident Evil 5 certainly wanted to make its debut into the UK All Formats chart this week a memorable one, as it stormed straight in at number one, selling more copies than the rest of the titles in the top ten combined.

Chart-Track also confirmed...
SoundCurtain iPhone app launched
Cut out annoying sounds 16 March 2009 22:16 GMT
If you're the victim of a noisy neighbour, a chatterbox colleague or a loud-mouth lodger, a new application for the iPhone could help give your ears a rest.

Developed by Royal College of Art graduate Andreas Raptopoulos, SoundCurtain takes annoying sounds and...
Transcend announces new SDHC HD video card range
Get up to six hours HD video content 16 March 2009 20:08 GMT
Transcend has announced its range of SDHC HD video cards, its newest additions to its memory card series.

Developed to handle the increased capacity, speed and reliability requirements of HD video, the SDHC cards also boast a high capacity which HD video demands.

When...
Fujifilm streamlines film range
Two lines dropped for poor sales figures 16 March 2009 18:04 GMT
Fujifilm has announced it is to stop production on two of its lines of film.

As the digital age continues to dominate the industry, lines of the company's specialist duplicating film, Fujichrome CDU II and its tungsten film Fujichrome T64 Professional have slowed...
Gastar miGrill with built-in speakers launched
Boogie while you BBQ 16 March 2009 18:00 GMT
Nothing screams summer more than barbecues and good music, and the Gastar miGrill Tabletop Gas Grill with built-in speakers combines both of them so you can boogie while you BBQ.

Combining 160 square inches of cooking surface, 8500 BTUs of heat and two powerful...
PNY launches 2009 "EA by PNY" microSD card
Get an EA mobile game for free 16 March 2009 15:05 GMT
PNY has launched the latest version of its gaming microSD card, boasting to offer the "best" of the EA mobile catalogue.

The card will allow users to choose and download one free EA game using their WAP connection and the code printed inside the PNY packaging.