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Blaze to release "new" Sega Mega Drive
With 15 games pre-loaded and a cartridge slot 16 March 2009 11:42 GMT TweetRetro gaming fans will be in for a treat in May, as Blaze has announced it is launching a "new" version of Sega's classic console, the Mega Drive.
The console is a plug and play device and will come with 15 games built in, including Alex... -
Photobucket launches updated WAP site
Improvements for photo-sharing on the go 16 March 2009 10:48 GMT TweetPhoto sharing website Photobucket has announced that a new version of its mobile site has been launched.
The first WAP site from the company was launched just over a year ago, and following feedback from users, has been tweaked to add new features... -
Free traffic information app for Symbian mobiles
Get the heads up on traffic jams on your route 13 March 2009 18:45 GMT TweetUK road traffic information specialist ITIS Holdings has launched a free traffic information application for Sybian mobile devices.
The ITIS Mobile Traffic Client will allow users to access live local traffic information wherever they are,... -
PHOTOS: Journe Album digital photo frame
Hands-on with the Wi-Fi enabled duo 13 March 2009 16:41 GMT TweetToshiba has launched its new range of Journe Air digital photo frames, boasting Wi-Fi, touch sensor controls and internet radio among them.
We got our hands on the Journe Album an 8-inch digital photo frame encased in a leather folder to... -
Toshiba launches Journe Air digital photo frames
With integrated Wi-Fi 13 March 2009 16:35 GMT TweetToshiba has launched its new Journe Air digital photo frame range.
Currently made up of the Journe Air 801 and Journe Air 1000, both frames boast Wi-Fi functionality meaning you can link them up to your favourite RSS feeds or stream your... -
The world wide web hits its 20th birthday
What's in store in the next 20? 13 March 2009 15:45 GMT TweetTwenty years ago today on 13 March 1989, a British scientist presented a research paper at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research that would change all of our lives forever.
That paper, "Information Management: A Proposal", was written... -
AgfaPhoto launches "first true HD" digital photo frame
13-inch frame boasts "great multimedia features" 13 March 2009 14:20 GMT TweetAgfaPhoto has announced what it is claiming to be the first true hi-definition digital photo frame.
The 13-inch HD frame is being launched alongside a 10-inch crystal imaging" photo frame, both promising high quality digital playback of both... -
Hotmail rolls out POP3 technology worldwide
Get Hotmail directly to your desktop and phone 13 March 2009 13:56 GMT TweetMicrosoft has announced that free POP3 technology has now been rolled out to Hotmail accounts worldwide.
The process of launching POP3 technology for free for the online email program kicked off in January with nine countries including the... -
Speck adds more colours to its range of MacBook cases
Deck your Mac in purple, aqua, green and "hazard orange" 13 March 2009 12:32 GMT TweetSpeck has launched new colours in its range of SeeThru hard shell cases for MacBooks.
Adding to the red and pink colours already available are purple, aqua, green and the limited edition "hazard orange" only available online.
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Mozilla Firefox 3.1 beta 3 launched
For developers to give the once over 13 March 2009 11:28 GMT TweetMozilla has released Firefox 3.1 beta 3, a public preview release intended for "developer testing and feedback".
The third beta for the release features a number of improvements to performance, web compatibility and speed.
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Adium announces Twitter support
Coming in 1.4 update 13 March 2009 10:38 GMT TweetAdium, the free instant messaging client for Mac OS X users, has announced it is working on Twitter support for its next update.
The program currently provides users with a one stop shop for all their communication needs, with the ability... -
PHOTOS: Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles screenshots
Check out the new Wii instalment coming this winter 12 March 2009 18:24 GMT TweetCapcom has announced it is bringing the Resident Evil franchise back to Nintendo Wii this winter with Resident Evil: Dark Chronicles.
Check out the first screenshots released for the new instalment and keep checking back for more information... -
Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles announced for Wii
Also revamping two Resi Gamecube classics 12 March 2009 17:57 GMT TweetCapcom has announced it will be bringing Resident Evil back to the Wii console this year with Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles.
The sequel to The Umbrella Chronicles will hit retailers shelves this winter, no doubt just in time for... -
EA details Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10
Expect new courses and "real-time" weather conditions 12 March 2009 15:57 GMT TweetEA has announced Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10, offering the U.S. Open, a USGA championship, and the USGA's Rules of Golf for the first time in the franchise's history.
Whether you're a golfing pro or just swinging and hoping, EA promises an "authentic... -
Resident Evil 5 treasure hunt stunt goes "wrong"
"Realistic" replica body parts go missing 12 March 2009 14:41 GMT TweetIt seems publicity stunt organisers who hid a number of gory replica body parts around Central London this morning as part of a Resident Evil 5-themed treasure hunt, have lost their heads. Literally.
From the three heads, three torsos and... -
Android Market update brings paid apps to G1
Aims to offer bigger, better choice for users 12 March 2009 14:09 GMT TweetT-Mobile has confirmed a key software update development has gone live on the Android Market today, improving functionality and introducing paid apps to the store for the first time.
It is hoped that allowing developers to charge for their... -
Dell launches Studio One 19 all-in-one desktop
With multi-touch functionality 12 March 2009 13:19 GMT TweetDell has launched the Studio One 19, an all-in-one desktop system boasting multi-touch screen functionality.
As an all-in-one, the whole PC is integrated into its 18.5-inch display as a single unit, making it a good choice for the minimalist... -
New Google image search launched for Android and iPhone
US, UK and Japan get optimised service 12 March 2009 12:10 GMT TweetGoogle has launched a new image search results page for Android, iPhone and iPod touch users in the US, UK and Japan.
Having been optimised for mobile use, the new page will make it much easier to search for and view images on your phone,... -
The Kodick Years exhibition comes to Proud Camden
"A never before seen photographic exploration of Punk" 12 March 2009 11:47 GMT TweetProud Camden gallery has announced its latest exhibition entitled The Kodick Years, an exploration of Punk music and its stars through the lens of the very first punk photographer, Peter Kodick.
The exhibition is set to feature previously unseen... -
eBay drops marketplace fees as it pins hopes on PayPal
PayPal pushed into the limelight 12 March 2009 11:17 GMT TweeteBay is pinning its hopes on PayPal saving it from ruin, the company announced on Thursday.
"We expect PayPal to become the next leading online global payments network", John Donahoe, CEO and president of eBay said in a statement.
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Nintendo to raise price of Wii in UK
Price to retailers to go up £20 11 March 2009 22:38 GMT TweetNintendo has said that it will be bumping up the price of its Wii console in the UK due to the depreciation of the pound.
The company announced it will be raising its trade price for UK retailers by around £18-20.
If retailers... -
Lowepro launches D-Wrap case for point-and-shoots
Wrap-on wrap-off 11 March 2009 19:47 GMT TweetLowepro has announced a new case for point-and-shoot cameras, called the D-Wrap.
The wrap-style case stays attached to the camera at all times, simply unwrapping to take a photo, and wrapping back up afterwards.
Lowepro says this design... -
Robot Dreamy Tina USB flash drive launched
The latest in the Swarovski-covered Philips Active Crystals range 11 March 2009 18:29 GMT TweetThe Robot Dreamy Tina USB flash drive is the latest addition to the Philips Active Crystals range, which claims to combine "high-function Philips technology and high-fashion Swarovski styling".
Covered in Swarovski crystals, this little lady... -
Lastolite 2408 camera bracket announced
Now available for £59.99 11 March 2009 17:39 GMT TweetJP Distribution has announced the availability of the new and improved Lastolite 2408 camera bracket.
The latest accessory allows the camera to be flipped between vertical and horizontal positions, while retaining the flash position.
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Plantronics UC wireless headsets announced
One device fits all 11 March 2009 17:01 GMT TweetPlantronics has announced its first range of Unified Communications wireless headsets, devices that you can use with your desk phone, mobile phone, for PC-to-PC calls and for PC-to-phone calls.
The Plantronics Savi series promises “communication...
Nikon D800 pictures and hands-on Full frame camera in the flesh
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