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SingStar sales top the 12 million mark
PS3 bringing fresh success 29 April 2008 10:24 GMT TweetSony Computer Entertainment Europe has announced that its SingStar franchise has sold 12 million units across PAL regions to date – with 5 million of those between April 2007 and March 2008.
First released in 2004, the popular karaoke game... -
New adapter for PS2 Guitar Hero controllers launches
Makes them usable with PS3 ... but only in the US 28 April 2008 18:36 GMT TweetA clever company in the States has come up with a new universal adapter that means your PS2 Guitar Hero and game controllers are no longer null and void if you choose to upgrade to a PS3.
The Ant Commandos (TAC) saw a huge waste in gamers... -
Final Fantasy IV all set for Nintendo DS
PAL territories can expect to see it in Summer 2008 28 April 2008 17:44 GMT TweetFinal Fantasy fans will be pleased to know that the game is set to make an impressive return this summer, exclusively to Nintendo DS.
The new version features improved 3D graphics, fully-voiced dramatic cutscenes, an inspiring remixed score... -
DxO Optics Pro v5 now supports Samsung GX20
With new correction modules added to boot 28 April 2008 16:41 GMT TweetDxO Labs, the brains behind automatic image enhancing software for DSLRs, DxO Optics Pro, announced today that the v5.0 of the software would now support the Samsung GX20 DSLR camera body and an initial selection of lenses.
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Sony World Photography Awards winner announced
And she's from round these parts 28 April 2008 16:09 GMT TweetBrit Vanessa Winship has been named Photographer of the Year at the Sony World Photography Awards.
Vanessa was announced as the winner of the award at a glittering VIP Gala Awards ceremony in Cannes.
Her entry in the portraiture category... -
New Crash Bandicoot screenshots leaked
But he's not headed for PS3 28 April 2008 14:49 GMT TweetThe furry creature that was once one of Sony's most steadfast mascots is back – but not everyone will be able to revel in his return.
Thanks to several screenshots and a press release that's been leaked on to the Internet, it seems the rumour... -
Casio releases firmware 1.02 for the Exilim EX-F1
Should speed things up 28 April 2008 14:14 GMT TweetCasio has made a new firmware version for the Casio Exilim EX-F1 available for download from its website.
The update to V1.02 should mean a shorter start up time and high-speed zoom support during FHD movie recording.
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New Lost Odyssey content on Xbox Live
Triple bonus pack awaits 28 April 2008 13:14 GMT TweetMicrosoft have put new Lost Odyssey downloadable content onto Xbox Live.
It's not quite the secret underground research facility content that Japanese gamers were treated to earlier this month, but for 200 points (about £1.70) you’ll get... -
Canon produces its 40 millionth EF lens
And two new lenses announced for 2008 28 April 2008 12:12 GMT TweetCanon has announced that after 21 years and 67 models, they have just smashed the 40 million lens production milestone with their EF range of DSLR lenses.
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EA announces Spore demo to be released in June
Get a head start on your creature creating 28 April 2008 11:46 GMT TweetIf you've been eagerly awaiting the release of Spore, the new evolutionary game from Sims creator Will Wright, EA have announced today that a demo will be available this summer.
Nearly 3 months before its official release date, a free download...
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Samsung not worried by Apple iTV threat EXCLUSIVE: AV boss not concerned
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
APP OF THE DAY: Tweetbot review (iPad) Should a Twitter app cost?
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