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Hand controllers not needed for next Wii
Intel tech chief signals the future 17 December 2007 9:11 GMT TweetA top member of management at Intel has suggested the next incarnation of the Nintendo Wii will not have hand controllers.
Justin Rattner, the company's chief technology officer, told Business Week magazine: "We imagine some future generation... -
N81 owners to get access to N-Gage platform?
Gaming exclusives for handset users 14 December 2007 14:43 GMT TweetNokia N81 owners may be in for exclusive access to pre-release N-Gage games.
A thread on the official N-Gage blog has suggested that "one or more" N-Gage games may be available to N81 mobile phone owners as well as access to the pre-release... -
Topman offers free music downloads
Sing whilst you're shopping 14 December 2007 13:04 GMT TweetTopman clothes horses can now download music at the same time as browsing the latest fashions.
The mens' fashion store has launched a new offer on its website, which lets visitors download free music albums when they spend more than £60 online. -
Nikon releases major updates for ViewNX
Fixes now available 14 December 2007 12:15 GMT TweetNikon has released version 1.0.3 of ViewNX with a raft of improvements and bug fixes.
The major update includes improvements for the thumbnails of movie files created by Nikon cameras or software.
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Adobe launches new update for Camera Raw
Patch to fix RAW bug 14 December 2007 12:13 GMT TweetFollowing on from the raft of updates that Adobe launched last month, yet another - this time for Camera Raw - is ready for download.
Adobe has announced the immediate availability of Camera Raw 4.3.1.
This update allows photographers... -
Olympus updates flash of SP-560UZ
Compact given wireless flash ability 14 December 2007 12:10 GMT TweetOwners of Olympus's 8-megapixel digital compact, the SP-560UZ, can now download an update supporting wireless flash capabilities.
Firmware version 3.1 allows the camera to wirelessly control multiple Olympus flash units including the FL-50R and... -
US photographer fights to save film
Global campaign against Kodak's decision to halt production of infrared film 14 December 2007 12:08 GMT TweetAn American film enthusiast has launched worldwide campaign to save a specialist infrared film.
James C. Williams has started the campaign after Kodak announced it is to discontinue production of HIE-135 infrared film by the end of 2007.
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Jessops announces results of hard year
Tough times for high street giant 14 December 2007 12:00 GMT TweetJessops has announced its full year results at the end of an annus horribilis.
The high street retailer has had a difficult year, in which it closed 81 stores and had a major management reshuffle, that included the departure of its chief executive.
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Nokia's concept makes light work of shopping
Your phone as a personal retail assistant 14 December 2007 10:23 GMT TweetA phone to take the hassle out of shopping is in development by Nokia.
The new concept, which is in development at the Nokia Research Centre in Helsinki, will allow shoppers to buy an item by taking an image of it on their mobile phone. -
Evesham launches new pro desktop range
PC range for "creatives" announced 13 December 2007 15:55 GMT TweetEvesham has unveiled a new range of professional workstations.
The "Acumen" family comprises the Core and the Creation models, designed for both 32-bit and 64-bit applications.
These models are designed specifically for use... -
BBC relaunches iPlayer with support for Macs
Paired down Mac version goes into beta 13 December 2007 14:30 GMT TweetAfter grumbles and e-petitions galore, the BBC has finally relaunched its 5-month-old iPlayer service, now with limited support for Macs.
The now Apple-friendly service, which is currently in beta, allows users to stream programmes broadcast... -
Opera takes Microsoft complaint to EU
Giant accused of antitrust machinations 13 December 2007 13:50 GMT TweetMicrosoft may face a European Commission investigation after Norwegian developer lodged an antitrust complaint against it.
Opera has urged that Microsoft be forced to "give consumers a genuine choice of standards-compliant Web browsers",... -
Battle for British airwaves begins
Ofcom officially launches L-Band auction 13 December 2007 12:51 GMT TweetOfcom has prompted a battle for the airwaves, by launching a auction scramble for space on the radio spectrum for digital services.
The regulator has opted for an online, open auction approach, which means that providers of services including... -
Voyager portable amp launched
Will your MP3 player ever sound the same again? 13 December 2007 11:34 GMT TweetA new portable headphone amplifier is the latest launch from Graham Slee. The "Voyager" is now available from Advanced MP3 Players.
The manufacturer explains: "The sound of most portable music players is spoiled by their poor headphone amplifier... -
Armadillo Scooter Wear unveils new d3o collection
Stylish and sturdy 13 December 2007 10:52 GMT TweetA complete range of tough gear for urban scooter riders is now available in the UK.
Armadillo Scooter Wear, which launched in the UK this summer, has now added technical gloves and two new jackets to its range of clothing, which already included... -
OmniMount launches home cinema range
For clutter-free movie viewing 13 December 2007 9:44 GMT TweetOmnimount has launched a new range of solutions for wall mounting speakers.
The "EAR" Series allows home cinema enthusiasts, or in fact anyone with large speakers, to wall mount their system with minimum fuss.
The EAR-S designs... -
Sony: Paramount will come back to Blu-ray camp
Pocket-lint chats to Rachel Banin, Sony's home video product manager 12 December 2007 14:26 GMT TweetAs the Blu-ray camp celebrates the sale of the millionth Blu-ray disc movie, Pocket-lint chats to Rachel Banin, product manager of the home video business group at Sony to get an industry insider's perspective of what this means for the format war as...
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Solwise launches wireless Digital Media Player
Home ent with no strings attached 12 December 2007 13:42 GMT TweetSolwise has launched a wireless Digital Media Player, the DMP-1120w.
Like other media streaming products, the new device gives you a wireless link between a PC and a television, allowing you to stream your content for telly-style viewing... -
Brits favour Facebook for keeping in touch
Our love of social networking 12 December 2007 13:21 GMT TweetIt seems that Facebook, and social networking sites like it, are the most popular way to keep in touch with friends and family in the UK.
Ofcom has revealed in a survey that British adults are more frequent users of social networking sites... -
Nokia unveils new eco phone concept
Engineers think green 12 December 2007 13:03 GMT TweetNokia has made a new bid to cut down on its environmental footprint with its latest eco concept.
The Nokia Eco Sensor Concept has been conceived by the clever chaps at the Nokia Research Center.
It is a two-part device, which... -
UK families have cheapest phone, broadband and TV
Economies of scale? 12 December 2007 12:04 GMT TweetFamilies in the UK are enjoying the lowest prices for their telephone, broadband and television services in Europe.
According to a survey published by Ofcom, British families are taking advantage of bundle deals on the three services, and,... -
Samsung offers cashback with GX10 purchases
£50 back when you buy 11 December 2007 13:48 GMT TweetSamsung is offering £50 cashback on its 10.2-megapixel GX10 DSLR until the end of January.
Purchasers of the GX10 single (18-55mm) or twin (18-55mm and 50-200mm) lens kit will be eligible for deal.
To claim their cashback, customers... -
AskEraser launched to protect online surfers' privacy
Search and protect 11 December 2007 12:40 GMT TweetAsk.com is claiming to be the first ever search engine to provide its users with privacy controls over their online searches.
Ask Eraser allows users to delete their search activity by erasing all future search queries and associated cookie... -
BT rapped on knuckles by watchdog
Broadband battles continue 11 December 2007 12:25 GMT TweetOfcom is to fine BT for its broadband service unless drastic improvements are made.
The watchdog has released a report in which it states that the internet service provider will be fined unless it provides or repairs broadband services in... -
Asus Eee memory upgrade won't void guarantee
Memory overload 11 December 2007 11:23 GMT TweetAsus has quashed rumours that adding extra RAM to its 8GB Asus Eee PC will void the warranty.
The ultra compact UMPC delivers 512MB. But, say web reports, a warning label on the computer stated that opening the RAM slot to add more memory...
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