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Philips DirectLife launches
Pedometer and online fitness plan 21 October 2009 15:14 GMT
Philips wants to help consumers get fit with the launch of Philips DirectLife, a new customised, interactive fitness program that is said to offer "a fun and simple solution to people eager to adopt a more active lifestyle".

DirectLife records daily movements...
When are we getting 3D TVs?
The state of play in the manufacturers' race to take over our homes 24 September 2009 12:00 GMT
Home made efforts on YouTube and the inventive stills on Flickr are all very well and good but the big question on everyone's lips is when are 3D TVs actually going to be available to us. Sky has got the broadcast side of things ready for 2010, Channel 4 has got something...
Philips reveals uWand remote touch tech
Gesture-based controller 10 September 2009 15:16 GMT
Philips has revealed its uWand "remote touch" pointer technology for both PCs and TVs. The company says the solution "supersedes the traditional remote control" to give users "fluid 3D gesture control of electronic devices" in new "lean-back interaction".

Describing...
Philips GoGear Muse media player launches
Comes complete with noise-cancelling headphones 10 September 2009 13:40 GMT
Philips has announced the launch of the GoGear Muse, a new PMP that comes complete with noise-cancelling headphones.

It also offers Philips FullSound tech which claims to enhance dynamic, bass, treble and stereo imaging of compressed MP3 files, restoring them...
IFA 2009: A theory year
COMMENT: All talk and no hardware could be good for the industry 7 September 2009 13:00 GMT
As the dust finally settles on this year's IFA it is very apparent that it was a theory year. What do I mean by that? Well lots of talk from the industry but little physical product.

In "theory" gadget fans have plenty to look forward to. 3DTV was the main...
IFA 2009: Our top five
The best of the best at the show 7 September 2009 11:14 GMT
IFA in Berlin is the largest consumer electronics show in Europe. Each year hundreds of companies come to show their latest and greatest gadgets that they will be releasing over the next 12 months. So what caught our eye this year? Here is our pick of the crop:
Philips offers "Robust Collection" for kitchens
IFA 2009: "Culinary tools for life" 7 September 2009 10:23 GMT
Philips has unveiled a new range of kitchen appliances for hard-working kitchens, the "Robust Collection".

Described as "advanced, durable and stylish", Philips promises the the new line "delivers professional results and long-lasting performance, and uses...
PHOTOS: Hands on with the Philips Aurea 3
IFA 2009: 250 LED Ambilight in all its glory 4 September 2009 17:08 GMT
Aurea is where Philips pushes itself to the limit and this year's third incarnation features an LED backed panel as well as 250 in the frame for the ambiance of the Ambilight effect.

Philips offers a 80,000:1 Dynamic Contrast ratio on both TV sets, a 100Hz Clear...
PHOTOS: Philips Wireless HDMI lets you hide your set-top boxes
IFA 2009: Who needs wires? 3 September 2009 12:42 GMT
Philips has debuted a Wireless HDMI box at IFA in Berlin, Germany that will let you stream devices like a Blu-ray player to your TV from the other side of the room.

The technology, which Philips has confirmed is unlikely to come to the UK in the short term,...
Philips Aurea 3 debuts
IFA 2009: Light fantastic continues to shine 3 September 2009 12:26 GMT
Philips might be pushing ahead with its latest TV invention - the Cinema 21:9 - but that hasn't stopped it rolling out the third iteration of its Aurea range in an attempt to dazzle you into submission with the light fantastic.

The new Aurea 3, as it will be...
Philips BDP7500s and 9500 Blu-ray players get colourful
IFA 2009: New players with all the usual bells and whistles 3 September 2009 11:47 GMT
Philips has announced two new Blu-ray players at IFA in Berlin as it continues to push ahead with the format that has trebled in popularity in the last year.

The new BDP7500 will be housed in a "real" aluminium (we not sure what fake aluminium is) and offer...
Philips Cinema 21:9 embraces 3DTV
IFA 2009: Proof of concept 3 September 2009 11:39 GMT
Philips has demonstrated a 3D version of its Cinema 21:9 television at IFA in Berlin, Germany, as it and the rest of the industry gets on board for the new technology.

The Special prototype 3D version of the Cinema 21:9 TV with 3D has its content provided by...
We've landed: IFA 2009 coverage starts now
IFA 2009: What to expect and how to get the best coverage 2 September 2009 14:00 GMT
IFA, Europe's largest consumer electronics show is almost here, and that means Pocket-lint will be bringing you all the news on what you are going to want to be putting on your Christmas list.

So what can you expect from the show and from us?

From...
Philips launches PET744 portable DVD player
Complete with in-car kit 5 August 2009 14:13 GMT
Philips has launched the PET744 portable DVD player with a two-in-one, 180-degree swivel screen design that means it can be used as a clamshell or a tablet-style device.

It's a 7-inch model with a high resolution (800 x 480) widescreen LCD display and a decent...
Philips launches £169 BDP300 Blu-ray player
Budget offering to bring Blu-ray to the masses 31 July 2009 13:56 GMT
Philips has announced the launch of the BDP3000 Blu-ray player with the claim that it will make the "stunning quality of Full HD movies available to more people than ever before".

The new player does have a more reasonable street price than we're used to seeing...
Who will be first with a "3D Ready" television?
Will Sky's 2010 3D TV announcement see manufacturers race for consumer first? 30 July 2009 14:55 GMT
After various trials and demos, Sky has announced it is to launch a 3D television channel in the UK in 2010.

Although the current generation of Sky+HD set-top boxes will be able to handle the 3D signal, those that want to watch in 3D will need to upgrade their...
Philips launches 9664 series LCD TVs
New, feature-packed sets 27 July 2009 16:30 GMT
Philips has announced the launch of a new range of LCD televisions in the UK - the 9664 series.

The 9664 series is available in 42-inch and 47-inch screen sizes and offers 200Hz Clear LCD technology combined with a response time of 1ms that's said to banish...
Philips launches PowerSensor LCD monitor
Built-in sensor detects whether're you're there or not 26 June 2009 17:17 GMT
Philips has launched a monitor with a built-in infrared presence sensor. The Philips Brilliance LCD monitor contains "PowerSensor" technology, which can detect whether you're sat in front of it or not and adjust brightness accordingly.

If you get up and move...
Philips launches BDP7300 Blu-ray player
New BD-Live model for £249 18 June 2009 16:56 GMT
According to Philips one of the main reasons people hesitate to splash out on a Blu-ray player is due to the slow start up times associated with many players.

In an attempt to "satisfy" such viewers' "demands" Philips has announced the launch of the BDP7300...
Philips launches LightFrame 22-inch monitor
Glows blue to reduce eye strain 9 June 2009 16:20 GMT
Long day? Drooping eyes and nodding off slightly? Need a little bit of a boost? Stay away from that coffee machine - Philips has the answer. It's a monitor that glows bright blue.

The LightFrameT is a 22-inch widescreen TFT that is surrounded by a big glowing...
Philips GoGear Opus priced for UK launch
iPlayer-happy PMP on sale this month 2 June 2009 16:30 GMT
Philips has announced UK pricing and availability for its GoGear Opus PMP.

The slimline player, with a 2.8-inch screen, offers Bluetooth stereo audio output, FM radio and, perhaps best of all, support for the BBC's iPlayer service.

When announced...
Philips Cinema 21:9 TV to cost £4500
Super widescreen telly gets super-big price tag 1 June 2009 13:22 GMT
We've brought you news, video and images previously of Philips' new Cinema 21:9 super widescreen television, but can now reveal the final UK pricing.

Although when announced in the UK we reported that pricing would be around the £3500 mark, it seems film-lovers...
Philips announces 9604 series TVs for the UK
New NetTVs get priced 27 May 2009 8:08 GMT
Already launched, Philips has announced the availability of its latest 9604 100Hz series TVs - 32PFL9604 and 37PFL9604 - for the UK.

Offering Philips' most powerful processing chip, the 2009 Perfect Pixel HD engine, this boasts improved contrast and the highest...
Microsoft, Nokia, Philips team up for Trust in Digital Life initiative
Helping consumers overcome fear of identify and bank card fraud 11 May 2009 14:49 GMT
Microsoft, Nokia, Philips and digital security Gemalto have teamed up on a new initiative aimed at addressing "the fundamental societal issue of trust in new and emerging digital services".

Under the title of "Trust in Digital Life", the initiative's aim is...
NXP announces industry standard NFC chip
New contactless payment handsets due in Q3 11 May 2009 13:56 GMT
Contactless payment with your mobile phone is a step closer to wider adoption as an industry development that sees a universal platform created for the technology, has now been announced.

Philips' NXP has unveiled what it says is the world's first truly industry...