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You know us by now. Occasionally we like to spread a little cheer and particularly on Friday, so this great little cartoon blog is just the ticket. ...
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New range aimed at the consumer
Epson has unleashed a clutch of new projectors for the home aimed at gamers, downloaders and those after HD movie perfection ...
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Makes a nice addition to your desk
This microphone certainly brings a spot of retro cool to your computer set up, but with the technology of today to make it conveniently wireless. ...
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Makes a difference to your regular car
A boys toy to the max, the R/C Mini Tank takes a radio control car and injects it with even more testosterone by making it into, well, a mini tank. ...
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IFA 2008: Bonus View-enabled player announced
Yamaha has joined the Blu-ray party in Europe with the announcement of the BD-S2900 Blu-ray player. ...
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IFA 2008: All-in-one solution for networked music
Logitech has launched the Squeezebox Boom all-in-one network music player, featuring an integrated amplifier, speakers and what's said to be a simplified setup. ...
IFA 2008: Who is that well-dressed mini-me in the corner?
Pocket-lint managed to get hands on the new Amilo Mini Ui 3520, which we first bought you news of at the beginning of August. ...
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"I told everyone Blu-ray is the best"
As we've previously reported, the multi million dollar hit Transformers has now gotten a Blu-ray release. ...
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Saves on all those gym fees...
Do you pay your extortionate gym fee every month just for a brief workout followed by at least triple the time you spent on the running machine in the sauna? Yes friend, you're not alone. ...
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But BD-Live network to be US only
Walt Disney has unveiled five additions to its Blu-ray disc platinum edition collection at IFA in Berlin, although the company's BD-Live network will initially only launch in the US with no plans revealed for UK availability. ...
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IFA press conference looks to growth
"In Europe, Blu-ray disc is fast approaching a crtical mass of users which will provide the platform needed to propel the format into the consumer mainstream markets. The fourth quarter of this this year will see rapid growth in sales of every BD category from CE hardware to PC systems, movies, music and computer games," said Frank Simonis, the European promotions committee chairman for the Blu-ray group that now boasts 190 plus members, at IFA. ...
IFA 2008: Makes the MacBook Air look fat
Samsung has announced a new ultra-thin laptop that it hopes will challenge Apple and HP at the thin game. ...
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IFA 2008: Says its been a "difficult year"
Sony's CEO has spoken out about the company's joint venture with mobile phone maker Ericsson, saying the Sony Ericsson brand must do better if it is to survive. ...
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To tell the story of the website's founders
The screenwriter behind US TV drama The West Wing has agreed to make a film surrounding the lives of the founders of Facebook. ...
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IFA 2008: "World's slimmest height" at IFA
Panasonic has launched two new Blu-ray players at IFA, the DMP-BD55 and DMP-BD35, and boasts that the DMP-BD35 offers a world's est, in this case the "slimmest height" of 49mm. ...
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Even rewards those who top up just £5 a month
Vodafone has announced the launch of its "Text Unlimited" price plan for pay as you talk customers. ...
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IFA 2008: Comes with DVD and iPod support
LG has announced a new 2.1 channel entertainment system at IFA in Berlin on Thursday. ...
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IFA 2008: Three Blu-ray players and a full home ents system
A trio of Blu-ray players and a full home cinema system were amongst Sony's many launches at IFA. ...
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IFA 2008: two-fer tellies
Toshiba has launched the new DV Series at IFA, a range of HD-Ready LCD TV units with integrated DVD players. ...
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IFA 2008: "If there is a faster route, the new TomTom will find it"
TomTom is offering "dynamic" route guidance with its latest satnav system - the GO x40 LIVE. ...
IFA 2008: More televisual IFA launches
As well as launching the upscaling Regza series, Toshiba has also announced the Regza RV series available in 37, 42 and 46 screen sizes, that Toshiba are calling "competitively" priced. ...
IFA 2008: Slimmed down surround sound
Philips today launched their CinemaOne surround sound system at IFA 2008 in Berlin, Germany, a compact home cinema system. ...
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IFA 2008: Launch of new minimalist LCD
Confirming the news we bought you at the beginning of August, Philips today confirmed the launch of their Essence model of LCD TV, at IFA in Berlin. ...
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IFA 2008: LED backlighting to deliver outstanding blacks
Philips today announced the launch of their 9800 series of LCD TV, dubbed LED LEX, using LED technology to deliver their best performing television to date, with a distinct focus on "pure performance". ...
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IFA 2008: New range delivers 200 frames per second
Way back in May, Samsung unveiled to the world the first ever LCD panel that could deliver content at an image-driving speed of 240 Hertz. ...
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IFA 2008: Loves those skinny models
Sony has been showing off its OLED model for some time, but the XEL-1 will be hitting stores near you soon. ...
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Another Japan special
Wine and good music is surely one of the best partnerships in history, and a company in Japan obviously agrees. ...
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IFA 2008: Debut for 720p capable compact
Sony has launched the Cyber-shot DSC-T500, a 10-megapixel camera that offers 720p movie recording at 30 frames per second in the MPEG4 H.264 codec. ...
IFA 2008: With integrated HD wireless connectivity
Sony took the opportunity at IFA, in front of an extremely packed press conference, to state its ambitions to take over the (TV) world by 2010. ...
IFA 2008: S, E and B Series at IFA
Sony has announced a new Walkman music player line-up at IFA, with the launch of the S, B and E series devices. ...
This guy has the dream job
A long, long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away (America) a young writer by the name of George Lucas threw a pebble into the science fiction pond. The ripples became a tidal wave as <i>Star Wars</i> took over the collective consciousness of generations to follow. So much so that people had to start tracking the ever-expanding universe he'd created to make sure there weren't any continuity errors. ...
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IFA 2008: 9.9mm thick television announced
Sony has announced the world's thinnest LCD TV on Thursday at IFA in Berlin as the industry continues with its "Thin is in" motto. ...
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IFA 2008: Motion-capable MP3 hitting UK
It's been announced that Sony's motion-capable Rolly MP3 player speaker has finally been okayed for launch in Europe. ...
IFA 2008: Thin continues to be in with Sharp
Sharp has announced a super thin television on Thursday at IFA in Berlin. ...
New blue LED mouse incoming
While Microsoft's teaser site for mysterious new technology is live now promising a revelation on 9 September (incidentally the rumoured date for Apple's supposed iPod-related event) it seems Amazon Germany has spoiled the surprise. ...
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IFA 2008: Resolution plus technology debuts
Toshiba has announced the European launch of the new Regza ZF series that the company says is the first-ever TV range to offer integrated image up-conversion capabilities for what the company claims is perfect for the 99% of standard definition content that is available to European consumers. ...
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New line-up of super-fast SDHC cards
SanDisk is claiming that its Extreme III SDHC memory card line-up can deliver read/write speeds of up to 30MBps when used with Nikon's new SLR - the D90. ...
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Will help the development of each other's current and future products
Microsoft and Nikon have signed a patent cross-licensing agreement that will see the duo aid the further development of each other's current and future product lines. ...
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IFA 2008: NAS drive that promises more than just storage
LG has said that it wants to power your digital hub in the home with the launch of a new NAS (network attached storage) drive. ...
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IFA 2008: £49.99 and available next month
Pure has already launched its first iPod dock at IFA over in Berlin, but the company has also used the tradeshow to unveil an update of an old classic. ...
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IFA 2008: Small and compact
LG has confirmed, as we reported earlier, that it is entering the netbook market with the launch of the LG Netbook X110 at IFA in Berlin. ...
Four new additions to its range
Samsung Electronics has announced the addition of four new digital photo frames to its existing line of display products, available from 1 September. ...
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IFA 2008: iTunes through your Pure radio
With a price tag of just one penny under £30, the i10 from Pure allows you to connect your iPod to any audio device that has a 3.5mm stereo line input, including all of Pure's radios. ...
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New tech launched at IFA promises to enhance your current DVD player
Following on from the US launch eariler in the month, Toshiba has announced details of its new upscaling technology DVD player in the UK. ...
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Includes free "real-time" traffic updates for ever...
The 7200T is the latest high-end GPS device from Navigon, boasting free real-time traffic updates for life. ...
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IFA 2008: Touting 80GB HHD and 3G embedded
LG has announced that it is getting into the netbook arena with an announcement at IFA in Germany. ...
Becoming Storm in the US
It might not be official but that doesn't mean that it can't have a name change. ...
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Megawhat: This week's episode
Not sure what to get the kids this Christmas but know it must be gadgety? LeapFrog has created two kids focus products that go in very different directions. ...
Courts rule in favour of Microsoft
Microsoft is $20 million better off on Wednesday after settling a court case with Immersion Corporation, the company responsible for make stuff vibrate when you touch it. ...
New features, some borrowed from Firefox
Microsoft has announced details about the next version of its Internet Explorer browser on Wednesday. ...
Get the low-down on the low-lifes of London town
Geographically speaking this one is a bit specific for many of our readers, but we hope you'll appreciate the tech behind it if nothing else. ...
Fits in the palm of your hand
If a computer could ever be described as cute, it's certainly this one. ...
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Rumours say yes, Nintendo won't comment
Industry sources outside of Nintendo have hinted that the company is working on a new Nintendo DS, that will see dual touchscreen as well as a slight increase in the screen sizes. ...
Available in 50- and 60-inch sizes
After using IFA to make the announcement of its LCD HD TV, the LG7000 Scarlet, LG also took the opportunity to talk about its latest plasma screen - the PG7000. ...
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A portable projector, DVD and music player combo
Epson has announced its new portable projector, DVD and music player combo, in the form of the Epson MovieMate 55. ...
Comes with a projector thrown in too
We can't help but feel like we've seen this dual band smartphone from Chinavision before. Actually, we have - in several places. ...
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Holds more than a cassette ever did
Remember the days of sitting by your tape deck, recording to the top 40 - trying to press stop just before the annoying DJ talking cut in between tracks? Blimey that was a lot of work. ...
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Welcome the nuvi 215, 265 and 275
Garmin has announced a number of new models that are to added to its entry level nuvi 200 series. ...
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IFA launch for rumoured LCD
As was rumoured, LG Electronics has announced the European launch of its Full HD 1080p LCD TV series, the Scarlet LG7000 at IFA. ...
IFA 2008: Updates and tweaks
Griffin Technology has released info on its IFA launches with most of them updates on existing models. ...
New models follow TomTom with lane assist
While TomTom waits until Thursday to announce its latest satnav offering Garmin has jumped right in ahead of IFA in Berlin and announced that its launching three new models apart of its nuvi 700 series and two new models apart of its nuvi 200 range. ...
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Dolby-enabled gaming headgear gets IFA release
Plantronics has launched the Gamecom 777 headset featuring Dolby Headphone technology. ...
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Convert your LPs to MP3 in old skool style
So we've all seen turntables that allow you to rip your favourite LPs into MP3 files, but this offering from Crosley reaches new heights of cool with its retro look. ...
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IFA launch for conical computer sound
Altec Lansing has launched its first 2.2 powered audio system that houses a dual 4-inch subwoofer in the base of each speaker. ...
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Free streaming thanks to ad support
BBC Worldwide is to launch an ad-supported online music service, where music lovers will be able to get their hands on both free and paid-for access to audio and video content from the BBC's archives. ...
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Now be called the Vodafone Pocket-lint Awards
Vodafone has teamed up with Pocket-lint to become the headline sponsor for this year's Pocket-lint Gadget Awards. ...
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Smaller carriers will have to wait to find out whether they can continue to roam on larger networks
Over in the US, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has put a freeze on plans which would have allowed small wireless phone carriers to use the networks of larger telecoms companies. ...
Unofficial world record set
In a demonstration to the US army, a British built solar powered airplane has managed to stay up in the air for 82 hours and 37 minutes. ...
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NASA claims is just a "nuisance"
The International Space Station has caught a virus, NASA as confirmed on Wednesday. ...
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Tit-for-tat arguement starts
Psystar, the company that is current being sued by Apple for selling PCs with unofficial versions of Apple's operating system, OSX has reacted to the news by countersuing. ...
IFA 2008: New models leaked ahead of show unveiling
LG will be announcing new Scarlet television at IFA this year called the LG 7000 Pocket-lint has learnt. ...
Shuns sleekness for multi-coloured mayhem
Wouldn't life be that bit more colourful if, instead of sleek, shiny peripherals, we all typed away on something that looks like it comes from the desk of a Sesame Street character (if, of course, they had desks). ...
Proof, if any were needed, of the limitless of human stupidity
Possibly one of the most worrying iPhone videos we've come across. ...
We ain't sayin' they're gold dippers
They've made gold MacBook Pros, and gold iMacs, and now Computer Choppers have turned their attention to blinging the iPhone 3G. ...
Available for pre-order now at Amazon
There have been printers and scanners gallore the last couple of days - mainly down to Canon - who released about a million new models yesterday. ...
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Could this be the next-gen model?
It's all Kevin Rose's fault. ...
If you have $259.99 to burn
Streaming Networks brought out its iRecord Pro tool for the iPod or PSP way back in 2006. ...
Quick hands on with footage from new camera
Nikon has announced the new D90 on Wednesday and Pocket-lint was luckily enough to get a quick play with the new DSLR camera that sports a 12.3-megapixel sensor, and HD video capabilities. ...
"Series stacking" introduced from 13 September
There was a complete rehaul in June - combining radio and TV content all on one page - then earlier this month, the BBC updated its iPlayer VoD service to offer better video and audio quality. ...
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ASA orders Apple to stop running TV ad
Apple has got its knuckles wrapped over an iPhone ad broadcast in the UK. ...
Lets you add geotagging data to your pictures
Nikon has announced a new GPS dongle for its Digital SLR range of cameras on Wednesday. ...
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Replaces the D80 with heaps of new features
Nikon has confirmed rumours circulating on the web and announced the release of the Nikon D90 on Wednesday. ...
The marketplace to display your creative talents
Fancy yourself as a creative type? Got loads of ideas and no outlet? Or perhaps you need something designed for you. ...
The IFA announcements start already...
If you haven't had a chance to read all the news and reviews we've posted on the site today, here are just a few of the highlights. ...
Third gen model in time for IFA
What better to get the crowds craning their necks to see the goodies on your stand than a 103-inch plasma TV. ...
Gamers can log on and register to vote
Xbox Live is going to be used as a voting tool in the American presidential elections. ...
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Is this the world's first Android offering?
It's been rumoured for some time now that T-Mobile will be the first carrier to offer an Android handset, and it appears leaked sketches of the device have now been posted online. ...
Competition for Samsung and Sony Ericsson
Samsung's 8MP cameraphone - the i850 is now in shops, and then there's the Sony Ericsson C905 - so Casio has obviously decided to get in on the action. ...
And get a Masters in the process
The reasoning may initially seem a little off, but it does make sense in the end. ...
(But what if it's cloudy?)
For $452, you can bag yourself a Noon Logan Solar Laptop case, which may seem a wee bit expensive but it will charge up your gadgets while you're on the go. ...
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Is Amazon prepping two new e-book readers?
More news is coming in that seems to corroborate the previous rumours we've heard about Amazon's next-gen Kindle e-book reader devices. ...
Not for sale but fun all the same
This is what happens when you ask an advertising agency for a new way to promote your product. ...
2000 miles on one tank of fuel
It's curvaceous, luxurious and isn't going to attract steely glares from the eco brigade, because the Trident Iceni, as well as being very fast, can cover 2000 miles on one tank of fuel. ...
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170,000 customers facing changes
Helio - the ailing US mobile arm of South Korea's SK Telecom - has finally completed its buy-out deal with Virgin Mobile US. ...
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And the sting? The $15,500 price tag
OK so it packs in 10-bit independent dual image processing, and then there's the 10,000:1 contrast ratio (at 2000 lumens of brightness), and the resolutions of 1280 x 720 resolution for a 110 inch screen. ...
IFA launch for new MP3 players
TrekStor has announced it is to launch new MP3 players at this year's IFA event. The TrekStor vibez Flash MP3 player as well as the i.Beat organix 2.0 and i.Beat nova will see debuts at the show. ...
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Only cost $13.9 billion
It confirmed that it was in talks way back in May, but now Hewlett-Packard has confirmed it has closed a $13.9 billion deal to buy Electronic Data Systems. ...
With Blu-ray drive for £600 at Tesco
Medion has announced the Akoya P36888 home entertainment desktop PC that goes on sale at big Tesco stores, and via Tesco Direct, for £599. ...
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Automatic helpful pointers for search tactics
Google is going to bring a new tool to its main search page. ...
Wearable electroluminescent speedo
The Speed Vest is described as "experimental clothing designed to create an environment in which bicyclists are respected as equal users of the roadway". ...