Archive for November, 2009

2010 Release For Google Phone?

We’ve all seen Google’s Android phones, but it seems the internet behemoth are intending to release a solely-branded smartphone next year. The phone is rumoured to be Google’s “pure vision” of what a mobile should be and will be sold direct from retailers rather than in conjunction with network contracts.

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Playstation Network Up & Running For Movies

Sony’s Playstation network for the rental and purchasing of movies for the PS3 and PSP has launched. Over 800 movies are currently available, although Sony state that this will quickly rise with updated content being added weekly. Renting a film will set you back from around £2.49 and you will be given 2 weeks to [...]

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MSI Wind Blows Over to UK

At last! A netbook with a difference. The MSI Wind 12 U200 will be out later this month, retailing for around £399 and available in black or white editions.

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Microsoft: Another “Great” Idea For an Ad Campaign

After the debacle that was the Windows 7 Launch Party – which was so hysterical I started praying for Armageddon – it looks like our hilarious and crazy friends at Microsoft have been up to their old tricks again.

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Dancepants Music Player: Sings When You’re Running

Now this is an idea I can’t believe hasn’t happened before: the Dancepants Kinetic Music Player is perfect for those of you struggling to motivate yourselves in keeping with the fitness programme….

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Review: Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-Ray Player

dmp-bd60 1Panasonic’s Blu-Ray players are generally from the top drawer and when their DMP-BD60 came out earlier in the year, it was no exception. Receiving sterling reviews from industry press certainly pricked our ears up, but the initial price was a little high for our tastes. That price has thankfully fallen steadily over the year, however; it seems to be picking again, meaning that now could be the right time to get in quick.

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T-Mobile Staff Flog Customer Details

Naughty, naughty, very naughty! If your network is T-Mobile then you may be one of the unfortunate people whose details have been sold to rival firms by soon-to-be ex-employees.

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Apple iPhones Stolen!

Reports from the Belgian press have revealed that thousands of iPhones have been stolen from a warehouse facility in Willebroek, Belgium. Exact amounts vary from different sources but it is estimated that between 3-4000 have been nicked from the Dutch logistic company, CEVA Logistics.

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Review: Canon Powershot S90 Compact Camera

Canon’s latest compact camera, the Powershot S90, has been receiving rave reviews industry-wide, due to its excellent photo quality and professional features. However, retailing at around the £380 mark makes this quite a pricey option for a compact, so is the Powershot S90 worth all your hard-earned money?

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Review: Samsung LE32B450 LCD TV

Buying a TV can be an expensive business, but there are options out there for those on a tight budget. At a sub-£350 price point, Samsung’s 32” LE32B450 LCD is one such TV. Samsung are highly regarded industry-wide for their medium to high priced sets, but how do their budget TVs stack up?

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