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Get ready for HD audio

10 March 2010, 13:00

The inventor of MP3 is talking-up its new technology that promises to bring CD-quality sound to mobile phone calls.

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CeBIT 2010 : AVerMedia branches out into set-top boxes and media-streaming devices

10 March 2010, 11:37

Best known for its range of TV tuners, AVerMedia is trying to crack the ultra-competitive set-top and media-streaming market. We find out the reasons why.

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BBC license fee to rise to £145.50 next month

9 March 2010, 15:43

The government has confirmed that the cost of a colour TV license will rise by two per cent as of April 1st.

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ASUS introduces compact Cine5 PC speaker

9 March 2010, 12:21

Cine5 speaker bar touts virtual surround sound in personalised spaces.

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Compro launches quad-mode VideoMate S800F TV tuner card

9 March 2010, 11:29

Low-profile card equipped with dual tuners allows for simultaneous DVB-S and DVB-T viewing.

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Google Street View awards York's Shambles as UK's most picturesque street

8 March 2010, 16:56

The results of the inaugural Google Street View Awards are in. Find out which of Britain's streets are deemed the best.

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Film4 HD to launch exclusively on Virgin Media

8 March 2010, 10:00

Virgin Media continues to expand its line-up of high definition channels with the launch of Film 4 HD and E4 HD.

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Apple yanks Wi-Fi detectors from iTunes

5 March 2010, 10:40

Pretends they were never there.

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T-Mobile to slash international call rates

5 March 2010, 10:19

PAYGers get up to 75 per cent off.

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CeBIT 2010 : A plethora of Harmony from Logitech

2 March 2010, 23:54

Nick discovers the near-full range of Harmony remotes over on the Logitech booth... one day they will be mine! Muwahahahaha!

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Logitech introduces entry-level Harmony 600 and 650 remotes

2 March 2010, 15:21

Always wanted a Logitech Harmony remote but find yourself unwilling to spend over £50? Here's your answer.

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BBC confirms service cuts, 6 Music and Asian Network face the axe

2 March 2010, 13:06

The BBC has revealed plans to slash its radio, television and online services as part of a strategic review billed as the biggest shake-up in the corporation's 88-year history.

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Microsoft shows off world's first Windows Phone 7 series handset

1 March 2010, 11:40

LG device makes an appearance on the Engadget show, features a QWERTY slider form factor and Microsoft's upcoming Windows Phone 7 series OS.

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Review: The Nexus One vs that Nokia one

1 March 2010, 07:45

The Uber-geek and Unter-geek meet in a clash of geekiness that would have most anorak shops explode with anticipation... and all over a couple of mobile phones!

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BBC plans cuts to many services

26 February 2010, 16:52

Reports suggest that the BBC will make sweeping reductions in services, including plans to shut down two radio stations and cut back web services by 50 per cent.

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Samsung embeds Skype in TVs

26 February 2010, 12:11

Now you can make video calls through your TV, but do you really want to?

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Elgato EyeTV Netstream DTT tuner brings Freeview to your network

24 February 2010, 13:04

Network dual tuner connects to your router to stream full-HD digital television to your PCs.

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Virgin Media lowers cost of mobile broadband on the continent

23 February 2010, 14:55

Travel Passes now available for consumers in need of web connectivity throughout the European Union.

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Apple to get into TVs?

23 February 2010, 09:20

A recent job posting reveals Apple is considering where else it can put its new SoC to work. iScreen anyone?

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Nokia launches Sky TV app

22 February 2010, 11:35

Now you can watch Sky Sports and remote record onto Sky+ boxes using some Symbian handsets.

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Google Energy gets the green light

22 February 2010, 10:02

Is there no sector Google isn’t looking to expand into? One day you may be buying your energy from it.

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Panasonic launches UK's first Freeview HD-capable TV

19 February 2010, 15:30

42in Panasonic TX-P42G20B hits UK stores with built-in tuners for both Freesat HD and Freeview HD.

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Sky's 1TB Sky+HD receiver is more spacious than you think

19 February 2010, 13:01

Actually features a 1.5TB hard drive, says Sky.

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Apple stores take to the seas with Celebrity Cruises

19 February 2010, 12:07

Not an actual Apple store per se, but Celebrity's iLounge is probably the next best thing.

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Avatar to launch on Blu-ray 3D this November

19 February 2010, 11:12

When will home 3DTV technology really take off? The jury's still out on whether or not it ever will, but November might be a safe bet.

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Freeview HD iPhone app helps plan your high-def schedule

16 February 2010, 16:12

Able to receive Freeview HD? Got yourself a nice new receiver? Good, now you can plan your high-def viewing direct from your iPhone.

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BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express to bring free wireless synchronisation to small businesses

16 February 2010, 13:16

Research in Motion has taken the wraps off a lightweight, freeware version of its BlackBerry Enterprise Server software.

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Microsoft provides a look at the Windows Phone 7 Series app store

16 February 2010, 10:49

First look at Microsoft's revamped marketplace for Windows Phone 7 Series applications.

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Microsoft hints at global Zune HD availability for 2010

16 February 2010, 10:16

It shouldn't come as a surprise, but following the introduction of its Zune-like Windows Phone 7 Series, Microsoft could be preparing for a global Zune push.

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