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The new KITT, goodbye Pontiac, hello Shelby

30 November 2007, 14:21

It's a sad day for fans of the beloved Knight Industries Two Thousand from the original Knight Rider TV series. The iconic Pontiac Trans Am T-top has been set aside ...

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Switch your mobile network in just 2 hours

30 November 2007, 11:02

Ofcom, independent regulator for the communications industry in the United Kingdom have set new rules for mobile providers. The advantage? We'll no longer have to wait up to 5 days ...

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Microsoft powered bipedal robot debuts

30 November 2007, 10:41

He's no C3P0, but the first robot featuring Microsoft's Robotics Studio software has launched in Japan in the form of the e-nuvo WALK .

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Venturer's cheap HD-DVD player coming to the UK

29 November 2007, 17:16

Venturer's upcoming HD-DVD player may be the answer for those looking to get on the high definition bandwagon in the cheapest way possible.

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Flickr provides a page for every place in the world

28 November 2007, 15:46

Flickr, a Yahoo company, has launched a service named "Places" which it claims is "a big thank you to all the wonderful photographers who have taken the time to put ...

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Archaeological discovery: Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull photos!

28 November 2007, 14:15

Have you been wondering whether an older Harrison Ford still has what it takes to be Indiana Jones? If these photos are anything to go by, he's still Dr Jones ...

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United Nations: Iceland best place to live

28 November 2007, 12:14

Iceland has risen to the top of an annual list published by the U.N, dethroning Norway as the best place to live.

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iPhone launching in France tonight, as confusing as ever

28 November 2007, 11:23

The iPhone seems to get more complicated by the day. Being exclusive to different service providers in different countries, it's proving to be a consumer headache. Tonight we turn to ...

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London Tube announcer sacked for criticising service

27 November 2007, 12:20

Emma Clarke, voiceover artist and voice of The Tube since 1999, has been sacked by the London Underground following alleged criticism of the service.

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Jackson Five back on tour in 2008?

26 November 2007, 15:29

Speaking to BBC 6 Music, Jermaine Jackson concedes that concert dates have been discussed and could take place in 2008.

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All the details on FIFA's Interactive World Cup 08

26 November 2007, 13:54

If you're not watching England at Euro 2008 next summer...oh wait, that's not gonna happen. If you need something else to do whilst England are absent from Euro 2008 next ...

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Cool app of the day: Flickrvision

26 November 2007, 12:55

Ever wanted to just sit and look at pictures people have taken from all corners of the globe? Probably not but nonetheless, you can do just that with a new ...

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O2 has Wigan-sized iPhone problem

26 November 2007, 12:11

Everyone wants a Wii or an Eee this Christmas. They're the hottest technology items in town, but there's none to be found for love nor money. If you want an ...

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The Dark Knight, a viral campaign and then some!

26 November 2007, 12:05

If like me you love a good viral campaign, look no further than the upcoming Batman movie, The Dark Knight. Sequel to 2005's Batman Begins, the highly anticipated movie is ...

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Have you given blood?

26 November 2007, 11:08

Most of us are probably hard at work creating shopping lists for Christmas presents we've got to buy. Thanks to HEXUS forum member Ciber, we've been reminded that there's one ...

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High definition channels set to be broadcast on Freeview

26 November 2007, 10:22

The BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Five have all signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding that could bring high definition channels to Freeview as early as 2009.

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Orange unpeels HTC Touch Dual

23 November 2007, 13:42

HTC’s Touch Dual finally arrives in the UK via Orange.

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iPhone out of contract in Germany

23 November 2007, 09:30

If you're after an iPhone without a contract, Germany is the place to be.

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Sony says PlayStation Phone is definitely plausible

22 November 2007, 14:46

Not wanting to feel left out with Apple, Google and others all going mobile mad, Sony reckons that combining its Sony Ericsson and PlayStation brands would bring nothing but success.

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Dixons offering wooden TVs this Christmas

21 November 2007, 11:00

There are plenty of gadgets we'd all like to see beneath the Christmas tree this year, but how about a wooden TV set? Thanks to Dixons, it's a possibility.

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Palringo, a free IM client for Symbian and Windows Mobile

21 November 2007, 09:59

It can prove difficult to find a freeware instant messaging program for your mobile device and Palringo looks to fill that void with its multi-client messenger.

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Pinnacle announces ShowCenter 250HD

20 November 2007, 10:28

Pinnacle today launched its ShowCenter 250HD, the successor to the HEXUS recommended ShowCenter 200, claiming it "changes how and where you enjoy your PC-based digital media files by linking your ...

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Beware - new email spying scam

20 November 2007, 10:16

We just wanted to flag up a new, particularly nasty, email scam that is currently doing the rounds from someone who may have blackmail on their minds.

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Cloverfield's second trailer has us intrigued

19 November 2007, 16:52

Every once in a while, there's a movie that gets a big serving of hype, a very mysterious advertising campaign and more internet buzz than you could ask for. Right ...

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The Next Generation of Home Theatre

19 November 2007, 13:15

What do you get when you cross the Starship Enterprise and your home theatre? The answer, you get awarded CEDIA's top theme theatre of 2007.

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First look at The Incredible Hulk

19 November 2007, 12:45

The Incredible Hulk returns to our screens next year and the first poster showing Edward Norton as the big green man himself has found its way onto the web.

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FIFA set to test goal line technology

19 November 2007, 11:46

It has been needed for quite some time and now FIFA are finally ready to introduce a little technology into the beautiful game to help determine whether or not the ...

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TV's take on Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

16 November 2007, 09:50

FOX reveal first posters of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, provide glimpse of new stop at nothing Terminators set to debut on US screens in January 2008.

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Nokia launch latest Nseries handset, the N82

14 November 2007, 14:09

Nokia launches its newest mobile computer, claims "it's what cameras have become".

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Microsoft try again, Zune 2 launches in the USA

14 November 2007, 11:08

Despite having sold only 1.2 million Zunes since its launch in late 2006, Microsoft holds true to its promise of being in the portable music player business for the long ...

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