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Channel 5 officially launches video-on-demand service: Demand Five

18 July 2008, 13:01

It might be the last of the UK's major terrestrial broadcasters to offer an online catch-up service, but it does offer high definition downloads.

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It's here: Opera Mobile 9.5 beta released

17 July 2008, 12:07

It's been a long time coming, but the first beta of Opera Mobile 9.5 is now available and it promises plenty of new features.

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Terminator Salvation teaser trailer sneaks onto web

16 July 2008, 20:09

The first teaser trailer for the fourth Terminator outing was scheduled to premiere this Friday, but why wait? It's on YouTube already.

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One hundred push ups offers six-week challenge

16 July 2008, 10:06

Ever wanted to be able to do one hundred consecutive push ups? If so, there's now a website with a six week program to help you achieve your goal.

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Sky adds Eurosport HD to its line-up, HD channel count rises to 19

15 July 2008, 15:30

Sky has today expanded its range of HD channels with the introduction of Eurosport HD, available now on channel 412.

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Apple iPhone 3G selling like hotcakes

15 July 2008, 12:21

Despite predictions of severe stock shortages, Apple has already shifted over a million iPhone 3G handsets.

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Apple iPhone 3G now on sale, did you get one?

11 July 2008, 09:31

Following months of hype and speculation, Apple's iPhone 3G is finally here. Did you manage to bag one?

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Max Payne movie trailer debut

10 July 2008, 10:19

Directed by John Moore and starring Mark Wahlberg, Max Payne is due for release on cinema later this year. The first trailer has hit the net!

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O2: only a few dozen iPhone 3G handsets to be available in each store

9 July 2008, 12:29

If you're planning on picking up an iPhone 3G this Friday, you might want to consider queueing up early. O2 is already predicting severe stock shortages.

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DreamWorks studios sides with Intel

8 July 2008, 13:14

DreamWorks Animation SKG is expected to choose Intel over AMD as the supplier of processor technology for its computer-animation studios.

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Compro's VideoMate Vista E900F TV tuner landing in the UK later this month

7 July 2008, 15:49

Compro's latest TV tuner promises to do it all and will be available by the end of the month, priced at around £85.

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Swann Security launches the ultimate spying tool: FlashlightDVR

7 July 2008, 13:33

Swann Security's latest device, the FlashlightDVR, hides a camera and DVR for those who need to capture without being noticed.

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Pay & Go iPhone 3G delayed until Christmas

7 July 2008, 12:29

If you're waiting to get your hands on a pay-as-you-go iPhone 3G, we've bad news, you'll be waiting until the Christmas period.

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'HD TV gas' 17,000 times worse for planet than CO2, claims boffin

4 July 2008, 16:52

LCD TVs, praised as being greener than old-style tellies because they consume much less power, may actually be speeding climate change, a chemical expert has warned.

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How to save a quid or two, by the HEXUS.community members

4 July 2008, 13:41

Over in the HEXUS.community discussion forums, our readers have been sharing their thoughts on how to save a few quid, and we've plenty of suggestions worth taking a look at.

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The Day the Earth Stood Still trailer

4 July 2008, 11:10

The first trailer for the 2008 remake of Robert Wise's 50's classic is now available, and it doesn't look all that bad.

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Disney Pixar's Wall-E voted one of the best movies...ever

2 July 2008, 14:09

Wall-E hasn't yet made its way to UK theatres, but early reviews from across the pond claim the movie to be one of the greatest of all time.

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TVonics launches another tiny Freeview box

2 July 2008, 10:15

Tiny is an understatement, this provider of Freeview-goodness measures just 70mm x 27mm x 54mm.

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Nikon announces smaller DSLR king, the D700

1 July 2008, 09:56

Nikon's D700 packs a D3-derived 12.1 megapixel FX-format sensor into a smaller, lighter body and it'll be yours later this month for $2,999.95.

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Pioneer launches its first KURO LCD TVs

30 June 2008, 12:37

It's been a long time coming, but Pioneer has officially extended its KURO range to include LCDs as well as Plasma screens.

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James Bond: Quantum of Solace teaser trailer

30 June 2008, 10:52

Sony Pictures Entertainment has launched the first teaser trailer for 007's 2008 outing, Quantum of Solace.

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BBC begins fresh Freeview HD TV trial

27 June 2008, 16:36

Freesat may have only recently launched in the UK, but the BBC has already begun testing the transmission of HD services over Freeview.

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BBC launches beta version of all-new iPlayer 2.0

27 June 2008, 12:12

A beta version of BBC's revamped iPlayer is now available and it's packing quite a few useful new features.

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Nike launching Marty McFly-inspired sneakers, power-laces nowhere to be seen

27 June 2008, 10:09

It isn't quite 2015, but Nike is readying Back to the Future inspired trainers in the form of the McFly Hyperdunks.

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Brits confused by digital TV switchover, report claims

26 June 2008, 16:41

Half of the TVs sold in the UK last year were analogue, and most buyers still don’t realise that the sets will soon become obsolete.

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Dark Knight TV spots hit overdrive

25 June 2008, 14:36

This time next month, The Dark Knight will be hitting UK theatres and Warner Bros. is stepping up the marketing.

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Karting Experience competition: the lucky winners!

25 June 2008, 11:04

SCAN.co.uk has taken the time to pick two lucky winners in our Karting Experience competition. And the winners are...

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Arnie and Stallone finally on screen together - for Bollywood!

23 June 2008, 09:42

We've always wanted to see Schwarzenegger and Stallone in the same flick, but it won't be the Terminator vs Rambo that we'd imagined.

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Reminder: we're giving away a Karting Experience!

20 June 2008, 19:38

Enter our competition to win a Karting Experience with BMW F1 test driver, Christian Klien - but hurry, entries must be in by June 23rd!

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One last Wall-E trailer - and it's full of action!

20 June 2008, 14:17

Disney has let loose one last trailer for this summer's sure-fire animated hit, Wall-E.

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Probably the largest PR 'gift' in the world!

20 June 2008, 13:34

Look what droped into the review dungeon this morning! But which game is it promoting?

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BBC Special: Bill Gates: How a Geek Changed the World

20 June 2008, 11:08

Looking for something to watch on a Friday night? The BBC will be airing a one-hour profile of Bill Gates tonight at 7pm.

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Sky HD gets cheaper, still too expensive?

19 June 2008, 13:42

Sky has announced that its HD service is to be re-branded and given a healthy price drop.

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