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O2 to launch Pay & Go iPhone 3G on September 16th

1 September 2008, 16:49

O2 customers can expect to pay £349.99 or £399 for the 8GB and 16GB models, respectively.

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Blaupunkt hopes to reinvent satnav with real-time video navigation

1 September 2008, 13:31

Blaupunkt's innovative TravelPilot satnavs will superimpose directions onto live footage of real-world images.

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Creative updates compact GigaWorks range

1 September 2008, 12:23

Creative has announced an all-new GigaWorks speaker system, and revisions of its popular 2.0 solutions.

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Humax shows off FOXSAT-HDR, its HD-ready Freesat PVR

1 September 2008, 12:13

Humax quietly showed off its Freesat HD PVR at IFA 2008, is this the Freesat receiver you've been waiting for?

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German customs agents raid IFA

29 August 2008, 17:08

Approximately 220 German customs agents have paid a visit to this year's IFA, carrying out raids at over 50 booths.

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TomTom launches road-savvy satnav series

29 August 2008, 14:50

TomTom has rolled out a trio of satnavs that continuously adapt the directions they give you based on changing road conditions.

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Philips launches 38mm-thick Essence LCD

29 August 2008, 12:07

Philips' stand-out IFA offering comes in the form of a super-slim 38mm LCD, making it ideal for wall mounting.

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Sony unveils BRAVIA Z4500 - the 200Hz Motionflow LCD

28 August 2008, 17:23

Sony has unveiled a 200Hz BRAVIA screen at this year's IFA, delivering a whopping 200 frames per second.

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Toshiba announces Regza ZF LCD series, with built-in upscaler

28 August 2008, 15:54

As expected, Toshiba has today announced the world's first LCD TV to feature a built-in cell-based 1080p upscaler.

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Fast & Furious trailer races onto web

27 August 2008, 16:33

To the delight of petrol heads, Vin Diesel returns for the fourth outing of the nitrous-boosted Fast and Furious series.

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BBC iPlayer to lose seven-day restriction courtesy of series stacking

27 August 2008, 13:48

The BBC has today announced series stacking, an iPlayer service that will keep certain shows available for longer than seven days.

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Sky to launch seven additional HD channels

21 August 2008, 12:55

BSkyB has announced plans to expand its high-definition service with the launch of seven new HD channels.

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The coolest thing at IDF: 3D cinema

20 August 2008, 20:18

The future of film, evidently.

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BlackBerry Bold arrives early, available now from Orange UK

20 August 2008, 14:21

BlackBerry's flagship handset, Bold, has shown up earlier than expected. It's available from Orange UK right now.

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Archos revamps its PMP range, launches trio of Internet media tablets

20 August 2008, 12:53

Archos has taken the wraps off a trio of portable media players, the 5, 5G and 7. Worthy competitors to Apple's iPod touch?

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Toshiba reignites the Blu-ray battle with XDE

18 August 2008, 14:00

Toshiba has today taken the wraps off XDE, an upscaling technology that it hopes will breathe new life into DVDs.

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BBC opts for MPEG-4, increases quality of iPlayer programming

18 August 2008, 12:28

The BBC has adopted the H.264 video format and AAC+ audio in an effort to improve the quality of its iPlayer service.

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Sony XPERIA X5 images leaked onto web

18 August 2008, 10:42

What appears to be leaked images of a Sony XPERIA X5 handset have made their way online, along with a rumoured specification.

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Universal wind-up remote says goodbye to batteries

13 August 2008, 13:56

Yes this is a wind-up, but Gizoo's Universal Remote Control really does work without batteries.

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BlackBerry Bold coming to T-Mobile in September

8 August 2008, 11:59

BlackBerry's flagship handset, Bold, will become available to business customers from T-Mobile UK as of next month.

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Survey says: millions of Brits baffled by gadgets

7 August 2008, 12:42

A poll of 2,000 Brits has revealed that millions of consumers don't understand gadgets, and many of us will end up throwing them across the room.

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Batman fan builds Tumbler replica with no help from Wayne Enterprises

6 August 2008, 13:21

If you think the car-makeovers on Pimp my Ride are good, wait 'till you see Bob Dullam's homemade Tumbler.

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Sonos revamps its multi-room music system

5 August 2008, 16:07

Sonos fans have waited a long time, but the new-and-improved ZonePlayer 120 and ZonePlayer 90 upgrades are now available.

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Rumour: Apple iPhone nano to make Christmas debut

4 August 2008, 10:40

According to reports, a downsized version of Apple's hugely-popular iPhone 3G will make its way to O2 stores in time for Christmas.

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Waboba Ball: the latest craze at the beach

4 August 2008, 10:21

Ever heard of the Waboba Ball? It's apparently one of the hottest crazes this summer and appeals to those who love sports, sun and water.

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The great Geek vs Nerd debate

31 July 2008, 15:40

Join the debate! Are Geeks cooler than Nerds? Are Nerds socially inept? Are all Geeks obsessed with computers?

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O2 bundles home and mobile broadband

31 July 2008, 12:49

O2 has announced a bundle that will offer 3G mobile broadband and a home connection of up to 8MB, all for £20 per month.

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Nokia N96 launching October 1st

31 July 2008, 12:10

Been holding out for a Nokia N96? Just a little longer, Nokia has confirmed that its flagship handset will be available October 1st.

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Help save Bletchley Park!

31 July 2008, 10:36

Bletchley Park, the home of programmable computing, is fighting for survival. Here are a few ways in which you can help!

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince teaser trailer

30 July 2008, 15:36

Heads up Potter fans, the first teaser trailer for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is now available online.

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Alicia Keys and Jack White to record Quantum of Solace theme tune

30 July 2008, 11:50

The 22nd outing of the Bond franchise is drawing near, and Alicia Keys and Jack White will provide the title theme; Another Way To Die.

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Dell reported to be testing a new MP3 player

30 July 2008, 10:48

Could this be the next stage in a Dell strategy to take on Apple on its home turf?

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Is the Apple iPhone 3G cracking up?

30 July 2008, 10:01

Various reports suggest that Apple's iPhone 3G is proving to be susceptible to cracks. Have you experienced any such defects?

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