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Richard Donner says Lethal Weapon 5 isn't happening

14 October 2008, 11:47

We were looking forward to another Riggs and Murtaugh outing, but series Director Richard Donner says the project dead in the water.

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10 October 2008, 15:24

We're giving you the chance to win a pair of exclusive tickets to a VIP preview screening of Eagle Eye at London’s IMAX.

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Play.com pips Amazon in the race for UK DRM-free music downloads

10 October 2008, 14:40

Play.com has announced that music from all four major record labels is now available DRM-free from its PlayDigital download site.

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TCAAC 15 - Amazon go DRM free!

10 October 2008, 13:18

DRM was brought in to protect music publishers, much to the chagrin of the general public... but Amazon are going DRM-free with their downloads... Nick and Scott investigate.

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EU battery directive could force Apple to rethink various products

10 October 2008, 11:51

The European Union's battery directive is now in place, and it could force Apple into redesigning products that contain irremovable batteries.

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Orange pulls BlackBerry Bold from sale amid concerns of faulty software

10 October 2008, 10:40

According to an internal statement, Orange has pulled RIM's BlackBerry bold following various reports of software issues.

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Sling shoots Apple TV rival into UK stores

9 October 2008, 14:27

Sling Media's SlingPlayer-in-a-box gadget, SlingCatcher, is now available to Brits.

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Awesome tech: scientists capture video footage of fish 7,700 metres below surface

8 October 2008, 14:12

Scientists from the universities of Aberdeen and Tokyo have caught on camera what's believed to be the world's deepest living fish.

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Flip Mino launches in the UK

8 October 2008, 13:36

New version of the popular entry level digital camcorder makes its UK debut.

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Electrolux launches second-generation Trilobite 2.0

8 October 2008, 12:27

Electrolux has itself a new-and-improved automated vacuum cleaner, and promises a dream-cleaning scenario.

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Vodafone takes the wraps off RIM's BlackBerry Storm

8 October 2008, 11:29

Vodafone has officially confirmed that the first "clickable" touchscreen BlackBerry will arrive in the coming weeks.

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Only in Japan: Nikon launches geek-friendly multimedia headset

7 October 2008, 15:55

Ever wanted a multimedia headset that provides a display, headphones, mobile A/V player, Wi-Fi and 8GB of memory? Here it is.

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Nokia drops 5800 XpressMusic clanger: no UK availability in 2008

7 October 2008, 14:37

Despite the well-publicised launch of Nokia's first mainstream touch-capable device, the Nokia 5800 won't appear in UK stores this year.

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Lethal Weapon 5 on the fast track, says Murtaugh Jr.

7 October 2008, 10:38

Columbus Short reveals that Riggs and Murtaugh will be back once again as Warner Bros. has Lethal Weapon 5 on the fast track.

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Ofcom paints picture of UK's digital TV

6 October 2008, 15:13

Ofcom's latest figures reveal that 88 per cent of households now have digital TV, and free-to-view satellite is rapidly gaining traction.

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Leaked BlackBerry Storm video looks tantalising, makes us want one

3 October 2008, 12:26

BlackBerry's touchscreen handset has been literally kicking up a storm this past few months. Check out the latest promo video...

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Nokia touches down with 5800 XpressMusic

3 October 2008, 10:28

Nokia has announced its first mainstream touch-capable device - the 5800 XpressMusic - but is it enough to challenge Apple's iPhone?

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T-Mobile launches 3G broadband sharing station

2 October 2008, 15:06

T-Mobile is on a mission to get all laptop users familiar with 3G, and so has unveiled a docking station for its 3G mobile broadband dongle.

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Iron Man highlights Blu-ray's BD-Live frailties

2 October 2008, 14:20

One of the year's biggest Blu-ray titles launched in the US on Tuesday, but its BD-Live functionality has proven troublesome.

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Quantum of Solace: Another Way to Die music video now online

1 October 2008, 14:48

Just as the theme tune begins to grow on us, the music video comes along and puts us right back at square one...

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BT's hopeful broadband-boosting I-Plate now rolling out to ISPs

1 October 2008, 11:19

If your BT line isn't delivering the broadband speeds you'd anticipated, you might take hope in the imminent I-Plate.

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Panasonic adds LCD TVs to its range of freesat-ready displays

1 October 2008, 10:46

Panasonic has extended its support for the BBC and ITV's free-to-air satellite service with the launch of two new freesat-ready TVs.

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Virgin Media launches mobile broadband service

1 October 2008, 10:04

Virgin Media has become the latest operator to provide a broadband-on-the-go service, and it's available with no setup fee.

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Ofcom's Sky consultation could result in cheaper footy on rival services

30 September 2008, 15:54

Ofcom has today launched a consultation that could force Sky to make its premium content available to rival operators at regulated prices.

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Sky halves the cost of its HD service

29 September 2008, 14:57

For a limited time only, BSkyB has announced that both new and existing customers can upgrade to Sky+HD at half price.

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Freesat going strong: 100,000 units sold in five months

29 September 2008, 13:03

Freesat, a HD-ready and free-to-air satellite service launched by the BBC and ITV, has reached its first milestone.

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Nokia's touch-screen Tube to launch October 2nd

29 September 2008, 12:09

Nokia will be launching its long-awaited and touch-capable alternative to Apple's iPhone at a London event later this week.

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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It's Fusionman!

25 September 2008, 11:54

Swiss "Fusionman" Yves Rossy will today attempt to fly across the Channel using his body and four wing-mounted jet engines.

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Smartparts launches mammoth 32in digital photo frame

24 September 2008, 12:08

If you've got the wall space, and there's nothing on the tele, why not opt for a whopping-big photo frame instead?

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Nokia hoping for iPhone-like hype at N96 launch

23 September 2008, 12:06

Nokia is generating buzz around its N96 handset with an exclusive launch taking place tomorrow at its flagship London store.

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Quantum of Solace theme tune makes its way online

19 September 2008, 12:41

Alicia Keys and Jack White's Another Way to Die, theme tune to 2008 Bond outing Quantum of Solace, can be heard online.

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Asus intros 'world's first' Skype videophone

19 September 2008, 11:52

Asus has launched a videophone, but not just any videophone - this one's claimed to be the world’s first Skype-certified standalone videophone.

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Touchscreen BlackBerry details leaked

18 September 2008, 12:39

Details of the BlackBerry Storm have been leaked around the Internet, showing how RIM plans to take on the iPhone.

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