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Microsoft announces Windows Phone 7 Series

15 February 2010, 16:12

Forget everything you ever knew about Windows Mobile as Microsoft unveils plans to deliver "a different kind of mobile experience" in 2010.

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UK's first Freeview HD receiver arrives at retail

15 February 2010, 12:21

Humax HD-FOX T2 set-top box now available priced at £179.99.

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Windows Mobile 7 interface caught on camera

15 February 2010, 10:48

Is this a first look at Microsoft's next-generation mobile operating system?

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Mobile service providers team up to combat Apple's app dominance

15 February 2010, 10:30

The world's leading mobile operators announce an open applications platform that will bring new apps to billions of users.

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Freeview coverage checker reveals when Freeview HD is coming to you

12 February 2010, 15:14

Want to know exactly when you'll be able to receive Freeview HD?

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Google to bring ultra-high-speed broadband to US homes

11 February 2010, 10:31

Search giant announces plans for an "experimental fibre network" that could bring broadband speeds of up to 1Gbps to half a million US users.

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Toshiba uncovers Freeview HD-compatible range of REGZA LCD TVs

10 February 2010, 16:52

Toshiba has taken the wraps off its latest LCDs, many of which offer built-in support for Freeview HD.

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Toshiba gears up for Freeview HD, announces its first compatible PVR

10 February 2010, 16:21

Toshiba has taken the wraps off its HDR5010 - a set-top box capable of viewing and recording Freeview HD.

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Teufel unleashes Ultima 800 stereo speaker

10 February 2010, 11:33

German loudspeaker vendor celebrates its 30th anniversary with a stereo speaker that represents "the absolute pinnacle of Teufel’s technical abilities".

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Virgin Media expands high-def offering with Discovery HD

10 February 2010, 10:49

Virgin Media has announced that Discovery HD will join its channel line up this spring.

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Freeview to gain two new nationwide channels

9 February 2010, 16:07

Can't find anything to watch? Spare multiplex capacity from the BBC and Arqiva will be used to create two new channels.

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Samsung and LG on course to deliver 3D TVs in March

9 February 2010, 13:24

Been itching to get your hands on a 3D TV? The first consumer sets could reach stores as soon as next month.

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Canon releases 18 megapixel EOS 550D digital SLR

8 February 2010, 15:24

Latest addition to the EOS range vows to take aspiring photographers beyond the still with advanced video features.

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Windows Mobile 7 rumours pick up pace

8 February 2010, 14:17

Zune and Xbox to be integral to the next-generation Windows Mobile experience, say Internet sources.

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Eurosport HD makes its way to Virgin Media

3 February 2010, 10:10

Virgin Media's HD channel count will rise to eight with the addition of Eurosport HD in April.

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Sony and Qualcomm both pushing mobile TV

2 February 2010, 11:19

The two tech giants are independently trying to highlight the possibilities of watching TV on a mobile device.

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Conservatives promise "super-fast broadband" by 2017

1 February 2010, 16:24

Tories tout speeds of up to 100Mbps for the "majority" of homes ahead of the next general election.

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Microsoft to unveil Zune Phone at Mobile World Congress?

1 February 2010, 15:34

A Spanish blog claims to have confirmed that Microsoft will officially reveal the mythical Zune Phone later this month.

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Airline passengers face compulsory full-body scans

1 February 2010, 12:27

New rules state passengers at major UK airports must undergo full-body scans or they will not be permitted to fly.

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Virgin Media to offer free mobile calls to landline customers

1 February 2010, 11:18

Virgin has announced that it will offer free calls to Virgin Mobile as part of its unlimited packages for fixed-line customers.

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Sky launches 1TB Sky+HD receiver

29 January 2010, 13:02

Sky has introduced a set-top receiver with four times the store of the original Sky+HD box.

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Sky brings 3D football to the nation's pubs

28 January 2010, 10:18

Want to see the weekend's hottest clash - Arsenal vs. Man Utd - in three dimensions? Head down to your local for a pint and a pair of 3D glasses.

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Microsoft Zune Phone inadvertently confirmed?

26 January 2010, 14:54

The latest Zune software update has revealed drivers for the supposed Zune Phone.

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Average speed cameras proposed for all UK motorways

25 January 2010, 16:13

Proposals set out by Government advisers could see average speed cameras installed on all the country's motorways in an effort to cut CO2 emissions.

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ASUS touchscreen DR-950 e-reader poses for the camera

22 January 2010, 16:24

Still no mention of price and availability, but it's looking good.

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Windows Mobile 7 penned for Q4 launch

22 January 2010, 11:47

Latest rumours claim next-gen mobile OS will be delivered to handset partners in September 2010.

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GefenTV Wireless for HDMI goes where no cable has gone before

21 January 2010, 16:14

Had enough of cable clutter in the living room? GefenTV Wireless for HDMI could be the solution.

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Nokia goes on satellite navigation offensive

21 January 2010, 11:15

Mobile phone giant launches a new version of Ovi Maps that's available completely free of charge.

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Man dies after watching James Cameron's Avatar in 3D

20 January 2010, 10:01

Taiwanese doctor claims "over-excitement" caused by Hollywood blockbuster likely to have caused death.

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Samsung intros high-end WB650 point-and-shoot with GPS and AMOLED display

19 January 2010, 11:55

One of five new shooters from the South Korean electronics giant.

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BBC extends Freesat iPlayer coverage

18 January 2010, 12:12

Now available to all users of a Humax-branded Freesat HD receiver.

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LG's flexible e-paper hints at the newspaper of the future

18 January 2010, 11:33

Ever wanted to buy a newspaper that lasts a lifetime and updates automatically? It could look something like this.

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Windows Mobile 7 launch imminent?

15 January 2010, 13:38

Or will we see v6.6 at MWC 2010.

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