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BBC begins research on the future of audio

8 July 2011, 18:05

Five-year project begins looking into how the BBC will be broadcasting to us in years to come.

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11 percent of Brits use mobile devices in the sack

8 July 2011, 16:13

But talking too loudly on mobile phones in public is the UK’s number one pet peeve.

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Google improves Maps and Docs for mobile

8 July 2011, 15:54

Offline map downloads and document easier sharing is the order of the day.

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Lenovo launches ThinkPad x121e, Edge E320 and Edge E325 laptops

8 July 2011, 15:42

A pair of SMB-orientated notebooks and a more premium system designed for professionals and students.

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The HP/Oracle Itanium spat grows ever more pedantic

8 July 2011, 15:23

HP says Oracle committed to support Itanium, but where’s the evidence?

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YouTube looks to Cosmic Panda for UI improvements

8 July 2011, 13:10

A new user interface currently in trials radically updates the YouTube's looks and usability.

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Mad Catz becomes Xbox 360 game publisher

8 July 2011, 09:49

Videogame peripheral manufacturer dips its toes into the world of publishing.

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Burnout CRASH goes old school with a Kinect twist

8 July 2011, 09:22

New Burnout downloadable title to go back its roots. Kinect Party Mode confirmed.

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Rumour wars: iPhone and iPad launches

8 July 2011, 09:17

Two new thinner phones and a higher resolution tablet... perhaps.

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Bethesda announces Dishonored

8 July 2011, 09:12

Deus Ex designer jumps on board Bethesda's new first person shooter.

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eBay to acquire mobile payments company Zong for $240 million

7 July 2011, 17:53

Soon you’ll be able to put the cost of those second-hand CDs on your phone bill.

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Apple app store tops 15 billion downloads

7 July 2011, 15:53

The rate of downloads is accelerating rapidly.

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Contrasting smartphone fortunes for Korean giants

7 July 2011, 15:26

Samsung’s phone business is its best performing, but LG’s continues to make losses.

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Western Digital MyBook Studio updated and refined

7 July 2011, 14:54

Western digital takes on Apple's Time Capsule with a cheaper, but no less stylish alternative.

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Cisco looks to improve stadium Wi-Fi

7 July 2011, 14:27

Cisco looks to improve wireless connections in densely packed sports arenas.

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i43 gaming event heads to Telford for August Bank Holiday weekend

7 July 2011, 14:17

UK's biggest gaming festival relocated to Telford. Tickets now available.

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Corsair expands Hydro series CPU coolers

7 July 2011, 13:51

The H80 and H100 offer simple, self-contained liquid cooling.

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Spotify to launch in the US

7 July 2011, 12:36

Currently inviting US residents to sign-up, ready to dive in once the service goes live.

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Apple ‘App Store’ injunction request denied

7 July 2011, 11:51

The judge doesn’t think Amazon using the term is confusing punters.

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Would you like to win £1,200 with ASUS and NVIDIA?*

7 July 2011, 11:41

Bought an ASUS motherboard and graphics card in recent weeks? You could be in with a chance of winning £1,200.

Amazon enhances cloud music service

7 July 2011, 10:21

Offers more for your money, including unlimited music storage for all paid plans.

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PSN Pass needed for first-party PS3 games, starting with Resistance 3

7 July 2011, 09:48

Sony starts a new initiative this September, requiring users to download bonus game features and content from the PSN.

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New Kinect peripheral enables you to play in smaller spaces

7 July 2011, 08:42

Zoom for Xbox 360 requires 40% less space for Kinect functionality.

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Facebook launches video calling with Skype

6 July 2011, 18:58

One-click video via the chat tab or profiles, as Facebook focuses on messaging.

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Android takes yet more US phone share from BlackBerry

6 July 2011, 18:25

New figures from comScore show Android’s US growth shows no sign of slowing.

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Microsoft continues cashing in on Android

6 July 2011, 17:27

Completes royalty deal with Wistron, while reportedly pressuring Samsung for cash.

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EU unveils new mobile data roaming caps

6 July 2011, 16:29

Further measures to prevent itinerant social networkers getting taken to the cleaners.

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Google to drop Blogger and Picasa brands?

6 July 2011, 15:34

Reports suggest that the blogging and photo platforms will be rebranded in line with its new image.

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Leaked Qualcomm Snapdragon roadmap predicts Krait this year

6 July 2011, 14:48

Qualcomm’s new CPU core looks like being available earlier than previously thought.

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Ofcom launches first UK broadband map

6 July 2011, 14:02

Data from administrative authorities paints a picture of the country's broadband speeds.

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HTC grabs S3 Graphics from Via for $300 million

6 July 2011, 11:44

Now HTC has its own graphics chip technology.

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Virgin Media announces Spotify partnership

6 July 2011, 09:59

The UK communications company will offer Spotify to its broadband, TV and mobile customers.

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Toshiba Qosmio F750 3D is the world's first glasses-free 3D laptop

5 July 2011, 18:18

Can display native 3D, and side-by-side 3D and 2, all without the need for external add-ons.

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