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With Mobile World Congress just around the corner, it's time to brace ourselves for the usual tsunami of leaked handsets expected to make their way to the show floor in Barcelona.

First to break cover are HTCs latest phones, spotted over on PocketNow.

Five new handsets appear to be making an appearance at the conference. First is a seemingly flagship Desire HD lookalike, sporting a roughly 4 inch screen, curved bezel and front facing camera, with hardware buttons suggesting the Android OS is present.

This is followed by a 3.2 inch handset similar to the Nexus One, already seen in China under the A3380 guise.

A possible Smart 2 successor potentially packing BREW is also listed, with a massive 4.3 inch model with physical send and receive buttons spotted too, perhaps the same as the Chinese A3360.

Perhaps most interesting of all though is a completely button-less phone, only previously seen on a Verizon listing.

Not much more info than that at the moment, but we're sure we'll here more at the big mobile conference next month. Scroll down for the first few images of the handsets.

GALLERY: Killzone 3 latest screenshots

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Killzone 3 touches down on the PS3 in February 2011, taking the franchise into uncharted territory as it introduces both Move motion controls and 3D visuals to its running-and-gunning first-person mix.

Following the previous games' main protagonist, Sev, a Special Forces operative fighting for the Interplanetary Strategic Alliance against the Helghast Empire, the game continues shortly after Sev successfully defeated Radec in Killzone 2. With the dictator defeated the evil helghast Empire are in dissaray, with Sev and co now caught in a volitile and factitous warzone.

But that's OK, because they've got jetpacks to help them this time, and that's got all kinds of "Win" written all over it.

We've nabbed the latest images from the much anticipated sequel, and have posted them below for you to oogle.

satellite.jpgAnother day, another mad wrist watch from the folks over at Tokyo Flash. This one however, the Kisai Satellite, has one damn cool story behind it. Starting off as a mere concept piece, it received such a positive response from the Tokyo Flash community that they went ahead and made it into the real-deal.

And they don't half sell it over at the official website. According to Tokyo Flash: "The solar system was in darkness until Kisai Satellite was sent into orbit. Three vivid halos of light illuminate the pitch black interface turning a simple concept into a striking reality."

Cant argue with that really can you?

Available in black or white, the LED-lit watch costs £60. Click below for some more snaps of the Satellite.

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Pull on your Proton Packs and grab yourself a twinkie, the Ghostbusters are rolling back onto the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC platforms next year in a brand new title, Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime.

Due out in Spring 2011, this download-only title will feature stream-crossing 4-player co-op modes, Ecto-3 driving sections and tons of towering ghosts to...er...bust. From the looks of things, most of the action will be from a top-down isometric angle, which is suggests it'll be a twin stick shooter, as is proving popular in the download world right now.

Sadly, the original cast members wont be offering their voice talents to the game though, so we'll have to wait for any news on the long-rumoured Ghostbusters 3 flick to see Dan Akroyd, Harold Ramis and the legendary Bill Murray re-united once more.

"Following the success of Ghostbusters: The Video Game, we are committed to continuing the lore of the Ghostbusters franchise with Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime," says Jim Wilson, President and CEO of Atari, Inc. "In Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime, we are introducing an entirely new look and gameplay experience on digital platforms that will impress new and loyal Ghostbusters fans alike."

"We are more than pleased to see Ghostbusters continue to thrive in the video game space with the upcoming release of Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime," said Mark Caplan, Vice President Interactive, Sony Pictures Consumer Products. "Atari has been an incredible partner in helping us re-establish this beloved film franchise."

Check out the first screenshots of the game below, and remember: when someone asks you if you're a god, you say "YES"!

Tokyo Flash have today launched three new neon wristwatches to add to their growing range of mad time-pieces.

A bit cheaper than other Tokyo Flash watches due to the materials used (plastic rather than the usual combinations of aluminium, steel and leather) each make use of LED lighting patterns to display the time.

As ever, if anyone knows the secret to reading the faces to these wristwatches, do get in touch. I gave up trying to make sense of them after turning up two weeks late to my own birthday party.

Pick up the LightSpeed for $81.92, the Transit for $93.79 and lastly the Joypad also for $93.79.

Scroll down for a quick look at the new Tokyo Flash watches


Richard Branson and Virgin's first roll of the iPad-publishing dice has touched down on the App Store. Issue 1 of the iPad only magazine Project is now available to download.

Housed within a reader app, Project can then be bought on an issue-by-issue basis, with the first edition featuring Tron's own dude, Jeff Bridges on the cover.

Seemingly taking it's cues from the Wired magazine iPad app, it seems to have an editorial slant similar to GQ, with key areas including culture, technology and business.

"Project, alongside other launches, is both a bold new chapter in media, and a blind pitch into a potentially humiliating void," said Project's Chris Bell. "Whether it changes the fortunes of the written word remains to be seen; built into any new launch these days is the largely optimistic hope that people still exist who like reading stuff, and don't mouth the words as they're doing so."

Bell also had some cheeky words for News Corp's Rupert Murdoch, whose company are planning to soon launch their own iPad magazine, The Daily:

"As Project went on sale, reports emerged that Rupert Murdoch will soon launch an iPad-only newspaper called The Daily, after it came to him in a dream or something.

"Which, like all Murdoch products, shall doubtless enrich humankind with its impartial political analysis and rolling coverage of shit exploding. Also: hi-def nudity, fingers crossed. But the point stands: the irascible Aussie despot doesn't throw his corked hat into the cyber ring until he's sure of a market. Apart from the Times paywall, maybe. And MySpace. But, well, you know."

Click here to grab the free Project app reader, with each indiviual issue costing £1.79.

Scroll down for some preview pics of the magazine.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X12 snaps leak online

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Images of the latest Sony Ericsson Xperia model, the X12, have leaked online, with Russian bloggers giving it the once over and revealing what it's wearing under the hood.

Codenamed Anzu, it features a 4.3 inch LCD display running at an 854 x 480 resolution with a 800MHz Qualcomm MSM7230 chip powering the show, the same as can be found in the HTC Desire Z.

As for the OS, it's currently stuck on Android 2.1, with 2.2 due for inclusion before its retail release. Sorry for those hoping for a Gingerbread smartphone, but you're going to have to wait until some time in 2011 until the X12 makes that particular jump.

No news on pricing or release yet, or even an official name yet, but we'll keep you posted on whatever comes of the Anzu. For now, enjoy a few more snaps of the phone below.

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firebox xmas
If there was a tech equivalent of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory, it'd probably be the gadget and gizmo heaven that is Firebox.com .Tech Digest recently got to have a play around with all their latest and greatest gear, and made a pretty lengthy Chsitmas list in the process.

Santa, if you're reading, you know what to do.

Click below for the best of Firebox's Christmas collection.

10 Fabulous 80's Boomboxes

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It seems like the BoomBox is about to make a bit of a come back, with even Urban Outfitters carrying an iPhone Boombox. While it has a retro cool look to it, we miss the real thing and began a bit of a hunt to track down the stars of this 80's phenomenon from the JVC R646 to the Grundig RR 1000

The boombox, which reached its prime in the the 1980s, and was the must have item of the decade with 1000's of different models released. So we were super excited to come across this amazing site stereo80s.com completely dedicated to the single piece Boomboxes of the 80's. The site is constantly being updated with the goal of having information on every boombox ever in one place.
Make sure to check it out and see if you can find your old boombox.

Currently there are hundreds of boomboxes in the database so we decided to compile a list of 10 ghetto fabulous boomboxes.

HANDS-ON PICS - Samsung Galaxy Tab

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab may not hit stores until the start of next month, but we here at Tech Digest have got our hands on one a little early to give you our full impressions. It's touted as the first real iPad rival, but has Samsung's 7-inch offering got what it takes to square up with Apple's mega-popular tablet?

Scroll down for a whole bevvy of pics, and then be sure to check out our full, in-depth review here soon.

Tech Digest got heavy with the latest super-light 11 inch MacBook Air model from Apple over the weekend for our in-depth review. Faster than its spec sheet would initially have you believe, it's the best iteration of Apple's svelte laptop range yet.

Its stunning design has to be seen to be believed though, cramming all the Air's circuitry into a chasis no thicker than an axe head. We got camera trigger-happy and put this gallery together just so you can see what we mean.

Scroll down to see the MacBook Air in all its glory, and then click here to read our full review.

SCREENSHOTS - Enslaved: Odyssey to the West

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Who said that the apocalypse had to be a drab affair? Certainly not the gang at Ninja Theory, whose latest adventure epic Enslaved: Odyssey to the West features some of the most vibrant visuals we've seen hit PS3 and Xbox 360 consoles in quite some time. Featuring the motion-captured talent of Andy "Gollum" Serkis and a script penned by Alex Garland of "The Beach" and "28 Days Later" fame, it's a skyscraper-climbing, robot-fighting blast through the future that's as pretty as a picture.

Feast your eyes on the stunning graphics in our gallery below, then click here to get Tech Digest's verdict on the game in our full review.

Tech Digest played host to the Berlin based audio specialist Teufel today, who were in town to show off their latest iPod dock, the iTeufel Radio.

Available exclusively through Teufel themselves (and passing on the resulting savings to their customers), the iTeufel Radio squeezes in an FM radio tuner and iPod dock into a retro-look speaker system

The 50 watt system (10 watts in each of the stereo speakers and 30 in the base-mounted subwoofer) has sockets for AUX, line in and headphone in addition to the iPhone dock, which sits on top. A number of preset radio stations can be stored, as well as two alarms, backed up by a battery power supply should you experience an electrical outage. Bass subwoofer response can be controlled manually by a dial on the iTeufel Radio's rear.

The dock, which also charges iPods, comes complete with a remote control that gives full control to your iPod's catalogue menus, whilst a small display shows FM tuning, track number and volume control.

A suggested price range of between £160 and £180 is expected when the dock hit's Teufel's online store sometime in mid-to-late October. It'll come in four colours too, which are black, white, pink and dark wood. You can view the Teufel store by clicking here.

Scroll down for some more pics of the dock. We'll have a full review soon so head back for more details then.

BlackBerry PlayBook - Official pics

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After wading through more rumours than found in a tabloid celeb page, RIM have finally revealed their BlackBerry tablet, the PlayBook.

A 7 inch touchscreen device with HD recording abilities and the brand new QNX OS, its being aimed at business types, with strong support getting work done whilst out on the road.

Scroll down for the first official shots of the PlayBook, then click here for a full run-down on the device.

HTC Desire Z launched: Hands-on pics

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HTC Desire Z.JPGAlongside the HTC Desire HD handset, the company have also revealed the QWERTY-packing Desire Z smartphone.

The hardware keyboard kicks out on a little hinge, leaving the device more or less flat when it's in use. It's pretty comfortable, with all keys within easy reach without pulling a thumb muscle.

Specs wise you're looking at a 800MHz Qualcomm MSM7230 processor, a 3.7-inch capacitive touchscreen display, 5MP camera with flash and 720p video recording, 512MB RAM and running Android 2.2 (Froyo).

It's also got the new Sense UI, which pairs up with a dedicated website to offer data backup (or wiping if the phone's security has been compromised) as well as moving all you files and contacts into the cloud.

The Desire Z is expected to hit stores in October, with Vodafone announced as the first carrier.

Scroll down for the first hands-on pic with the device.

HTC Desire HD revealed: Hands-on pics

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HTC have this morning lifted the lid on their long-awaited HTC Desire HD handset. Basically an Evo 4G handset (minus the kickstand) it's running Android alongside the latest build of their Sense UI, jam packed with cool new features.

But first the specs: it packs a 4.3 inch LCD capacitive touchscreen, rivalling the Galaxy S and it's AMOLED for vibrancy. A 1GHz 8255 Snapdragon processor powers the show, with the phone also squeezing in an 8MP dual-LED flash camera, 720p video recording, Android 2.2, DLNA video streaming, Dolby Mobile, and HSPA+ data with 802.11n WiFi. It all comes wrapped in a solid aluminium casing.

The new Sense UI pairs up with the new HTCSense.com website, which moves all your data and contacts up into the cloud, accessible even when your phone is out of action. Clever security features such as data wiping, lost and found messages and even a less-explosive-than-it-sounds self-destruct button,which bricks the phone in case of muggings, all feature.

It'll hit stores sometime in October, with Vodafone the first announced carrier.

Scroll down for the first hands-on pic with the device. We'll also have a preview video to follow, so keep your eyes peeled for that one.

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Nikon have just rolled out all the details on their high-end Coolpix P7000 point-and-shoot camera, and it's looking pretty sweet.

With a 10MP sensor and EXPEED C2 processor under the hood, the P7000 also features a 7.1x Nikkor lens with 28-200mm range and lens-shift vibration reduction. Aperture settings max out a F/2.8 when you're shooting at the widest angle.

ISO range goes from 100 through to 3200 and 6400 (Hi 1), while a low light mode can shift that to 400 to 12,800. Full manual and RAW capture controls are available for those who like to dig deep into the cameras settings.

Build wise, the P7000 takes its cues from Nikon's DSLR range, with three control dials on top making it very familiar to anyone who's played about with some of their more expensive gear in the past. A 3 inch display sits on the back with an optical viewfinder.

Video recording is annoyingly capped at 720p, though a built in stereo mic will pick up sound pretty well. An external microphone can also be connected, and shots and videos outputted over HDMI.

The Coolpix P7000 will be hitting shops on the 23rd September, priced around £489.99. Check out some more official pics of the camera below.

Klipsch logo.jpgAudio specialists Klipsch were also on-hand at this year's IFA 2010 conference in Berlin. Though best known for their high-end audio gear (such as the recently reviewed Image X10i earphones), the company were on hand to show off some more budget friendly options this time around.

Ranging in price from £39 to £129.99, check out all the details and official pics of the Image S3, Image S5i Rugged and Image One headphones below.

Click here for more IFA 2010 related news

Motorola Milestone 2 - Hands on pics

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Motorola have this morning revealed the successor to their rather excellent Milestone handset, the Milestone 2. Tech Digest were on hand to get all the details on the new gear, as well as having time to play about with the phone itself. Click here for all the specs and details on the Froyo-packing Android phone, and scroll down a little for some images from our preview test of the handset earlier on today.

Motorola Defy 1.jpgIf, like me, you spend as much time dropping your phone as you do making calls on it, you might want to check out Motorola's new Defy smartphone. While they're keen not to have the handset fall into the extreme "rugged" category, the Defy does meet IP67 standards.

That means the phone is dust and scratch resistant, as well as being able to withstand 30 minutes submerged in water. Tough casing with filled grommets should see the phone through a fair few knocks.

In terms of specs, it's an Android 2.1 phone with Motorola's Motoblur UI popped on top. An 800MHz processor sits somewhere beneath the 3.7 inch capacitive touchscreen, finished with Gorilla glass and running at an 854x480 pixel resolution. The Swype comes as standard for quick text entry, as well as access to the full range of Google apps through the Android Market.

A 5MP camera sits on the back, capable of video capture at up to 640x480 resolution. 2GB of onboard storage space is also included for storing all your apps, pics and vids on.

Motorola have given the Defy a Q4 release, but have yet to confirm pricing or network carriers.

Scroll down for some more hands-on pics of the handset.

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