Month: June 2010
VIDEO: Teenage inventor becomes real-life Spiderman!
As far as school projects go, I cant think of anything cooler than building a gadget that turns you into a real-life Spiderman. But that's exactly what UK schoolboy Hibiki Kono has done, as he has amazed the world…
Optoma launch the PK301 pico projector in the UK
Optoma are launching their brightest pico projector, the PK301, in the UK. First spotted at January's CES event, the 120 x 70 x 30mm unit can throw out images up to 120 inches in size. A MicroSD slot allows for…
Windows 8 operating system plans leak online
Following the massive success of Windows 7, Microsoft have begun making preliminary plans for what the Windows 8 operating system will be like. And, from the looks of a leaked presentation online, they'll be taking their cues from Apple. The…
Nexus One getting Android 2.2 Froyo update first
Google are to roll out the Android 2.2 Froyo update to Nexus One handsets in the coming days. The long-awaited update will, unsurprisingly, be hitting the search giant's own branded handset before any other device. According to the Google blog:…
Sky Sports subscribers get Sky Mobile TV app access for free
Sky subscribers with access to the broadcaster's sports packages will now be offered the Sky Mobile TV app for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch free of charge. The app gives on-the-go coverage of Sky Sports 1, 2, 3, and 4…
1.7 million iPhone 4s sold, but can supply keep up with demand?
A staggering 1.7 million iPhone 4s have been sold in just the first 3 days of it having been available for purchase. Capping off a massively successful couple of weeks for Apple which has already seen them shift over 3…
Currys recognise Lampard's disallowed World Cup goal in Cash for Goals promotion
While there's no excusing England's frankly shocking performance and exit out of the World Cup finals yesterday, there's also no denying that Frank Lampard had quite a scorching goal brutally and mistakenly disallowed. It could well have turned the…
Nokia axe Symbian OS for top-of-the-line N series handsets
Nokia are preparing to phase out the Symbian platform in favour of the new MeeGo OS in their flagship N series range of handsets. Despite all their best efforts, Nokia's Symbian has always lagged behind the likes of the iPhone…
Samsung Galaxy S Pro revealed Stateside as the Epic 4G
The long-rumoured Samsung Galaxy S Pro is to be carried in the US by the Sprint network, with the official title of the Samsung Epic 4G. Yep; 4G. It's going to be packing in a superfast mobile internet connection as…
Onkyo launch TX-NR5008 and TX-NR3008 network receivers
Onkyo have today announced the release of two brand-new networked receivers. Featuring THX Ultra2 Plus certification, the TX-NR5008 and TX-NR3008 will also be fully compatible with the incoming wave of 3D capable gear. Both receivers feature eight HDMI v1.4a inputs,…