Month: March 2011
BlackBerry PlayBook officially supporting Android apps
RIM's iPad competitor, the BlcakBerry PlayBook, has just had a killer addition made to its features list. PlayBook owners will be able to access Android apps as well as BlackBerry ones on their new tablet. Two optional "app players" will…
Orange offer iPad 2 for £199 on 24 month contract
If you're prepared to commit to a lenghty data contract, Orange are offering an enticing iPad 2 offer. You'll be able to pick up the 16GB 3G version of the tablet on a 24 month contract from the network…
Acer Iconia TAB A500 and W500 models get UK pricing and release dates
UK pricing and availabilty for the Acer Iconia TAB A500 and W500 tablets has just been revealed. Those after a Windows tablet should go for the £449 W500 tablet (featured in the video above). Running Windows 7, it goes…
Nintendo 3DS hits new price low: £175 at Tesco
The pricing war over the Nintendo 3DS has hit a new low as Tesco have now undercut the competition by a considerable margin. Available from midnight tonight, Tesco are offering up the 3D-capable handheld console for just £175, providing you…
Google invests in technology to detect government-scale internet tampering (and naughty internet providers)
After searching high and low and not finding a technical problem, Google earlier this week concluded the Chinese government must be tampering with Gmail. The Chinese have denied any wrongdoing, but nothing can be proven either way. But soon…
Classic Resident Evil titles remastered for Xbox Live Arcade, PSN
Capcom have just confirmed that two classic Resident Evil titles will be getting a HD makeover this year. Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil: Code Veronica X will be available this Autumn via Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network,…
10 of the Best iPad 2 Accessories and Add-Ons: Smart Covers, Angry Birds and more!
Tech Digest pick ten of the best add-ons you can get to spruce up your iPad 2 with.
'Think Quarterly' magazine from Google: Because we need time to reflect
Google UK & Ireland has launched a new online magazine, Think Quarterly. The first issue is already out here: http://thinkquarterly.co.uk – and you can view it either as a standard website or as a digital magazine on the Issuu…
Drunk-driving apps face crackdown
Apps that helps drunk drivers avoid police checkpoints face an outright ban after US lawmakers have turned their attentions to the issue. The fact that drunkdriving is illegal is one thing, but these apps have the potential to be…
Debenhams becomes first UK high street retailer with barcode-scanning app
High street chain Debenhams has launched a new app for Android handsets, offering shoppers a range of new features through their phones. Debenham launched an app for the iPhone last year, but the Android app is the first time…