Tech Digest

TV viewing at its highest since 1992

geraldlynch — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:54:17 GMT

Perhaps it's a knock on effect of the global rescession, but the latest report by the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising has found that TV viewing is at the highest it has been in 18 years. Viewers watched an average...

Top Ten Geeky Valentine Presents: For Him

geraldlynch — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:35:00 GMT

It's that time of year again, where we all rush off to Clinton's for a naff card, a syrupy teddy and a box of Quality Streets for our loved ones. Yep, Valentine's Day rears its sickly head once again,...

Apple releases Aperture 3 photo editing software, with location and facial awareness features

geraldlynch — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:28:38 GMT

Apple have announced the launch of Aperture 3, the latest version of their popular photo editing and archiving software. There are over 200 new features in the Aperture 3 program, including Brushes for touching up images and one-click photo effects...

Buffalo LinkStation Mini comes with built-in BitTorrent client

geraldlynch — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:41:41 GMT

This latest model of Buffalo's LinkStation Mini sets itself apart from the host of other media server options vying for your money by offering a built in BitTorrent client to manage all your P2P file sharing. Available in black or...

Apple UK store down, UK iPad pricing / network details imminent?

geraldlynch — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:54:07 GMT

Take a quick look over at the UK Apple store and you'll see that it's down for maintenance. There's a short message: "We are busy updating the store for you and will be back shortly". Could some new UK iPad...

Microsoft launch kid-friendly "Click-Clever Click Safe" internet browser

geraldlynch — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:37:56 GMT

Microsoft have launched a new, kid-friendly version of their Internet Explorer 8 browser. Internet Explorer 8 Click Clever, Click Safe will let youngsters report inappropriate sites, unwelcome attention from strangers and cyberbullying with a single click. "It allows people to...

Apple to lower iPad price to "remain nimble"?

geraldlynch — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:46:44 GMT

One of the most welcome surprises from the Apple iPad launch was its pricing. Where rumours had circulated that the iPad could cost upwards of $1,000, it was a relief when Jobs announced that an entry-level model would cost just...

LG announce the LG Mini, claims to be world's smallest and slimmest 3.2 inch touchscreen phone

geraldlynch — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:42:38 GMT

LG's latest handset, the LG Mini, aims to cram all the high-spec features of a smartphone into what they are claiming is the world's "smallest and slimmest" 3.2 inch touchscreen phone. The LG Mini's sleek 3.2 inch, 16:9 screen extends...

Truphone offer free Valentine's Day calls across the world

geraldlynch — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:10:59 GMT

Looking to "spread the love" this Valentine's Day, mobile communications provider Truphone will be offering free calls to 30 countries across the world on February 14th. The 24 hour long promotion includes free landline calls to much of Europe,...

PowerShot SX210 IS rounds off a busy day for Canon

geraldlynch — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:25:13 GMT

It's been quite the day for Canon announcements; first the three new IXUS models, then the EOS 550D DSLR and now this, the PowerShot SX210 IS. The sequel to the SX200 IS, the SX210 IS boosts its features up to...

Canon EOS 550D entry level DSLR delivers 18MP shots and 1080p video

geraldlynch — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:37:12 GMT

It's little more than 10 months since the release of the EOS 500D, but Canon have already outed a new improved model, the EOS 550D. This DSLR features an 18 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 processor with ISO...

Canon introduce IXUS 210, 130 and 115 cameras

geraldlynch — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:05:08 GMT

Canon have just introduced details of three brand new IXUS range cameras. First up, and top of the spec pile is the IXUS 210 (pictured). Available in four different colours, and featuring an 8.8cm touchscreen, the IXUS 210 aims to...

Video: Megan Fox takes a bath with the Motorola Devour

geraldlynch — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:29:06 GMT

The Motorola Devour has gotten itself where many men can only ever dream of; in a hot bath with Transformers star Megan Fox. This Super Bowl commercial has got the tech world all hot and bothered. Not for the...

Aptly named HTC Incredible revealed, features massive 3.7 inch OLED display

geraldlynch — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:57:24 GMT

HTC's latest Android smartphone has been revealed. It's called the Incredible, and by the look of its specs, it seems pretty aptly named. There's a massive 3.7 inch OLED display with WVGA resolution powered by a 1GHz snapdragon processor, and...

Burberry to stream catwalk show in 3D simultaneously across the globe

geraldlynch — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:57:24 GMT

UK fashion house Burberry are set to stream their latest Autumn/Winter collection showcase in 3D around the globe simultaneously, a global first. Partnering with broadcaster Sky, custom private screening places will take place in major cities around the world, whereas...

Google Nexus One turns up for sale on Play UK

geraldlynch — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:06:20 GMT

Play.com have just posted a listing for Google's Nexus One smartphone. SIM-free, Play are confident that the Android-powered phone will be shipping on 16th February. The Nexus One uses Qualcomm's 1GHz Snapdragon chipset, sports a 3.7inch touch screen and runs...

Snapdragon-touting LG Arena Max outed

geraldlynch — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:50:27 GMT

There's still a week to go until Mobile World Congress 2010, but LG's latest offering, the Arena Max, has just popped up on the web, photos, specs and all. Expect to find a 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor under the...

Tapulous to follow Tap Tap Revenge iPhone app success with Riddim Ribbon game featuring the Black Eyed Peas

geraldlynch — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:03:07 GMT

Taplulous' Tap Tap Revenge iPhone app proved a surprise success, taking on the rhythm gaming big-guns like Guitar Hero and Rock Band and beating them at their own game. Tap Tap Revenge proved wildly popular, and now Tapulous are looking...

UK built iTablet rears its head, runs off with a shed load of iPad hype

geraldlynch — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:59:08 GMT

There are a fair few tech companies piggy-backing off the hype surrounding the iPad with their own product launches, but this is both shameless and cheekily hilarious. UK based X2 Computing are set to release their own touchscreen tablet, the...

Guardian introduce Zeitgeist content trending page

geraldlynch — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:53:06 GMT

Here's an interesting new feature from Guardian.co.uk. They've this week introduced their Zeitgeist page, a collage of popular content from their site organised by "social signals". Each article to be featured on the Zeitgeist page is first judged by the...

New Xacti dual cameras on the way from Sanyo

geraldlynch — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:50:05 GMT

Sanyo's range of Xacti dual still and HD video camcorders got three new additions today in the shape of the VPC-GH1, VPC-CG100 and VPC-CG20 models. The CG100 and CG20 models are pistol grip offerings, whilst the GH1 takes a more...

6 Nations Rugby heading to Freesat HD

geraldlynch — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:47:11 GMT

Ever seen a rugby player's cauliflower ear in high-definition? Well now you can, free of charge, thanks to Freesat HD and the BBC HD channel. The annual 6 Nations rugby tournament will be broadcast on BBC HD from February 6th...

Details of the scrapped Grand Theft Auto film unearthed

geraldlynch — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:15:06 GMT

Movies based on games are invariably bad. Resident Evil, Mortal Combat; both naff. Don't even get me started on the Chun-Li movie, though I do have a silly soft spot for the Bob Hoskins-fronted Mario Bros. film. One game that...

Nokia C5 Symbian phone leaked

geraldlynch — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:08:08 GMT

It's safe to bet that Nokia's C Series phones will pop up at this month's Mobile World Congress. But weeks before any official unveiling, Daily Mobile have got their hands on a few leaked shots of the Nokia C5 out...

Buffalo updates its TeraStation III iSCI range

geraldlynch — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:36:40 GMT

Storage giants Buffalo have today unveiled the latest version of their TeraStation III iSCSI product range. The Buffalo TeraStation III iSCSI Desktop and 1U Rackmount units offer data transfer speeds of up to 92MB/s, allowing critical business data to be...