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Back to School 2009 – Futurelooks’ Guide to Technology That Can Make Learning Easier | Posted on: 31/08/2009 @ 5:00

Review: A2B Multibox 6T | Posted on: 30/08/2009 @ 11:40

With analogue switchover well under way in the UK, the Multibox offers a convenient way of converting an entire building's TVs to receive digital broadcasts.The Multibox 6T by A2B Electronics is made to go in an attic or cupboard rather than be on show. The box connects to the main roof aerial of any building and when first activated it auto-tunes six built-in digital tuners to a pre-set list of ...

BenQ Joybee GP1 Mini Projector Review | Posted on: 28/08/2009 @ 15:00

The BenQ Joybee GP1 Mini Projector is a palm-sized pocket projector designed to keep you entertained wherever you go. This mini projector is LED-lit and can display images up to 80 inches with a resolution of 858 x 600. It also comes with an integrated 2W speaker, so it really is portable.

Xbox 360 | Tropico 3 First Impressions | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 16:31

 We caught up with El Presidente's shady dealings in this latest instalment to the colourful series. In Tropico 3, you reassume the role of dictator El Presidente, a position that affords you ultimate control of a banana republic from the height of the Cold War to the 1990s. Tropico 2 eschewed the Cold War for a pirate theme, however, current publisher Kalypso is taking us back to a ...

Wolfenstein - Xbox 360, PS3 | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 9:30

Annihilate the Nazi war machine in the next installment of the critically-acclaimed Wolfenstein series.

A Guide to Completely Google-lizing Your Nokia Smartphone | Posted on: 26/08/2009 @ 2:50

Project : Mobira Dataman | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 20:30

"Tutorial" on how to mod a 25 years old mobile phone to work as a HTPC.

Xbox 360 | Bayonetta Updated Impressions | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 13:01

We saw more of Bayonetta's story, characters, and weapons in an all-new demo at GamesCom. When we last saw Bayonetta, the titular demon witch with the killer hairstyle was being played on the E3 show floor. PlatinumGames' Hideki Kamiya had a brand new demo in store for us at GamesCom 2009.

Xbox 360 | Lips: Number One Hits Hands-On | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 13:01

We got to play the new version of Lips alongside producer Keichi Yanno, who walked us through all the latest features. While we enjoyed the original Lips, we certainly felt that it had more potential. The wireless microphones were great, but they weren't accurate enough, and shaking them to play instruments seemed rather pointless. Lips: Number One Hits seems to fix these issues: it's more ...

Xbox 360 | Forza Motorsport 3 Updated Impressions | Posted on: 25/08/2009 @ 13:01

Microsoft shows off a new part of the career mode geared toward a different type of Forza player. One look at the GamesCom 2009 show floor and you can tell that Microsoft is expecting big things from Forza Motorsport 3 when it arrives in the European market. Approximately one-third of its entire booth was dedicated to Turn 10's upcoming racing sim, with racing seats, steering wheels, and ...

Batman Arkham Asylum - Xbox 360, PS3, PC | Posted on: 24/08/2009 @ 20:50

Not a movie-tie in this time, but a brand new adventure from The Dark Knight!

Otterbox Defender for iPhone 3G Case Review | Posted on: 21/08/2009 @ 8:30

The point here ladies and gentlemen, is that you need to put your iPhone in a case the moment you remove it from the box. I have tried several phone cases, and all of them have their strengths and weaknesses. Some cases can even permanently damage your iPhone. Once again, we turn to Otterbox to protect our portable equipment. Mainly, because we've learned to trust them because they're so ...

Blu-ray Importing: Aug 2009 Buying Guide | Posted on: 15/08/2009 @ 8:00

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra - Xbox 360, PS3 | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 16:40

Re-create and re-live moments from the film, cartoon series and action figure toy line.

Xbox 360 | Tekken 6 Updated Hands-on | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 1:51

The venerable fighting franchise is coming back home, so we picked up a pad and got to beating some cute animals. The most important thing that Tekken fans need to know about Tekken 6 is that it is, indubitably, Tekken. Everything that made all the previous games such great fun has made it through to Tekken 6 intact, and the game is looking as good as you'd expect for the franchise's long-awaited ...

Xbox 360 | Halo 3: ODST Updated Hands-On - Multiplayer and Firefight | Posted on: 13/08/2009 @ 1:51

We check out the new Halo 3 multiplayer maps exclusive to ODST owners and then hunker down against waves of the Covenant in a new Firefight map. As Microsoft and Bungie release more information on Halo 3: ODST, it’s become clear that this upcoming shooter is neither sequel nor expansion. Rather, it’s a combination of new and familiar that doesn’t fit very neatly into either ...

Ashes Cricket 2009 - Xbox 360, PS3 | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 17:20

A chance to show those England boys exactly how to beat the Aussies.

Dead Rising Xbox 360 Review | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 12:59

Dead rising is a zombie fanatics dream. Many games have emulated GTA’s sand-box style game play, but few have successfully lived up to their hype. Dead Rising is definitely not a game to disappoint, and Capcom have created an instant classic.

Assassin’s Creed Xbox 360 Review | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 12:58

Although Assassin’s Creed has beautiful visuals, repetitive game play hampers what could otherwise be hailed a gaming classic.

Otterbox 8000 Waterproof Case Review | Posted on: 11/08/2009 @ 8:10

Back up the truck: I received the OtterBox 8000 Series Waterproof Case just in time for a camping trip. Although small in size (the 8000 Series case is meant for GPS units, cameras, sunglasses, etc.), I was able to pack around quite a few small objects (like matches, camera, iTouch) locked securely inside of it. During this trip, the case was subjected to a lot of abuse, considering what a klutz ...

Otterbox Armband for iPod Defender Review | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 18:10

To the naked eye, the Defender Armband doesn’t look like much. It is one piece of floppy rubber with one simple strap. However, when matched with a Defender case, the Armband holds the iPod securely, and the thick strap ensures that your iPod won’t slide down your arm. The strap is very easy to adjust and the Velcro is the entire width of the strap, unlike many other cases where the ...

Review: Indafa Key-Pad Office box | Posted on: 10/08/2009 @ 10:30

If your screen is marred by greasy fingermarks or your keyboard is covered in crumbs and grime, you'll need a cleaning kit. For a tenner, Kay-Pad's Officebox offers a 50ml bottle of spray-on cleaning fluid and a handy sponge to wipe it off, replete with a screen-friendly 'micro-fibre cloth' on one side and soft spongy ridges to get in between the keys on the other. It isn't the cheapest solution, ...

Review: AVM FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7270 | Posted on: 08/08/2009 @ 12:20

The FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7270 is packed with features, including an impressive array of telephony functions. There are two analogue ports for phones or fax machines, an integrated DECT base station supporting up to six cordless phones, and VoIP support. It even has integrated fax and answering machines. To get you onto the internet, the FRITZ!Box has a built-in ADSL2+ modem, and can work with cable ...

Prototype Xbox 360 Review | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 15:10

Xbox 360 | Section 8 Updated Hands On | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 9:00

Fancy hurtling through the skies then killing an enemy from the impact? If so, then you should probably check out Section 8. If you mixed one part Battlefield, one part Tribes, and added a healthy dollop of sci-fi, then you'd probably get something like SouthPeak's upcoming shooter Section 8. Thankfully, there's much more to this game than mimicking what's gone before, mixing powerful mech combat ...

Otterbox Defender Series Case for iPhone 3G | Posted on: 07/08/2009 @ 9:00

The heavy metal lifestyle is not for the faint of heart. It’s live shows are physically demanding, inflicting damage to your ears and body. Ear plugs remedy any hearing damage that may occur, and bumps and bruises will fade, but what of your iPhone? Otterbox has caused me to make the transition from leaving my iPhone in my car during concerts to bringing it with me with no reservations. ...

Prototype Xbox 360 Review | Posted on: 02/08/2009 @ 9:40