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Is OpenSolaris About To Be Forked As Illumos? | Posted on: 31/07/2010 @ 23:48

There are still a few weeks left before the deadline that demands Oracle appoint a community liaison for their OpenSolaris operating system that is capable of communicating their future intentions to the OpenSolaris community (like where the hell is OpenSolaris 2010.1H) or else the OpenSolaris Governing Board will return control of the community back to Oracle. However, some OpenSolaris community ...

Top 10 Must Have iPhone Apps Recommended by Gaj-it | Posted on: 31/07/2010 @ 22:36

With the iPhone taking more flak than a world-war-one bomber we thought we would remind you why the iPhone is so great – the apps. That’s right the apps are the main reason why the iPhone has dominated the mobile phone world. We thought we give you the low-down on what you should spend your [...]Top 10 Must Have iPhone Apps Recommended by Gaj-it is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Review: OCZ Onyx 32GB | Posted on: 31/07/2010 @ 20:00

When it comes to affordable SSDs, the latest fashion is towards the tiny. In that context, OCZ's new Onyx 32GB drive is as trendy as they come. But is it so small that you'd have to be a style victim to buy it? Very probably, yes. Fully formatted, you're left with 29.7GB of storage. That sounds like a reasonable result for a 32GB drive. At least, it does until you observe how much remains after a ...

Review: Samsung BD-C8500M Blu-ray player/Freeview HD recorder | Posted on: 31/07/2010 @ 20:00

There's no facility for 3D Blu-ray playback (for that consider this or Blu-ray recordings, but for anyone looking for an all-in-one solution, the BD-C8500 has little competition save its 250GB-endowed variant, the BD-C8200M, and Panasonic's DMR-XW380 DVD recorder or DMR-BW780/880 Blu-ray recorder. Fitted with a 500GB hard disk and a single Freeview HD tuner, the BD-C8500 can pause and rewind live ...

Vinyl Gizmo Wears T-Shirt, so He’s Just Like You. | Posted on: 31/07/2010 @ 19:36

I’m a push over for Gizmo, the lovable main character of the Gremlins movies. Especially when he wears the Rambo headband in the second movie. And now, an exclusive partnership between designers OVER THE STRiPES! and the TOKYO CULTUART by BEAMS gallery has resulted in a vinyl Gizmo toy wearing a cute little tshirt. Even [...]Vinyl Gizmo Wears T-Shirt, so He’s Just Like You. is a post from: UK ...

Fantastic Mr. Fox Blu-ray Movie Review | Posted on: 31/07/2010 @ 17:00

"If what I think is happening is happening - it better not be."

NewEgg - Deal | Posted on: 31/07/2010 @ 11:12

Got an email from one of my PR Contacts about a great deal on a monitor and I figured I'd share it.. Now through August 1, NewEgg is offering Sceptre’s state-of-the-art 27-inch high-def LCD monitors for just $249.99 (regularly $399 MSRP) – that’s $150 savings. This world class PC gaming monitor delivers superior performance without compromising sleek aesthetic appeal and eco-conscious ...

EA Adds Highly Anticipated ‘Battlefield 3’ Beta to ‘Medal of Honor’ Limited Edition | Posted on: 31/07/2010 @ 11:12

Get in on the beta of the new Battlefield 3 when you get Medal of Honor Limited Editoon.. not a bad deal.. Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today revealed new details of the Medal of Honor Limited Edition that will be released in North America on October 12, 2010. The Limited Edition* features a host of weapons, powerful ammunition and camouflage. The weapons and camouflage ...

eMachines ER1402-05 | Posted on: 31/07/2010 @ 4:12

While a rather strange looking PC, the eMachines ER1402-05 desktop computer has a compact design that makes it great for home entertainment by connecting with your TV/stereo system or as a desktop computer in a compact space. Some of the feature include HDMI out, built-in 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, 2GB of RAM, and a wireless keyboard mouse.

Wine 1.3.0 Begins A New Development Cycle | Posted on: 31/07/2010 @ 4:12

It was just two weeks ago that Wine 1.2.0 was released as the second major stable release of Wine in the nearly two decades that this free software project has been around, but the developers are now out today with their first development release of Wine 1.3. The Wine 1.3.0 release already pulls in a great deal of new code...

Want a White iPhone 4 Now? Unofficial DIY Kits Available | Posted on: 31/07/2010 @ 0:24

The white iPhone 4 seems to be something Apple lovers are anxiously waiting for. However, despite constant delays in the release date, it was announced earlier that it should be available sometime this year. However, if you have little patience and a lot of money and want a white iPhone 4 now, then whiteiphone4now.com may [...]Want a White iPhone 4 Now? Unofficial DIY Kits Available is a post ...

Lian Li PC-T60 ATX Test Bench | Posted on: 30/07/2010 @ 23:48

When testing out new hardware at Phoronix the systems are often running in an open environment atop a table rather than nestled away within an ATX case. While cases like the Raven RV02 and Fortress FT02 are wonderful to work with and use, when routinely swapping out hardware whether it's graphics cards or motherboards, it can be time consuming having to open up the chassis each time, remove any ...

ATI R600g Gains Mip-Map, Face Culling Support | Posted on: 30/07/2010 @ 21:36

It was just one week ago that the R600g driver that is to provide open-source Gallium3D support to ATI Radeon HD 2000/3000/4000 (R600/700) graphics cards didn't do much as it's shader compiler was far from complete. However, after the author of this driver, Jerome Glisse, embarked on a new strategy, the the glxgears milestone was quickly hit...

iPhone 4 Available on Three – Cheaper Tariffs but Will You Make the Switch? | Posted on: 30/07/2010 @ 20:48

With news coming in today that the iPhone 4 is now available on T-Mobile, it would appear that Three is now the sixth carrier to have released the iPhone 4 on their network. The carrier has some amazing deals on offer and they seem whole a lot cheaper than the other carriers. For example on [...]iPhone 4 Available on Three – Cheaper Tariffs but Will You Make the Switch? is a post from: UK ...

Microsoft take Kinect on UK tour. | Posted on: 30/07/2010 @ 20:36

Most Xbox fanatics will be drooling over the prospect of the Kinect. Excitement is starting to build as Microsoft release snippets of information about the upcoming 360 add-on. But obviously the best way to advertise Kinect is to let people have go on it, then they become addicted … [visit site to read more] Microsoft [...]Microsoft take Kinect on UK tour. is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Japan orders Apple to explain ‘exploding iPods’ | Posted on: 30/07/2010 @ 19:48

It’s almost becoming hard to write stories that paint Apple in a negative light. There’s just so many of them going around at the moment it feels like there’s some sort of big conspiracy started by Bill Gates. But since it’s our job; here is the latest Apple related news; … [visit site to read [...]Japan orders Apple to explain ‘exploding iPods’ is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

The Tulipe – a gadget for plant killers | Posted on: 30/07/2010 @ 19:36

Are your fingers less green and more a sort of mouldy brown? Been asked to water your Mum’s plans while she’s in the South of France? You’d better hope that student Natalie King gets an investor for her Tulipe pot then! Photograph: … [visit site to read more] The Tulipe – a gadget for plant [...]The Tulipe – a gadget for plant killers is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews ...

Review: Dell Latitude E6510 | Posted on: 30/07/2010 @ 18:36

With a range of rugged builds and heaps of features, Dell's Latitude series is geared towards mobile business users. The Latitude E6510 packs a huge amount of power and features into a reasonably solid chassis for excellent business performance. Power is provided by a quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with great results. We saw no slow-down when multi-tasking with several resource-intensive ...

Get Your 15 Minutes of Fame With 15 Minutes of YouTube | Posted on: 30/07/2010 @ 18:36

If you have always dreamed of getting your 15 minutes of fame, this might become a reality today with the announcement that YouTube have increased the time limit for uploaded videos from the standard 10 minutes to 15 minutes. This is what Google had to say: “Well, we’ve … [visit site to read more] Get [...]Get Your 15 Minutes of Fame With 15 Minutes of YouTube is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Review: Acer Aspire 5553G | Posted on: 30/07/2010 @ 18:00

Acer has been extremely prolific of late, releasing a large number of laptops in its consumer Aspire range. The Acer Aspire 5553G is the latest and has a lot going for it, as it is one of the most affordable quad-core laptops you can buy. Initial performance test results weren't too encouraging, so supplementary benchmarks were run with very impressive results. A quad-core AMD Phenom II X4 N9320 ...

Review: Samsung Q330 | Posted on: 30/07/2010 @ 18:00

Over the past few years Samsung has impressed us greatly, releasing a huge range of laptops that pack in the latest technology at truly affordable prices. The Q330 is its most high-powered ultraportable and continues Samsung's recent legacy in stunning style. At 2kg this machine is built for life on the road. Measuring 32mm at its rear and tapering down to just 23mm at the front, the slim chassis ...

Android 2.2 Froyo Official Release Date for HTC EVO 4G Confirmed for August 3rd | Posted on: 30/07/2010 @ 17:48

If all you HTC EVO 4G owners thought that you were getting the short straw at it was announced that the HTC Desire and theAndroid 2.2 Froyo Official Release Date for HTC EVO 4G Confirmed for August 3rd is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

iPhone 4 Now Available to Buy on T-Mobile | Posted on: 30/07/2010 @ 17:12

From T-Mobile Don’t you just love it when a prediction is true. Well, that is exactly the case with news surrounding theiPhone 4 Now Available to Buy on T-Mobile is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Review: The Brugo – The Ultimate Travel Mug | Posted on: 30/07/2010 @ 16:24

I travel on trains a lot. It's a bad side effect of falling in love with someone who lives in a different town. However, the hour it takes me to get my beaus home town means I had a great chance to test out a new innovation in travel cups, the Brugo. So does it keep my drink warm, and is it's boast of creating an optimum drinking temperature with each sip fact or fiction? Read on, and you can ...

RIM Registers BlackPad.com For Its Tablet Device | Posted on: 30/07/2010 @ 16:12

Reportedly, Research in Motion has snagged the domain name BlackPad.com for its rumored tablet. Thus, the BlackBerry maker has joined the ranks of other pad makers such as HP and Lenovo, which have christened their own tablet devices PalmPad and LePad respectively. Lenovo is … [visit site to read more] RIM Registers BlackPad.com For Its [...]RIM Registers BlackPad.com For Its Tablet Device is a ...

Razer Abyssus | Posted on: 30/07/2010 @ 4:24

Razer is mostly known for their expensive gaming mice, however, this new mouse changes all. Dubbed the Abyssus Razer is offering a gaming grade mouse at only $49 MSRP. We test the mouse and see if it stands a chance against some fierce competition.

Corsair Force F100 mit 100GByte | Posted on: 30/07/2010 @ 4:00

Corsair hat mit der Force Serie, SSDs basierend auf dem neuen Sandforce 1200 Controller im Portfolio. Diese sollen bis zu 285 MByte/s Lese- und 275 MByte/s Schreibgeschwindigkeit bieten. Weiter werden laut Hersteller bis zu 50'000 IOPS erreicht, was wirklich beachtlich ist.

Tunebase FM Modulator | Posted on: 30/07/2010 @ 3:08

With the growing trend of governments cracking down on people using their phone while driving, it's never been more advisable to pick up a bluetooth headset of some sort. Today we're looking at a device with not only hands free functionality, but also music streaming and external storage connections. Let's see how it does.

Psyko Audio Labs 5.1 PC Gaming Headphones | Posted on: 30/07/2010 @ 0:36

Following on from our interview last year with James Hildebrandt, we now at last have the headset itself to test out today.

News for 7-29-10 | Posted on: 30/07/2010 @ 0:12

It looks like it's time for the news from our affiliate sites.. read to see what they're up to..

Metro 2033 | Posted on: 30/07/2010 @ 0:12

See, you’re a venomous shadow just outside the limits of perception, but Boris over there, drunk and reeking of borscht, is a suicidal loudmouth looking for a game of Russian roulette with their guns.

GLX-Dock 2.2 Enters Beta With Greater Usefulness | Posted on: 29/07/2010 @ 22:24

The first beta release of GLX-Dock 2.2 is now available for those looking to add a Mac OS X-like dock to their Linux desktop. The GLX-Dock 2.2 release is focusing upon improving four core areas of this open-source application dock: being unobtrusive yet useful and simple while also introducing a new panel view...

Nintendo talk about 3Ds release date. | Posted on: 29/07/2010 @ 21:12

The exciting 3DS which will be the first console to play games in 3D without the need for special glasses had an official UK launch in central London. But Nintendo bosses were giving little away. Prototypes were on display but security remained tight when it came to filming the console with the … [visit site [...]Nintendo talk about 3Ds release date. is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Sky’s 3D Channel Gets Launch Date of October 1st | Posted on: 29/07/2010 @ 21:00

If you one of those early adopters of a 3DTV you’ll be more than excited to hear that Sky have finally announced that 3D content drought will end in October 1st. If you have a 3D TV, and a Sky+HD box and  the top channel subscription package you willl be able to enjoy the … [...]Sky’s 3D Channel Gets Launch Date of October 1st is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping ...

Amazon release Kindle 3: the UK gets its own version | Posted on: 29/07/2010 @ 20:12

The Amazon Vs The World E-reader wars are heating up once again and it feels as though there’s new E-reading news every day. There was first the announcement that Kindle sales had tripled and Ebooks had outsold hardback books. Then Sony came back with a Google partnership and … [visit site to read more] Amazon [...]Amazon release Kindle 3: the UK gets its own version is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Alien Arena 2010 v7.45 Offers Up More Features | Posted on: 29/07/2010 @ 19:36

Back in May there was the initial Alien Arena 2010 (v7.40) open-source game release of this year, but now John Diamond has come about with another update that continues to offer up a number of new features and other improvements. The previous update introduced five new game levels and rendering improvements while this newest update offers:..

Review: Toshiba Portege R700 | Posted on: 29/07/2010 @ 18:48

The Portege R600 has long been one of our favourite ultraportables and it has now been upgraded with the Portégé R700 – the lightest Intel Core-powered laptop we've seen at 1.1kg. Toshiba claims up to nine hours of battery power will be on offer, but since our review sample was a pre-production unit, we were unable to confirm this. Despite its tiny form factor, the review sample we saw ...

Review: Toshiba Satellite P500-1DZ | Posted on: 29/07/2010 @ 18:12

Toshiba's Satellite P500-1DZ is a big screen media centre, built for multimedia use. With its huge 18.4-inch screen, capacious storage and powerful graphics, it is ideal for work and play and a great choice for university studies. The thick chassis weighs a back-breaking 4.5kg, so this is not a laptop you'll want to carry outside very often. The 210-minute battery life is surprisingly capable, ...

Review: HP EliteBook 8440p | Posted on: 29/07/2010 @ 18:00

HP's EliteBook 8440p is aimed at corporate professionals and while it lacks the entertainment features of its rivals, its resilient build quality, great usability and stunning power make it ideal for higher education studies. Finished in brushed aluminium, this is one of the toughest machines around, after the Apple MacBook Pro. Its 247-minute battery life is excellent for such a powerful laptop, ...

Review: Sony VAIO VPC-F12M0E/B | Posted on: 29/07/2010 @ 18:00

Sony's VAIO laptops are among the world's best known portables and offer the latest technology to consumers at affordable prices. The VAIO VPCF12M0E/B is a stunning big screen Blu-ray media centre and provides staggering quad-core performance. Powered by a powerful Intel Core i7 740M processor, we expected cutting-edge power, but initial results from MobileMark benchmark tests proved ...

Starcraft II Wings Of Liberty - Mulltiplayer Impressions | Posted on: 29/07/2010 @ 16:36

Early impressions of Starcraft 2's multiplayer gameplay.

iOS 4 Causing Perfomance Issues for the iPhone 3G: Apple Are Investigating | Posted on: 29/07/2010 @ 16:24

If you have an iPhone 3G and have taken the plunge to upgrade to the latest iOS 4, then you might be one of the few to be experiencing some performance problems since your upgrade. When we mean performance issues we mean reports of your phone slowing down or the … [visit site to read [...]iOS 4 Causing Perfomance Issues for the iPhone 3G: Apple Are Investigating is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Android 2.2 Froyo Update Soon for HTC Droid, Motorola Droid and Droid X | Posted on: 29/07/2010 @ 16:12

Looks like HTC Droid, Motorola Droid and Droid X are all set to get some sweet TLC from Froyo aka Android 2.2. This may happen as soon as next week. But don’t hold it against me, as no official announcement has been made yet. But let’s dig a bit deeper and see if any other [...]Android 2.2 Froyo Update Soon for HTC Droid, Motorola Droid and Droid X is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

ATI Catalyst 10.7 Windows 7 Driver Analysis | Posted on: 29/07/2010 @ 16:12

AMD has just released a new Catalyst driver for Radeon graphics cards - we check out performance under Windows 7.

Crucial Ballistix Finned DDR3 with built-in temperature sensor - quick review | Posted on: 29/07/2010 @ 16:12

The next evolution in DDR3 memory? We evaluate Crucial's implementation.

HTC Desire to Get Android 2.2 Update Tomorrow | Posted on: 29/07/2010 @ 16:00

If you’re a Nexus One owner, then you will be probably bragging about how great Android 2.2 Froyo is working on your phone. Well, it has been announced by the guys over at HTC that HTC Desire users should also have something to boast about as it has … [visit site to read more] HTC [...]HTC Desire to Get Android 2.2 Update Tomorrow is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping ...

WD TV Live Plus: Western Digital's Latest Media Player Reviewed | Posted on: 29/07/2010 @ 13:36

The last few years have seen a large number of digital content sources becoming easily accessible to end consumers. Digital content providers such as Netflix have recently been expanding their service to be  compatibile with game consoles like the Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii, and an increasing number of Bluray players and televisions. WD has followed suite and now offers a flavor of their WD TV series ...

Apple Investigating Reports of iOS4 Slowing Down iPhone 3G’s | Posted on: 29/07/2010 @ 10:12

Apple just can’t catch a break these days when it comes to issues surrounding its iPhones. We all know about the problems involving the iPhone 4, but complaints have also been flooding in from iPhone 3G owners. What seemed like a kind gesture by Apple to provide iOS 4 to owners of the two-year-old iPhone 3G is turning [...]

Samsung's N210: Where the Matte Finish Went | Posted on: 29/07/2010 @ 7:36

Pine Trail netbooks are pretty much all the same: they give you a 10.1" 1024x600 display and pitifully slow CPU and GPU performance, but that's balanaced by good battery life and a low cost. The Samsung N210 has been around a while now, but it stands out from the crowd by being one of the few netbooks to eschew glossy exteriors and LCDs. Is that enough to make it a good purchase? That depends on ...

AT&T Says It Will Be “Premier” Carrier for Windows Phone 7 Phones | Posted on: 29/07/2010 @ 4:48

Windows Phone 7 may have its rough edges (no multitasking, no copy and paste), but it does appear to have a number of relatively enthusiastic hardware partners. And now AT&T has revealed itself as a key ally with some big claims. A spokeswoman for AT&T, the second largest mobile phone carrier in the U.S., told [...]

Tagan using heatpipes in new PipeRock III PSU | Posted on: 29/07/2010 @ 2:48

Renowned power supply maker Tagan has presented a new series of power supplies called PipeRock III. The new units uses heatpipe technology for optimized cooling, together with a 135mm fan.

Review: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB SATA 6Gbps | Posted on: 29/07/2010 @ 1:00

Conventional wisdom says solid state drives (SSDs) beat traditional hard drives silly in any performance metric you care to mention. How can the likes of Western Digital's latest magnetic spinner, the Caviar Black 1TB WD1002FAEX, therefore hope to compete?In a word, capacity. The cost per gigabyte of SSDs, even modestly sized drives such as the new Patriot Inferno 100GB, remains several multiples ...

CrossOver 9.1 Is Based Upon Wine 1.2 Goodness | Posted on: 29/07/2010 @ 0:48

Wine 1.2 was released earlier this month with more than 23,000 changes since the release of Wine 1.0 some two years ago. This stable update to this major free software project is impressive and many more Windows applications now have life under Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. CodeWeavers, which is the primary corporate backer of the open-source Wine project, has now released ...

OCZ Technology RevoDrive 120GB PCIe Solid State Drive | Posted on: 29/07/2010 @ 0:24

Nothing gets the heart racing like the thought of PCIe SSDs. Nothing gets the data flowing as fast either. But how does it affect your wallet?

GNOME 3.0 Delayed To March 2011 | Posted on: 28/07/2010 @ 23:12

Two years ago at GUADEC, the annual developer's conference for GNOME, it was announced that GNOME 2.30 would be released as GNOME 3.0. With GNOME's long-standing tradition of putting out major updates every six months, this put the GNOME 3.0 release to be in March of 2010. Last November it was then decided to delay GNOME 3.0 to September of 2010 to give developers more time to prepare on this ...

O-Games Announces Its Summer Lineup of Great Value, Quality Games | Posted on: 28/07/2010 @ 23:00

O-Games just sent me over their list of new and upcoming games for the Wii, PC and DS... Not a bad lineup I guess. O-Games, Inc. a publisher of family, social and sports videogames and part of OG International Ltd., announced today its summer lineup of great value, quality games ranging across several different genres and platforms, that give everyone the opportunity for hours of great gaming ...

Review: Sapphire Pure Mini 785G | Posted on: 28/07/2010 @ 22:36

We're big fans of small, and motherboards don't come much smaller than Sapphire's Pure Mini 785G.The Mac mini, the Shuttle XPC, ASUS' EeeBox and Dell's Zino have all helped to prove that for nine-tenths of what we do, a server class chassis just isn't necessary and made the pint sized popular. But while all these have captured the public imagination the original small form factor, Mini ITX, has ...

iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G and 2G Speed Test: Which Was Faster? | Posted on: 28/07/2010 @ 22:12

Since the release of the iPhone 4, the phone has come under a lot of scrutiny for its recent antenna ‘death-grip’ issues. Although, I sympathise with many people out there who will now be adding a rather ugly bumper to their luscious iPhone … [visit site to read more] iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G and 2G [...]iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G and 2G Speed Test: Which Was Faster? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Samsung Gravity 3 SGH-t479 @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 28/07/2010 @ 22:00

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-samsung-gravity-3-sgh-t479/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-samsung-gravity-3-sgh-t479/)Quote: " Up on the review block today I’ve got another phone from Samsung called the Gravity 3 and it’s a phone that is a messaging phone at heart, but it’s got decent email functionality and of course you can browse the internet and the ...

The Gallium3D R600 Driver Now Has Texture Support | Posted on: 28/07/2010 @ 21:36

There's good news for those interested in the open-source Gallium3D driver for the ATI R600/R700 (Radeon HD 2000/3000/4000 series) graphics cards: the R600g driver is beginning to work. While there's been the classic Mesa R600/R700 driver for months now that is working fine for most users, once finished the Gallium3D version should offer better performance, better OpenGL support (OpenGL 2.1 ...

New Apple Products Sighted | Posted on: 28/07/2010 @ 21:24

With the Apple woes firmly behind the company they are planning an assault on your wallet with a whole host of new products, including revised iMac’s, new Magic track pads, 12-core Mac Pro’s, and Magic battery chargers and of course a new gargantuan Cinema display.New Apple Products Sighted is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Jailbreaking deemed legal by US | Posted on: 28/07/2010 @ 21:00

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Sony team up with Google to take on Kindle | Posted on: 28/07/2010 @ 20:12

Recently, Amazon sold more Ebooks than it did hardback books. The slashed price of the Kindle meant that sales of the device and the books themselves had made a significant rise. Things are looking great for Kindle at the moment but competition is not letting off and it seems … [visit site to read more] [...]Sony team up with Google to take on Kindle is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Review: Dell Inspiron 17R | Posted on: 28/07/2010 @ 18:36

Dell's Inspiron range has long been one of the better consumer lines we've seen, offering a string of high-quality machines at low prices. The Inspiron 17R is its latest big-screen media centre and, despite its poor battery life, is an impressive laptop for the price. With its 17.3-inch screen, this is a machine built for desktop use. At 3.2kg you won't want to carry it far and its 165-minute ...

Google Android Gains Market Share in The UK, Apple Slips | Posted on: 28/07/2010 @ 18:36

According to the latest report released by market research firm Gfk Retail and Technology, Android OS is fast lapping up the market share in UK smartphone segment. For the quarter ended June 30, it increased its share from 3 percent to 13.2 percent that translates to staggering 350 percent … [visit site to read more] [...]Google Android Gains Market Share in The UK, Apple Slips is a post from: ...

7 Rules for Beating Alien Swarm on Expert | Posted on: 28/07/2010 @ 9:00

These aren't my rules for beating Alien Swarm on Expert, they're the game's rules. Follow them. (Also: why does everyone draw dicks on the map?)

iPad 3G | Posted on: 28/07/2010 @ 5:36

The wind was blowing at a solid mach 1, it flew up my face and popped my ears. There was so much it was blowing away the morning sun. I was too hung over to shiver. The wind, at least, gave me something to lean on. If my eyes weren't caked over with liquor sweat and cigarette tar from the night before, I might have been bothered about my hair cutting into them.

Samsung LN55C650 | Posted on: 28/07/2010 @ 4:36

The Samsung LN55C650 is a 55-inch high-definition LCD TV that has lightning fast pixel refreshes and network features that allows you to stream audio and video from any computer to it from the remote. It has a 16:9 wide screen aspect ratio, 1080p resolution, lots of connection options, and above-average picture quality.

ATI holds off antialiasing in StarCraft II | Posted on: 28/07/2010 @ 2:36

AMD, or ATI, has made an official statement regarding the handling of antialiasing in the just released StarCraft II. ATI confirms that it has chosen not to enable antialiasing in the driver, since the performance hit is too great.

Harddrive sales to drop in Q3 | Posted on: 28/07/2010 @ 2:12

The sales of harddrives, embedded and discrete, was expected to reach 185 million sold units in Q3 2010. The number has now been lowered to 175 million after slow sales in Q2.

Qi low-power standard promises wireless battery recharge | Posted on: 28/07/2010 @ 2:12

Wireless power has taken a great leap closer to a commercial launch as the Wireless Power Consortium has nailed a standard for wireless recharging of mobile devices. The new standard Qi low-power uses magnetic induction and delivers up to 5 watt without wires.    

Kristian Shows Off GTK+ 3.0 On Wayland | Posted on: 28/07/2010 @ 1:24

Earlier this month the Wayland TODO list was updated -- a month after it received some summer love -- and now we some new information from the founder of the Wayland Display Server, Kristian Høgsberg...

Virtualization - Ask the Experts #2 | Posted on: 28/07/2010 @ 1:12

Our Ask the Experts series continues with another round of questions. A couple of months ago we ran a webcast with Intel Fellow, Rich Uhlig, VMware Chief Platform Architect, Rich Brunner and myself. The goal was to talk about the past, present and future of virtualization. In preparation for the webcast we solicited questions from all of you, unfortunately we only had an hour during the ...

Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty in Stores Now | Posted on: 28/07/2010 @ 1:00

Yep, the wait is over!! it's finally here! Following several years of development and an extensive beta test that resulted in focused feedback from thousands of players worldwide, Blizzard Entertainment is pleased to announce that StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is now on sale in North America, Europe, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Brazil, Chile, ...

SanDisk Launches Its Smallest USB Flash Drive in North America | Posted on: 28/07/2010 @ 1:00

So this new little Sandisk USB drive is the size of a paper clip, but is that a regular paper clip, a small one, or a large one?! SanDisk (http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sandisk.com esheet=6373856 lan=en-US anchor=SanDisk index=1 md5=e6056b818c32ce26fb53f72f893cae08) today announced the availability of its smallest USB flash drive to U.S. and ...

iPhone 4 Release Date for Three Confirmed for This Friday: Will You Move to Three? | Posted on: 27/07/2010 @ 23:24

From Three Following the rumours that T-Mobile’s release date for the … [visit site to read more] iPhone 4 Release Date for Three Confirmed for This Friday: Will You Move to Three? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.comiPhone 4 Release Date for Three Confirmed for This Friday: Will You Move to Three? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

HMV Digital: “We are not waging war on iTunes” | Posted on: 27/07/2010 @ 22:12

HMV launched their digital music store today and it has gone into direct competition with iTunes, although they say their not starting a price war. They said today say they aren’t competing with iTunes. Really? Even though they are going to use some rather aggressive marketing … [visit site to read more] HMV Digital: “We are [...]HMV Digital: “We are not waging war on iTunes” is a post ...

Rosewill Super Slim 2.4GHz Wireless Touchpad Keyboard Review | Posted on: 27/07/2010 @ 21:48

The Rosewill Super Slim 2.4GHz Wireless Touchpad Keyboard was designed for use with your home theater PC or any computer where you'd like to be without wires. The Rosewill RK-V1TP is said to have a range of up to 20 meters from the receiver and a battery life that can last over 3 months. With a price tag of $60 could this be the ultimate HTPC keyboard?

BlackBerrys hold security risk say UAE officials | Posted on: 27/07/2010 @ 21:00

The United Arab Emirates is considering restricting or monitoring BlackBerry smartphones, because they pose a “national security risk.” The region’s ‘telecoms regulator’ claimed that  ”BlackBerry operates beyond the jurisdiction of national legislation” because it stores its data … [visit site to read more] BlackBerrys hold security risk say UAE officials is a post from: UK ...

Grand Theft Auto V: Set in Hollywood or Rothbury ? | Posted on: 27/07/2010 @ 20:24

Before the World went Call of Duty crazy, Grand Theft Auto was top-dog in the gaming world. Indeed it was the world’s fastest selling game before the older bullying brother came a long and took that top spot. Well, now it would seem that after the … [visit site to read more] Grand Theft Auto [...]Grand Theft Auto V: Set in Hollywood or Rothbury ? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Further delays in white iPhone release date. | Posted on: 27/07/2010 @ 19:48

As we recently reported, Apple had announced a delay in the white version of the iPhone. There were rumours that the delay was due to issues ‘painting the screen’ and many people expected that Apple would solve the problem relatively quickly and that the white handset would … [visit site to read more] Further delays [...]Further delays in white iPhone release date. is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Benchmarking ZFS On FreeBSD vs. EXT4 & Btrfs On Linux | Posted on: 27/07/2010 @ 19:36

ZFS is often looked upon as an advanced, superior file-system and one of the strong points of the Solaris/OpenSolaris platform while most feel that only recently has Linux been able to catch-up on the file-system front with EXT4 and the still-experimental Btrfs. ZFS is copy-on-write, self-healing with 256-bit checksums, supports compression, online pool growth, scales much better than the UFS ...

Review: Paper Jamz | Posted on: 27/07/2010 @ 19:24

Overview Set to be one of the top selling toys this Christmas (hey – it’s summer, OF COURSE the kiddies are writing their letters to Santa already) Paper jamz are a whole new way to experience rock and roll. You thought that Guitar Hero numbed down musical instruments? This … [visit site to read more] [...]Review: Paper Jamz is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site ...

Review: Octava HDSA715 | Posted on: 27/07/2010 @ 18:36

Multichannel analogue audio outputs are sometimes absent from Blu-ray players (as indeed are the corresponding inputs of amplifiers and receivers), with manufacturers assuming you're using HDMI throughout. But what if the AV powerhouse at the heart of your system lacks HDMI? You could consider Octava's HDSA71, a useful gizmo which will decode multichannel tracks (up to 7.1) and present them in ...

Review: Eminent iTRIO EM7100 | Posted on: 27/07/2010 @ 18:00

Here's the 21st Century equivalent of the wireless 'video senders' that proved quite popular in the last decade. And like these old analogue products, the Eminent iTRIO EM7100 will let you watch video playing out in one room on a TV located in another – over a range of 30metres, according to Eminent. The EM7100 supports analogue sources and displays connected via component, Scart and VGA, but ...

Review: Crystal Acoustics TX-T2-12 | Posted on: 27/07/2010 @ 17:36

At just over 10 years old, Crystal Acoustics is a relatively young company, but the career of its top honcho, Vassilis Tsakiris, as a respected loudspeaker designer and maker, spans three decades. As per Teufel Lautsprecher and M&J subwoofers, Crystal is a direct seller that depends on its products looking attractive, while offering a generous five-year guarantee and a 60-day return policy to ...

iPhone 4 Release Date on T-Mobile Expected for Friday 30th July? Will You Buy One? | Posted on: 27/07/2010 @ 17:12

T-Mobile is one of the UK network carriers still yet to confirm details and a release date for when the iPhone 4 will be available on their network. With the international release date looming and proposed for the 30th of July, people are starting to question … [visit site to read more] iPhone 4 Release [...]iPhone 4 Release Date on T-Mobile Expected for Friday 30th July? Will You Buy One? is ...

We're Now Up To OpenGL 4.1; Brings New Features | Posted on: 27/07/2010 @ 6:00

The Khronos Group came out in mid-March to release the OpenGL 4.0 specification along with OpenGL 3.3 (to bring as many OGL4 features back to OGL3 as possible for older hardware that doesn't support OpenGL 4.0), but today from SIGGRAPH in Los Angeles they have rolled out OpenGL 4.1. The Khronos Group has now put out six ratified versions of OpenGL in less than two years and the 4.1 release adds ...

Flip Video MinoHd | Posted on: 27/07/2010 @ 5:12

Point and shoot digital cameras are everywhere but the image quality for video is often more than just lacking. Today we have the MinoHD by Flip Video. It's a point and shoot camcorder slim enough to carry around every day and the 720p recordings won't disappoint when capturing that magical moment.

New Windows vs. Linux Benchmarks Are On The Way | Posted on: 27/07/2010 @ 3:48

A few months back we began publishing some open-source Windows benchmarks once the Phoronix Test Suite started picking up Microsoft Windows 7 x64 support to join Linux, FreeBSD, OpenSolaris, and Mac OS X as another supported testing platform. We had published Windows 7 vs. Ubuntu 10.04 benchmarks and then a benchmarking threesome of Windows, Ubuntu, and Mac OS X. We had also benchmarked EXT4 vs. ...

48GB DDR3-1900 memory kit from G.Skill | Posted on: 27/07/2010 @ 3:36

G.Skill is known for caring for the enthusiasts and overclockers with its extreme memory products, and the latest memory kit is certainly a product for these users. G.Skill has announced a 48GB memory kit, solely for EVGA's SR-2 motherboard.

SilverStone PS01 lose weight and go black | Posted on: 27/07/2010 @ 3:00

SilverStone has announced an updated version of the PS01 case. The case company has painted the whole thing black, and reduced the weight by around 250 gram.

Microsoft reports record revenue of $62.48 billion | Posted on: 27/07/2010 @ 2:36

Microsoft follows Intel and Apple, and reports impressive numbers for the last fiscal quarter. Microsoft reported record revenue of $62.48 billion and net income of $18.76 billion during the last quarter, an increase of 18% and 29% respectively.

The Last Airbender -Wii Review@ Bona Fide Reviews | Posted on: 27/07/2010 @ 0:48

http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-the-last-airbender-wii/ (http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-the-last-airbender-wii/)Quote: "Today for review THQ has sent me over The Last Airbender for the Wii. The game is based upon the movie of the same name. The game follows through the view of Prince Zuko whereas the movie followed Aaang, so in the game you get a different perspective on things ...

Thermaltake Frio | Posted on: 27/07/2010 @ 0:36

Its been over a year since Thermaltake came out with their last CPU cooler offering. The Frio is their first dual fan cooler targeted at cooling high performance multi-core processors with high heat output. The Frio incorporates some very promising new features, will they offer any significant benefit?

iPhone 4 Jailbreak Release Date Delayed Due to FaceTime Issues? | Posted on: 26/07/2010 @ 23:12

I know we have all been wanting to hear more news about the iPhone 4 jailbreak since famous hacker Geohot teased us a few weeks ago that he had found the hack but would remain tight lipped about a release date. Well, it would … [visit site to read more] iPhone 4 Jailbreak Release Date [...]iPhone 4 Jailbreak Release Date Delayed Due to FaceTime Issues? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Nokia N8 to be Launched Soon on T-Mobile but Have Nokia Missed the Boat? | Posted on: 26/07/2010 @ 22:24

It has been announced that the highly anticipated Nokia phone from their ‘N’ Series, the Nokia N8 will be coming soon to T-Mobile. A couple of months ago Vodafone also added a coming soon page for the N8 and although a release date has not been confirmed, it would … [visit site to read more] [...]Nokia N8 to be Launched Soon on T-Mobile but Have Nokia Missed the Boat? is a post from: UK ...

Nokia N8 to be Launched Soon on T-Mobile bu Have Nokia Missed the Boat? | Posted on: 26/07/2010 @ 22:00

It has been announced that the highly anticipated Nokia phone from their ‘N’ Series, the Nokia N8 will be coming soon to T-Mobile. A couple of months ago Vodafone also added a coming soon page for the N8 and although a release date has not been confirmed, it would … [visit site to read more] [...]Nokia N8 to be Launched Soon on T-Mobile bu Have Nokia Missed the Boat? is a post from: UK ...

Has the Samsung Galaxy S got the Best Screen? | Posted on: 26/07/2010 @ 21:24

Remember the days when the shift to colour screens was most exciting thing to happen to the mobile phone industry (apart from monophonic to polyphonic ringtones)? Well things have moved on fast, and now with the latest smartphones having the ability to stream movies and videos, play the latest mobile-games and take high spec photographs [...]Has the Samsung Galaxy S got the Best Screen? is a post ...

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex TV HD Media Player | Posted on: 26/07/2010 @ 21:24

This review will take a look at the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex TV HD media player, which expands on the new GoFlex platform and adds another dimension. The GoFlex TV HD media player is an update to the popular FreeAgent Theater+ HD media player we looked at last year, but designed for this new series of external hard drives.

usbfever.com's weekly new launches (week 29 , 2010) | Posted on: 26/07/2010 @ 20:48

Weekly update of new products from our friends at USBFever..

Review: JVC DLA-HD990 | Posted on: 26/07/2010 @ 20:12

To say the JVC DLA-HD950 projector is a tough act to follow is like saying The Grand Canyon is quite big. The lightbox coasted to victory as Best Projector in our recent Home Cinema Choice annual product awards, and refines the brand's already outstanding, proprietary LCOS-based D-ILA projection technology to deliver truly jaw-dropping pictures. Remarkably, however, the HD950 is not the pinnacle ...

Microsoft Kinect November 19th UK release date? | Posted on: 26/07/2010 @ 19:36

Microsoft’s new fangled movement controller Kinect, has had its release date leaked by Play.com and HMV.com. Although no official word has emerged regarding its release date from Microsoft, we would imagine that this date is right, as it is just time for the big … [visit site to read more] Microsoft Kinect November 19th UK [...]Microsoft Kinect November 19th UK release date? is a post from: ...

BBC release news app for iPhone | Posted on: 26/07/2010 @ 19:24

Despite some debate as to whether the BBC should be allowed to develop an app with tax-payers money, the BBC news app has rolled out onto the iPhone app store where it can download now for free. There were also concerns raised by the Newspaper Publishers Association that free news apps such as this by [...]BBC release news app for iPhone is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

HMV to Open Online Digital Download Store | Posted on: 26/07/2010 @ 18:48

HMV the top dog in high-street for all your music, film and gaming needs, have announced today they are planning an online digital MP3 download store this August and will look to take the goliath’s that are Amazon and iTunes. They have got their digital brothers 7Digital (who they bought … [visit site to read [...]HMV to Open Online Digital Download Store is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Running ZFS With CAM-based ATA On FreeBSD 8.1 | Posted on: 26/07/2010 @ 15:24

As was mentioned in last Friday's article, Which Is Faster: Debian Linux or FreeBSD, tests of FreeBSD atop the ZFS file-system (rather than UFS2+S) are currently underway and those results are expected to be published in full later this week as the ZFS disk performance is compared directly to UFS2+S, UFS2+J, and also Ubuntu Linux with the EXT4 and Btrfs file-systems. Today though we have a few ...

Scosche flipSYNC – Micro & Mini USB 2.0 Charge and Sync Cable @ iGadget Life | Posted on: 26/07/2010 @ 3:36

http://igadgetlife.com/reviews/review-of-scosche-flipsync-micro-mini-usb-2.0-charge-and-sync-cable/ (http://igadgetlife.com/reviews/review-of-scosche-flipsync-micro-mini-usb-2.0-charge-and-sync-cable/)Quote: "Today I’ve got a brief review for you of a rather simple but yet very useful product from Scosche called the flipSYNC. I don’t know about you but I’m always looking for a USB cable, ...

The 2010 Linux Graphics Survey Is Coming Up | Posted on: 25/07/2010 @ 20:36

For a fourth year we will once again be hosting the annual Linux Graphics Survey at Phoronix. This survey is designed to quantify what areas of the Linux graphics stack that end-users are most interested in, the popularity of the different Linux drivers and hardware in use, and to collect other metrics of interest to developers and other stakeholders...

Western Digital Elements 1.5 TByte | Posted on: 25/07/2010 @ 20:00

Western Digital präsentiert mit der Elements eine externe Speicherlösung, die sich in einem ansprechenden und schlichten Design präsentiert. Ohne grossen Schnickschnack soll sie dementsprechend auch beim Preis Punkten.

Review: Quora | Posted on: 25/07/2010 @ 19:36

The Quora website hopes to be the place you go for definitive answers on everything from tech startups to which TV to buy, and it's already raised sacks of cash from excited venture capitalists. So is Quora like Wolfram Alpha – a new way of finding and analysing information – or is it just Yahoo Answers with a better education? The site combines Q&As with social networking, so you can search ...

Joby Gorillatorch Flare Review | Posted on: 25/07/2010 @ 7:36

I love little gadgets, and I have a fondness for flashlights for some reason.. I got the Gorillatorch for review a while ago and I've found it to be one of the most useful products I've ever got for review. Joby has introduced another Gorillatorch though called the Gorillatorch Flare, that is similar to the original but offers a brighter beam with three levels of brightness and a strobe. In ...

FFmpeg's VP8 Decoder Blasts Google's Decoder | Posted on: 24/07/2010 @ 22:00

It was just back in May that Google opened up the VP8 video format that they got their hands on through the acquisition of On2 and at the same time they created the WebM container format. VP8 has already received a lot of love by the open-source community -- both developers and end-users -- and support for it has already worked its way into FFmpeg, GStreamer, and other multimedia projects. Google ...

FreeBSD 8.1 Released With Many Updates | Posted on: 24/07/2010 @ 20:12

We knew it was coming (and that FreeBSD 8.1-RELEASE has been on the FreeBSD FTP servers for a few days already), but the FreeBSD 8.1 release announcement is now available over at FreeBSD.org...

Twilight: New Moon Blu-ray Movie Review | Posted on: 24/07/2010 @ 17:36

"It would be nice to not want to kill you all the time."

Here's The R600 Gallium3D Driver Running Gears | Posted on: 24/07/2010 @ 8:36

If you read the previous R600g news post from less than an hour ago this should come as no surprise, but: the ATI R600g Gallium3D driver has finally reached the milestone of being able to properly run glxgears. This GLX demo is simple and useless as a benchmark, but is an important development milestone and as talked about in that previous news piece, Jerome hopes to tackle texture support within ...

Phiaton PS320 Portable Headphones Review | Posted on: 24/07/2010 @ 4:00

Cresyn, the parent company of Phiaton, is an already well-established brand in Asia and has recently started a push into the U.S. and Canada market under the Phiaton brand. Listed at $199, we have for review today their first entrant into the iPod-driven portable headphones market - the PS320 portable headphones.

News for 7-23-10 | Posted on: 24/07/2010 @ 3:48

Happy Friday to you! It's time for the news for sites all around the world, and ce sure to check back for my ZuneHD review and then the Zune A/V Dock review and we've got Lian Li stuff coming as well and a lot more..

Linux 2.6.35-rc6 Kernel Released; Final Coming Soon | Posted on: 24/07/2010 @ 2:12

Linus Torvalds has announced the release of the Linux 2.6.35-rc6 kernel. This release just carries bug and regression fixes, but there are some noteworthy fixes -- particularly if you have been experiencing stability issues for a while with Intel graphics hardware...

Sauerbraten "Cube 2" 2010 Update Released | Posted on: 24/07/2010 @ 2:00

If you are looking to do some Linux / open-source gaming this weekend but are looking for something new besides the recent release of VDrift, the Sauerbraten developers are out with their first update in 14 months. Sauerbraten 2010-07-19 "Justice Edition" has been released with plenty of changes...

Quick Review: Samsung BD-C6500 Blu-ray Player | Posted on: 24/07/2010 @ 1:00

TweakTown hits the High Definition home front with its first ever Blu-ray player review!

Review: Microsoft Windows Live Photo Gallery | Posted on: 23/07/2010 @ 23:48

Everyone carries digital cameras, but not everyone's discovered the importance of editing and managing the hundreds of pictures they can hold. That's where Live Photo Gallery comes in, giving you a one-stop shop for managing, editing and uploading. It lets you do some very impressive tricks indeed, especially for a free download. Many of the Wave 4 features are familiar from the earlier ...

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announces Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters | Posted on: 23/07/2010 @ 23:24

The new Green Lantern movie will be coming out next year and in conjunction a game will be coming out as well for Xbox360, PS3, Wii and DS.. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters an action-adventure title that will be available in conjunction with Warner Bros. Pictures’ epic superhero feature film ...

Apple set to dominate at T3 awards | Posted on: 23/07/2010 @ 23:24

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White iPhone 4 is Delayed Until “Later This Year” | Posted on: 23/07/2010 @ 22:12

As is reception issues, Bluetooth connection problems, and proximity sensor failures weren’t enough, Apple has announced that elusive white iPhone 4 will be delayed even longer. This is Apple’s official statement: White models of Apple’s new iPhone 4 have continued to be more challenging to manufacture than we originally expected, and as a result they [...]

Statement by Apple on White iPhone 4 | Posted on: 23/07/2010 @ 22:12

So Apple has issued a statement about the iphone 4... "White models of Apple's new iPhone® 4 have continued to be more challenging to manufacture than we originally expected, and as a result they will not be available until later this year. The availability of the more popular iPhone 4 black models is not affected." Web Site: http://www.apple.com/ (http://www.apple.com/)

Freemake Video Converter: All-in-One Free Video Converter | Posted on: 23/07/2010 @ 22:12

Free is free right?! I've never heard of this company nor have i ever tried their products, but it's free, so give it a try! Freemake Video Converter is a new freeware released by Freemake. It allows customers to convert videos to many formats and devices, burn DVDs, edit, and upload videos to YouTube. Developed as an analogue to paid converters, this freeware rivals the popular programs. ...

2K Games Takes Hit Out on Gamers with Mafia II Playable Demo | Posted on: 23/07/2010 @ 22:12

Looks like you'll be able to play the demo for the new Mafia II game on August 10th! 2K Games announced today that its upcoming epic action crime game, Mafia® II, will have a downloadable demo available worldwide on August 10 forthe PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC. Set in the fully realized and immersive ...

Review: Microsoft Windows Live Sync | Posted on: 23/07/2010 @ 21:12

This isn't the first time that Microsoft has tried creating a syncing service. You may remember the old Live Sync, a FolderShare-based synchronisation service that was finally replaced by Live Mesh. As for Live Mesh, it's still around, letting you keep folders synced across several PCs and mobile devices using cloud services and peer-to-peer exchanges. You'll find the new Live Sync very familiar. ...

How to Make a Daft Punk Helmet | Posted on: 23/07/2010 @ 21:12

Well Comic Con is in full swing and they have just shown the latest eagerly anticipated Tron Legacy trailer – and to celebrate the fact one man has just completed a 17-month gargantuan journey from his house to become Daft Punk at Comic Con. Comic … [visit site to read more] How to Make a [...]How to Make a Daft Punk Helmet is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - ...

3D Avaitor Specs Now Available for the….ahem…”Fashion Conscious” Cinema goer | Posted on: 23/07/2010 @ 20:24

If your a chic fashion conscious person, you’ll probably hate the thought of going to the cinema to catch a film and having to wear those horrendous looking 3D glasses, when I went to see Avatar and wore a pair. I looked like a rejected stunt double from the Blue … [visit site to read [...]3D Avaitor Specs Now Available for the….ahem…”Fashion Conscious” Cinema goer is a post from: UK ...

The internet has become a drug with the latest Youtube craze, ‘i-dosing.’ | Posted on: 23/07/2010 @ 19:24

The internet has long been a place associated with drugs. ‘Legal high’ sites have grown in popularity in recent years with sites offering shamanic herbs and legal alternatives to illegal drugs. Plus there’s websites packed with information and experience accounts from users … [visit site to read more] The internet has become a drug with [...]The internet has become a drug with the latest ...

Microsoft and HP to release tablet device this year: Is this the end of the iPad? | Posted on: 23/07/2010 @ 18:24

Microsoft was already looking forward to a busy year with the release of the Windows Phone 7 and Xbox Kinect and now recently they’ve added a tablet PC onto their plate as well. Microsoft has had a successful year financially and is in a great position to develop new hardware. … [visit site to read [...]Microsoft and HP to release tablet device this year: Is this the end of the iPad? is a ...

Amazon Kindle Secure Exclusive eBook Deal with Andrew Wylie | Posted on: 23/07/2010 @ 17:24

The e-book reader war is just heating up, and this time it is Amazon who is getting the last laugh. It turns out that the online retailing giant has managed to secure an interesting book deal which could blow Apple and Barnes & Noble out of the … [visit site to read more] Amazon Kindle [...]Amazon Kindle Secure Exclusive eBook Deal with Andrew Wylie is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Review: JooJoo | Posted on: 23/07/2010 @ 17:12

Without the iPad, the JooJoo would have had a shot. When it was first announced, Apple wasn't close to confirming the existence of a tablet. The slates already on the market were both overpriced and terrible. Netbooks were popular, but far from comfortable. The idea behind the JooJoo, originally named the Crunchpad (and the subject of some very tedious legal mudslinging that we're not going to go ...

Stuff Magazine Offer 3 Month Exclusive Trial to Readers! | Posted on: 23/07/2010 @ 17:00

I am sure you will agree that it is often … [visit site to read more] Stuff Magazine Offer 3 Month Exclusive Trial to Readers! is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Facebook Add this to Google Bookmarks [...]Stuff Magazine Offer 3 Month Exclusive Trial to Readers! is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

BlackBerry’s New OS and Desktop Manager Gets Leaked | Posted on: 23/07/2010 @ 15:36

The latest version of BlackBerry Desktop Manager is yet to be released, but the software 5.0.1.4 is already available on the internet. Apparently, the guys (or gals) at www.driphter.com had placed a link on their website. The latest update is … [visit site to read more] BlackBerry’s New OS and Desktop Manager Gets Leaked is [...]BlackBerry’s New OS and Desktop Manager Gets Leaked is a post ...

Which Is Faster: Debian Linux or FreeBSD? | Posted on: 23/07/2010 @ 13:24

Back in January, we published the first benchmarks of Debian GNU/kFreeBSD: the spin of Debian that replaces the Linux kernel with the FreeBSD kernel while retaining most of the same GNU user-land and it uses the GNU C library. With those original tests comparing Debian GNU/Linux to Debian GNU/kFreeBSD, the Linux version ended up winning in 18 of the 27 tests. However, over the past six months, ...

Mesa's Clover OpenCL Gets Some Love | Posted on: 23/07/2010 @ 8:48

Originally set as a goal for the summer of 2009, it was not until late August of last year that the OpenCL state tracker for Mesa's Gallium3D driver architecture was finally published. However, the code was incomplete and a very early work-in-progress. Nearly a year later, this "Clover" branch of Mesa that contains the OpenCL over Mesa support is still largely incomplete and useless to end-users. ...

Fusk inom överklockning... | Posted on: 23/07/2010 @ 3:12

Tyvärr är jag allt annat än förvånad när jag fick höra om hur AndreYang och fyra andra åkt fast för att fuska. Inte för att det var just han, lite kanske, men för att fuskandet är tyvärr något som det pratas väldigt lite om, men det förekommer tyvärr. Jag hade en idé om en serie debattinlägg om just spelet bakom kulisserna. Efter samtal med flera överklockare som fått uppleva ...

Canon Pixma MX870 | Posted on: 23/07/2010 @ 2:00

The Canon Pixma MX870 is an all-in-one printer that prints, scan, copies, and faxes and works well in both a home and office setting. It has a few neat features, like automatic duplexing to save paper, built-in wireless Ethernet for networking, and prints with true color accuracy, especially photos.

Super efficient Athlon II X2 270u consumes only 25 watt | Posted on: 23/07/2010 @ 1:48

Energy efficient computers are becoming all the more popular and it seems AMD is preparing a desktop processor with really low power consumption. AMD Athlon II X2 270u has a TDP of only 25 watt, lower than many mobile processors.  

Faster NAND flash from Samsung and Toshiba | Posted on: 23/07/2010 @ 1:48

Samsung and Toshiba have announced a joint venture to develop faster NAND flash memory technology, which will build up on the DDR2 specification with 400 Mbps data interface, far beyond the speeds available with current NAND technology.

Review: Crucial Ballistix DDR3 1600MHz 4GB | Posted on: 23/07/2010 @ 1:00

Crucial's Ballistix range of high performance DDR3 memory modules are well known amongst the overclocking fraternity offering faster clock speeds and lower latencies and in some instances fancy LED displays, than the standard Crucial product range. The latest addition to the family line-up, is a 4GB memory kit of DDR3-1600 (PC3-12800) modules, carrying the part number Ballistix BL2Kit25664FN1608 ...

Review: Killer 2100 NIC | Posted on: 22/07/2010 @ 23:36

The Killer M1 and K1 showed promised, but were undermined by their high costs, and now Bigfoot Network's Killer 2100 is here to put that right.Since its inception in 2006 Bigfoot Networks has had one thing on its mind – producing gaming network cards. It initially launched a pair of NICs that promised to offload the handling of network traffic away from the CPU, and thus offering a performance ...

Virtualization - Ask the Experts #1 | Posted on: 22/07/2010 @ 22:24

A couple of months ago we ran a webcast with Intel Fellow, Rich Uhlig, VMware Chief Platform Architect, Rich Brunner and myself. The goal was to talk about the past, present and future of virtualization. In preparation for the webcast we solicited questions from all of you, unfortunately we only had an hour during the webcast to address them. Rich Uhlig from Intel, Rich Brunner from VMware and ...

Phoronix Test Suite 2.8 Alpha 2 Released | Posted on: 22/07/2010 @ 21:24

It's been nearly a month since the release of Phoronix Test Suite 2.8 Alpha 1, so it's about time that 2.8 Alpha 2 is released. As such, this morning Phoronix Test Suite 2.8 Alpha 2 (codenamed Torsken) was officially tagged and released. The code difference between these two development releases amounts to over 8,200 lines of changed code as it continues receiving preemptive work for Phoronix ...

Microsoft Planning to Give all 90,000 Employees Windows Phone 7 | Posted on: 22/07/2010 @ 20:24

Microsoft Guru Mary Jo tweeted yesterday that the company is planning to give every one of the 90,000 + employees around the world a free Microsoft Windows Phone 7. This all comes after Microsoft Planning to Give all 90,000 Employees Windows Phone 7 is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

GCC 4.5.1 RC1 Released; Final Due By August | Posted on: 22/07/2010 @ 20:24

Richard Guenther of Novell has just announced the first release candidate for GCC 4.5.1, which will be the first point release following the April release of GCC 4.5.0...

Sony brings us 360 degree, 3D holographic image | Posted on: 22/07/2010 @ 20:12

Sony has officially created the coolest and most futuristic gadget of the year, a 3D holographic image that can be seen without glasses. We’re talking a sci-fi movie style floating globe on the living room floor. A 360-degree Autostereoscopic display allows viewers to enjoy full colour, … [visit site to read more] Sony brings us [...]Sony brings us 360 degree, 3D holographic image is a post ...

iPhone 4 Antenna Issue is Not an Industry Wide Problem Says Samsung | Posted on: 22/07/2010 @ 19:12

You will all know by now about the antenna/reception issues which have been causing iPhone 4 customers problems since the release of the Apple smartphone. Well, it would appear that the solution to the problem by Apple is either offering customers with a free bumper case or blaming it on someone … [visit site to [...]iPhone 4 Antenna Issue is Not an Industry Wide Problem Says Samsung is a post ...

BBC to go HD by April 2011 | Posted on: 22/07/2010 @ 19:12

It always feels strange covering 3D television news and envisaging a future family home where everyone’s sat around wearing 3D glasses, watching the latest film on their 3D TV with built in blu-ray. There’s still a lot of us who haven’t even jumped to the HD ship yet. Cheaper HD … [visit site to read [...]BBC to go HD by April 2011 is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

Nexus One Android 2.2 Update Now Available for Vodafone UK Users | Posted on: 22/07/2010 @ 18:36

Nexus One can all jump for joy as it has just been announced that Vodafone UK network are now starting to get the Android 2.2 update over the air. Reporting to Android Central, Vodafone confirmed: “We … [visit site to read more] Nexus One Android 2.2 Update Now Available for Vodafone UK Users is a [...]Nexus One Android 2.2 Update Now Available for Vodafone UK Users is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Review: Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM | Posted on: 22/07/2010 @ 18:00

Sigma's original 10-20mm f/4-5.6 ticked pretty much all the right boxes, and rapidly became a top seller for users of Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, Sigma and Sony bodies alike. There was a lot to love, from Sigma's fast and ultra-quiet HSM (hypersonic motor) autofocus with full-time manual override, to solid build and impressive image quality. To top this, the lens came at a knockdown price that ...

Review: Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED | Posted on: 22/07/2010 @ 17:48

Nikon's venerable 12-24mm ultrawide zoom has the benefit of a reasonably fast f/4 aperture that remains constant throughout the zoom range. By contrast, the newer 10-24mm lens has a variable f/3.5-4.5 maximum aperture but, crucially, it extends the zoom range where it matters most: at the wide-angle end, effectively boosting it to an equivalent 15mm compared with 18mm for the older lens. A 3mm ...

Review: Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm 1:4.0-5.6 | Posted on: 22/07/2010 @ 17:48

Like any concept, the Four Thirds imaging system has its pros and cons. On the plus side, camera bodies and lenses tend to be very compact, but then the four/thirds aspect ratio that's in keeping with pre-widescreen viewing screens now looks dated. The 2x times crop factor plays into your hands at the telephoto end but makes the manufacture of ultra-wide lenses even more of a challenge. The ...

Nexus One Andorid 2.2 Update Now Available for Vodafone UK Users | Posted on: 22/07/2010 @ 17:48

Nexus One can all jump for joy as it has just been announced that Vodafone UK network are now starting to get the Android 2.2 update over the air. Reporting to Android Central, Vodafone confirmed: “We … [visit site to read more] Nexus One Andorid 2.2 Update Now Available for Vodafone UK Users is a [...]Nexus One Andorid 2.2 Update Now Available for Vodafone UK Users is a post from: UK Gadget ...

iPhone 4 Headed for T-Mobile USA in September? | Posted on: 22/07/2010 @ 17:24

Currently the only carrier of the iPhone 4 is AT&T. However since the release of the iPhone 4, there have been quite a fair few rumours to suggest that AT&T’s competitor Verizon would also be getting their hands on the … [visit site to read more] iPhone 4 Headed for T-Mobile USA in September? is [...]iPhone 4 Headed for T-Mobile USA in September? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

SugarSync BlackBerry App: Stream Your Music over Cloud | Posted on: 22/07/2010 @ 17:00

Cloud computing is no longer a geek subject. The concept is getting more and more pop every day. Now, BlackBerry has got a new cloud-based music app in collaboration with SugarSync. This new app lets you stream your own private music collection over the web. So, … [visit site to read more] SugarSync BlackBerry App: [...]SugarSync BlackBerry App: Stream Your Music over Cloud is a post from: UK ...

Belkin Play Max wireless router review | Posted on: 22/07/2010 @ 16:36

Dual-Band N and Gigabit Ethernet in a box. We take a look at Belkin's latest high-end router.

Banshee Music Player Gets Amazon MP3 Support | Posted on: 22/07/2010 @ 9:24

Banshee, the open-source media player that's built with Mono and Gtk#, is working towards their 1.8 milestone but today they have put out a new development snapshot. What's special about this new development release, Banshee 1.7.3, is that it adds support for Amazon's MP3 store and brings other enhancements too...

ATI Gallium3D + Wine Is Bettered A Bit | Posted on: 22/07/2010 @ 5:48

If the impressive rate of Gallium3D improvements was not enough, there's more good news for those of you running ATI Radeon R300-R500 graphics cards (up through the Radeon X1000 series) with the open-source Gallium3D driver: the Wine graphics support just got a tiny bit better. Committed to the Mesa repository this afternoon is support for the GL_ARB_depth_clamp OpenGL extension within the Mesa ...

Samsung Adds Versatility to DualView Family with Two New Models | Posted on: 22/07/2010 @ 5:24

Two LCD screens, one on the front and one on the back.. interesting... Samsung Electronics. Co. Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technology, today unveiled the latest additions to its DualView camera portfolio, the 14.2 mega-pixel ST600 and ST100. Reinforcing the company’s position as a global leader in the digital imaging industry and a ...

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty Midnight Launch Event | Posted on: 22/07/2010 @ 4:00

Heads up StarCraft fans, this one's for you! Blizzard Entertainment today announced its plans for the official North American midnight launch event for StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, the long-anticipated sequel to 1998’s critically acclaimed real-time strategy game, StarCraft. The event will take place at Fry's Electronics at 10800 Kalama River Avenue in Fountain ...

EA and Spicy Horse Games Send Gamers Down the Rabbit Hole in Alice: Madness Returns | Posted on: 22/07/2010 @ 4:00

Y'know I have the first Alice game but I never got around to finishing it.. i may jhave to dig it out now.. Gaming visionary American McGee returns to Wonderland as Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) and Spicy Horse Games announce Alice: Madness Returns™, the dark and deranged sequel to the year 2000 PC hit, American McGee’s Alice™. Designed with the same dark style ...

EA Reveals Darkspore | Posted on: 22/07/2010 @ 4:00

My kinda game for sure.. Maxis™, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio, today announced the next project in its award-winning portfolio of PC games: Darkspore™, an online, science-fiction action role-playing game, is currently in development for a February 2011 launch. Darkspore is rich in action and fiction, and is being written and developed by some of the most ...

Samsung Smiley : ) SGH-t359 @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 22/07/2010 @ 3:00

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-samsung-smiley-sgh-t359/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-samsung-smiley-sgh-t359/)Quote: "Today for review I’ve got another Samsung phone called the Smiley and it’s meant to be a very user friendly and social centric phone. It’s a slider phone that does have a qwerty keyboard, along with a 1.3mp camera. The Smiley is meant to ...

PC-BSD 8.1 Released; Based On FreeBSD 8.1 w/ KDE 4.4.5 | Posted on: 22/07/2010 @ 3:00

While FreeBSD 8.1 has yet to be officially released (though its imminent), the PC-BSD developers have went ahead and released PC-BSD 8.1, which is based upon the FreeBSD 8.1 release. As in usual PC-BSD fashion with catering towards desktop users and making things easy-to-use, PC-BSD 8.1 is shipping with the KDE SC 4.4.5 desktop by default...

ECS H57H-MUS Black Series | Posted on: 21/07/2010 @ 22:36

Earlier this year we reviewed an Intel H55 motherboard and found it to perform well under Linux both in terms of compatibility with the latest Linux distributions at the time as well as the overall system performance with our slew of open-source benchmarks. Intel's H57 Chipset was launched at the same time, but with the very few differences between the H55 and H57 chipsets, its Linux support and ...

Review: QED Profile Optical cable | Posted on: 21/07/2010 @ 21:25

The QED Profile cables are pretty much a budget range from QED, aimed just as much at the home cinema market as the full-on audiophile. All the same, we're inclined to give it some time, if only because QED has a good track record with budget audio links. It's an unpretentious item, thin and very flexible, with small plastic-bodied connectors that give a snug fit to equipment. Described by QED as ...

Ubuntu 10.04.1 LTS Delayed To Next Month | Posted on: 21/07/2010 @ 21:24

Canonical's Robbie Williamson has provided an update on the status of the Ubuntu 10.04.1 LTS release, which is the first re-spin since the Long-Term Support release of the Lucid Lynx in April. Ubuntu 10.04.1 incorporates the package updates and minor fixes committed to Lucid since the original release. Ubuntu 10.04.1 was supposed to be released next week, but now it's been postponed to August...

Zowie G-TF Gaming Mousepad | Posted on: 21/07/2010 @ 21:00

Mit dem G-TF hat Zowie ein Mauspad mit verhältnismässig harter Stoffoberfläche im Portfolio. Diese ist weiter auch wasserabweisend und soll mit jeglichen Mäusen kompatibel sein. Interessant wird aber sein wie dieses Pad im Vergleich zum G-RF abschneidet.

Review: Tsakiridis Devices Alexander/Artemis | Posted on: 21/07/2010 @ 20:36

New to us in the UK it may be, but Tsakiridis Devices is a brand with over two decades of history. A family-run outfit from Greece, it makes valve-based audio with the emphasis very much on affordability. Many of the basic themes will be familiar to valve aficionados, including the use of simple circuits with little or no feedback, thus ensuring that the valves' character is unchecked, for better ...

Review: Rotel RC-1580/RB-1582 | Posted on: 21/07/2010 @ 20:24

Like NAD, Rotel has for many years steered a careful course somewhere between the vast multi-nationals (Sony, Yamaha) and the small specialists, as well as managing to maintain a profile associated with distinctive products of good performance and value. The RC-1580 and RB-1582 amps are actually among the more expensive we've seen from the company and it's no surprise to find out that they are ...

Apple Posts Record Quarterly Profits Despite iPhone 4 Problems | Posted on: 21/07/2010 @ 19:48

The success of the iPad and iPhone has paid dividends for Apple as they announce records profits for the last quarter of 2010. Apple will be celebrating as they have seen a 88 per cent increase revenues to $15.7bn, while their net profit was up by a staggering 78% at a … [visit site to [...]Apple Posts Record Quarterly Profits Despite iPhone 4 Problems is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

New BlackBerry OS: will it leave Bold users disapointed? | Posted on: 21/07/2010 @ 19:12

After being somewhat lost in the recent wash of Droid, HTC and iphone news. RIM will really want to re-establish their position in the smartphone market. Along with the new 9800 handset RIM are eager to create a buzz around their new BlackBerry operating system (OS 6.) After aNew BlackBerry OS: will it leave Bold users disapointed? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping ...

Sumo Lounge Sway Couple Beanbag Chair | Posted on: 21/07/2010 @ 19:00

Growing up in the 70's, I'm used to beanbag chairs that were amorphous blobs of pleather, which any exposed flesh stuck to mercilessly and were too flimsy to give any real support or comfort. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the Sumo Sway was substantial enough to provide back support, yet gave enough to make me feel like the chair was molding to my body.

Microsoft Confirms Kinect Pricing and Confirms New Slim Arcade | Posted on: 21/07/2010 @ 18:48

Microsoft’s bigwig Aaron Greenberg announced yesterday the pricing for their hotly-anticpated Kinect movement control would be £129.99 with Kinect Adventures, and announced that it will be bundled with a new slim Xbox for £250. They also announced that there would be a … [visit site to read more] Microsoft Confirms Kinect Pricing and Confirms New [...]Microsoft Confirms Kinect Pricing and ...

Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 Beta | Posted on: 21/07/2010 @ 14:12

Microsoft today announced the release of a beta for the next version of Microsoft Security Essentials. The beta is available to everyone for free and has a few added features, but mostly new protection and inspection engines. The interface has been tweaked just slightly, but it looks generally the same.

Virgin Mobile MiFi 2200 @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 21/07/2010 @ 12:12

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-virgin-mobile-mifi-2200/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-virgin-mobile-mifi-2200/)Quote: "How would you like the internet in your pocket, to be able to take it with you everywhere you go? Well now you can with a MiFi! The MiFi I have today from Virgin Mobile offers you the same features that others offer, but this once doesn’t ...

Woah, It Looks Like Oracle Will Stand Behind OpenSolaris | Posted on: 21/07/2010 @ 11:12

Since Oracle acquired Sun Microsystems last year, the future of the Solaris and OpenSolaris operating systems have been called into question especially as the OpenSolaris 2010.1H release was missing and has been that way for months now with no official communication from Oracle. A new OpenSolaris release hasn't come in more than a year and we still are left wondering if or when it will arrive. ...

Apple Announces Q3 Profit of $3.25B | Posted on: 21/07/2010 @ 9:48

2010 has seen the introduction of several new or revamped products for Apple. We’ve seen new MacBook Pros, new MacBooks, the introduction of the iPad, a redesigned Mac mini, and of course the new iPhone 4. Of those aforementioned products, the Mac mini and iPhone 4 were the only ones to be released since Apple’s blowout Q2 2010 results. The Mac mini got flak [...]

TrueCrypt 7.0 Released With Hardware-Accelerated AES | Posted on: 21/07/2010 @ 4:48

TrueCrypt, one of the popular open-source programs for on-the-fly encryption, is out now with version 7.0. Most notably, the TrueCrypt 7.0 release provides hardware-accelerated AES support...

Lightspark 0.4.2 Open-Source Flash Player Released | Posted on: 21/07/2010 @ 4:48

Earlier this month we reported on the Lightspark Flash Player continuing to advance, while today version 0.4.2 has been officially released. Lightspark is written entirely from open Adobe Flash/SWF documentation and hooks into Gnash, another free software Flash player in certain areas for now...

Motorola Droid X: Thoroughly Reviewed | Posted on: 21/07/2010 @ 4:24

There’s a divergence in the smartphone world. Some devices are either maintaining or shrinking overall size in an attempt to become more convenient to carry around. Although it’s not what you’d expect, we have seen a few devices go in the opposite direction. As nice as it is to carry a small phone, it’s far more productive to have a bigger one. They’re easier to type on, better for ...

Have a perfect day with your friends, with the HTC Wildfire | Posted on: 21/07/2010 @ 2:48

To celebrate the launch of the Wildfire handset, HTC are giving you the chance to have ‘a perfect day’ with your friends. Social-networking is one of the primary features of smartphones today and we can now keep connected with our friends at all times.

LG W2363D shows 3D at Full HD | Posted on: 21/07/2010 @ 1:48

LG has launched a new monitor for PCs sporting 23" 120 Hz TN panel supporting the new stereo 3D technology. LG W2363D is compatible with NVIDIA 3D Vision and offers 70,000:1 contrast ratio.

Kanguru Releases Kanguru Defender Basic, an Affordable, Entry Level Hardware Encrypted USB Drive | Posted on: 21/07/2010 @ 0:12

256bit hardware encryption in an inexpensive flash drive, not bad at all.. Kanguru Solutions today announced its latest security product, the Kanguru Defender Basic, a hardware encrypted, secure flash drive designed for everyday use. “Our goal with the Defender Basic is to provide a highly secure flash drive at an affordable price so that consumers can get the same level ...

EA and 38 Studios Introduce Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning | Posted on: 20/07/2010 @ 23:00

Coming for PC, PS3 and Xbox360 this new RPG looks like one that I would really enjoy.. Electronic Arts Inc. and 38 Studios, LLC announced Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, the company’s first title previously referred to under the codename “Project Mercury”. Reckoning is an epic, open-world role-playing game set in Amalur, a mysterious and magical new fantasy ...

Review: Three MiFi E585 | Posted on: 20/07/2010 @ 22:36

Three has recently launched the new MiFi E585 Wi-Fi modem, replacing the E5830 as iPad users' must-have accessory.MiFi devices take a 3G signal in and share it through their own Wi-Fi network, allowing phones and laptops to share a single connection.However, it's with iPads that the MiFi E585 really comes to the fore, as it can replace the need to pay more for a 3G version of Apple's tablet, ...

SRS Labs HD Audio Lab - The Ultimate PC Audio Software | Posted on: 20/07/2010 @ 22:00

SRS HD Audio Lab is said to provide the ultimate audio experience for music, movies and games. Utilizing patented audio technologies, SRS HD Audio Lab delivers amazing audio depth and immersive surround sound; allowing for the multimedia experience to be enjoyed across any speaker configuration with the ability to fine tune listening preferences. Read on to see what we think of it.

iPad Users to be Charged for iOS 4 Upgrade? | Posted on: 20/07/2010 @ 20:36

iPad may be a blockbuster hit for Apple, but it looks like it is getting treated like an ugly step sister. Not only do iPad owners have to wait for some time to get iOS4 update, but apparently they will also have … [visit site to read more] iPad Users to be Charged for iOS [...]iPad Users to be Charged for iOS 4 Upgrade? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - ...

iTunes 9.2.1 Update Now Available to Download | Posted on: 20/07/2010 @ 20:24

Apple iTunes 9.2.1 update as well as iBooks 1.1.1 are available to download now. The update brings a whole host of fixes and changes, which include minor changes to the way that apps can be organised, an improvement to the syncing of iPhone 4 as well as small bug fixes to do … [visit site [...]iTunes 9.2.1 Update Now Available to Download is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

Amazon Kindle outsells hardback books. | Posted on: 20/07/2010 @ 19:48

Amazon’s Kindle is regarded as one the best eReaders around but its hefty price tag and competition from the likes of the iPad meant that it was struggling to hit its true potential. That is until Amazon slashed the price of the device down to $189 and now the device has tripled in … [visit [...]Amazon Kindle outsells hardback books. is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

The Times Experience Huge Loss in Readers after Introducing Controversial Paywall | Posted on: 20/07/2010 @ 18:50

The Times & Sunday Times website have suffered a huge drop in their readership after their parent company News Corp introduced a controversial paywall, requiring readers to subscribe before they get access to the content on their sites. As … [visit site to read more] The Times Experience Huge Loss in Readers after Introducing Controversial [...]The Times Experience Huge Loss in Readers after ...

Is the BlackBerry 9800 another victim of the iPhone 4 ‘grip of death’? | Posted on: 20/07/2010 @ 18:50

As we reported yesterday, at Apple’s press conference, Steve Jobs, as well as ‘solving’ the antenna issue also brought almost every other smartphone company into the equation. The antenna … [visit site to read more] Is the BlackBerry 9800 another victim of the iPhone 4 ‘grip of death’? is a post from: UK Gadget and [...]Is the BlackBerry 9800 another victim of the iPhone 4 ‘grip of ...

Review: Parasound P3/A23 | Posted on: 20/07/2010 @ 18:12

Parasound is a name which will be familiar to those interested in American audio, but historically it's not had much visibility in the UK. The P3 preamp and A23 power amp are part of the company's 'Halo' range, value audiophile products designed in America but built in Taiwan. Very nicely built, too - the cases are well finished and exceptionally solid, while the look and feel are generally ...

Sharp Planning Foray into E-Reader Market | Posted on: 20/07/2010 @ 18:12

Sharp have released a statement today, which says that they are planning to make a new tablet/E-Reader that can play video and listen to audio content. This comes after Amazon said yesterday that the sales of hard-back books where surpassed by the sales of E-books – they said for every 100 hard-backs they are … [...]Sharp Planning Foray into E-Reader Market is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Review: NAD C165BEE/C275BEE | Posted on: 20/07/2010 @ 17:36

From the original kings of budget audiophilia, comes a particularly well-equipped preamp and a strikingly powerful power amp, all tastefully presented in traditional NAD charcoal black. NAD is one of only very few brands to include tone controls, although they might be making a comeback! There's also a subwoofer output which we don't imagine too many stereo folks using, but the rest of the ...

Blackberry Storm 3 Specs and Possible Release Date Leaked | Posted on: 20/07/2010 @ 17:24

We all know that the Blackberry Storm is rumoured to be launched in time for the holiday season, however very little has been said about the possible features we expect the new Blackberry smartphone will include. Well, a training slide has been leaked out, showcasing key details of the Blackberry Storm 3. The Storm 3 [...]Blackberry Storm 3 Specs and Possible Release Date Leaked is a post from: ...

Review: Astin Trew AT1000/AT5000 | Posted on: 20/07/2010 @ 17:12

Astin Trew is a young company which we've watched develop with increasing admiration and it's new AT1000 pre-amp and AT5000 power-amp were very welcome pieces of review kit in the Hi-Fi Choice office. We'll come to the all-important sound performance in a few paragraphs, of course, but we would be remiss if we didn't praise the company for the highly professional look and finish of its ...

Droid X Have Reported Problems of Defective Screens | Posted on: 20/07/2010 @ 16:48

The Droid X handset is proving to be very popular as it has been announced that since the release of the Droid X, it took less than 24 hours for the Droid X to be sold out. However, it’s not … [visit site to read more] Droid X Have Reported Problems of Defective Screens is [...]Droid X Have Reported Problems of Defective Screens is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping ...

Google Vs China: Search Engine Dispute Comes to an End | Posted on: 20/07/2010 @ 16:36

It has been a long time since we’ve updated you on the ongoing search engine war between China and Google.  Well, our update couldn’t have come at a more poignant time than this as it would appear that after months of disputing the China … [visit site to read more] Google Vs China: Search Engine [...]Google Vs China: Search Engine Dispute Comes to an End is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Creative Labs Aurvana In-Ear 2 Earphones Review | Posted on: 20/07/2010 @ 10:48

TomTom XL340-S 4.3 Inch Touchscreen Portable GPS | Posted on: 20/07/2010 @ 9:00

On top of taking care of the basic navigation functions rather nicely, the TomTom XL340-S 4.3 inch touchscreen portable GPS offers an intuitive menu that is 100% driven by the touchscreen for convenience. You can customize just about every feature to your liking, and you can access other services to complement what the XL340-S already offers.

Milestone XT720 Released in the UK | Posted on: 20/07/2010 @ 4:12

Motorola has announced launching its Milestone XT720 handset in the UK. The Android based smartphone is available unlocked since the company has yet to finalize a carrier partner in the country. This gorgeous Android … [visit site to read more] Milestone XT720 Released in the UK is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, [...]Milestone XT720 Released in the UK is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Posted on: 20/07/2010 @ 3:00

The Sony Alpha NEX-5 is a unique digital camera that features a 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor as well as a strong auto focus and the most unique, a flip out and adjustable LCD display. There's also a few nice features includes, like Sweep Panorama, and more.

Review: Three MiFi E585 | Posted on: 19/07/2010 @ 23:48

Three has recently launched the new MiFi E585 Wi-Fi modem, replacing the E5830 as iPad users' must-have accessory.MiFi devices take a 3G signal in and share it through their own Wi-Fi network, allowing phones and laptops to share a single connection.However, it's with iPads that the MiFi E585 really comes to the fore, as it can replace the need to pay more for a 3G version of Apple's tablet, ...

Western Digital TV Live Plus Media Player with Netflix Streaming | Posted on: 19/07/2010 @ 22:24

WD recently launched the TV Live Plus HD media player, which makes it easy for Netflix members to instantly watch thousands of TV episodes and movies on the biggest screen in their home from their HD television set. The new Netflix interface enables members to browse and add movies to their instant Queue on the Netflix Website right from their TV. Read on to see how this player compares to the WD ...

Netflix Streaming To Hit Cacnda This Fall! | Posted on: 19/07/2010 @ 22:00

Yep it's true, all of you up in the great white north will be getting streming from Netflix coming this fall!

Review: Supracables AGS-10k | Posted on: 19/07/2010 @ 21:12

Supra makes cables and accessories associated with cables. The Supracables AGS-10k audio transformer is, perhaps, rather more than a mere accessory, but it's something that is designed to sit in the cabling between two items – specifically a desktop computer and a hi-fi. It is, in fact, nothing more or less than a pair of one-to-one audio transformers in a metal box a few millimetres in each ...

With ‘Unrevoked 3′ you can get Android 2.2 on HTC Desire now. | Posted on: 19/07/2010 @ 20:00

Were you one of those children who opened their presents before Christmas? Have you got a HTC phone? Then you will love to get your hands on Android 2.2 a month before the official HTC update. If you can’t wait for the official release you can download ‘Unrevoked’ … [visit site to read more] With [...]With ‘Unrevoked 3′ you can get Android 2.2 on HTC Desire now. is a post from: UK ...

HTC Desire’s Top 5 Features: Better Than the iPhone 4 or Droid X? | Posted on: 19/07/2010 @ 17:00

You probably all already know the reasons to get (or not to get) an iPhone 4 or a Motorola Droid X, but what about the often forgotten HTC Desire? A HTC Desire Review … [visit site to read more] HTC Desire’s Top 5 Features: Better Than the iPhone 4 or Droid X? is a post [...]HTC Desire’s Top 5 Features: Better Than the iPhone 4 or Droid X? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews ...

Droid 2 Released Date Expected for August with Blackberry Storm 3 and Curve 3 Also in the Pipeline | Posted on: 19/07/2010 @ 16:24

It has been rumoured that Droid X’s QWERTY cousin the Droid 2 is expected to be released in August on Verizon. However, this has certainly comes as no surprise especially as there are reports that Motorola’s popular phone of last year, the Droid is expected to be killed off due to the release of the [...]Droid 2 Released Date Expected for August with Blackberry Storm 3 and Curve 3 Also in the ...

White iPhone 4 Delayed Due to Problem with Lens Technology | Posted on: 19/07/2010 @ 16:00

Although Apple confirmed at their iPhone 4 press conference last Friday that the elusive white iPhone will be released later this month, there were no exact details regarding an actual release date, which does make you question whether there … [visit site to read more] White iPhone 4 Delayed Due to Problem with Lens Technology [...]White iPhone 4 Delayed Due to Problem with Lens Technology is a ...

iPhone 4 International Release Date Confirmed for 30th July 2010 | Posted on: 19/07/2010 @ 15:48

As well as highlighting details on how Apple were going to fix users iPhone 4 issues at the ‘special’ iPhone 4 conference held by Mr Jobs and team, they also announced that the iPhone 4 will be available in more than 17 countries … [visit site to read more] iPhone 4 International Release Date Confirmed [...]iPhone 4 International Release Date Confirmed for 30th July 2010 is a post from: UK ...

Facebook to Reach 500 Million Users: How Has Facebook Changed Your Lives? | Posted on: 19/07/2010 @ 15:36

The social networking phenomena, Facebook will have reached a staggering 500 million user mark later this week. The figure has doubled as last year the user count stood at only 250 million users. To mark the auspicious event, Facebook will launch a sub-site featuring some of the most fascinating stories of its users which is [...]Facebook to Reach 500 Million Users: How Has Facebook Changed Your ...

The VDrift Racing Game Continues Speeding Up | Posted on: 19/07/2010 @ 13:00

At the end of last month the VDrift project did their first snapshot release in more than a year for this open-source drift racing game that's supported on Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X operating systems. The VDrift 2010-06-30 snapshot incorporates a great deal of changes, among which are a rewritten physics engine and a new deferred rendering engine that brings a great deal of visual improvements ...

GOOC 2010: Europe final is over | Posted on: 19/07/2010 @ 1:48

Gigabyte Open Overclocking Championship 2010 has ended and we were there to cover the event. We were represented by Jon "elmor" Sandström,  but this time he didn't have luck on his side and could only reach 13th place.

Snowman89 moves Phenom II X6 over 6 GHz | Posted on: 19/07/2010 @ 1:48

Phenom II X6 1090T is AMD's fastest hexa-core CPU with 3.2 GHz clock frequency, but this is far from what the processor can do. Emil "Snowman89" Wadell decided to test the limits of his CPU this weekend.

Monaco Mobile Solar Charger @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 19/07/2010 @ 1:00

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-monaco-mobile-solar-charger/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-monaco-mobile-solar-charger/)Quote: "At TestFreaks we like green products, they’re innovative and of course they offer something to help do a small part in helping conserve our planet. One thing that comes to mind when you mention green products is solar power, you ...

Review: Stello DA100 Signature DAC | Posted on: 18/07/2010 @ 19:12

Stello is a brand of April Music, a Korean manufacturer of distinctive audio electronics. The distinctiveness is felt not just in the looks, but also in the features: this is just about the only DAC we can think of with an I2S input. Matched – surprise, surprise – by a Stello CD transport, this is in fact an industry-standard interface, but is normally used within equipment (on circuit boards ...

Review: Marantz UD8004 | Posted on: 17/07/2010 @ 20:24

The idea of universal disc players is not new. They've been around in the form of computer drives for a long time, as well as domestic disc players, but the players are usually not quite what you might expect from the description on the tin. The players, for example, have traditionally limited themselves to CD, DVD-Audio and SACD, while computer drives will invariably include DVD-Video, Blu-ray ...

Review: Kudos X2 | Posted on: 17/07/2010 @ 17:48

Kudos might be a relative newcomer on the British loudspeaker scene, but it has rapidly established popularity among dealers and customers alike. And that's in spite of the fact that its original Cardea range of floorstanders and standmounts carry quite substantial pricetags.The new floorstanders we have here for review is the entry level model, the Kudos X2. Made in England The basic idea behind ...

Review: Hanss Acoustics RC20 | Posted on: 17/07/2010 @ 17:48

Hanss Acoustics is a Chinese firm with a penchant for all things 'vinyl'. It has some pretty impressive turntables and a rather good phono stage in its range, so the debut of this innovative and attractive record cleaner was only to be expected. A curvy box built out of extruded aluminium, the RC20 is significantly less imposing than the competition, yet it offers much the same spinning and ...

Alice In Wonderland Blu-ray Movie Review | Posted on: 17/07/2010 @ 16:24

"You're terribly late, you know. Naughty!"

Linux 2.6.35-rc5 Kernel Released | Posted on: 17/07/2010 @ 7:24

Linus Torvalds is back to releasing the Linux 2.6.35 kernel release candidates on a weekly basis and on this Friday afternoon he has pushed out Linux 2.6.35-rc5. The Linux 2.6.35-rc5 release isn't too exciting, but due to the defconfig work, there's more than 200,000 lines changed/removed in the past week...

Wine 1.2 Officially Released With 23,000+ Changes | Posted on: 17/07/2010 @ 0:12

While a month late, Wine 1.2 has been officially released today. This is the second major stable release of Wine following the 1.0 release over two years ago. Over the course of two years the developers have committed more than 23,000 changes to this release!..

GOOC 2010: Europafinalen avgjord | Posted on: 16/07/2010 @ 23:48

Vi har under dagen hållit i vår live-chat där vi löpande försökt rapportera om allting kring Gigabyte Open Overclocking Championship 2010 och dess europafinal som alldeles nyligen avslutades. Sverige var representerat, som så många gånger förr av Jon "elmor" Sandström, som idag inte riktigt räckte ända vägen fram, utan enbart till en trettondeplats.

HP Help Small Businesses ‘Make it Big’ | Posted on: 16/07/2010 @ 22:48

HP are giving small business a helping hand with their ‘Make it big’ program. By providing young entrepreneurs with specially ‘built for business’ products, services and solutions, HP are shaping the future by allowing small business to achieve more. The HP Total care service gives small businesses around the clock support allowing them the confidence [...]HP Help Small Businesses ‘Make ...

HP help small businesses make it big | Posted on: 16/07/2010 @ 21:48

HP are giving small business a helping hand with their ‘Make it big’ program. By providing young entrepreneurs with specially ‘built for business’ products, services and solutions HP are shaping the future by allowing small business to achieve more. The HP Total care service gives small businesses around the clock support allowing them the confidence [...]HP help small businesses make it ...

FM Radio to Vanish by 2015: You Ready for the Digital Switchover? | Posted on: 16/07/2010 @ 20:36

FM will be soon assigned to the technology scrap heap forcing radio listeners to purchase digital radios or listen online despite complaints that FM is more reliable than DAB. The rumour is that the UK Culture Minister is about to confirm that the Government will go ahead with the digital … [visit site to read [...]FM Radio to Vanish by 2015: You Ready for the Digital Switchover? is a post ...

Firefox Home for iPhone is Released: Will it be Enough to Entice Safari Users? | Posted on: 16/07/2010 @ 20:12

Those guys at Mozilla have been extremely busy recently. As we told you a few days ago, their popular internet browser has been updated to version 4 (beta) and once it is finalised into ‘version 4.something’ it promises to be a cutting edge, fast, … [visit site to read more] Firefox Home for iPhone is [...]Firefox Home for iPhone is Released: Will it be Enough to Entice Safari Users? is a ...

DigiTimes: New Macbook Air, iPod Touch on the way | Posted on: 16/07/2010 @ 18:36

Senior analyst at Digitimes Research has predicted that Apple will launch a new MacBook Air and iPod touch in time for the winter holiday season. Mingchi Kuo cities “discussions with upstream component makers” and states that the new tech will be … [visit site to read more] DigiTimes: New Macbook Air, iPod Touch on the [...]DigiTimes: New Macbook Air, iPod Touch on the way is a post from: ...

Bloomberg: Steve Jobs Warned About Antenna Design | Posted on: 16/07/2010 @ 17:48

According to financial publication Bloomberg, Steve Jobs was warned about the new antenna design as long as last year. According to a unnamed source who claimed that Ruben Caballero, a senior engineer, told Apple’s head honcho that the design could result in … [visit site to read more] Bloomberg: Steve Jobs Warned About Antenna Design [...]Bloomberg: Steve Jobs Warned About Antenna Design is ...

Apple Antenna Expert Warned Steve Jobs About iPhone 4 & iOS 4.0.1 Now Available | Posted on: 16/07/2010 @ 3:24

Last year Ruben Caballero, a senior engineer and antenna expert at Apple, reportedly warned the company’s top management, including CEO Steven P. Jobs, that the current production plan was badly flawed. Lacking any insulation, he recognized from experience that the antenna would likely be in for some serious issues. Bloomberg received the information from a source [...]

Wireless PCI Express to rid all cables | Posted on: 16/07/2010 @ 2:48

PCI Express is one of the most important technologies of modern computers, connecting components at high bandwidths. There is now a wireless version in development, called wPCIe, that will use the 60 GHz band and replace all cables.

The iPhone 4 Redux: Analyzing Apple's iOS 4.1 Signal Fix & Antenna Issue | Posted on: 16/07/2010 @ 0:36

In case you haven’t noticed, the iPhone 4’s antenna design has come under considerable scrutiny. In our iPhone 4 review, we investigated the iPhone 4 antenna and came to two conclusions. First, that iOS 4 was displaying signal bars in an overly optimistic manner, compressing the dynamic range of possible signal bars users can see. Second, we identified a worst case signal drop of around 24 ...

GStreamer "Safety First" Gets Released | Posted on: 15/07/2010 @ 23:12

There's a new release of GStreamer available along with respective updates to the GStreamer base plug-ins and also their good plug-ins. GStreamer 0.10.30 is this new release that's codenamed "Safety First" while the GStreamer Base Plug-ins also reached version 0.10.30 and was named "Difficult Birth" while lastly the good plug-ins hit version 0.10.24 and is known as "Taking Liberties." The ...

Mesa Makes More Strides Towards OpenGL 3.x Support | Posted on: 15/07/2010 @ 22:36

The OpenGL 3.0 specification was announced in August of 2007 and has already been succeeded by OpenGL 3.1, OpenGL 3.2, and then earlier this year came OpenGL 3.3 and OpenGL 4.0. While the 3.0 revision to this industry standard graphics API has been around for nearly three years, it's still not fully supported by the open-source Mesa graphics stack. Progress though is being made...

openSUSE 11.3 Released | Posted on: 15/07/2010 @ 21:00

As expected, openSUSE 11.3 has been released this morning. openSUSE 11.3 is the latest Linux distribution update from Novell and the openSUSE Project. This release introduces a number of new features, including SpiderOak file sync integration, improved file indexing, support for the Btrfs file-system, graphics driver updates, and many package updates. Available for openSUSE 11.3 is KDE SC 4.4.4 ...

Apple Dominates the US Smartphone Market: How Long Will They Stay on Top? | Posted on: 15/07/2010 @ 20:24

A recent survey of 4,028 US consumers by ChangeWave has created some interesting statistics to give us an insight into the smartphone market. Unsurprisingly the figures back up the idea that we have become smartphone mad with 16% of respondents saying that they’ll be buying a smartphone within the next 90 days; the biggest increase [...]Apple Dominates the US Smartphone Market: How Long Will ...

iOS 4.1 Released to Developers but Still No iPhone 4 Antenna Problem Fix | Posted on: 15/07/2010 @ 20:12

Apple have just released iOS 4.1 to developers which they mentioned would include a fix to the signal problems.  However, although the signal bars seem to be showing up better than before, it would appear that the the actual antenna … [visit site to read more] iOS 4.1 Released to Developers but Still No iPhone [...]iOS 4.1 Released to Developers but Still No iPhone 4 Antenna Problem Fix is a ...

Droid X Move Along…The Modu: World’s Lightest Mobile Phone is Here! | Posted on: 15/07/2010 @ 19:48

Yesterday we took a look at the Droid X and the specifications of other smartphones on the market this summer and we asked if in this smartphone crazy world we live in, if there are still ‘mobile’ phones being made? Soon to be released in the UK, the Modu 1 is our answer. This super-simple, [...]Droid X Move Along…The Modu: World’s Lightest Mobile Phone is Here! is a post from: UK Gadget ...

iPhone 4 is Apple’s Vista says Microsoft exec | Posted on: 15/07/2010 @ 19:48

Microsoft’s COO, Kevin Turner, just couldn’t help himself and has poured salt in the wounds of Apple after he said that Apple’s new iPhone is like their poorly received Windows Vista. In a put-down that will … [visit site to read more] iPhone 4 is Apple’s Vista says Microsoft exec is a post from: UK [...]iPhone 4 is Apple’s Vista says Microsoft exec is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Darth Vader on the subway… | Posted on: 15/07/2010 @ 19:00

Ok, so this isn't a gadget, but more something geeky to cheer up your Thursday lunch hour! What happened when Princess Leia boarded a New York Subway train?Darth Vader on the subway… is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

BBC Website Revamped: New-Look News and Social Integration | Posted on: 15/07/2010 @ 19:00

If you have been poking around the BBC website today you’ll have probably noticed a host of new look pages have launched, and each now has fully integrated social aspects allowing users to share stories. Head over to News page and you’ll notice that it has been given HTLM … [visit site to read more] [...]BBC Website Revamped: New-Look News and Social Integration is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Samsung Syncmaster PX2370 | Posted on: 15/07/2010 @ 18:36

It is clear that Samsung designed the PX2370 with aesthetics in mind. At less than an inch thick, clear injection-molded trim, and LED-backlights, does this LCD panel perform as well as it looks? I really hope it does, but read on to find out!

Review: Echofon Pro (iPad) | Posted on: 15/07/2010 @ 18:24

The iPad has far fewer Twitter clients than the iPhone. While we wait for Tweetie to be released you can realistically choose between Twitterrific (pretty, focused), Twittelator (a bit too extravagant for some), Osfoora HD (a new contender winning lots of fans) and Echofon. Since Echofon has so many fans on the iPhone, it's a strong candidate. But although it's capable, its interface seems bleak ...

Review: Black Pixel Bistromath | Posted on: 15/07/2010 @ 17:36

The App Store is groaning under the weight of tip calculators, but they're of limited usefulness. Even beautifully finished apps like Tipulator just have you enter the total of a bill from a bar or restaurant, telling it how many people are in the group, then they add a tip and split it. But what if you had soup and your friend plumped for a rib-eye steak? Or if three of you had a soft drink ...

Review: Reeder for iPad | Posted on: 15/07/2010 @ 17:36

While some hold up Pulse (£2.39) as the best way to access RSS feeds – stripped-down, automatically refreshed website content that you usually subscribe to for free – it's a little too lightweight for us. It's fine if you only have a dozen or so feeds coming in, but if you follow a lot more than that, Reeder is the app for you. You might already be familiar with it on the iPhone, and the ...

Motorola Droid X Launched and Available to Buy on Verizon | Posted on: 15/07/2010 @ 17:24

For those of you that have been anticipating the release of the Motorola Droid X, the waiting can now stop…well at least for the folks in the US as the Droid X is now officially available to buy from on Verizon Wireless through their online … [visit site to read more] Motorola Droid X Launched [...]Motorola Droid X Launched and Available to Buy on Verizon is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Review: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 | Posted on: 15/07/2010 @ 16:36

Photographers on the Mac could be forgiven for feeling a little spoilt for choice at the moment. No sooner has Aperture 3 been released and awarded four and a half stars, than Adobe's workflow software, Lightroom 3, goes gold and presents users with a difficult choice. The core concept of Lightroom is similar to Aperture's: manage your photographic workflow from the moment you plug in your camera ...

iPhone 4 Antenna Problems to be Fixed at the Apple ‘Special’ iPhone 4 Conference Tomorrow? | Posted on: 15/07/2010 @ 16:36

Apple will be holding a press conference about the iPhone 4 tomorrow and has invited several journalists and media representatives to the event. Details of what the conference will be about is very sketchy, however it is hoped that … [visit site to read more] iPhone 4 Antenna Problems to be Fixed at the Apple [...]iPhone 4 Antenna Problems to be Fixed at the Apple ‘Special’ iPhone 4 ...

iPhone 4 Gets Splashes of Color from Colorware | Posted on: 15/07/2010 @ 16:00

Ubiquitous Colorware is back and this time it is looking to paint iPhone 4 in all sorts of funky colors.  However, pretty does not come cheap. The company is charging $250 a pop for the paint job. As expected from Colorware, the quality is going to be immaculate. It will color … [visit site to [...]iPhone 4 Gets Splashes of Color from Colorware is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews ...

Apple Will Hold iPhone 4 Press Conference to Address Issues on Friday | Posted on: 15/07/2010 @ 10:12

The title says it all folks. It looks as though the heat has finally got to Apple and they will now try to address the matter head on. According to Engadget, Apple has called a press conference for 10am PST on Friday (1pm EST) to specifically address the issues surrounding the iPhone 4. The first and foremost issue that [...]

X.Org Server 1.9 RC5 Released | Posted on: 15/07/2010 @ 9:24

X.Org Server 1.9 is due to be released in just about one month, so as such, Keith Packard the release manager has pushed out the fifth release candidate of this forthcoming X.Org update. As said by Keith, "Not a huge number of changes this time around, but a couple of useful bug fixes."..

Sennheiser HD-238 Headphones Review | Posted on: 15/07/2010 @ 8:24

We're back at it again today with a close look at a portable set of headphones in the mid-tier price category - the Sennheiser HD238 headphones. Retailing at $139, they are marketed as providing "high-quality lifelike stereo sound" with an open-back design, all without sacrificing comfort. We test these claims and see how they compare to other similarly priced headphones for iPods and other ...

Navigon MobileNavigator for Windows Phone @ iGadget Life | Posted on: 15/07/2010 @ 3:36

http://igadgetlife.com/reviews/review-of-navigon-mobilenavigator-for-windows-phone-2/ (http://igadgetlife.com/reviews/review-of-navigon-mobilenavigator-for-windows-phone-2/)Quote: " Up for review today I’ve got a GPS program for Windows Mobile phones called MobileNavigator and it’s from Navigon. I’ve used many stand alone GPS units and I have TomTom on my phone actually, but in my time with ...

Patriot Sector 5 PC3-20000 (2500MHz) 4GB Kit | Posted on: 15/07/2010 @ 2:36

A 2500MHz DDR kit strolls into the labs. How do we go with it? It's 2500MHz DDR after all.

StarTech PCIe eSATA Controller Card | Posted on: 15/07/2010 @ 2:24

Small and Fast! USB 2.0 and Firewire have been around for quiet some time but there is always the need for faster data transfers. We recently looked at what the new USB 3.0 interface can do and it's no joke. The eSATA interface is supposed to be faster than USB 2.0 with a maximum of 6 Gbps data transfer rate and it comes very close to the speeds of USB 3.0. Read more... ...

Samsung ML-2525W Laser Printer @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 15/07/2010 @ 1:48

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-samsung-ml-2525w-laser-printer/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-samsung-ml-2525w-laser-printer/)Quote: "Today for review I’ve got the Samsung ML-2525W laser printer that is actually rather inexpensive coming in at under $100 most places online. The ML-2525W is a basic printer for sure, it’s meant for business use, but you can ...

Bing to Launch App on Android | Posted on: 14/07/2010 @ 23:36

We already know that Microsoft’s search engine is available on iOS, however it has been revealed that Microsoft is also working on a Bing app for the Android operating system. It is all very hush hush at the moment, however with the increasing number of users now owning … [visit site to read more] Bing [...]Bing to Launch App on Android is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

Video Effects For PiTiVi Video Editor Progresses | Posted on: 14/07/2010 @ 21:12

The open-source PiTiVi video editing application designed for GNOME and leverages the GStreamer framework had gained much publicity after it was included by default in Ubuntu 10.04 LTS. PiTiVi though is still no comparison to Apple's iMovie or Microsoft's Windows Movie Maker, but it continues to mature and pick-up new features. The most recent example of this is PiTiVi finally beginning to ...

Silly Bands: The Latest Craze About to be Banned from Schools… | Posted on: 14/07/2010 @ 20:48

Once again a craze is about to hit British schools. Silly Bandz have arrived from America and kids are going to go haywire. Silly Bands: The Latest Craze About to be Banned from Schools… is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Android App: Save Your Fingers with Swiftkey | Posted on: 14/07/2010 @ 20:48

If you’re tempted by Droid X or one of the other Android handsets which are (or soon will be) floating around the market then you’ll want any idea of the type of apps you … [visit site to read more] Android App: Save Your Fingers with Swiftkey is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech [...]Android App: Save Your Fingers with Swiftkey is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping ...

Motorola Droid X: Top Smartphone Contender This Summer? | Posted on: 14/07/2010 @ 20:36

Remember the days when Blackberrys were the only smartphones and they were used by businessmen on trains? Well now with the iPhone 4, HTC, Samsung Galaxy etc, the smartphone is everywhere. Maybe we should ask someone if the concept of a ‘mobile’ phone even exists anymore. The iPhone 4 is … [visit site to read [...]Motorola Droid X: Top Smartphone Contender This Summer? is a post from: UK ...

We7 Music Streaming Service Adds Radio News Updates | Posted on: 14/07/2010 @ 19:24

The fantastic browser-based music steaming service We7, have announced that they have teamed up with the Guardian Media Group to offer their listeners integrated news bulletins between songs. We7 is very similar to Spotify and Last.fm, allowing users to make their own radio station … [visit site to read more] We7 Music Streaming Service Adds [...]We7 Music Streaming Service Adds Radio News ...

Review: Paragon Volume Snapshot for OS X | Posted on: 14/07/2010 @ 18:48

Most safety-conscious people use Time Machine or other backup software. However, in the event of a full hard drive crash, getting up and running using Time Machine can be time consuming – you'll need to restore OS X first, then use Time Machine to restore the rest, since Time Machine can't access system and other files in use during backups. Alternative backup programs, such as Carbon Copy ...

The latest craze about to be banned from schools… | Posted on: 14/07/2010 @ 18:48

Once again a craze is about to hit British schools. Silly Bandz have arrived from America and kids are going to go haywire. The latest craze about to be banned from schools… is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Nexus One Getting FM Radio Similar to the HTC Desire | Posted on: 14/07/2010 @ 18:12

Currently, one of the difference between the HTC Desire and the Google Nexus One is that the Nexus One doesn’t include an FM radio feature. It has been announced that developers have been looking into releasing a … [visit site to read more] Nexus One Getting FM Radio Similar to the HTC Desire is a [...]Nexus One Getting FM Radio Similar to the HTC Desire is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Review: Google Chrome for Mac | Posted on: 14/07/2010 @ 17:36

Chrome for the Mac has lost its beta label, Google considering it ripe for primetime. In market-share terms, the browser has also sped past Safari, largely due to its uptake on Windows. But how does the app fare on the Mac? The answer is: very well. In fact, with one exception, Chrome hits a home run in every major area of importance for a web browser. First and foremost, it's stable. Total ...

Review: Binary Formations Home Inventory 2 | Posted on: 14/07/2010 @ 16:36

There's little more stressful than a house fire or burglary. As if losing your possessions wasn't bad enough, you then have to work out what's been taken or destroyed for the insurance claim, and possibly file a police report. Home Inventory 2 can't extinguish the flames or keep the thieves at bay, but if you keep it up to date, it can make the inevitable form-filling so much easier. With Home ...

Gigabyte GV-R587SO-1GD | Posted on: 14/07/2010 @ 16:36

Die Asus GTX-470 basiert auf der neuen Fermi-Architektur und entspricht dem Referenzmodel und deren Spezifikationen von Nvidia. Der Grafikchip ist mit 607Mhz getaktet und der 1280MB Speicher läuft mit 847Mhz. Die Grafikkarte besitzt Sagenhafte 3.2 Milliarden Transistoren somit hat der GF100 Chip 2.7 mal mehr Transistoren als eine Intel i7 980X CPU. Dank der SLI Technologie ist es möglich Drei ...

More Of What To Look Forward To At XDS2010 | Posted on: 14/07/2010 @ 6:48

There is just over two months left until the 2010 X.Org Developers' Summit taking place in Toulouse, France. There's just over 30 registered participants at this time and not much has changed since the reminder a few weeks back, but a few more of the sessions have been expressed...

Samsung Gravity T SGH-t669 @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 14/07/2010 @ 5:36

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-samsung-gravity-t-sgh-t669/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-samsung-gravity-t-sgh-t669/)Quote: "Today for review I’ve got my first phone for the T-Mobile network from Samsung called the Gravity T. The ‘T’ in the name stands for Touch, as in touch screen. This new phone from Samsung is sort of small but it’s slider that opens ...

Over 6 Million Brits are ’3D Blind’ | Posted on: 14/07/2010 @ 4:12

Around the time of CES there was a huge buzz surrounding 3D with Avatar making millions in screenings around the world and 3D TVs popping up everywhere (even in pubs.) Things in the 3D world have been a bit quiet in recent months but now it’s firmly backagain confirming that 3D really … [visit site [...]Over 6 Million Brits are ’3D Blind’ is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews ...

Skype and Fring Tussle Over iPhone 4 App | Posted on: 14/07/2010 @ 4:00

VoIP mobile space players Skype and Fring have got into a skirmish and things seem to be getting out of hand now. Fring had temporarily suspended Skype from its new iPhone 4 app. Apparently, its network was overburdened due to new iPhone 4 … [visit site to read more] Skype and Fring Tussle Over iPhone [...]Skype and Fring Tussle Over iPhone 4 App is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews ...

Microsoft's KIN: A Eulogy | Posted on: 14/07/2010 @ 3:36

After being on the market a short six weeks, Microsoft announced that it was scrapping the launch of KIN devices in European markets, and with it, further development of the platform stateside. While the premature death of the platform isn’t really a shock (the phones had glaring issues and ran an OS that clearly had no roadmap in a Windows Phone 7 dominated future), the KIN included a notable ...

Windows 7 in a tablet near you in 2010 | Posted on: 14/07/2010 @ 2:00

The tablet market is predicted to grow substantially over the coming years and Apple got a good start with the iPad. Microsoft says that the first models with Windows 7 will appear by the end of the year.

OCZ announces spacious and fast DDR3 modules | Posted on: 14/07/2010 @ 2:00

OCZ Technology has announced a major update of its lineup of DDR3 products. Three of the memory series have been updated with new kits consisting of modules with 4GB density and a 2133MHz clock frequency.

Winddows 7 SP1 beta available to regulars | Posted on: 14/07/2010 @ 2:00

Microsoft has released the first official beta of Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2. Alas there are no new and cool features but more of a gathering of available security updates.

The OpenSolaris Board May Kill Itself Next Month | Posted on: 14/07/2010 @ 1:48

Oracle failed to deliver OpenSolaris 2010.1H and it's now been thirteen months since the last official update (when Sun Microsystems still was under its own control) of the OpenSolaris operating system. The next OpenSolaris update was supposed to come in February or March and then it kept getting pushed back with little to no communication from Oracle. OpenSolaris has been M.I.A. and many have ...

Unigine Is Working On A Strategy Game | Posted on: 14/07/2010 @ 1:36

Earlier this month the developers behind the Unigine Engine shared their latest update on this advanced 3D engine that's fully supported under Linux. With the latest work on this game engine, there are significant performance optimizations to UnigineScript (the developers sah these optimizations are "HUGE"), volumetric light shafts, optimized rendering of meshes in non-instanced mode, ...

Google makes App creation incredibly easy | Posted on: 14/07/2010 @ 1:24

Google Android already has 75,000 applications and the count goes up for each day. Through App Inventor the software giant hopes to accelerate the growth through an interface that enables regular users to create Android applications.

Phenom II X6 1045T to debut in Q3 | Posted on: 14/07/2010 @ 1:24

Phenom II X6 1045T looks to become the third retail hexa-core processor from AMD this year. According to new information the entry model will ship with 95W TDP and 2.7 GHz clock frequency in Q3.

OCZ Unveils 4GB DDR3-2133 Modules | Posted on: 14/07/2010 @ 0:36

The amount and speed of the RAM in a system is always indicative of the user and the software.  Small home users require nothing more than enough for the operating system, word processing, web browsing and email. CAD engineers, VM users, and video/ music/graphic editors may require density over speed, to cope with a potentially large workload, while overclocking fanatics like memory that goes ...

Steelseries QcK Limited Edition Gaming Mouse Pad | Posted on: 13/07/2010 @ 19:48

Today we take a look at the StarCraft 2 inspired Steelseries mouse mat

Become a Social Hero: Nokia Team Up with Heroes Creator, Tim Kring | Posted on: 13/07/2010 @ 19:00

Before you think you’ve wasted your time and life spending updating your status on Facebook, you can think again. Now it’s time to put these skills to good use to help the greater good of mankind. Nokia are using their ethos ‘stay connected’ by teaming up with Tim Kring, the creator of Heroes to create [...]Become a Social Hero: Nokia Team Up with Heroes Creator, Tim Kring is a post from: ...

Review: LG 37LH3000 | Posted on: 13/07/2010 @ 18:48

The LG 37LH3000 is a budget LCD TV and also happens to be very attractive, boasting a glossy, curvaceous body that looks anything but cheap. Its connectivity doesn't quite match its rivals, though, for it only manages three HDMIs and, while it does sport a USB socket, this is just for servicing. While the 37LH3000 sits quite low down in LG's current LCD TV lineup, it does have a few handy tricks ...

TRENDnet TEW-691GR 450Mbps Wireless Router | Posted on: 13/07/2010 @ 18:48

Is the typical 300Mbps not enough for you anymore? Try the 450Mbps TEW-691GR wireless router from TRENDnet.

Review: Red Sweater Software MarsEdit 3.01 | Posted on: 13/07/2010 @ 17:48

Even the most advanced blog's web browser interface suffers from problems: you need internet access to use it; it doesn't have the responsiveness or features of desktop software; and it doesn't have a true WYSIWYG editing system. MarsEdit 3.0 is one of the best desktop tools around for filling these gaps. It can download posts from most blog systems, including Blogger, WordPress and Movable Type. ...

Review: G-Technology G-Drive Mobile 500GB HD | Posted on: 13/07/2010 @ 17:36

The G-Drive Mobile 500GB HD portable hard drive from Hitachi subsidiary G-Technology takes a 'no-frills' approach to mobile storage. It's USB 2.0 only, and offers no fancy features like capacity gauges or one-touch backup, no additional software or turbo drivers, and its only bundled accessory is a USB cable. So given it costs £100, and you can get similarly specced portable drives for around ...

Review: Iomega ScreenPlay TV Link HD Director | Posted on: 13/07/2010 @ 17:24

You can't fault Iomega's new ScreenPlay TV Link Director Edition media streamer for versatility. It can handle pretty much any video format you can throw at it, including MPEG 1, 2 and 4, WMV, AVI and FLV. It's DivX-certified, and unlike last year's ScreenPlay Pro HD, it supports the H.264 standard as used by the iPod. It can handle HD video up to 1080p, and supports a wide range of audio and ...

Review: Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300 | Posted on: 13/07/2010 @ 16:24

Fujitsu's ScanSnap S1300 is easy to carry around, but scanning on the move is only one of its talents. It's also very fast. If you regularly scan documents or large photo collections, it could well prove its worth without ever leaving your home or office desk. The ScanSnap S1300 can be powered through the mains or USB (two ports required). It's small and light enough to fit in your travel bag and ...

Patriot Memory’s Viper II Sector5 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 2400MHz Memory Kit Reviewed | Posted on: 13/07/2010 @ 15:00

Samsung Syncmaster PX2370 | Posted on: 13/07/2010 @ 9:24

It is clear that Samsung designed the PX2370 with aesthetics in mind. At less than an inch thick, clear injection-molded trim, and LED-backlights, does this LCD panel perform as well as it looks? I really hope it does, but read on to find out!

Epson Perfection V330 Photo Scanner @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 13/07/2010 @ 6:48

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-epson-perfection-v330-photo-scanner/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-epson-perfection-v330-photo-scanner/)Quote: "Up for review today I’ve got a scanner from Epson called the Perfection V330 Photo Scanner. By the name you could guess it’s made for photos so it can scan negatives, but you can do a lot more like OCR and it also ...

New Releases Of GTK+, Mutter, GNOME Shell | Posted on: 13/07/2010 @ 1:36

In preparation for the latest GNOME 3.0 development snapshot due to arrive on Wednesday (tagged as GNOME 2.31.5), a wealth of GNOME packages are being checked-in for this unstable milestone. Among the packages to have been checked-in for this milestone are new releases of GTK+ 3.0, GNOME Shell, and Mutter...

Prolimatech Mega Shadow | Posted on: 13/07/2010 @ 1:12

Mit dem Mega Shadow präsentiert Prolimatech die schwarz vernickelte Spezialedition des bereits aufgrund seiner enormen Leistungsfähigkeit bekannten Prolimatech Megahalems.

ION Tailgater | Posted on: 13/07/2010 @ 1:00

The Tailgater from ION Audio does exactly what the name suggests, it provides a portable audio solution. It's a single speaker system with microphone, musical instrument, auxiliary inputs, and an iPod/iPhone dock connection to play audio from a variety of sources.

Quick Review: NAVIGON 1400 GPS | Posted on: 13/07/2010 @ 1:00

We check out a budget GPS from NAVIGON. Does budget mean rubbish, though? Let's find out.

Motorola Droid X Review @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 12/07/2010 @ 22:36

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-verizon-wireless-motorola-droid-x/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-verizon-wireless-motorola-droid-x/)Quote: "For review today I’ve got the Motorola Droid X for Verizon Wireless. So I’ve had my time with the Droid X, about a week and a half to play with it, and I’ve come away with several thoughts on it, and the majority of ...

Facebook Adds a Panic Button for Online Safety | Posted on: 12/07/2010 @ 21:36

Following months of negotiation between Facebook and Ceop (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre) Facebook have now installed a new online safety application for its young users. Children can use the facility to report abuse to both Ceop and Facebook. An advert to … [visit site to read more] Facebook Adds a Panic Button for [...]Facebook Adds a Panic Button for Online Safety is a post ...

Spotify P2P Music Program Released For Linux | Posted on: 12/07/2010 @ 21:12

Spotify, a proprietary peer-to-peer music streaming service created by some Swedish developers, is now available for Linux. The developers from Stockholm characterize this initial Linux release as being a preview build, which goes unsupported by the company and currently lacks support for decoding local music on Linux...

Review: Leica V-LUX 20 | Posted on: 12/07/2010 @ 20:48

The new Leica V-LUX 20's expensive-looking, minimalist-styled metal body houses an impressive set of specifications, its 12x optical zoom being the biggest boast. The Leica DC-VARIO-ELMAR 4 1-49.2 MM F/3.3-4.9 wide-angle lens offers an equivalent of 25-300mm focal range, which makes it ideal for all situations, and it performs superbly across the range with no loss of quality at the ...

Review: Creative ZiiSound D5 | Posted on: 12/07/2010 @ 20:00

Creative Technology's ZiiSound D5 takes a new look at the iPod speaker set. Instead of plugging your device directly into a dock, it comes supplied with a Bluetooth transmitter that fits any Apple device with a dock connector, enabling you to wirelessly transmit your sounds up to 10 metres. With your iPhone, iPod or iPad in your hand instead of your speaker dock, you have much more control over ...

3DTV’s Will be Mainstream by 2013 According to UbiSoft | Posted on: 12/07/2010 @ 19:48

French computer game publisher and creator Ubisoft have waded into the 3DTV debate this week as they have stated that they feel that the new uber expensive tech will become mainstream in under 3 years. Speaking to Eurogamer, Ubisoft’s marketing man … [visit site to read more] 3DTV’s Will be Mainstream by 2013 According to [...]3DTV’s Will be Mainstream by 2013 According to UbiSoft is a ...

iPhone 4 Facetime Ad Campaign is Launched | Posted on: 12/07/2010 @ 19:12

Video Calling is nothing new, but Apple’s Facetime seems like the simple, useful video calling tool we have been waiting for. No more grainy faces, crackling sound and Krypton Factor software. One press of a button and you’re in … [visit site to read more] iPhone 4 Facetime Ad Campaign is Launched is a post [...]iPhone 4 Facetime Ad Campaign is Launched is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Android Apps Developing Made Easy with Android App Inventor | Posted on: 12/07/2010 @ 18:12

In an effort to make it easy for developers to develop applications for the Android platform, Google has launched a tool called the App Inventor. The App Inventor is a tool which has been created so that Android applications can be designed visually rather than using code to do this. The application doesn’t only stop [...]Android Apps Developing Made Easy with Android App Inventor is a post ...

BlackBerry Tablet Due by The End of The Year? | Posted on: 12/07/2010 @ 18:12

After the runaway success of the iPad, BlackBerry and RIM aren’t resting on their laurels as it has been muted that they’re working on their own tablet device and will surface by the end of the year if analyst Ashok Kumar of Rodman and Renshaw are to be … [visit site to read more] BlackBerry [...]BlackBerry Tablet Due by The End of The Year? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews ...

Chris Moyles Facebook Fan Page Reaches Over 1 Million Followers | Posted on: 12/07/2010 @ 16:00

It has been just announced that the Chris Moyles Facebook fan page has reached 1 million followers. A status update was left on Chris Moyles Facebook wall in which the good news was revealed: “We DID it! Over 1 MILLION followers on Facebook! Thank you – and welcome to the show page :) – The [...]Chris Moyles Facebook Fan Page Reaches Over 1 Million Followers is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Progress On The Gallium3D State Tracker For Cairo | Posted on: 12/07/2010 @ 9:00

Last month we reported on the initial work being done to the Gallium3D state tracker to accelerate Cairo as part of this year's X.Org Google Summer of Code project. Since then there's been more progress by Igor Trindade Oliveira, the GSoC student developer working on this state tracker...

Argosy HV676 MediaPlay USB Media Player @ Bona Fide Reviews | Posted on: 12/07/2010 @ 2:36

http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-argosy-hv676-mediaplay-usb-media-player/ (http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-argosy-hv676-mediaplay-usb-media-player/)Quote: "Today for review our friends at Geeks.com have sent me over the Argosy HV676 HD Media Player for review. This is a small portable little device that let’s you play music and videos and even look at your pictures on your TV ...

Philips 5.6 Inch Digital PhotoFrame 6FF3FPW @ iGadget Life | Posted on: 11/07/2010 @ 23:36

http://igadgetlife.com/reviews/review-of-philips-5.6-inch-digital-photoframe-6ff3fpw/ (http://igadgetlife.com/reviews/review-of-philips-5.6-inch-digital-photoframe-6ff3fpw/)Quote: "Digital photo frames are one of those things that are nice to have really. These days when everything is pretty much digital and printing all of your pictures can get costly, photo frames offer a quick and easy way to ...

BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 11/07/2010 @ 9:36

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-blackberry-bold-9650-smartphone/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-blackberry-bold-9650-smartphone/)Quote: "Verizon has sent me over the BlackBerry Bold 9650 Smartphone for review today, and for me it’s treat, it’s my first BlackBerry ever, popped my berry as it were! Seriously though the Bold 9650 is a world phone, so inside ...

Live overclocking with Mean Machine, elmor and Ryba | Posted on: 10/07/2010 @ 20:00

While most of us enjoy the summer heat courageous overclockers Mean Machine, elmor and Ryba are doing some overclocking. During the night they scored 43 899 points in 3DMark06, but are aiming higher today.

Prolimatech Super Mega to replace Megahalems | Posted on: 10/07/2010 @ 19:24

Super Mega looks to replace the critically acclaimed Megahalems from Prolimatech. Prolimatech Super Mega uses six 6mm heatpipes and a mix of aluminum and copper fins to cool Intel processors.

Adobe Flash Player 10.2 will bring 3D support | Posted on: 10/07/2010 @ 19:00

Adobe flash Player 10.2 will appear later in 2010 and the big news will be the support for Stereoscopic 3D. This will result in streaming 3D material from YouTube and other online services.

Mandriva Linux 2010.1 "Spring" Gets A Summer Relea | Posted on: 10/07/2010 @ 9:48

Following a period of uncertainty when it looked like Mandriva's parent company could disappear due to financial troubles, Mandriva is now on a better financial footing and as such they have released their long-awaited Mandriva Linux 2010.1 "Spring" release...

Wine 1.2-RC7 Released: Final Should Be Here Soon | Posted on: 10/07/2010 @ 9:48

Wine 1.2 was supposed to be released last month as the first major stable release of Wine in two years, but that didn't happen as the weekly release candidates kept coming due to important bugs not being resolved. While a seventh release candidate of Wine 1.2 was tagged today, this may very well be the last release candidate, which means the final release should be just around the corner...

A Diving Mate: Waterproof Cameras to Bring on Your Vacation | Posted on: 09/07/2010 @ 19:11

The holiday season is about to begin (it already has for some) and the preparations for it are underway. In order to keep the memories well preserved, a camera is an absolute must. Perhaps you already have one, but you may have planned to get one this very summer. Either way, picking a model which will suit you the most is no easy task. You’ll miss a certain function, the price may be too high ...

Solid White Gold iPad Costing £79,995: Luxury Gadget or Waste of Money? | Posted on: 09/07/2010 @ 19:00

Got a spare £79,995.00? I thought so. Well what are you waiting for? Get to Stuart Hughes’s online store where the latest gadgets are given a star makeover. As he puts it himself, the store offers, ‘a magnificent combination of top of the industry technology and unrivalled craftsmanship.’ So what would you get for your [...]Solid White Gold iPad Costing £79,995: Luxury Gadget or Waste of ...

Facebook Break Privacy Laws in Germany | Posted on: 09/07/2010 @ 19:00

Not all is well for Facebook. The social networking site has upset Germany’s data protection office. German officials have begun legal proceedings against the popular site after they discovered that the names and e-mails of people who weren’t members of Facebook were being … [visit site to read more] Facebook Break Privacy Laws in Germany [...]Facebook Break Privacy Laws in Germany is a ...

Review: CoolIT Eco C240 A.L.C. | Posted on: 09/07/2010 @ 18:48

CoolIT's original Eco A.L.C. has long been a favourite of ours, and now we have the new C240, essentially the same design, but with a bigger radiator with twin fans. It doesn't matter how tall your stack of fins is, if you want heavyweight cooling for your processor then liquid-cooling it where it's at.The C240 looks automotive, as well it should as it works the same way. Liquid is circulated ...

Steelseries NP+ ProGaming Mouse pad | Posted on: 09/07/2010 @ 18:12

Today we're taking a look at a seriously oversized mouse mat

Testing Heatsink Temperatures with the Tenma 72-7712 Data-Logging Dual Thermocouple | Posted on: 09/07/2010 @ 17:00

The 72-7712 Digital Thermometer from Tenma Test Equipment is a dual thermocouple meter with internal logging capability, USB output for saving logged data, and software up-link. This unit can become an integral part of a PC testing arsenal by allowing for isolation of case hot spots, heat sink testing, and LN2/Dry Ice work. The limitations start to change and the performance bar can be raised ...

iPhone and HTC Users Wasting Too Much Money on the Wrong Phone Tariffs | Posted on: 09/07/2010 @ 16:24

For most people, the days of pay-as-you-go are long in the past. The standalone price of modern handsets especially the latest must-have smartphones like the iPhone 4 and the HTC Desire means that more and more of us are turning … [visit site to read more] iPhone and HTC Users Wasting Too Much Money on [...]iPhone and HTC Users Wasting Too Much Money on the Wrong Phone Tariffs is a post from: ...

iPhone 4 USB Port Catches Fire: Whatever Next Apple! | Posted on: 09/07/2010 @ 16:00

iPhone 4 reception problems may be the least of your worries especially as one customer reported that their iPhone 4 caught of fire thanks to a defective USB port. Boy Genius Report managed to get some pictures of the an iPhone 4 burnt at the USB port, with the USB cable looking like it had [...]iPhone 4 USB Port Catches Fire: Whatever Next Apple! is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews ...

Alienware M11x R2: A Legend Reborn | Posted on: 09/07/2010 @ 15:36

Four months ago, Alienware turned the mobile gaming world on its head by cramming a reasonably fast GPU into a small chassis with an 11.6" display. We loved the concept of an ultraportable gaming laptop, but we had a few complaints. Now Alienware has returned with the updated R2 model, sporting NVIDIA's Optimus Technology and the same GT 335M GPU. Added to that is an Intel Arrandale ULV ...

TDK WR700 Wireless Headphones Review | Posted on: 09/07/2010 @ 7:48

The TDK WR700 is a portable wireless headphone utilizing Kleer wireless technology design, unlike the majority of high-end wireless sets, to be used on the go as well as at home. Does the Kleer system allow the WR700 to compete with wired sets in sound quality and ease of use or just pave the way another compromise between 'wireless' and 'headphone'? Let's find out.

Bluetooth 4.0 gets 100m reach and encryption | Posted on: 09/07/2010 @ 2:36

The wireless Bluetooth technology has gained momentum over the last few years and now that the fourth specification has been nailed it will lead to longer reach, lower power consumption and encryption.

Okoro GX HTPC ships with iPad for remote | Posted on: 09/07/2010 @ 2:36

Okoro GX is a HTPC series above the rest. Okoro Media Systems has launched a the new series of HTPCs with not only impressive hardware inside, but also a remote that will break most other bundled remotes, an Apple iPad.

Chip sales continues to grow in 2010 | Posted on: 09/07/2010 @ 2:24

Semiconductor sales continues to rise. As the numbers have been summarized it turns out that semiconductors worth 24.65 billion dollars were sold in May, an improvement of 4.5 percent since the record note the month before.

Fractal Design Array | Posted on: 09/07/2010 @ 2:00

The Fractal Design Array manages to swallow a whole six 3.5 inch drives and a single 2.5 inch one without the usual dimensions of a mid or full tower case. This makes the ITX chassis a great DIY NAS or server chassis. We dive into the Array to see how they manage to stuff so much hardware into a chassis of this size.

Sony Reader Daily Edition PRS-900 | Posted on: 09/07/2010 @ 1:36

The all-new Sony Reader Daily Edition PRS-900 eBook reader improves upon the previous Sony Readers by adding one huge feature: wireless downloading. Some of its other features include a 7.1-inch touch screen, expansion slots, an included stylus, but it does have a few downfalls, from the high price to image contrast problems.

Live Benching with Miahallen at Noon | Posted on: 08/07/2010 @ 23:25

Watch Miahallen live benching today at 12pm. Update: This event is over early due to hardware failures (RIP Intel 980X), details here.Live Benching with Miahallen at Noon is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts:Live Benching Tonight: Miahallen on Liquid Nitrogen Miahallen Live Benching ghost_recon88, sno.lcn, and KonaKona are Benching Live Tonight

NZXT Releases External Touch-Screen Fan Controller | Posted on: 08/07/2010 @ 23:25

Who said all fan controllers are created equal? Certainly not Overclockers.com, in fact just in the past six months, we looked at several different fan controllers, analyzing performance and design. After investigating the offerings from several top manufacturers, including Lamptron (FC-2 and FC-3, FC-5), Scythe and even an older NZXT model, clearly the new NZXT Sentry LXE is by far the ...

Gunnar Optiks Phenom Performance Eyewear | Posted on: 08/07/2010 @ 23:24

Hardcore gamers are always looking for another way to get a leg-up on their competition. There are performance products for nearly everything imaginable, now including eyewear. Unfortunately, a lot of these products are only marketing hype and fail to produce the results that are promised. So, when I first opened the packaging of the Gunnar Optiks Phenom glasses, I was admittedly skeptical if I ...

Axle HD 5450 LP 512MB | Posted on: 08/07/2010 @ 23:24

The HD 5450 represents the entry level of ATIs graphics chipsets. Axle's HD 5450 isn't looking to break any records but brings silence with a passiver cooler and all of the latest features from AMD in a card aimed toward a large market.

Antec Two Hundred | Posted on: 08/07/2010 @ 23:24

Antec is back for another shot in the chassis market, and this time is aiming their guns at the budget level. The Two Hundred is designed bottom up to be inexpensive without overly sacrificing features, looks, and performance. Read on to see if Antec can truly pull this off.

Review: Patriot Inferno 100GB | Posted on: 08/07/2010 @ 23:24

Red hot performance from the latest solid state storage technology. That's Patriot's plan with its new Inferno 100GB SSD. Just in case you haven't got the message, Patriot has dressed the Inferno in funky, bright red anodised threads.Of course, it's what inside that really matters. Like a lot of the latest high performance drives, including the Corsair Force F100 and OCZ Vertex 2 [link to ...

Review: Gelid Tranquillo | Posted on: 08/07/2010 @ 21:37

The Tranquillo is a big tower cooler with four 6mm heat pipes (without Direct Touch, though) and a fin stack which, for once, didn't feature blood-letting edges. It fits the usual suspects of AMD and Intel chips. You get a lot of hardware for your money here. Unlike Titan's Fenrir and Xigmatek's Thor's Hammer we're not in the world of heavy-metal casings. This is a workmanlike cooler without ...

Review: Thermaltake Silent 1156 | Posted on: 08/07/2010 @ 21:36

For an i7-compatible cooler, Thermaltake's Silent 1156 is a compact beast, with a svelte fin stack that's smaller that the 9cm fan housing. It's main rivals are the well established CoolerMaster Hyper 101 and Arctic Cooling's Freezer 7 Pro (see a theme with these names?). The Silent 1156 has just two 8mm heat pipes. As you might guess from the name, it fits Intel's LGA 1156 boards only, but it ...

Review: Scythe Yasya SCYS-1000 | Posted on: 08/07/2010 @ 21:36

The aggressive-looking Yasya features a set of cooling fins that could have been designed to draw blood. It sits well along side other gothic-style rivals, such as Titan's Fenrir and Xigmatek's Thor's Hammer. The Yasya has six 6mm heat pipes, rather than the more usual 8mm jobs in tower coolers this size, which is big. It only fits one way around, so can foul your RAM slots on crowed boards. If ...

Review: Xigmatek Thor's Hammer S126384 | Posted on: 08/07/2010 @ 21:36

The Hammer is a wonderfully gothic-looking creation, with a very fetching gloss black nickel-plated finish complete with an usual design of interlacing fins. Thor's Hammer tops other big towers such as Titan's Fenrir by carrying a lot of pipe-work, with four main 8mm heat pipes with Direct Touch, where they're in direct contact with the top of the processor, and another three inner 6mm pipes. ...

Review: Titan Fenrir TTC-NK85TZ | Posted on: 08/07/2010 @ 21:36

If you're going to stress Intel or AMD's latest processors then you'll need a heavyweight cooler. Named after the monstrous wolf from Norse mythology, Titan's Fenrir sports a suitably heavy-metal wolf-head motif and certainly looks like it means business. The heavy-metal theme is not uncommon with coolers – witness Scythe's Yasya and Xigmatek's ridiculously-named Thor's Hammer. Fenrir is big ...

Review: Noctua NH-D14 | Posted on: 08/07/2010 @ 21:24

One look at the Austrian-designed Noctua and you know it means business. For a start, it's something of a giant, featuring two fin stacks and two fans. The quality of engineering is superb, right through to the colour instructions. Even the thermal paste is 'award-winning' thermal paste. It looks the business, in a no-nonsense way. Only the hospital beige-coloured fans spoil the party here. ...

Benchmarks Of FreeBSD 8.1 RC2 | Posted on: 08/07/2010 @ 20:12

FreeBSD 8.1 is slated to be released this month as the first significant update to FreeBSD since the rollout of the 8.0 release last November. With the second release candidate of FreeBSD 8.1 having just been made available a few days back, we have conducted a set of tests comparing the performance of FreeBSD 8.1 RC2 versus FreeBSD 8.0 and an Ubuntu 10.10 development snapshot.

Review: TomTom Go 950 Live | Posted on: 08/07/2010 @ 18:24

If TomTom sets the benchmark by which other sat-navs are judged, then life for the competition has been even tougher since the Dutch company introduced its Go 950 Live flagship last September. Slim, smart, powerful and packed with useful features, it's simply the best in class at what it does, but you have to pay for the privilege. At £299.99 direct from TomTom, it's certainly far from cheap, ...

New iPod Touch: Release Date for Christmas & Will Feature a 5MP Camera and FaceTime | Posted on: 08/07/2010 @ 17:36

With the release of the iPhone 4 last month, many have been speculating what Apple’s other products are set to be launched shortly to compliment their growing Apple range. Well, news has just arrived that the new iPod Touch is rumoured to come packed … [visit site to read more] New iPod Touch: Release Date [...]New iPod Touch: Release Date for Christmas & Will Feature a 5MP Camera and ...

HTC Desire and HTC HD2 Carry Pouches: Smarter Way to Protect Your Smartphone | Posted on: 08/07/2010 @ 15:48

Generally, as phones get smarter, the price of phones becomes steeper! Buy a HTC Desire phone and it will set you back almost £400 so it is no wonder that we have to guard them with our lives to protect them from the daily bumps and scratches that may occur. However, no matter how careful [...]HTC Desire and HTC HD2 Carry Pouches: Smarter Way to Protect Your Smartphone is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Joby Gorillatorch | Posted on: 08/07/2010 @ 9:36

It's not easy to get good lighting in tight cramped spaces. Usually you need a third arm to hold the light up and point it in the direction you're working in. With the Joby Gorillatorch you can wrap the legs around any convenient object or take advantage of the magnetic feet to point a bright beam of light into the area of interest.

Help Out: Wayland's TODO List Gets Updated | Posted on: 08/07/2010 @ 8:36

For those interested in the interesting Wayland Display Server, Kristian Høgsberg has updated the project's TODO list for what still needs to be tackled with this display server that's much simpler and cleaner than the X.Org Server by leveraging newer Linux graphics technologies throughout the open-source stack...

Antec TruePower Quattro 1200W | Posted on: 08/07/2010 @ 6:12

Although many users are currently looking for smaller power supplies below 500W, there still is a demand for stronger ones, particularly if you are a gamer with Triple-SLI or Quad-Crossfire systems. Those planning on running NVIDIA's next generation "Fermi" will want a fairly beefy PSU, and the same goes for Folding@Home farms where you'd want a lot of stable power. For the upper end PSUs there ...

G.Skill launches 24GB kit at 2000 MHz | Posted on: 08/07/2010 @ 2:48

G.Skill is beating the big drum with its new memory kit for the LGA 1366 platform. With six 4GB memory modules it has a total capacity of 24GB and performance is not that shabby, 2000 MHz at CL8 timings.

Portables to get TeraFLOPS performance by 2020 | Posted on: 08/07/2010 @ 1:48

Current smartphones are more less tiny computers, both considering features and performance. This is just the start as within 10 years performance of mobile chips will be measured in TeraFLOPS.

HTC, Sony Ericsson, Nokia, Blackberry & Samsung Phone Release Dates for 2nd Half of 2010 | Posted on: 08/07/2010 @ 0:36

So far, 2010 had been a good year for the new product launches and according to tech website Omio, the latter half is also expected to be equally exciting. So, the latest scoop is about a slew of new gizmos hitting the British market later this year. These devices are likely to range from new [...]HTC, Sony Ericsson, Nokia, Blackberry & Samsung Phone Release Dates for 2nd Half of 2010 is a post ...

iPod Touch 3rd Generation Review | Posted on: 08/07/2010 @ 0:12

Review of the 3rd generation iPod touch from Apple.

Firefox 4 Available to Download Now | Posted on: 07/07/2010 @ 21:12

Mozilla have proved they aren’t sleeping on the job; late yesterday version 4.0 of Firefox was finally released (currently in beta mode.) Chrome has become increasingly popular but browser statistics show that Google still has catching up to do to match or beat Firefox and despite … [visit site to read more] Firefox 4 Available [...]Firefox 4 Available to Download Now is a post from: UK ...

Review: Epson Stylus SX515W | Posted on: 07/07/2010 @ 18:36

What's the single most infuriating thing about inkjet printers, apart from when one of the cartridges runs out and the damned thing refuses to print just when you need it most? Well, picture this. You're trying your level best to look good on paper, creating an immaculately crafted and mostly truthful CV that you're really proud of. However, at some point before it lands on the desk of whoever's ...

Review: Canon PIXMA iP4700 | Posted on: 07/07/2010 @ 18:36

Not everyone wants a bit on the side. Sometimes you might fancy a burger without fries and a medium sized fizzy drink, or maybe you'd like to buy a loaf of bread without getting another one for half price. It pays to only buy what you need so why spend extra on a printer that has a built-in scanner, memory card slots, colour LCD and maybe even a fax machine and drinks dispenser, when all you want ...

Microsoft Announces Summer of Arcade 2010 | Posted on: 07/07/2010 @ 17:48

The summer months are notoriously slow months for the games industry with so many games launched around Christmas time. Last year Microsoft launched a new set of games that would be lauched during the summer months on Xbox live Arcade. And they have just announced their plans for this … [visit site to read more] [...]Microsoft Announces Summer of Arcade 2010 is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Sony Working on “future platforms” | Posted on: 07/07/2010 @ 17:36

Sony Worldwide Studio boss Shuhei Yoshida has let it slip that the electronics giant is already working on future games platoforms – and has confirmed that they aim to make them more developer-friendly. “Yes, we are undergoing many activities that we … [visit site to read more] Sony Working on “future platforms” is a post [...]Sony Working on “future platforms” is a post from: UK ...

Review: The Toffee Tote – A Perfect Fit For The Macbook | Posted on: 07/07/2010 @ 15:48

Overview I don’t know about you, but I find it hard to find nice and hard-wearing bags for my 13.3″ Macbook that actually last, I’ve run holes in my old bigger ones and everything just rattled around in them. So imagine my surprise when we … [visit site to read more] Review: The Toffee Tote [...]Review: The Toffee Tote – A Perfect Fit For The Macbook is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Good From the Factory? The Dell Studio XPS 7100 | Posted on: 07/07/2010 @ 15:24

The tricked-out Dell Studio XPS 7100 is an interesting beast. It lacks any overclocking extras and exotic cooling, but it comes priced to move. Packing AMD's latest hex-core Phenom II X6 1055T and an HD 5870, it's no slouch in the performance department either. If you're not fond of DIY PCs, the 7100 definitely warrants a look, but even enthusiasts may find plenty to like with this factory ...

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.0 Beta 2 Benchmarks | Posted on: 07/07/2010 @ 12:24

Following the release of the first beta for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.0 back in April we delivered our first RHEL 6.0 benchmarks while putting it up against CentOS 5.4 and Fedora 12. Now that the second beta of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.0 was released last week, we took the workstation build and have benchmarked it against the latest releases of Ubuntu, CentOS, and openSUSE.

xf86-video-ati 6.13.1 Driver Released | Posted on: 07/07/2010 @ 8:36

As the first stable open-source ATI X.Org driver update since the release of xf86-video-ati 6.13.0 back in April, David Airlie has today announced the immediate release of xf86-video-ati 6.13.1. This new driver update while a stable point release update does bring some notable changes...

Samsung SyncMaster PX2370 | Posted on: 07/07/2010 @ 1:36

The Samsung SyncMaster PX2370 is a 23-inch widescreen LCD monitor that offers excellent image quality with many features and a stylish design. The slimness alone of the screen is enough to catch the eye of a potential buyer. Budget buyers looking for a larger-sized screen will like the PX2370 because it's priced very competitively compared to other 23-inch displays.

Siig SuperSpeed USB 3.0 4-Port Hub @ iGadget Life | Posted on: 07/07/2010 @ 1:36

http://igadgetlife.com/reviews/review-of-siig-superspeed-usb-3.0-4-port-hub/ (http://igadgetlife.com/reviews/review-of-siig-superspeed-usb-3.0-4-port-hub/)Quote: " USB 3.0 is all the rage, it’s the new in-thing, so as with USB 2.0 we’ve got accessories for it. One such accessory is the often overlooked USB hub, on USB 2.0 they’re like as dime a dozen, but with USB3 things have gone up in ...

Review: Western Digital VelociRaptor 600GB review | Posted on: 07/07/2010 @ 0:00

Western Digital's answer to SSD speed is its spinning platter hero, the VelociRaptor, and now it's got capacity too with 600GBs of storage space.Want storage performance though? Get an SSD.Sounds simple, but there is a snag. Solid state drives are still silly money.Enter, therefore, the Western Digital VelociRaptor 600GB WD6000HLHX. Western Digital claims it's the world's fastest conventional ...

Vantec NexStar 2.5" SuperSpeed USB 3.0 | Posted on: 06/07/2010 @ 21:48

Vantec has taken their NexStar 2.5" enclosure and upgraded the interface to USB 3.0 while keeping the looks identical. We take it for a speed to see if it makes sense for the small form factor.

Has ATX run its course? | Posted on: 06/07/2010 @ 20:48

HTC Vision Picture Leaked: QWERTY Keyboard and Android 2.1 | Posted on: 06/07/2010 @ 20:24

The HTC Vision handset which was leaked over month ago, has been dubbed as a HTC Desire like phone with a QWERTY keyboard. However more leaked pictures have risen to the surface which reveal that it will run on the Android 2.1 OS and include a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Earlier rumours suggested that the HTC [...]HTC Vision Picture Leaked: QWERTY Keyboard and Android 2.1 is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Canon imageFORMULA P-150 Scan-tini Personal Document Scanner @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 06/07/2010 @ 19:36

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-canon-imageformula-p-150-scan-tini-personal-document-scanner/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-canon-imageformula-p-150-scan-tini-personal-document-scanner/)Quote: "Up for review today I’ve got another Canon product, but not a camera or anything like that it’s a scanner from their office or business line of products. The scanner ...

Canon’s Vision for a Future Camera: Video and Still Imagery Combined | Posted on: 06/07/2010 @ 19:12

If you’re already getting bored of the latest technology like touchpad screens, control-less gaming and 3D TV and you want a real glimpse of the future, then this is some great news for you. Over in Shanghai at the World Expo 2010, Canon (who seem to have developed a time machine they are not telling [...]Canon’s Vision for a Future Camera: Video and Still Imagery Combined is a post from: UK ...

Steve Jobs E-Mails “Are Real” Claims Boy Genius Report | Posted on: 06/07/2010 @ 18:48

So Apple made a rather embarrassing statement last Friday outlining what they had found out about the supposed iPhone 4G antenna problems – in the statement the admitted an incorrect algorithm was the cause of the antenna issue. This has followed 2-weeks of terrible … [visit site to read more] Steve Jobs E-Mails “Are Real” [...]Steve Jobs E-Mails “Are Real” Claims Boy Genius Report is ...

Google Android 3.0 and Google Music to be Released at the End of 2010 | Posted on: 06/07/2010 @ 18:48

It has been announced that Google could be launching their music service, Google Music and their new operating system, Google Android Gingerbread 3.0 simultaneously toward the latter part of this year. Gauray Jain, Android … [visit site to read more] Google Android 3.0 and Google Music to be Released at the End of 2010 is [...]Google Android 3.0 and Google Music to be Released at the End of ...

Sony Ready To Release Surround Sound Soundbar | Posted on: 06/07/2010 @ 18:00

Sony have announced that their Playstation Surround Sound System Soundbar has been given a firm release date of September 30th for Japan. The Soundbar was actually announced at E3 – but we seem to … [visit site to read more] Sony Ready To Release Surround Sound Soundbar is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech [...]Sony Ready To Release Surround Sound Soundbar is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Lian Li Testbench T60 | Posted on: 06/07/2010 @ 17:48

Der T60 gehört mit zu Lian Li's ersten Benchtables. Diese sind standesgemäss aus Aluminium gefertigt und weisen dementsprechend ein geringes Gewicht auf. Zu klären gilt es nun ob auch die Testbenches von Lian Li so ergonomisch sind wie ihre Gehäuse.

Dell Adamo 13: CULV Goes Upscale | Posted on: 06/07/2010 @ 16:24

When it debuted at CES 2009, the 0.65” Dell Adamo 13 gave the notebook world a Windows equivalent to the MacBook Air. With the ultrathin body, the brushed aluminum unibody, and Apple-like attention to detail, the Adamo was truly stunning to behold. The drawback was pricing, which started at $1999 for lackluster specifications. Fast forward to today and you can pick up an Adamo for $999, making ...

Windows Phone 7 Launch Date Expected for July 24th as AT&T Signage Appears? | Posted on: 06/07/2010 @ 16:12

Since we got a whiff of Windows Phone 7, there has been a fair amount of speculation regarding a release date. There was a hint that an October Telstra launch was on the cards with some even expecting the Window Phone 7 to be released this … [visit site to read more] Windows Phone 7 [...]Windows Phone 7 Launch Date Expected for July 24th as AT&T Signage Appears? is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

PS3 Slim in White Release Date in Japan Expected for July 29th 2010 | Posted on: 06/07/2010 @ 15:24

Sony have just announced that the “classic white” PS3 Slim for Japan, model CECH-2500 is expected to be released on the July 29th, which is this month.  The 160GB HDD model will be going on sale for 34,980 yen which is around $400. This certainly confirms what all the fuss was about whenPS3 Slim in White Release Date in Japan Expected for July 29th 2010 is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Samsung Galaxy S2 i9200 Specs Leaked with Launch Expected for 2011 | Posted on: 06/07/2010 @ 14:36

Seems like, rumour mills just never stop working. The latest rumour buzzing around is about Samsung Galaxy S2 i9200, whew, that’s a mouthful name! According to leaked reports, the Galaxy is going to be equipped with 2GHz processor. It is … [visit site to read more] Samsung Galaxy S2 i9200 Specs Leaked with Launch Expected [...]Samsung Galaxy S2 i9200 Specs Leaked with Launch Expected for 2011 ...

LG ro launch Android tablet in Q4 | Posted on: 06/07/2010 @ 2:00

LG has confirmed that it will be releasing an Android tablet in Q4 this year. No details were given on the specifications of the devices, but it should mean that other are also getting closer to a launch.

Internet can get up to 1,000 times faster | Posted on: 06/07/2010 @ 1:36

A team of scientists at MIT have developed a technology that could increase the speed of the Internet 100 to 1,000 fold. The concept is quite simple, remove all the middle hands. In this case in the form of optical routers that direct the traffic.

Macro Lens for iPod, iPhone and Cell Phone Review | Posted on: 06/07/2010 @ 0:36

USBFever.com (http://www.usbfever.com/) that can be used with anything that has a small lens like an MP3 player, phone or even your netbook or laptop and the hand held style video cameras. It's an interesting little gadget, and it does work well to help focus on the macro level. Read on to learn more..

WorldCard Mobile App | Posted on: 05/07/2010 @ 21:32

If you’re in business or your job requires meeting many people, storing business cards and contact information is often a great hassle. Cleverly though, there’s a new iPhone App developed by a company called Penpower Technology Ltd. which seeks to solve this problem, introducing WorldCard Mobile…

APB: All Points Bulletin - PC | Posted on: 05/07/2010 @ 21:24

Ready for a beating? The verdict on RealTime Worlds' online law enforcement sim.

Android App: PhoneWeaver – A Smarter Way to Automatically Control Profiles | Posted on: 05/07/2010 @ 21:12

You know the situation- You’re at the cinema or in a meeting and your bank decides now is the time to send you an email or your long lost friend decides to phone for a chat, your hilarious new ring tone goes off at full volume and you are left … [visit site to read [...]Android App: PhoneWeaver – A Smarter Way to Automatically Control Profiles is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

News International Readies the Paywall | Posted on: 05/07/2010 @ 18:48

News international will begin charging for access to The Times and Sunday Time websites from Friday at a cost of £1 per day and £2 for a week’s subscription. The media world is waiting with baited breath to see whether this new model will be the future for digital publishing. The effect of the introduction [...]News International Readies the Paywall is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

iTunes Accounts Hacked to Distort Ranking Figures and Make Mass Purchases | Posted on: 05/07/2010 @ 18:24

It has been reported that rogue iPhone app developers such as Thuat Nguyen have been hacking into the App store in order to increase their apps rankings making themselves 40 of the top 50 apps. Alarm bells were raised after a vast majority of book released in April by seller Thuat Nguyen had very little [...]iTunes Accounts Hacked to Distort Ranking Figures and Make Mass Purchases is a post from: ...

Linux 2.6.35-rc4 Kernel Sees The Light Of Day | Posted on: 05/07/2010 @ 18:12

It's been nearly a month sine the last Linux kernel release candidate with Linux 2.6.35-rc3 having been released on the 12th of June, but Linus Torvalds celebrated Independence Day in the United States yesterday by releasing Linux 2.6.35-rc4. Linus was away on holiday for a while and then it took him sometime to get back to address all of the merge requests...

ROCCAT Pyra Wireless Mouse | Posted on: 05/07/2010 @ 18:12

Dissecting the Pyra, ROCCAT's first wireless mouse for gaming on the move.

Unofficial Flash Workaround Coming to Jailbroken iPads | Posted on: 05/07/2010 @ 17:00

If you have taken your iPad to the dark side then you’ll be happy to hear that the enterprising Comex has started building a workaround to put Flash onto Apple’s iPad tablet. Frash, as it is aptly called, will let users watch flash videos on their iPads when installed on a jailbroken … [visit site [...]Unofficial Flash Workaround Coming to Jailbroken iPads is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech ...

Android Tablet Announced by LG with Release Date Expected for Q4 2010 | Posted on: 05/07/2010 @ 16:12

LG have announced that they are looking to launch an Android tablet before the end of 2010. Currently, they have a Windows 7 tablet in the making however it would appear that they want to experience a little bit of Android love with their recent … [visit site to read more] Android Tablet Announced by [...]Android Tablet Announced by LG with Release Date Expected for Q4 2010 is a post from: UK ...

Want an iPhone 4 Full Refund? 10% Restocking Fee Waivered by Apple | Posted on: 05/07/2010 @ 15:24

If you’re an iPhone 4 looking to return their iPhone 4, due to certain issues such as reception or transmission problems, it would appear that Apple have announced that they will waiver the 10% restocking fee which is usually incurred if you return you iPhone 4 back for a full refund within 30 days of [...]Want an iPhone 4 Full Refund? 10% Restocking Fee Waivered by Apple is a post from: UK ...

HTC Desire Price Cut from T-Mobile: Could this Affect iPhone 4 Sales? | Posted on: 05/07/2010 @ 15:00

With the release of the iPhone 4, it would appear that the popular HTC handset, the HTC Desire has been cut in price to push customers to buy the HTC Desire handset over the iPhone 4. Currently, T-Mobile are offering theHTC Desire Price Cut from T-Mobile: Could this Affect iPhone 4 Sales? is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Creative Labs ZEN X-Fi Style Portable Media Player Review | Posted on: 05/07/2010 @ 9:12

For Sale – Tron style custom built motorbike | Posted on: 04/07/2010 @ 18:12

Whether you remember the original Tron movie from 1982, or you’re geeking out about the hotly anticipated sequel due out December 17th 2010, then this gadget is for you. Well, I say gadget. It’s actually a fully working version of the Light Cycle, which featured in one of the famous … [visit site to read more] For [...]For Sale – Tron style custom built motorbike is a post from: UK ...

Lightspark Flash Player Continues To Advance | Posted on: 04/07/2010 @ 7:00

Back in May we reported on the Lightspark Flash Player that was developed by a free software developer using Adobe's released SWF/Flash documentation and has hit a point where its ActionScript 3.0 support is nearly complete, has a JIT engine that leverages LLVM, supports OpenGL rendering, and boasts various other features as an open-source Flash Player alternative to Adobe's binary plug-in. Today ...

Apple to Introduce Streaming of iTunes Media | Posted on: 04/07/2010 @ 5:12

If Google is making headway into cloud computing, how can Apple be far behind? According to some reports floating around on the interwebs, Apple is planning to launch a new version of iTunes which will let you stream and sync your media. The new service will facilitate the streaming of audio and video not only from [...]Apple to Introduce Streaming of iTunes Media is a post from: UK Gadget and ...

Apple iPod nano 5th Generation 8GB Review @ MobilityDigest | Posted on: 04/07/2010 @ 1:12

http://mobilitydigest.com/apple-ipod-nano-5th-generation-8gb-review/ (http://mobilitydigest.com/apple-ipod-nano-5th-generation-8gb-review/) Quote: "Today for review Geeks.com (http://www.geeks.com/) has sent me over the Apple iPod nano 5th Generation. This new nano comes complete with a larger screen, video camera and a few other differences to the software when compared to the previous nano ...

GIMP 2.7.1 Released With Plenty Of Changes | Posted on: 03/07/2010 @ 23:24

As the second development release leading up to the stable release of GIMP 2.8, the 2.7.1 snapshot has now been officially released...

A Stream Of Linux Hardware Data Soon To Be Tapped | Posted on: 03/07/2010 @ 22:48

Earlier this week I mentioned how the Phoronix Test Suite can use Btrfs to find regressions incredibly fast in conjunction with Phoromatic as part of our Phoronix Test Suite 3.0 efforts. For a while I've also been mentioning that a complete overhaul of Phoronix Global is in store for this Phoronix Test Suite 3.0 milestone that should be reached by year's end. While I'm not yet prepared to share ...

DAS Keyboard Professional Review | Posted on: 03/07/2010 @ 22:24

A keyboard is a very important part of the computer, one that's sadly often overlooked. Most people seems to be happy with the crappy keyboards that come with the systems they bought. I don't know why people settle for cheap keyboards, most people just don't care I guess, but I can tell you from years of knowledge a good keyboard will make a world of difference in your overall computing ...

Yellowstone Blu-ray Movie Review | Posted on: 03/07/2010 @ 17:48

Alienware M11x R2 First Look | Posted on: 03/07/2010 @ 8:24

A few weeks ago, Alienware launched a revamped version of the famed M11x, the world's smallest gaming laptop. We've been pestering them to get a review sample ever since the press release, as we know there's a ton of interest in the updated M11x. Much to our surprise, a package arrived unannounced yesterday with said laptop. We quickly unpacked the system and prepped it for testing. We already ...

Wine 1.2 Gets A Sixth Release Candidate | Posted on: 03/07/2010 @ 3:24

While Wine 1.2 was expected for release in June, it didn't happen as when nearing the end of the month there ended up being a fifth release candidate as the blocker bug list still wasn't cleared. We're now into July and there are still 42 bugs blocking the release (the blocker bug) so here's a sixth release candidate...

Apple: Steve Job Email’s Fake | Posted on: 02/07/2010 @ 18:12

So Apple have come out on the PR defensive by stating any emails featuring Steve Jobs leaked on the internet over the last few weeks are fake, and in future we should take all correspondents with a healthy grain of salt. It only took Apple a week and half to … [visit site to read more] Apple: [...]Apple: Steve Job Email’s Fake is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site ...

Facebook Introduces Automactic Face Detection Tagging and More | Posted on: 02/07/2010 @ 18:12

Facebook users, you know the drill: upload a million and one photos from last night’s party, put them all in a folder and then spend hours clicking faces to tag everyone. Not anymore! The wonderful people at Facebook are making some useful changes to the tagging system and it seems that they are just the start of [...]Facebook Introduces Automactic Face Detection Tagging and More is a post ...

Google Android Gingerbread 3.0 Rumours Disregarded by Dan Morills | Posted on: 02/07/2010 @ 18:00

Android Froyo 2.2 and its release is now old news. The tech world are now hot on their trails to find out news on Google’s next operating system code named Gingerbread. This week, new details were revealed regarding Google Android Gingerbread 3.0 Rumours Disregarded by Dan Morills is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

GNOME 2.31.4 Is Ready For Some Testing Love | Posted on: 02/07/2010 @ 10:00

It should come as no surprise that there is now a new GNOME 3.0 test release seeing as in the past couple of days we have talked about new development releases of GNOME Shell and Mutter, GTK+ 3.0, and Clutter 1.3/1.4, along with a slew of other GNOME packages being checked-in...

Qualcomm's Open Kernel Driver Leads To A Dirty Mess | Posted on: 02/07/2010 @ 7:48

Well, it sounded nice when Qualcomm announced an open-source 2D/3D kernel driver for their Snapdragon platform that's used by phones like the Nexus One and Dell Streak, but it turns out that their user-space Linux driver that hooks into this kernel driver is currently a closed-source blob. This has led to the eternal debate about open-source kernel components but with only closed-source ...

Qualcomm Releases Open-Source 2D/3D Kernel Driver | Posted on: 02/07/2010 @ 6:24

If you happen to have Google's Nexus One or other phones based upon Qualcomm's Snapdragon processor, there is great news today. Qualcomm has just released an open-source 2D/3D kernel driver for their OpenGL ES graphics processor. This Qualcomm kernel driver provides support for interrupts, command streams, context switching, memory management, etc. Qualcomm is looking to push this code into the ...

Google look forward to HTML5, but praise Flash | Posted on: 02/07/2010 @ 1:00

Google has shared its views on the struggle between HTML5 and Adobe Flash when it comes to handling video on a blog at YouTube. Google says that it is excited about HTML5, but that Flash is still numero uno.

X.Org Server 1.9 RC5 Released For Testing | Posted on: 02/07/2010 @ 1:00

There's just about a month and a half left until Keith Packard hopes to ship X Server 1.9, so as such he has put out another release candidate today of this updated xorg-server -- on the same-day that the X Server 1.8.2 point release made it out...

Ubuntu 10.10 "Maverick Meerkat" Alpha 2 Released | Posted on: 02/07/2010 @ 0:36

A month after putting out Maverick Alpha 1, the second alpha release of Ubuntu 10.10 (codenamed the "Maverick Meerkat") has been released to the wild...

Epson Stylus Photo R2880 | Posted on: 02/07/2010 @ 0:24

The Epson Stylus Photo R2880 is a new professional photo printer on the market from the printer giant, Epson. It prints professional quality photo prints at a size up to 13 x 19-inches or even on a roll. While the price tag may seem expensive to the average consumer, to the professional or even the amateur photographer, it's well-worth the money.

Sync Blocker USB to Dock connector cable for iPhone / iPod / iPad Reviewed | Posted on: 01/07/2010 @ 23:12

Today for review I've got a little product called the Sync Blocker. It's a cable that resembles the one that came with you Apple product, like the iPod nano 5th that I'm testing it with but it features a selector switch on it so you can select either charging only or syncing function. The cable also features spring loaded locks on the connection end so it will stay very securely attached to your ...

AC Ryan PlayOn!HD 1TB | Posted on: 01/07/2010 @ 22:27

We previously reviewed the media hub AC Ryan PlayOn!HD Mini and were rather impressed with it. However, that was only a baby compared to what we're looking at today. It's price may not be much higher, but on paper the 1TB non-mini version seems to come packing a nice few extras. Lets see how it compares to its smaller brother and whether it's worth the extra investment cost.

Hands on With the Droid X @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 01/07/2010 @ 22:12

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/hands-on-with-the-droid-x/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/hands-on-with-the-droid-x/) So a little bike messenger dropped something special off to me today, and yeah I’m excited about it, it’s the Droid X from Motorola and Verizon.. This isn’t the full review of course as I’ve only had it for a few minutes now, but I have the ...

Review: Gigabyte HD 5870 Super Overclock Edition | Posted on: 01/07/2010 @ 21:36

AMD's best performing single chip GPU, the Radeon HD 5870, isn't quite a match for NVIDIA's bellwether, the GeForce GTX 480.If you want comparable performance from a high end AMD-based card, you have two options. Either stick two chips on one board for instant Crossfire mode, like the Radeon HD 5970, or overclock the hell out of a hand-picked HD 5870.Gigabyte's Super Overclock HD 5870 is, as the ...

Creative Zen X-Fi Style 8GB MP3 and Video Player | Posted on: 01/07/2010 @ 21:36

Clutter 1.3/1.4 Continues To Advance | Posted on: 01/07/2010 @ 21:00

While there have already been two releases within the unstable Clutter 1.3 development series, a third test release has emerged and it continues to introduce new changes. Introduced in the Clutter 1.3 series already in the road to Clutter 1.4 has been new API additions and other changes while this newest Clutter 1.3.6 release carries many more changes...

iPhone 3G Hacked to Include Android Froyo 2.2 | Posted on: 01/07/2010 @ 20:00

With the release of Android 2.2 Froyo a couple of days ago, there has been lots of news of current Android phones due to be getting the Froyo update shortly. However hackster, Sergio Mcfly has managed to port Android 2.2 Froyo to run … [visit site to read more] iPhone 3G Hacked to Include Android [...]iPhone 3G Hacked to Include Android Froyo 2.2 is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

X.Org Server 1.8.2 Officially Released | Posted on: 01/07/2010 @ 20:00

Peter Hutterer has announced the official release of X.Org Server 1.8.2, after it has went through two release candidates over the past month. No new changes have been introduced since X.Org Server 1.8.2 RC2 and since the release of X.Org Server 1.8.1 in mid-May it just carries more bug-fixes, a couple DRI2 updates, and addresses other maintenance items...

Feel the Aquabeat while enjoying the sun | Posted on: 01/07/2010 @ 18:12

My local swimming pool has two problems – the people are loud and the music they play is beyond appalling. Which is fine if you can swim underwater but I’m more of a paddler than a length swimmer. If you’re like me, now you can shut it all out with a Speedo Aquabeat WaterProof MP3 [...]Feel the Aquabeat while enjoying the sun is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping ...

Sony Defends 3D Glasses | Posted on: 01/07/2010 @ 17:24

Sony’s big-wig, Shuhei Yoshida, has insisted that wearing 3D glasses isn’t a major barrier to the tech and wants Nintendo to stop banging on about the fact they do not need them for their new 3DS. Sony’s Worldwide Studios Shuhei Yoshida told US game … [visit site to read more] Sony Defends 3D Glasses is a post from: [...]Sony Defends 3D Glasses is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

Corsair Force F120 120GB SandForce Solid State Drive | Posted on: 01/07/2010 @ 12:12

Review of JogJacket for iPod nano iPod 5th Gen @ Bona Fide Reviews | Posted on: 01/07/2010 @ 10:00

http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-jogjacket-for-ipod-nano-ipod-5th-gen/ (http://www.bonafidereviews.com/review-of-jogjacket-for-ipod-nano-ipod-5th-gen/)Quote: "Today for review I’ve got a case for the iPod nano 5th gen, but it’s much more than a case it’s actually three things in one. The first is an armband for jogging or exercising, the next is a lanyard for pretty much the same ...

Google Android 3.0 Gingerbread Release Date Expected End of 2010 | Posted on: 01/07/2010 @ 5:48

Just a month back, Google had announced the release of Android 2.2 OS aka FroYo. But somehow they thought a Gingerbread would do fine with FroYo (short for Frozen Yogurt). Before you start thinking … [visit site to read more] Google Android 3.0 Gingerbread Release Date Expected End of 2010 is a post from: UK Gadget [...]Google Android 3.0 Gingerbread Release Date Expected End of 2010 is a post ...

As A Feature, Fedora 14 May Actually Ship On Time | Posted on: 01/07/2010 @ 5:12

Red Hat's John Poelstra who is the Program Manager for Fedora and its "feature wrangler" has proposed an interesting feature today for Fedora 14: to actually ship it on time. The goal would be to not only ship Fedora 14 final according to their release schedule, but the alpha and beta releases too...

MSI P55A Fuzion and 870A Fuzion launched | Posted on: 01/07/2010 @ 1:24

MSI has released two new motherboard with the Hydra chip from LucidLogix. MSI P55A Fuzion and MSI 870A Fuzion has been in the news before, but they are finally here supporting all kinds of multi-GPU configurations.

Red Hat Comes Around With RHEL 6.0 Beta 2 | Posted on: 01/07/2010 @ 1:00

Back in April was the first beta of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.0, but now arriving two and a half months later is the second beta of the forthcoming RHEL6 that's a major update to Red Hat's enterprise Linux operating system...

WarMouse Meta mouse with 18 buttons | Posted on: 01/07/2010 @ 0:48

WarMouse Meta is a gaming mouse like no other. The Spartan looking mouse has no less than 18 buttons, macros, 5600 DPI laser sensor and analog thumb stick, for $60.