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Fuji X-E1 compact system camera shows off sweet retro looks in leaked pics
photography

Fuji X-E1 compact system camera shows off its sweet retro style in more leaked pics

Friday, Aug 31, 2012Friday, Aug 31, 2012 - by Pete Railton

These leaked photos of a rather delicious-looking, retro styled compact system camera show off what is claimed to be Fuji’s new upmarket X-E1 snapper.

Fuji X-E1 compact system camera shows off its sweet retro style in more leaked pics Read More
Sony Alpha NEX-5R camera serves up Fast Hybrid AF, Wi-Fi and apps
photography

Sony Alpha NEX-5R camera serves up Fast Hybrid AF, Wi-Fi and apps

Thursday, Aug 30, 2012 - by Pete Railton

Sony have introduced a mid-range member of its NEX enthusiast camera family, in the shape of the Alpha NEX-5R compact system camera, which offers a 16MP APS-C CMOS sensor with a new hybrid …

Sony Alpha NEX-5R camera serves up Fast Hybrid AF, Wi-Fi and apps Read More
Android / mobiles

Sony slams down the specs for the Xperia SL smartphone, successor to the Xperia S

Monday, Aug 20, 2012 - by Pete Railton

With a modestly understated launch, Sony has slipped out news of the successor to its Android-powered Xperia S smartphone, the Xperia SL.

Sony slams down the specs for the Xperia SL smartphone, successor to the Xperia S Read More
Android / mobiles

Samsung sells 10 million Galaxy Notes worldwide, Note 2 expected soon

Thursday, Aug 16, 2012Thursday, Aug 16, 2012 - by Pete Railton

It seems that Samsung’s curious big phone/small tablet hybrid, the Galaxy Note, has  proved the naysayers wrong and ratcheted up a respectable total of ten million sales worldwide.

Samsung sells 10 million Galaxy Notes worldwide, Note 2 expected soon Read More
computing / Windows

Competitively priced Lenovo ThinkPad T430u squeezes into an ultraportable outfit

Thursday, Aug 9, 2012 - by Pete Railton

It’s perhaps not as exciting as their new ThinkPad Tablet 2, but Lenovo has announced a mid-priced ThinkPad T430u laptop.

Competitively priced Lenovo ThinkPad T430u squeezes into an ultraportable outfit Read More
computing

Tottenham Court Road, London’s electronics capital, falls into terminal decline

Wednesday, Aug 1, 2012Wednesday, Aug 1, 2012 - by Pete Railton

Our sister site, urban75, has run an interesting piece documenting the decline of what was once London’s most famous street for electronics,  Tottenham Court Road.

Tottenham Court Road, London’s electronics capital, falls into terminal decline Read More
Android / Google / mobiles

HTC One Series to get Android Jelly Bean 4.1 update

Friday, Jul 20, 2012 - by Pete Railton

The good news for owners of handsets in the HTC One Series is that the company has confirmed that they’ll be getting an update to Google’s latest and greatest mobile …

HTC One Series to get Android Jelly Bean 4.1 update Read More
broadcasting / video / web

Sky NOW TV looks to take on Lovefilm and Netflix in the UK, launches tomorrow

Monday, Jul 16, 2012 - by Pete Railton

Sky has announced that it’s launching a new service called Now TV designed to go head to head with popular video streaming services like Lovefilm and Netflix in the UK.

Sky NOW TV looks to take on Lovefilm and Netflix in the UK, launches tomorrow Read More
mobiles / photography / Symbian

Nokia 808 PureView proves to be an incredible phone for filming bands

Thursday, Jul 12, 2012 - by Pete Railton

Usually our heart sinks when we’re asked to look at some mobile phone footage of a rock band playing live, but we’re blown away by the quality of the footage shot on a …

Nokia 808 PureView proves to be an incredible phone for filming bands Read More
mobiles

o2 restore 2G mobile service, 3G networks still out for many – statement

Thursday, Jul 12, 2012 - by Pete Railton

Many 02 (and Giff Gaff/Tesco Mobile) users remain without 3G coverage today after a major network outage that has lasted well over a day.

o2 restore 2G mobile service, 3G networks still out for many – statement Read More
Android / Apple / business / iPhone / mobiles

Apple loses two more dodgy UK court cases against HTC and Samsung

Monday, Jul 9, 2012 - by Pete Railton - 1 Comment

We’ve given up trying to keep up with Apple’s generally dubious claims to get rival products banned off the shelves around the world, but were pleased to discover that their latest attempts …

Apple loses two more dodgy UK court cases against HTC and Samsung Read More
Microsoft announces bargain price upgrades to Windows 8 Pro
Microsoft / Windows

Microsoft announces bargain price upgrades to Windows 8 Pro

Tuesday, Jul 3, 2012Tuesday, Jul 3, 2012 - by Pete Railton

Microsoft has announced that upgrades to its forthcoming Windows 8 operating system will be pegged to just $39.99 (approx £25) for anyone using an existing product.

Microsoft announces bargain price upgrades to Windows 8 Pro Read More
Google announces Nexus Q - 'the first social streaming media player'
Google / hardware / mobiles / video

Google announces Nexus Q streaming media player – full specs released

Thursday, Jun 28, 2012Thursday, Jun 28, 2012 - by Pete Railton

Google has unveiled the Nexus Q, a curious, minimalist, streaming home entertainment hub packed in a 4.6 inch sphere.

Google announces Nexus Q streaming media player – full specs released Read More
Nokia's 808 PureView 41MP comes to the UK: great camera shame about the rest
mobiles / photography / Symbian

Nokia’s 808 PureView 41MP comes to the UK: great camera shame about the rest

Tuesday, Jun 26, 2012Tuesday, Jun 26, 2012 - by Pete Railton

Nokia’s astonishing 41-megapixel Nokia 808 PureView smartphone is heading to the UK, with the company announcing that it is now available for pre-order through Amazon UK.

Nokia’s 808 PureView 41MP comes to the UK: great camera shame about the rest Read More
Acer Aspire S5 ultra-thin ultrabook - slim, thin and delicious and here soon
computing

Acer Aspire S5 ultra-thin ultrabook – slim, thin and delicious and here soon

Friday, Jun 15, 2012 - by Pete Railton

Acer has served up details of the thinnest ultrabook in its range, the rather wonderful Acer Aspire S5, and says that it should be available in just a few weeks.

Acer Aspire S5 ultra-thin ultrabook – slim, thin and delicious and here soon Read More

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