Sky has launched a new on-screen guide for Sky+HD users. The new electronic programme guide (EPG) offers easier recording, a mini screen for uninterrupted viewing, and a rather clever search filter. The first group of HD customers to use the interface will tune in — with no need to adjust their set — from tomorrow, …
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If you ever wanted to own your own Magic Torch, Nokia is here to help with the new C1. The C1, first in a new C-range, is a dual-SIM phone that flicks between the two cards at the touch of a button, boasts an astonishing battery life and lights up your life with a built-in torch. Nokia claims the C1’s …
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There are so many tablets around at the moment, we worry we might overdose. The LG UX10 is the latest prototype flat Windows PC to drop. Engadget reports the UX10 is a pre-production model packing an Atom Z530 chip with 1GB of DDR2 RAM and a 120GB hard drive. It’s rocking Windows 7 Home Premium. It sports a 10.1-inch capacitive …
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England are out of the World Cup before it even starts — the 3D World Cup, that is. Sony and FIFA have announced which games will be filmed in 3D, and England aren’t in any of them. In order to even get a run-out in 3D, England will have to progress to at least the quarter-finals. But even then, we …
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3 has chopped off its data charges at the knees like a violent defender scything down a swaggering winger. To celebrate the World Cup, 3 has more than halved its data roaming prices for fans travelling to the tournament in South Africa. Data roaming now costs £1.25 per MB. Billing by the MB ensures you only pay for exactly what …
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Purveyor of high-quality, highly sweary telly HBO has signed a deal with 3 to let you watch programmes on your mobile phone. The US network will bring full episodes of shows like The Sopranos, The Wire and Band of Brothers to 3’s subscription on-demand service, TV: On Demand. 3 already offers access to WarnerTV. This lets you watch TV from …
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Sony and FIFA have teamed up to offer a taste of the World Cup streamed to your Web-enabled Bravia telly. The 2010 World Cup kicks off in less than a month in South Africa, and to get you in the mood you’ll be able to watch exclusive FIFA short films, player profiles and highlights from World Cups gone by. The …
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Vodafone will revamp its data-roaming charges next month, in what is good news for light users but not so great for the rest of us. Also, Vodafone has yet to clear up the controversy surrounding the scrapping of its UK data fair-use policy and introduction of heinous new charges. From 15 June, customers will be charged for each MB of …
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It was fun while it lasted. Google has scrapped the direct online sale of the Nexus One. The bold new idea for selling mobile phones failed to set the world on fire, so the Nexus One will only be available from traditional outlets in the future. Andy Rubin, Google’s engineering VP, announced the news in an official blog post. The …
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Our new Prime Minister David Cameron has started his reign by banning mobile phones from cabinet meetings. The cabinet meets for hour-long sessions every Tuesday morning at 9am. Meetings now won’t be interrupted by Vince Cable cringing as he re-reads last night’s text messages, William Hague checking Twitter or Theresa May giggling over BlackBerry Messenger. It also means David Cameron …
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