Technology Reviews, News

Canon EOS 550D: Increment schmincrement

nick.hide@cnet.co.uk (Nick Hide) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:13:01 +0000

Possibly to the dismay of those who shelled out for a 500D just nine months ago, Canon presents a new dSLR: the 550D

Sony Ericsson S312 review

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:15:02 +0000

The S312 is a budget phone with a shiny screen that will appeal to magpies and narcissists across the land. It's small and lightweight too, as well as offering good call quality and satisfyingly clicky keys. If you don't have much to spend and don't mind having few features, it's worth considering

Humax HD-FOX T2 review

ian.morris@cnet.co.uk (Ian Morris) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:29:02 +0000

If you're looking for a Freeview HD receiver, the HD-FOX T2 is currently your only option, so it's just as well that it does a cracking job. It's expensive and Freeview HD content is still thin on the ground, but it offers generally good picture quality, it's lightning-quick and its interface feels like a breath of fresh air

LG Mini GD880: Miniature by name, minuscule by nature

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:05:02 +0000

LG has announced the Mini GD880, which features a tiny, 3.2-inch touchscreen, Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity, and a button-free facade

BenQ W600: Low-cost gaming and entertainment projector

ian.morris@cnet.co.uk (Ian Morris) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:25:02 +0000

If you're a gamer with the desire to shed blood on a 100-inch or larger screen, BenQ's budget 720p projector will allow you to paint some death and destruction on your walls

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS, Digital IXUS 210, 130, 105: Make life worth living again

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:07:01 +0000

Canon has announced four cameras whose jolly hues aim to make life tolerable once more for those trapped in the perpetual grey misery of the British winter

Toyota Prius recalled: Brake issue hits UK

rory.reid@cnet.co.uk (Rory Reid) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:53:02 +0000

As if having to recall a whopping 180,865 vehicles from its other ranges wasn't enough, Toyota's now announced a global recall of its third-generation Prius hybrids due to dodgy brakes

Google to add status updates to Gmail, scare bejeezus out of Facebook

nick.hide@cnet.co.uk (Nick Hide) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:52:02 +0000

Google is set to add Facebook-style status updates to Gmail, in an effort to jump-start its social-networking strategy and take the fight to Twitter

Microsoft Sidewinder X4 early review: Ain't afraid of no ghost

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:01:02 +0000

We get our hands on the Microsoft Sidewinder X4 -- the latest in Microsoft's range of high-spec gaming keyboards, featuring anti-ghosting technology and a customisable macro bank

LG GM750 review

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:41:02 +0000

The GM750 is one of the cheapest Windows Mobile handsets available. Its resistive touchscreen could be more responsive, and it's not the speediest handset in the world, but it's relatively small and cute, it offers good connectivity, and its call quality is decent

Panasonic DMP-BD65 early review: Blu-ray sturdiness

ian.morris@cnet.co.uk (Ian Morris) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:19:02 +0000

If you're after an affordable, sturdy and stylish Blu-ray player, the Panasonic BD65 stakes a mighty claim to being the very fellow for you. Just don't expect your brain to explode with excitement

Facebook plans Gmail killer, revamps useless photo uploader

nick.hide@cnet.co.uk (Nick Hide) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:23:02 +0000

Facebook isn't letting up with the overhauls, redesigns and general tweaking this year, with an improved photo uploader and webmail project announced

Acer Aspire Timeline 1810T review

rory.reid@cnet.co.uk (Rory Reid) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:38:02 +0000

The 11.6-inch Aspire Timeline 1810T is a great alternative to a netbook, offering the same degree of portability with an added smattering of comfort. Its battery life isn't exceptional, but the 1810T is faster than most netbooks and offers a splendid keyboard that's remarkably easy to type on

Sony BDP-S360 review

ian.morris@cnet.co.uk (Ian Morris) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:40:03 +0000

The BDP-S360 is a highly pleasing Blu-ray player at a delightfully low price. Both its pictures and design are easy on the eye, and, although it's short on features and won't set the world alight with its load times, it's a great option for those looking to dive into the high-definition waters

MSI Wind U135 early review: Pine fresh

rory.reid@cnet.co.uk (Rory Reid) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:37:02 +0000

Today we got our hands on MSI's Wind U135 and after several hours of staring at it, we can definitely, absolutely, without hesitation, conclude it's a netbook -- and a pretty decent one at that

Nexus One beaten to a pulp in Google's behind-the-scenes video

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:55:02 +0000

Google has released another instalment of its behind-the-scenes Nexus One videos -- this time showcasing the aggressive testing procedures each phone must undergo

Google Ocean Showcase: Dive the deep at your desk

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:10:02 +0000

Google's new Ocean Showcase lets you explore the deep without getting your hair wet

Vodafone UK's Twitter account hijacked by foul-mouthed employee

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:41:02 +0000

A Vodafone employee has posted a ripely-worded tweet on the company's Twitter feed, landing the mobile giant in hot water

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 coming to UK shores this April

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:05:02 +0000

The long-awaited Sony Ericsson X10 is coming to the UK this April. Vodafone has confirmed it will be offering the device, which will be Son Eric's first Android phone

Nexus One cracked screen: How did our Google phone break?

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:04:02 +0000

Our Google Nexus One has self-destructed like the resolution of a bad sci-fi film, but was it a victim of rough handling or a deeper manufacturing fault?

CNET UK Podcast 172: Have Internet comments got out of hand?

ian.morris@cnet.co.uk (Ian Morris) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:25:03 +0000

In this week's podcast, Ian, Rich and Rory discuss mean Internet commenters, mourn the loss of more Moon landings and worry about kittens

Asus UL50V early review: Keeps your wrists cool as ice

rory.reid@cnet.co.uk (Rory Reid) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:50:02 +0000

After a long session on our laptops, our wrists start to overheat -- yeah, we go pretty hard. Thankfully, Asus has our backs. It's just released the UL50V -- a multimedia laptop with an 'ice cool' palm rest

iTablet arrives and it runs Windows: British company X2 steals Apple's thunder

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:48:01 +0000

The iTablet is here -- except it's not Apple's fabled wondergizmo, it's a new line of tablets from British company X2. We have to salute the chutzpah

Sony Bloggie CM5 review

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:47:02 +0000

Larger than some rivals, the 1080p Bloggie CM5 mini-camcorder nevertheless compares well to its competitors in terms of picture quality. It also offers a useful feature set, including a 5x optical zoom, swivelling display, memory-card slot and the ability to shoot impressive close-ups

Video: Olympus E-PL1 early review

nick.hide@cnet.co.uk (Nick Hide) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:37:02 +0000

Gasp in awe as Rich Trenholm demonstrates how the E-PL1 won't fit in his trouser pocket in this hands-on video with Olympus' latest Micro Four Thirds camera