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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

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

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

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?

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

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

Samsung M100S: Android 2.1 is big in Korea

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:47:02 +0000

Samsung has shown off its first phone rocking Android 2.1, plus high-definition video and a TV tuner

Symbian goes open source: A mobile OS for the masses

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:01:02 +0000

The Symbian Foundation has made its mobile operating system open source, in an attempt to encourage the development community and compete better with Android

CNET UK Editors' Choice winners January 2010

nick.hide@cnet.co.uk (Nick Hide) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:27:02 +0000

The first Editors' Choice awards of the new year recognise the second-biggest launch of 2010 -- the Google Nexus One thoroughly warmed our cockles

Twitter may be in decline: Study suggests just a fad after all

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:52:02 +0000

A new study argues that Twitter may be now be in decline, with data suggesting that the number of new sign-ups is decreasing, and the percentage of active users is shrinking too

Fujifilm FinePix S1600, S1800, S2500HD: Zoom into HD

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:18:01 +0000

Fujifilm has rounded out its superzoom range with the S1600, S1800 and S2500HD. Keep reading to find out just what's so goshdarned 'HD' about them

Nikon Coolpix S3000 and S4000: Compact cameras for kangaroos

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:09:01 +0000

Nikon is targeting dainty ladies and marsupials with two ultra-compact cameras that are slim enough to be 'easily carried in a small purse or pouch'

Fujifilm FinePix AX280, AV100, JV100, JV150, JZ300 and JZ500: Cheap like a budgie

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:57:02 +0000

What distinguishes the Fujifilm FinePix AX280, AV100, JV100, JV150, JZ300 and JZ500? Low, low prices

EyeSpy247PTZ security camera: Spy on your dog, catch intruders

ian.morris@cnet.co.uk (Ian Morris) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:50:03 +0000

Home security is a prime concern for all geeks -- who wants their lovely gadgets nicked? This nifty video camera can put off thieves or catch them in the act

Motorola Devour Android phone: Eats a Dext, excretes a Milestone

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:16:01 +0000

The Motorola Devour has the same slidey look as the Motorola Milestone and comes with extra social-networking powers thanks to Motoblur

Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR and Z70 cameras: On the slide

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:34:02 +0000

The Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR and Z70 slider cameras are at opposite ends of the market: one has a fancy sensor and huge touchscreen, and the other is cheap as chips

Fujifilm FinePix HS10: Ta-dah! 30x zoom makes people disappear

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:24:02 +0000

Sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic, but not many gadgets do old-school magic tricks. Fujifilm's HS10 can't tell you which is your card, but it will make people... disappear!

Ricoh CX3: Silently shoot your pets

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:48:02 +0000

Ricoh's updated its CX2 compact superzoom with, among other things, a 'pets mode' that kills the flash and noise so you don't disturb your furry friends' slumber

World of Warcraft Auction House app coming soon to iPhone

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:39:02 +0000

Blizzard, the creator of the insanely addictive online game, has announced a mobile version of its Auction House will shortly be available for the iPhone, so you can earn gold on the go

Humax HD Fox T2 early review: Finally, Freeview HD is here

ian.morris@cnet.co.uk (Ian Morris) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:25:03 +0000

Finally, the wait is over. Freeview HD has arrived on one of the very first pieces of hardware we've been allowed to get our hands on. So sit back, salivate a little, and enjoy the Humax HD Fox T2

Nikon Coolpix P100 takes over at the top

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:45:02 +0000

The new Nikon Coolpix P100 takes over from the P90 at the top of the Coolpix range. We have the official pictures

Nikon Coolpix L110, L22 and L21: Noob-friendly superzoom and compacts

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:11:02 +0000

Nikon's announced a trio of AA-powered cameras aimed at divesting inexperienced photographers of a few bob

Google Nexus One update brings multi-touch and fixes 3G problems

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:54:01 +0000

Google Nexus One owners are in for a treat this week with an update to their Android OS that brings multi-touch zooming, new Google Maps features and 3G fixes

Olympus E-PL1: Flash, aaa-aaah

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:37:02 +0000

Flash, I love you, but we only have 14 hours to save the Earth! Yes, the new Olympus E-PL1 has a flash

Fujifilm FinePix F80EXR: Choose your own adventure

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:47:01 +0000

Choice is a wonderful thing. The Fujifilm FinePix F80EXR even lets you choose what you want your camera's sensor to be doing as you snap away

Sony Vaio E series laptop early review: Phat with a 'ph'

rory.reid@cnet.co.uk (Rory Reid) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:07:02 +0000

Sony unveiled its brand-spanking-new E-series laptop today and as sure as eggs is eggs, Crave was on hand to get its greasy, tech-obsessed paws on it

Sony Vaio W-series Eco Edition early review: Green is the new meh

rory.reid@cnet.co.uk (Rory Reid) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:25:02 +0000

When Crave awoke this morning, the first thing we thought was: 'We could really use a new eco-friendly netbook.' Miraculously, our prayers were answered by the W-series Eco Edition

Fujifilm FinePix XP10: Kate Moss in wellies

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:12:02 +0000

The Fujifilm FinePix XP10. If you want to know what that headline's about, you'll just have to read the story

Google Gpad to take on Apple iPad?

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:29:02 +0000

A video posted by one of Google's Chrome OS designers suggests the search giant may be planning to release a tablet PC to take on the newly birthed Apple iPad

Olympus SP-600UZ and SP-800UZ: Superzooms, super memory

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:11:02 +0000

The Olympus SP-600UZ and SP-800UZ offer a choice of 15x or 30x optical zoom, plus a choice of memory: a chuffload or chuffin' loads

Olympus mju Tough-6020 and Tough-8010: Hard shell, long memory

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:57:02 +0000

The Olympus mju Tough-6020 and Tough-8010 are secure enough in their masculinity to wear pink, and who can blame them when they're waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof and even crushproof

Panasonic DMP-BDD300, BD85, BD65, BD45 Blu-ray players: May contain traces of 3D

ian.morris@cnet.co.uk (Ian Morris) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:10:02 +0000

Panasonic is launching a 3D Blu-ray player this year, together with a new high-end player, and a pair of entry-level machines with some impressive eco-friendly credentials

Sony Ericsson Aspen: Tree-hugging touchscreen texter

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:32:02 +0000

The Sony Ericsson Aspen matches a landscape touchscreen with a Qwerty keyboard in a Windows Mobile phone with green credentials

Google Chrome 4 adds add-ons, HTML5

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:21:02 +0000

Google Chrome 4 is here, and it's as swift as ever. But it's also poised to take on Firefox for the title of king of browsers, as it now extends to extensions

HTC Bravo and Supersonic: I'm feelin' Supersonic, give me Android 2.1

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:58:02 +0000

Whispers are drifting our way about the HTC Bravo and Supersonic, two large-screened Android handsets. You need to find out, 'cos no-one's gonna tell you what I'm on about

Jobs: Google's 'Don't be evil' is a 'load of crap', Adobe is 'lazy'

nick.hide@cnet.co.uk (Nick Hide) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:32:02 +0000

Steve Jobs really let rip at Adobe and Google in particular at a 'town hall' company meeting following the launch of the iPad last week

Apple iPad 3G gets early UK release

richard.trenholm@cnet.co.uk (Rich Trenholm) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:07:02 +0000

Apple has confirmed that the 3G iPad will hit British shores, stores and dancefloors even sooner than we expected -- but which provider will be putting the Micro SIM in our tablet?

Google withdrawing support for IE6

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:43:02 +0000

From 1 March, Internet Explorer users must be running at least version 7 of the browser in order to properly use Google Docs and Google Sites