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Blu-ray flipper discs unveiled: DVD on the other side

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:58:02 +0000

Universal is launching double-sided Blu-ray discs, with a Blu-ray movie on one side and DVD on the other

Sony PlayStation 3 Slim review

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:56:02 +0000

The PlayStation 3 Slim is the best version yet of Sony's gaming console. Its gaming and media-playback capability is little changed, and Sony's cut some features, like Linux support, but it's smaller, quieter and, crucially, cheaper. If you've been holding off on buying a PS3, this is the version to go for

Popcorn Hour C-200 review

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:59:02 +0000

If you thought media streamers don't get better than the Popcorn Hour A-100 and A-110, the C-200 may make you revise your opinion. Offering a new design and even more features, including a slot for a Blu-ray drive, it's a great device that will be even better once a few bugs are ironed out

Logitech Harmony 900 review

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:19:02 +0000

The wand-style Harmony 900 is the best universal remote control that we've had the pleasure of testing so far. Relatively easy to set up, comfortable to hold and responsive, it should delight home-cinema fans, although it will leave a sizeable dent in the wallet

Apple, record labels concocting musical Cocktail to spark album sales

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:55:02 +0000

In a bid to resuscitate digital album sales, record labels are reportedly working with the iTunes maker to create interactive bundles containing material such as liner notes, lyrics and photos

Universal Blu-ray app: Control movies with your phone

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:29:02 +0000

Coinciding with the Blu-ray release of Fast & Furious, Universal is launching an iPhone app that lets you access special features while you're watching

iPhone 3G S vs iPhone 3G: Is it worth the extra cash?

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:56:02 +0000

The iPhone 3G S isn't cheap, especially when you can get the new software for free on the iPhone 3G. Let us help you decide if the 3G S is worth your hard-earned cash

Virgin Media and Universal to offer unlimited DRM-free music

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:26:01 +0000

Virgin will launch unlimited access to MP3 downloads from Universal's entire back catalogue, for a fixed-price subscription. But if you're caught sharing it, you could face connection problems

Photos: LaCie LaCinema Black Record media streamer with Freeview recording

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:57:02 +0000

If you're looking for a media streamer that records Freeview and looks like the lovechild of Darth Vader and a brick, look no further than the LaCie LaCinema Black Record

Samsung UE46B8000 review

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:27:02 +0000

The 46-inch, 1080p, LED-edge-lit UE46B8000 is fantastically thin, offers excellent picture quality and is packed full of useful and entertaining features. It's pricey and there are some patchiness issues with the backlight on rare occasions, but this is a remarkable set