Friday 21 December 2012

Smart camera madness: Android-powered Polaroid DSLR killer on the way!

I’m out of the office today but here’s today’s daily Tech fix.    

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Photography giant Polaroid is bringing another Android-powered digital camera to CES, but this time, it’s a mirrorless, interchangeable-lens camera that looks even better than the company’s last attempt. Is this the world’s first smart DLSR-slayer?

Thursday 20 December 2012

Confirmed: BlackBerry 10 coming to the UK next year!

I’m out of the office today but here’s today’s daily Tech fix.    

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It’s official. While we knew that BlackBerry 10 would be launching on 30 January, the UK’s biggest networks and retailers have all announced that they’ll be stocking RIM’s latest BlackBerry handsets running BlackBerry 10. If you’re still waiting on a solid rival to iOS, Android and Windows Phone, your time might have just come.

Wednesday 19 December 2012

Nokia may launch a Windows RT tablet in February

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  • 10 inches.
  • Qualcomm S4
  • No official word.

Nokia may have a tablet up their sleeve for next year. IT is expected to be announced officially at next year’s Mobile World Congress event.

Tuesday 18 December 2012

Amazon Kindle Phone out next year!

I’m out of the office today but here’s today’s daily Tech fix.    

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The rumours are back, and they’re picking up steam: a new report says an Amazon Kindle Fire phone is on the way next year. Should Google be scared?

Monday 17 December 2012

Windows Phone 7.8 is leaked

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  • Some already have it unofficially.
  • Due early next year.
  • Features include Live Tiles.

This week the Windows Phone 7.8 update for Lumia has been leaked. It is expected to launch officially next year.

Friday 7 December 2012

A massive BBC archive is planned for next year

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The BBC have been busy digitising over 4,500 copies of the Radio Times as part of the BBC Genome project to launch an open database next year listing every television show broadcasted in the UK.

Thursday 6 December 2012

Buy an iPad Mini with EE

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  • One month free.
  • Buy it from Three, not 4G.

If you want an iPad Mini and a faster connection then you will want to buy the iPad Mini on the EE network.

Wednesday 5 December 2012

Nokia announce a new handset, the 620.

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  • 5Mp camera.
  • 3.8-inch display.
  • Similar to Lumia 820 and 920.
  • 7 colours.
  • Out next year.
  • Cheap.

The Nokia 620 has been unveiled today adding another Windows Phone 8 to their collection.

Tuesday 4 December 2012

BBC re-launch The Red Button

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  • New and shiny.
  • Programme suggestions based on the show you’re watching.
  • Multi-Stream Sport coverage.
  • Launches today.

The BBC are finally bringing their Red Button service into the 21st Century with a brand new makeover making it look rather nice.

Monday 3 December 2012

Apple plans wireless charging zone for your next iPhone!

I’m out of the office today but here’s today’s daily Tech fix.    

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Apple’s mission to cut the cables out of your life continues. The tech giant recently filed a patent application that outlines a wireless hotspot, but not like you know it: instead, any devices in the area would get charged. Is this tech headed to the iPhone 6?