Roku media streamer to out play Apple TV in UK?

Roku look set to launch a range of media streamers here in the UK early in 2012 and putting the squeeze on the already basic offerings of Apple TV, which frankly suffers from choice on this side of the pond. Read on to find out how Roku can offer you up to 350 channels for less than you think!

Virgin Media TiVo update bags iPlayer, Spotify coming!

Own a Virgin Media TiVo box sat tucked away under your TV? Well, things just started getting a whole lot better for the service as new updates, bringing with it a bunch of new features and tools, started rolling out last night and will carry on until the 24th November. Virgin Media TiVo owners read on and rejoice!

Archos Arnova 9 G2: New Android tablet goes official

Archos has just made official the brand new Archos Arnova 9 G2 tablet. The Arnova 9 G2 is an Android tablet packing a complement of useful features. It should also sit at the affordable end of the range – read on to find out more.

Pre-order the PlayStation Vita now for some freebies

 

PlayStation Vita is the successor to the Sony PSP Go and arrives in the UK next February, however those considering buying one might want to grab one right now whilst the company are giving away some awesome freebies.

There are two funky new BlackBerry smartphones on their way

RIM, the brains behind BlackBerry has just unveiled two shiny new additions to the Bold and Curve series, 9790 and 9380.

Siri security cracked: Could now appear on other gadgets

A team of tech experts have cracked the security controls of the Apple iPhone 4S, in a move that could see the Apple voice assistant spread to more gadgets.

Need for Speed: The Run bags exclusive cars only for the PS3

Need for Speed: The Run arrives in the shops this week with seven hot exclusive cars up for grabs all exclusive to the PS3.

Apple are to replace fault iPod Nanos

Are you one of the many people who own an Apple iPod? Are you the one of the many people who an Apple iPad Nano bought between September and December 2006? If you are then you may be eligible for a brand new one whether it will be  an original or a shiny new model remains to be unseen.

Netflix ties up exclusive Lionsgate films in new deal

Netflix and major Hollywood movie studio Lionsgate have sealed a deal to stream its movies exclusively to the service when it launches in the UK and Ireland next year. This means that upcoming movies such as The Expendables 2 will stream exclusively on Netflix, letting you watch the films on your Xbox 360, PS3 or Nintendo Wii.

BlackBerry BBX smartphones are to receive a brand new design

BlackBerry BBX is the new OS and will be running on brand new smartphones due to be launched next year. The new design change will very much resemble the company’s tablet, the PlayBook and could even come without a qwerty keyboard!

Nokia Champagne is spotted

Image spotted at a Nokia exhibition.

Another Windows Phone from Nokia has been leaked called the Nokia Champagne running on the next version of Windows Phone, Tango according to Slashgear.

Users details on Steam are compromised in a security breach

If you are user of PC gaming download service, Stream you are advised to change your account passwords due to a recent security breach.

Epson Moverio BT-100 Video Glasses: A private 3D cinema you can wear

3D viewing is about to get even more personal. The Epson Moverio BT-100 Video Glasses are a pair of specs that give wearers the illusion of watching movies on a 50-inch television. You’ll also be able to stream online movies! Join us after the cut to find out more.

The Sims 3 gets sensual with Master Suite Stuff pack

The Sims 3 is about to get a little more…sensual. A sizzling new Sims 3 Master Suite Stuff pack, just revealed for pre-order, features a love-shack-sized portion of luxurious furnishings, romantic candles and intimate nightwear to inject some extra spark into your Sims life.

Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime details revealed, coming this December

More details have emerged of the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime – the powerful quad-core tablet that, thanks to an attachable dock can pretend it’s a laptop. Now, along with a release date and price, plenty more Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime details have been revealed.

HTC Edge to pack first quad-core smartphone processor

We’re still three months away from Mobile World Congress, the biggest mobile phone show in the calendar but there are already rumblings coming down the line that the HTC Edge could well be the first smartphone to launch with a quad-core processor. Do we need that can of grunt from out smartphones? Read on to find out more about the HTC Edge.

Panasonic Toughpad A1 Android tablet for when the going gets tough

Panasonic may not be the first people you think of when it comes to making tablets, but with the Panasonic Toughpad A1 the company is offering up a 10.1-inch Android tablet built to last no matter what you do for work or play.

Motorola Motokey Social is Facebook friendly

Gadget companies just can’t get enough of Facebook. Motorola is the latest. The new Motorola Motokey Social smartphone is built for the social networking addict, and even comes with its own dedicated Facebook button.

Panasonic Lumix DMC 3D1 shoots in 2D and 3D at the same time!

Like 3D televisions, 3D cameras are gradually finding their way into stores. The Panasonic Lumix DMC 3D1, due to arrive in stores next month, uses dual lenses capable of shooting high definition 2D and 3D video and photos, and even focus on two subjects simultaneously. It all sounds very clever! Read on to find out more.

Canon C300 cinema camera takes on Hollywood!

We’ve seen some pretty serious kit from Canon over the years, but even the company’s high-end DSLR models look like toys compared to the new Canon C300 cinema camera. Granted, half of that is because of the ludicrously large looking lense, but we’re certain it will deliver results capable of turning Spielberg green with envy.

Motorola Xoom 2 Moto is pretty decent and £20 cheaper than rival, Apple iPad 2

 

We heard about it yesterday, if you haven’t its called the Motorola Xoom 2 Moto and its coming soon to a shop near you with a price tag of £379.99 which is yes cheaper than the iPad 2.

Tablets come cheap with Energy Sistem

Do you want a tablet? Can you not afford an Apple iPad 2 or Samsung Galaxy Tab? Well, this is where Energy Sistem come in because on offer are cheap alternatives to the big players offering similarly the same sort of thing.

Grand Theft Auto V first trailer reveals San Andreas location

Grand Theft Auto V will return to San Andreas, Rockstar Games has confirmed in the game’s first ever trailer. Read on to find out more.

Use desktop apps on the HP Slate 2

Believe it or not Apple and Google aren’t the only ones who produces tablets because so did Microsoft a long time ago and now HP are preparing to bring them back with a bang running Windows 7 and called the HP Slate 2.

World’s largest glasses-free display lets you see the side of objects in 3D

Still skeptical about 3D television? Then take a look at this. It’s the world’s largest high definition glasses-free TV capable of letting viewers see even the side of objects in full third dimensions. It has to be seen to be believed.

Nokia bringing free public Wi-Fi to all in London

Public Wi-Fi is nothing new, but with pay as you go tariffs it often works out more expensive and less convenient than simply using your mobile phone’s 3G connection. Nokia and a company called Spectrum Interactive hope to change this, offering free Wi-Fi to all, starting off in London.

Acer aren’t giving up on desktops and to show that have just launched the AZ5 and AZ3 PCs

Laptops and tablets are the ‘in’ thing at the moment, desktops? Who uses them anymore? I do for one and love them but do you love Acer’s new multi-touch all-in-one PCs or not?

Phones with flexible screens coming 2012

Starting in 2012, the shape of mobile phones could be about to change forever. From next year Samsung hopes to produce mobile phones with flexible displays. It might sound like fantasy, but flexible displays are closer than one might imagine.

Get your Nokia Lumia 800 on November 16th!

Its the first Nokia smartphone running Windows Phone 7 (Mango) to be launched and is indeed gorgeous. Plus, it comes loaded with some impressive features to suit al us all.

Google Galaxy Nexus UK price and launch date revealed

Not content to let Nokia hog the limelight with the new Mango-based Nokia Lumia 800, Samsung has announced the launch date for the Galaxy Nexus, with the handset also popping up on Amazon. Read on to find out more about the launch of the world’s first Ice Cream Sandwich-based Android smartphone.

Porsche Design P'9981 BlackBerry official launch

We’ve been waiting a little while for the Porsche Design BlackBerry, and now it’s finally been launched. Called the Porsche Design P’9981 BlackBerry, it looks like a stunning example of style over substance, although in fairness the spec is also pretty decent.

Nokia Asha 303 Series 40 handset has smartphones in its sights!

The Nokia Lumia 800 may have been the star of the show yesterday at Nokia World, but Windows Phone handsets weren’t the only phones on display. Nokia also showed off the new Asha range, with the Nokia Asha 303 looking like particularly good value for money.

Nokia Lumia 800 revealed today at Nokia World

                

It happened today in London at Nokia World, The Nokia Lumia 800 hits the market with a N9 look about it. Its pretty hot and contains a good set of specs additionally.

Hang on! Lumia 710 is joining the new Nokia Windows Phone 7 line-up

The Nokia Lumia 800 was not the only Windows Phone 7 to be announced at Nokia World (a big conference where Nokia basically make product announcements) because added to the line-up was the Nokia Lumia 710. This one offers a cheaper Mango alternative.

Grand Theft Auto V official launch!

Grand Theft Auto V is on it’s way, and has now been officially announced by Rockstar Games. Grand Theft Auto has proved to be one of the most addictive and enduring games of the past few years, so we can’t wait for the latest instalment. It’s set to launch at some point in 2012 – read on to find out more.

Buy your Nintendo 3DS White in November

Nintendo are to release a shiny white Nintendo 3DS just in time for the Christmas shop. Buy the bundle on 18th November combining the all new Super Mario 3D Land including an Ice White Nintendo 3DS.

Dell XPS 14z rival Apple’s MacBook Pro

The Dell 14z joins the brand new line up of Dell notebooks and brings with it the wow factor. Dell promise that the XPS 14z series will strike a balance between mass and usability.

London’s Harrods have got an exclusive with the Sony’s 3D headset!

Make sure you pop down to Harrods to check out the Sony Personal 3D Viewer HMZ-T1 converting your televisions and game consoles into 3D in seconds.

Friday Top 5 Round-Up: Everything I’ve missed out on this week

Brand new feature to the blog is the Friday Round-Up which is where I bring you the Tech news that I’ve missed out on throughout the week. However, obviously not all of it because that would just be impossible!

Coming up this week is news on the first ever touchscreen landline, a luxury Sony gaming headset, the launch of Android Film Store UK, Spotify news, and PlayStation Certified latest.

If that’s your sort of thing if so click ‘read more’!

One well stylish BlackBerry could be on the way from Porsche Design!

Porsche Design are the manufacturer behind the glitz and glamour of the modified BlackBerry 9980 among other products such as mobiles, pens, household appliances and watches. As with other Porsche Design products expect an ‘angular design’ and use of ‘high quality materials’ plus a pricy price to match.

We’re at LITS 2011!

The announcement is made, we will be at the first ever London International Technology Show this weekend.

Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium special edition launched

The Leica D-Lux 5 has been on the market for a little while, and to spice things up high-end camera manufacturer Leica has released the D-Lux 5 Titanium edition. Finished in a new anodised dark silver colour, it looks fantastic, and also comes with a special edition case.

Sony 3D display to offer non split-screen multi-player mode!

Following hot on the heels of the launch announcement for the Sony PS Vita, Japanese giant Sony has confirmed details for a new 3D display. It’s capable of a couple of neat tricks – read on to find out more.

Sony PlayStation Vita gets UK and European pricing and launch date!

We’ve been eagerly awaiting more news about the Sony PlayStation Vita ever since it’s launch a couple of months back, with the device set to hit the shops in Japan at the end of this year. Sony has now confirmed European launch dates – read on to find out more.

Apple’s iPhone 4 have got competition from the Google Galaxy Nexus

Are you a Google person or an Apple person? If your answer was Google the Galaxy Nexus may be the smartphone for you. This pricy Android Galaxy Nexus is the first one to hit the market running Google’s brand new OS, Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0).

Canon launches the best DSLR yet?

The Canon EOS-1D X may be aimed at professional photographers, but it’s a serious piece of kit that most fans of photography would love to get their hands on. From an 18-megapixel full-frame sensor, to staggering 204,000 ISO capabilities, it promises to be arguably the best camera yet.

Two screens on one smartphone on offer from LG

LG have unveiled the DoublePlay which at first looks a little bit peculiar with two displays on show however its been done before and LG intend to reinvent it. Also, built-in is a split qwerty keyboard offering an alternative to the popular touch sensitive screen.

BlackBerry are giving you a handful of free premium apps!

It was a terrible week for RIM, the firm behind BlackBerry last week due to a service failure resulting in users not being able to surf the web, catch up on their emails or chat to their friends through BBM for three whole days

Friday Top 5 Round-Up: Everything I’ve missed out on this week

Brand new feature to the blog is the Friday Round-Up which is where I bring you the Tech news that I’ve missed out on throughout the week. However, obviously not all of it because that would just be impossible!

This week I bring you news on the suspected Sony PSN hack, a new smartphone from Samsung, a new date for the Samsung and Google nexus prime launch, a brand new Wii and finally budget-friendly tablet news.

Apple adding movie streaming to iCloud

iCloud has only just launched as part of iOS 5 but Apple may already be trying to extend its functionality by adding movie streaming. The Wall Street Journal and the LA Times are both reporting rumours that Apple is negotiating with Hollywood studios to license films for streaming from iCloud.

UPDATE: BlackBerry problems continue

On Monday RIM, the company behind BlackBerry suffered an unexplained glitch which cut off many BlackBerry services in four continents including Europe and Africa. Plus, it has now horribly spread to the US.

Preview the all new Xbox 360 dashboard now!

Xbox 360 users from November 25th will receive a brand new interface and much more functionality to your dashboard promising to change the way you use your Xbox 360. Do you want to be the first to test it out? If so you can now sign up to the exclusive preview programme.