Month: February 2009
Samsung introduces four cameras for whatever the budget
Times are pretty tough right now, but Samsung doesn't want your love of photography to suffer. That's why it is has just unleashed four cameras with very different price tags ranging from $99.99 to $279.99 USD, catering to consumers on all kinds of budgets. And if all this recession malarkey is taking its toll on…
Jailbreaking your iPhone to land you in jail?
As if it's not boring enough that driving recklessly, shoplifting nail varnish and consuming magic mushrooms is illegal, the US Government is on its way to stamping the law onto every Yankee geek's favourite activity: jailbreaking the iPhone. Apple will tell you they're pushing for this to prevent unscrupulous people creating bugs and low grade…
The Magic moment: Vodafone gets its hands on the latest HTC Android handset
So, it turns out the G2 isn't actually called the G2 - it's been dubbed the HTC Magic. And it would appear a change of name isn't all that's on the agenda for the G1's successor. Word is, T-Mobile's been kicked to the curb in favour of Vodafone, which now gets to poke its tongue…
Death to proprietry phone chargers
The second most popular cry to be heard at Shiny Towers is 'has anyone got a Samsung/Nokia/LG phone charger I can borrow' (the first is 'who's broken the internet now?'). But the days of having no power because of your stupid phone's stupid proprietry phone charger are numbered. The GSMA Association, which stands for Great…
Sony overwhelms us with an avalanche of digital cameras: Look forward to HD recording
A mere 6 weeks after CES and Sony are already upping their ante with the news of at least five new models.Yes, I think that's a rather huge number as well, but perhaps hidden within the overflowing release will be some cameras I'll get excited about. First to the table are the T900 and T90,…
Bow down and worship at the altar of Nokia's N86
Nokia's N86 has been long awaited, and if you're fans of the N-series you might find yourself seriously coveting this baby. It's a stunning piece of kit as it combines fashion with function, and you're looking at a super sharp 2.6 inch OLED screen. Add to that 8GB of internal memory (expandable to 16GB) and…
Geek Chic of the Week: Playstation Soap
Gamers aren't considered the cleanest of beings, being rather more inclined to spend hours pressed into the sofa than lathering in the shower. Well this cool themed soap might not get their gaming juices flowing but it certainly adds a geeky element to your everyday shower. They're available in a variety of colours and textures,…
LG Watch phone given a UK release date: Bond wannabes rejoice!
The LG watch phone has been floating around the tech world for a while, but up till now, it has existed more as concept than a reality. Well LG have just announced an actual UK release date, which means this will be available for Bond wannabes and super villains alike. So what's inside this rather…
LG unveils the Xnote P510 for the higher end of the market
Seeing as most of the news today has been mobile shaped (thanks to Mobile World Congress), we thought we'd give you a bit of a breather by showcasing LG's high-end Xnote P510 notebook. And judging by the look on this girl's face, this laptop means business. It packs a 15.4-inch LED backlit screen, a rubberised…
HTC roll out the Straight Talking HTC Touch Pro2 and HTC Touch Diamond2
Another year, another incarnation of HTC's beloved handsets and here we have the rather delectable looking HTC Pro2 and Diamond2. Both phones are equipped with HTC's Touchflo interface which makes it easy to navigate applications, as a simple swipe of the finger brings up different screens. (more…)