Shiny Poll: Is Google Street View an invasion of privacy?

Since its launch last week, everyone and their dog has been up in arms about Google Street View's privacy issues. Some are even calling for it to be shut down while a privacy probe is carried out. Now the initial "oh my god I can see my house" reactions have abated, it seems more and…

11.6-inch Acer Aspire One netbook on the way?

Do you crave more screen estate on your 10-inch netbook - perhaps just another inch? How about another 1.6-inches? Would you believe it, Acer is rumoured to be breaking the netbook mould by prepping an 11.6-inch Acer Aspire One Pro 731 netbook. And if you're a prosumer or a business user, the Acer netbook's desired…

Shiny Review: Nokia E63

After spending the week with Nokia's Blackberry-esque E63, it's completely won me over. In terms of specs and outer casing materials, it may be a slimmed down model of its predecessor the E71, but it still puts up a good fight, resulting in an aesthetically pleasing and easy to use smartphone. If blackberry's aren't your…

Give a Flying Fu*K

The Flying F#*K does exactly what it says on the tin and is probably the first time in expletive history that you can actually give a Flying F#*K. It takes to the skies using a two-channel helicopter style flight system and isn't just a novelty airborne play thing. Made from soft foam, this bad boy…

Samsung's curvy N310 netbook kills bacteria amongst other things

Another week another netbook - only this one doesn't look like a re-badged version of the one that came out the week before the other one that looked remotely similar. Samsung is leading the way for netbook change. Most noticeably from the N310 is its curvaceous design, for which Samsung used award winning Japanese designer…

The S225 is the new Coolpix in town

Today marks the day that a new Nikon camera is welcomed into the fold. Going by the name S225, Nikon's newest camera is a 10 megapixel point and shooter with 3x optical zoom and 2.5-inch LCD screen, all encased in a metallic silver and lightweight (100g) outer shell. In return for 14900 pennies (£149), you'll…

Want a SIM free iPhone 3G? Step this way…

O2 may be exciting the masses by making iPhone price cuts, but what about those who desperately want a piece of the iPhone 3G pie, but aren't willing to pledge allegiance to its official network? Hands up if that does that describe you. Are you on the edge of your seat with your hand up…

Shiny Preview: Acer M900 Tempo smartphone

When rumours of an Acer smartphone were leaked onto the intertubes, it was met by a substantial amount of enthusiasm. However, there weren't any fireworks for its release - there wasn't even a fanfare. Acer quietly slipped it onto the market and since then there's been a few more additions to the Acer smartphone family.…

Prepare to swoon – Samsung YP-CP3 spotted

iPod owners are about to experience what it's like to feel envious of another portable media player. And it'll be Samsung's YP-CP3 PMP that'll be responsible for triggering that condition otherwise known as the green eyed monster. As well as being a great piece of multimedia eye candy, with a sizeable 400 x 240 3-inch…

DSi to challenge Apple's app store with downloadable content?

As if the news of a new DS wasn't exciting enough, it would appear downloadable games aren't the only thing Nintendo has in store for the flash drive of its new and improved handheld. Nintendo's vision stretches beyond mere gaming and is hoping to steal a substantial amount Apple's thunder by offering its loyal customers…