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Nokia 12-megapixel cameraphone with optical zoom in the works

We’ve just caught-wind that the Nokia boffins are working on a 12-megapixel monster-snapper handet with optical, rather than digital, zoom…


ASUS launches G60 ‘Republic of Gamers’ laptop

Electronics manufacturer ASUS has announced that it will be launching a G60 gaming laptop with a backlit keyboard…..


Webmail services’ security questioned

According to a BBC news report, webmail services such as Google Mail are being quizzed on how safe the web-based session system really is for transient visitors.


Parcel Force personal data exposed online

A report has been published today revealing that Parcel Force customer’s personal details have been at risk to exposure online…


O2 gets heavy over iPhone tethering

iPhone owners woke up to a stern warning from UK network operator O2 this morning, with warnings that unofficial iPhone tethering will result in a fine or disconnection from the carrier…


Microsoft’s Windows 7 ditches IE for EU launch

Well the results aren’t yet in, but according to a statement over at the Telegraph, Microsoft has decided to remove Internet Explorer from Windows 7 for it’s European launch.


Free flights with Dell Inspiron or Studio 15

The kind folks at Dell are offering free return flights to the US or Europe for punters willing to pony up the requisite cash for an Inspiron 15 or Studio 15 laptop, now isn’t that generous…


Confirmed – Mac OSX 10.6 runs on Intel only

We’ve just heard confirmation of the rumours that the next Apple OS, Snow Leopard, will run only on Intel-based machines…poor old PowerPC…


PS3 price-cut coming in August

Whilst there was a whole bunch of excitement going down at E3, one of the things we’d hoped to hear from Sony was that it would be bringing the PS3 in at a lower-price point to encourage new uptake. Unfortunately our hopes seem to have been dashed against the cruel rocks of reality, but all may not be lost….


Sony fights off Microsoft and Nintendo for most popular brand amongst teens

A new report has revealed that the Big S is winning the battle for the hearts and minds of teen gamers ahead of Microsoft and Nintendo..