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Is Google Chrome OS Coming This Week? Does it Matter?

November 16, 2009 4 Comments

Over the last few days the Internet has been full of rumours that, this week, Google will release a Beta version of their Chrome OS. Google’s Chrome OS was announced back in the summer as a re-think of what operating systems should be. Google’s thinking is as follows: today’s operating systems, that run our web browsers, were designed in an era where there was no web. So today we need a new operating system which is designed with the web in mind.

Dell Release Inspiron Zino HD; Does It Look Like a Mac Mini?

November 13, 2009 2 Comments

When you first look at the new Dell Inspiron Zino HD you can be forgiven for thinking that it looks very similar to Apple’s Mac Mini, but in a colourful case. But you can’t judge a book by its cover and neither can you judge a mini desktop PC by its colourful plastic case. So under the shiny skin what do you get for your £299.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Out Now

November 12, 2009 1 Comment

The most anticipated game of the year is finally out and it looks like our patience has been rewarded with an extraordinary game. This first person shooter has only been on sale for less than two days and it has already racked up sales of over £187,000,000 selling nearly 5 million copies in its first day alone. Click on the title above to see the thrilling trailer.

Kindle For PC Out; Mac Version Coming Soon

November 11, 2009 3 Comments

Amazon.com has released a free Kindle application for the PC with a promise to release a Mac version soon. For those who aren’t familiar with the Kindle, it started out as an electronic book reader about the same size as a large novel. It has a crisp easy to read black and white display and can download books from Amazon’s Kindle store. The PC version allows you to read books from the Kindle store on your PC and, if you have one, also sync with your Kindle.

Nokia N900 Starts Shipping; iPhone Killer?

November 10, 2009 No Comments

The wait is almost over, the possible iPhone killer from Nokia has started shipping and will be available to buy over the counter in just a few days. The N900 uses the Linux based Maemo 5 software which is great news for application developers as everything is open, it is proven technology and it is fast. To mark the official shipping Nokia has released a cool video about the origins on the N900.

iPhone Roundup; Sky TV App, Orange Availability and O2 Unlocking

November 10, 2009 1 Comment

There have been a few significant happenings for iPhone users in the UK today including a launch of a Sky TV application, Orange starts selling iPhones and O2 have said that they will unlock out-of-contrat iPhones so users can switch to other networks.

Did you Buy a Nokia Phone in the Last 6 Months? You Might Need a New Charger

November 9, 2009 1 Comment

Nokia has issued a warning to all customers who bought a new Nokia mobile phone or a replacement charger in the last six months. The covers of certain third party chargers can come off and there is the danger of electrical shock. While Nokia isn’t aware of any actual incidents, as a precautionary measure, they will exchange affected chargers free-of-charge.

The Great Gadget Divide; Men Don’t Read The Instructions, Women Do!

November 7, 2009 4 Comments

The Gadget Helpline, a telephone help desk for those with gadget problems, surveyed 75,000 calls received between 25 September and 23 October 2009 to find out how men and women handle gadget problems. The biggest thing (and probably the most obvious but it is good to have the statistics) is that more women read the instructions for their gadgets, devices and appliances than men.

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Is Google Chrome OS Coming This Week? Does it Matter?

Dell Release Inspiron Zino HD; Does It Look Like a Mac Mini?

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Out Now

Kindle For PC Out; Mac Version Coming Soon

Nokia N900 Starts Shipping; iPhone Killer?

iPhone Roundup; Sky TV App, Orange Availability and O2 Unlocking

Did you Buy a Nokia Phone in the Last 6 Months? You Might Need a New Charger

The Great Gadget Divide; Men Don’t Read The Instructions, Women Do!

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