HEXUS.net - Consumer Electronics

Apple iTunes topples Wal-Mart to become biggest music retailer in the US

4 April 2008, 11:54

Whoever doubted the strength of digital distribution, look away now.

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New trailer for Hellboy II: The Golden Army

4 April 2008, 09:44

The second trailer for Guillermo del Toro's Hellboy II has been released and it promises a helluva lot of action.

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Is a naked Scarlett Johansson enough to entice you into opening junk email?

3 April 2008, 16:12

For years, viruses have been spread across the internet attached to emails promising, shall we say, closer looks at celebrities such as Anna Kournikova and Britney Spears. It's still happening, ...

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Sony launches HDR-TG1 - world's smallest HD camcorder

3 April 2008, 15:15

Sony has unveiled its HDR-TG1, a camcorder that can capture 1920x1080 HD-quality recordings yet weighs less than 10 ounces.

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Ofcom: High definition channels coming to Freeview from 2009

3 April 2008, 14:26

UK communications regulator, Ofcom, has today confirmed that high definition services will be available free-to-air as of 2009.

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Mariah and Madonna break Elvis records

3 April 2008, 13:27

The King, Elvis Presley, has in a sense been dethroned by two Queens of the music industry; Mariah Carey and Madonna.

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By far the coolest thing at IDF: the awesome light field camera

3 April 2008, 13:27

Imagine being able to take a single digital picture and then to refocus perfectly at any depth. It's possible now.

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Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter still hopeful of Bill and Ted's 3

3 April 2008, 12:44

In an interview with MTV, Keanu Reeves reveals that Bill and Ted 3 could still happen.

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iPhone PwnageTool now available for download

3 April 2008, 10:39

The iPhone PwnageTool, which lets you load a firmware of choice onto your iPhone and most importantly, keep the device unlocked and usable on any network, is now available.

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Microsoft's Surface finally surfacing on April 17th

2 April 2008, 16:01

Microsoft's coveted Surface device will be making its public debut at AT&T stores in the US on April 17th, consumer availability feels that little bit closer now.

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Samsung's Instinct takes the fight to Apple's iPhone

2 April 2008, 13:38

There just aren't any truly decent touch-based mobile phones to challenge Apple's iPhone. Well, tell a lie, there is now, and it's called the Samsung Instinct.

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Microsoft officially launches Windows Mobile 6.1

1 April 2008, 18:40

At CTIA Wireless 2008 in Las Vegas today, Microsoft finally announced Windows Mobile 6.1, an incremental update for its Windows Mobile software.

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Dark Knight viral campaign reveals global treasure hunt

1 April 2008, 16:26

The marketing geniuses behind 2008's Batman Begins sequel, The Dark Knight, are at it again. This time, there's a global treasure hunt to find Joker-related packages left around the world.

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Online funerals now available in Britain

1 April 2008, 15:32

Mourners unable to attend a funeral in person will now be able to view the event online via a streaming service made available by Wesley Music.

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Indiana Jones IV to be CGI-free, for the most part

1 April 2008, 13:40

Production designer for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull eases fan-fears by stating that the movie will in fact be mostly free of CGI.

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Gears of War movie landing in 2010

31 March 2008, 15:44

Some might argue that the original game had little to no story, but, try telling that to New Line Cinema whose Gears of War movie is looking set for a ...

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Psychos and drunkards allowed in Chinese taxis if accompanied by a guardian

31 March 2008, 13:30

So says the official passengers' notice in Shanghai cabs.

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Vatican: Muslims outnumber Catholics

31 March 2008, 12:34

The Vatican's 2008 yearbook of statistics has revealed that for the first time in history, Roman Catholicism is no longer the biggest single religious denomination in the world.

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American women getting geekier by the day

31 March 2008, 11:40

Watch out guys, they might look cute and harmless but they're taking over slowly but surely...

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Canada's annual seal cull gets underway amid protests

28 March 2008, 14:25

Canada's horrific-yet-legalised annual seal cull will see approximately 300,000 seals slaughtered over the next few days.

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Kodak adds a little touch to its photo frames

28 March 2008, 12:30

Kodak's forthcoming digital photo frames bring touch technology to your image slideshows.

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T-Sketch t-shirt gives added ammunition to chavs

28 March 2008, 11:35

Creator of self-proclaimed cool and innovative gadgets, Thumbs Up UK, has unveiled its T-Sketch t-shirt and with it, brought an end to civilisation as we know it.

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AIPTEK launches sub-£200 HD palm-sized camcorder

28 March 2008, 11:21

The price of HD-compliant camcorders keeps on fallin'.

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BBFC responds to the Byron review

28 March 2008, 08:57

The BBFC respond to the publication of Dr Tanya Brown's proposals to improve online safety for children and state that 'games like Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas are for adults, ...

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Heathrow's T5 opening hit with cancellations and delays

27 March 2008, 16:44

Despite costing some £4.3 billion, Heathrow's Terminal 5 suffers cancelled flights and baggage delays on its opening day.

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Ofcom says yes to mobile phone use on aircraft

27 March 2008, 11:35

Please return your seatbacks and tray tables to their upright and locked positions, but please, feel free to keep your mobile phone switched on...?

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Blurb's photography book competition offers $25,000 prize

26 March 2008, 17:02

Fancy yourself as something of a photographer? Well, now's your chance to be noticed as Blurb launches its international online photography book competition offering you the chance to win $25,000 ...

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Endsleigh survey names Britain's burglary hotspots

26 March 2008, 14:50

Do you live in Nottingham? If so, it may be time to board up your windows as Endsleigh's 2008 Homes Report has named Nottingham as Britain's burglary hotspot.

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Motorola takes action, opts to split into two companies

26 March 2008, 13:55

Motorola's recent struggle in the mobile market has been well documented and the manufacturer today proposed its solution; a split into two independent, publicly-traded companies.

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Microsoft warming to Apple iPhone, planning Office support

26 March 2008, 12:10

Microsoft and Apple aren't known for being the best of friends, but that won't stand in the way of Microsoft's plans to develop applications for Apple's popular iPhone.

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Electronic cigarette makes smoking safer

20 March 2008, 11:23

Fancy a smoke without the tobacco, tar and life-threatening side effects? Well, say hello to Gamucci, the electronic cigarette.

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Dirty Harry is back in Gran Torino!

20 March 2008, 10:29

This one isn't official just yet, but Clint Eastwood's second movie of 2008, Gran Torino, is rumoured to be the sixth instalment of the Dirty Harry franchise. So, we've got ...

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Formula 1 racing back to the BBC in 2009

20 March 2008, 09:31

The 2009 season of Formula 1 racing will be aired on BBC TV as the broadcasting corporation secures a five-year deal to bring the sport back to its screens.

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