HEXUS.net - Consumer Electronics

Help save Bletchley Park!

31 July 2008, 10:36

Bletchley Park, the home of programmable computing, is fighting for survival. Here are a few ways in which you can help!

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Dell reported to be testing a new MP3 player

30 July 2008, 10:48

Could this be the next stage in a Dell strategy to take on Apple on its home turf?

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Microsoft's surface-like Sphere demonstrated

29 July 2008, 11:34

Whilst we're still waiting for a Surface device to appear anywhere in the UK, Microsoft Research has demonstrated a multi-touch device with no edges.

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Police using YouTube to highlight inappropriate 999 calls

25 July 2008, 10:40

In an effort to highlight the misuse of the 999 facility, Avon and Somerset Police has posted a selection of inappropriate 999 calls on YouTube.

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QOTW: are video games a factor in violent youth behaviour?

24 July 2008, 16:09

Do video games make today's youths more violent? It's an increasingly common debate, and this week we pass the question to you, our readers.

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Trading Standards warns against non-branded chargers

21 July 2008, 12:02

The UK is flooded with non-branded chargers that can overheat or cause electrocution, warns Trading Standards.

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2.0 Speakers

14 July 2008, 00:00

This HEXUS.help guide discusses 2.0 speakers, explains how they have grown in popularity and what the consumer’s choices are.

QOTW: has HDTV lived up to your expectations?

9 July 2008, 17:31

A lot has been made of High Definition, but over two years after the first HDTV broadcasts in the UK, has it lived up to your expectations?

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Compro's VideoMate Vista E900F TV tuner landing in the UK later this month

7 July 2008, 15:49

Compro's latest TV tuner promises to do it all and will be available by the end of the month, priced at around £85.

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Review: Scythe Kama Bay Speaker - a £15 solution that does the trick

5 July 2008, 08:02

HEXUS takes a look at Scythe's 5.25in PC speaker. Can a 1.5 Watt drive-bay mounted speaker suffice?

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'HD TV gas' 17,000 times worse for planet than CO2, claims boffin

4 July 2008, 16:52

LCD TVs, praised as being greener than old-style tellies because they consume much less power, may actually be speeding climate change, a chemical expert has warned.

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TVonics launches another tiny Freeview box

2 July 2008, 10:15

Tiny is an understatement, this provider of Freeview-goodness measures just 70mm x 27mm x 54mm.

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Nikon announces smaller DSLR king, the D700

1 July 2008, 09:56

Nikon's D700 packs a D3-derived 12.1 megapixel FX-format sensor into a smaller, lighter body and it'll be yours later this month for $2,999.95.

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Pioneer launches its first KURO LCD TVs

30 June 2008, 12:37

It's been a long time coming, but Pioneer has officially extended its KURO range to include LCDs as well as Plasma screens.

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Apple mania at Sydney store opening

18 June 2008, 10:49

You know your marketing is paying dividends when fans queue-up for a store opening.

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HD DVD

14 June 2008, 00:00

After nearly a decade of DVD dominance, optical disc formats are undergoing another revolutionary change.

PC TV

14 June 2008, 00:00

With the advent of home theatre PCs and media centres, the popularity of TV on the PC is increasing.

HDTV

14 June 2008, 00:00

The purpose of this HEXUS.help guide is to define what HDTV is, how it will become pervasive in the not-too-distant future, and its relevance to you in 2006.

HDTV 720/1080

14 June 2008, 00:00

In this article, we present a guide to what various HDTV terms actually mean.

Sharp's 108in LCD TV heads to retail

13 June 2008, 11:55

Sharp has announced the Japanese launch of its gargantuan 108in LCD TV.

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Jury finds Taser responsible for man's death

11 June 2008, 10:46

The controversial Taser device has, for the first time, been held responsible for causing death.

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Old fashioned solution for a modern gadget

3 June 2008, 15:00

The iPod dock from Maxpoint, the guys who do all the ICYBOX stuff, is a rather sleek steel affair with a couple of stylishly retro valves fitted in the middle ...

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Sony's concept Sountina speaker becomes reality

29 May 2008, 15:57

Sony's non-directional glass speaker is no longer merely a concept, it'll be available from June 20th.

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Brown boring ahead on national ID card project

23 May 2008, 14:51

UK government announces short list of IT companies to provide biometric ID cards.

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Samsung tightens grip on world LCD TV sales

23 May 2008, 09:57

If you’ve got a Samsung LCD TV at home, then the South Korean giant owes you some thanks, because the company’s now led the global LCD TV market for the ...

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