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• Tech Week: Gran Turismo 5 price £4.99 and Beatles iTunes
• Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 to get multi-touch
• Sony PS3 to get Channel Five's on-demand service?
• App week: Google Voice for iPhone, Twitter app updated
• Google Street View data to be deleted within 9 months
• Apple iPad 2 carbon fiber design revealed

Tech Week: Gran Turismo 5 price £4.99 and Beatles iTunes Posted: 20 Nov 2010 10:00 AM PST Posted by Luke Johnson on Sat 20 Nov 2010 Yet another busy week in tech has past us by, here are our highlight from the past seven days, enjoy.   News of the Week Gran Turismo 5 might not officially launch until next week but that hasn't stopped the long awaited title from dominating this week's headlines. The latest, and best, Gran Turismo 5 trailer to date kicked things off this week in tantalising fashion alongside the predictions that GT5 is to become the year's biggest PS3 title before it was revealed the already repeatedly postponed title is to face further delays ahead of its European launch. On a costing front the GT5 price wars kicked off with HMV announcing it is to offer Gran Turismo 5 for just £4.99. To keep you ahead of the best GT5 bargains we bring you Gran Turismo 5 prices: Cheapest deals in the UK. You're welcome.   Call of Duty: Black Ops is still going strong following its global launch last week. Having unsurprisingly topped the UK gaming charts, Activision announced Black Ops has broken all global opening week sales taking $650 million in five days, $100 million more than last years CoD offering, Modern Warfare 2. Things have not been all smooth sailing for the first person shooter, however. News struck early in the week that a Call of Duty: Black Ops patch was inbound to fix a number of multiplayer glitches. Coming to fruition the Black Ops patch is now available for Xbox 360 and PS3, developer Treyarch has announced a Wii fix will be here in the coming weeks.   Apple created quite a stir early this week when it revealed it would be making a mysterious iTunes announcement. With the declaration "Tomorrow is just another day. That you'll never forget." rumours ran on overdrive until The Beatles landed on iTunes 20 minutes ahead of the Apple announcement. The Fab Four's belated introduction to iTunes was later confirmed by Apple before the most influential band in history went on to dominate the iTunes charts within 24 hours of going digital.   A mash-up of the week's remaining news gems to end today kicking off with the great news that the Samsung Galaxy Tab has been on the receiving end of a hefty price cut. This is followed by a couple of gaming stories as those looking to buy Kinect for Christmas are urged to snap it up this week before stocks run out whilst Facebook is expanding its gaming output as GAME and Tesco start stocking Facebook Credits. Apple finishes us off with the stories that iOS 4.2.1 has been sent to developers whilst users await iOS 4.2 and the white Apple iPhone 4 is now available thanks to a student with a Foxcomm contact and an entrepreneurial spirit.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ App of the Week | Risky Wars It's the board game Risk exactly as you know it, just without the trademarked name and musty smell T3 App Chart | Top 10 Windows Mobile Apps | Risky Wars Review ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Features of the Week Christmas is just around the corner and as always games consoles are a festive must for any tech fan. Keeping you stocked well into the New Year with gaming delights is the T3 guide to the top 25 video games to buy ahead of Christmas. From FIFA 11 to Call of Duty: Black Ops via a few plucky underdogs we have the lot.   What would you ask a multi-sport double Olympic medallist? Well, T3 had the chance to catch up with one such rare sporting breed in the form of rowing and cycling champ Victoria Pendleton, read on to find out what the London 2012 hopeful had to say.   As you look ahead to the remainder of the weekend and perhaps the upcoming Christmas period, we at T3 are looking on a little further, 10 years in the future to be exact as we take a look how today's tech will adapt over the coming decade. While we hope for some Back to the Future advancements, the realistic forecast is a little way off hoverboards and auto-lacing shoes.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ T3 Podcast - The web's biggest audio gadget show Join the T3 team, introduced by Brian Blessed for the week's highlights including the 11-inch MacBook Air T3 Podcast episode 157 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Reviews of the Week Following last week's massive Call of Duty: Black Ops launch and subsequent CoD review, the critical eye of the T3 team has now been cast of the first person shooter's party piece, 3D gaming. With an extra dimension comes an extra verdict so here it is, the Call of Duty: Black Ops 3D review. Enjoy.   Bringing Google TV to a US market already, the Logitech Revue is set to hit the UK next year. Knowing how frustrating it can be for things to arrive, T3 jetted of to New York to bring you our review of the Revue and a UK verdict on the future of Google TV set-top boxes.   Although Steve Jobs openly slated netbooks and said Apple would never make one, he has come pretty close to doing so already. The 11-inch Apple MacBook Air is a gem of device both beautiful to look at and to use. Check out our full 11-inch MacBook Air review to find what it did wrong to warrant a four-star rating.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ T3 Game of the Week | Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Criterion takes the wheel in the latest Need for Speed offering that sees the cop vs. racer battle reignited Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit review | Win T3's Game of the Week | Buy NFS: Hot Pursuit at ShopTo.Net ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Other stories from the week's News@8pm: Monday 15th November: News@8pm: Galaxy Tab price cut and Apple iTunes event Tuesday 16th November: News@8pm: Beatles land on iTunes and Black Ops patch Wednesday 17th November: News@8pm: White iPhone 4 available and GT5 delays Thursday 18th November: News@8pm: Gran Turismo 5 price £4.99 and Flash for Mac Friday 19th November: News@8pm:   Coming Next Week: Gran Turismo 5 release | iOS 4.2 launch for iPhone and iPad | Adrian Sutil talks to T3   This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 to get multi-touch Posted: 20 Nov 2010 07:31 AM PST Posted by Devina Divecha on Sat 20 Nov 2010 Pinch zoom lands on Xperia X10 soon The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 family recently was blessed with Android 2.1, but one thing was missing: no multi-touch. However, the official Sony Ericsson blog has posted about their ongoing work to get pinch zoom for the Xperia X10. Related links Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 review Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 full review Sony Ericsson Xperia X12 Anzu, Android 2.3 phone incoming? Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro review Sony Ericsson will aim to release an over-the-air (OTA) update for the X10 to enable multi-touch or pinch zoom. Currently, there's no immediate date but the blog states that they aim to get it out during Q1 next year. The post says, "The timing for this update is still a bit work in progress but it will for most markets be during Q1 next year." The plan is to enable pinch zoom in the web browser and Google Maps. The post adds, "Besides that there is also support in third party applications but because of the limitations on e.g. crossing axis there might be situations where it behaves strangely while it will work just fine for most use-cases." They also warn enthusiastic Sony Ericsson fans not to expect multi-touch gaming. However, with all the delays that set back Android 2.1 for the Xperia X10 series, we can only hope that this new feature lands on time. What other features should the Xperia series have? Weigh in your opinion over at T3's Twitter and Facebook feeds. Via: Sony Ericsson     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Sony PS3 to get Channel Five's on-demand service? Posted: 20 Nov 2010 06:00 AM PST Posted by Devina Divecha on Sat 20 Nov 2010 Another on-demand service to splash across the PS3 soon? After LoveFilm and BBC iPlayer landed on the Sony PS3, with 4oD services on its way, rumour has it that Channel Five's on-demand service, Demand Five, might end up on the Sony PlayStation 3 as well. Related links Sony PS3 Slim review: Blu-ray and 3D update PlayStation Move games to look out for in 2010 PlayStation Move: T3's essential guide Best PlayStation games launched at E3 2010 PS3 images sharper than Xbox 360, says ASA While PS3 users can access the catch-up service through a web browser, Channel Five might be interested in coming out with an official application for PS3 users. According the Media Week, Channel Five is already in talks with Sony to make this happen. In addition 2%-3% of Demand Five online viewing already comes from PS3 users, so the hope is that a dedicated application would increase those numbers further. Are you one of the Sony PS3 users watching on-demand content? Tell us why you like it over at T3's Twitter and Facebook feeds and stay tuned in your your dose of tech news. Via: PlayStation Universe     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

App week: Google Voice for iPhone, Twitter app updated Posted: 20 Nov 2010 03:00 AM PST Posted by Chris Smith on Sat 20 Nov 2010 Every Saturday we round-up the week in mobile applications bringing you news of the biggest new releases across all major platforms and a host of reviews from T3's App Chart. Let's crack on... APP NEWS: Google Voice finally lands on iPhone After an eternal battle that threatened the friendly rivalry between Apple and Google, the cheap international calls and texts service Google Voice has finally been allowed into the App Store. As yet it's still only available to US customers, so the wait goes on for us Brits.   Pulse News, now free! The finest news agreggator out there just got better, because now it won't cost you a penny. The app Steve Jobs used to display the prowess of the iPad at its launch last year brings together feeds from your favourite sources in the most attractive way possible. If you don't have Pulse News, get it for Android, iPad or iPhone.   Twitter app updated for iOS Push notfications have landed on the official Twitter app for iOS devices. Now every time you're mentioned, messaged or @replied your iPhone homescreen will let you know. Handy, but could be a little incessant if you're a serious member of the Twitterati   The app that makes you feel bad about eating that cheeseburger... The Japanese, trust them, are close to completing an app that will allow users to log how many calories are in what you're about to eat. The app will cross reference the delicious grub and cross reference it against a database of 100,000 pics and deliver the bad news directly to your handset.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ App of the Week | Risky Wars It's the board game Risk exactly as you know it, just without the trademarked name and musty smell T3 App Chart | Top 10 Windows Mobile Apps | Risky Wars Review ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------     APP REVIEWS FROM THE T3 APP CHART: Ich bin ein translation tool, sil vous plait... Another five star app lands on tAndroid to headline this week's reviews. The Google Translate service has the ability to convert text into 50 different languages, which is a darn sight better than speaking English very slowly with a Spanish accent. Check out the review.   Boggle the mind on your iPad The iPad has given a new lease of life to a number of classics, but Boggle? You better believe it. Make as many words as you can from the scambled letters to win. The old ones are always the best. Boggle for iPad review.   Talking Tom Cat. Really? Apps come in all shapes and sizes but do we really need a mobile app that allows you to talk to an attention seeking feline only for him to repeat your words back to you in a kitty voice? Well at least you can make him swear. Read our Talking Tom Cat for Android review   Link: T3 App Chart     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Google Street View data to be deleted within 9 months Posted: 20 Nov 2010 02:51 AM PST Posted by Devina Divecha on Sat 20 Nov 2010 Within nine months, all the data Google unintentionally collected will be gone. Google has vowed it will delete all the Wi-Fi data that its Street View cars inadvertently collected in the UK, within nine months. Related links Google Nexus One review Google Maps Navigation app review Google Nexus S touted by Eric Schmidt Ten ways Google is taking over the world Google builds self-driving cars Google had admitted to collecting data and passwords in the UK, but while the ICO found Google in breach of data protection laws, it still stands by not levying a fine on the big G. David Smith, deputy information commissioner told the BBC, "We'd have had to find that there was substantial damage or distress to individuals from the collection of snippets of emails, URLs and passwords." It's been a roller-coaster ride for Google Street View in the last year. To brush up your techie memory, they admitted to collecting data; then grounded their Street View cars; eventually resumed Street View photography; then was cleared of wi-fi snooping after an initial assessment; then however, they admitted collecting emails and passwords; were found in breach of UK data protection laws and now will start the process to deleting said data. Whew. Are you comfortable with Google Street View cars? Tell us what you think by heading over to T3's Twitter and Facebook pages and tune in for your regular tech updates. Via: TechRadar     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Apple iPad 2 carbon fiber design revealed Posted: 20 Nov 2010 01:55 AM PST Posted by Devina Divecha on Sat 20 Nov 2010 Will the Apple iPad 2 have a carbon fiber shell along with HDR photos and FaceTime? Apple is working hard to re-invent the Apple iPad from the looks of the patent we've recently heard about. Related links Apple iPad: the ultimate guide Apple iPad review Apple iPad: Wi-Fi + 3G review Apple iPad vs netbooks: group test Apple iPad 2 rumours: what can we expect Apple iPad vs Samsung Galaxy Tab review This Apple patent will have the iPad's singular shell to be made out of carbon fiber. This move could lead to a possible advantage for the Apple iPad 2 users. What the carbon fiber shell will do is reduce the weight of the tablet, as well as enable it with better wireless reception. Currently, instead of carbon fiber, aluminum is what users hold in their hands, which adds weight to the iPad. According to the US Patent and Trademark Office, the patent says the shell will be constructed from layered fiber-in-matrix type material. This would mean the case is lighter, stronger and would allow for improved WiFi and mobile broadband reception. Apple iPad 2 enthusiasts should be warned though, the patent doesn't mean that the second version will have a sleek carbon fiber shell; it just means Apple can protect this design if a rival with similar designs goes into the tablet market. Would you go for a carbon fiber shell iPad, or do you prefer the current version? Weigh in with your opinion at T3's Twitter feed or Facebook page, and don't forget to follow us for your regular dose of tech news. Via: UberGizmo     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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