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- iPhone app news: Addison Lee taxi app coins it in
- News@8pm: New PS3 released and Wii U details leak
- Lucy Pinder reveals all as star of two new online games
- British Library to put 250000 books on Google
- ICANN domain name overhaul to expand suffix possibilities
- LG Optimus 3D release date confirmed by retailer
- Huawei MediaPad world's first Android 3.2 Honeycomb tablet
- What's on the editor's desk competition returns tomorrow
- Glastonbury 2011: Orange to charge mobiles with sound
- Competition: Win one of three Google Chromebooks
- PlayStation 4 release date 'not for quite some time' says Sony
- New PS3 console unveiled
- Xbox 720 rumours: prototype console refuted by Crytek
- Xbox 720 prototype console rumours refuted by Crytek
- Firefox 5 out now
- Facebook Music: Streaming service plans revealed
- Google Photovine: new photo sharing service incoming?
- News@10: Microsoft phone scam warning and Xbox 720
- Take Two: No Wii U ports of GTA and LA Noire
- Mac Pro and Mac Mini update incoming
- Nintendo Wii U: no second controller required
- Tech Today: No second Nintendo Wii U controller
| iPhone app news: Addison Lee taxi app coins it in Posted: 20 Jun 2011 12:21 PM PDT
App bookings now making up 11 per cent of all business. London-based taxi firm Addison Lee expects to rake in a whopping £20m in revenue in 2011 from customers booking cars through the company's iPhone app.
The firm received 75,000 bookings through the iPhone app in the month of May alone, which brought in £1.4m in revenue, which was a record month since the launch back in January 2010.
The free app, which has been used by 43,000 people to book taxis now and now accounts for a sizable 11 per cent of its business, also has a version for Android and BlackBerry soon to arrive in their respective app stores.
The app allows you to easily book cash or card taxis and will give you a quote before you confirm. You can also just enter your address and the nearest free cab will be sent directly to you, along with the driver's contact details.
"Most customers now use smart phones with GPS and we've seen a huge surge in demand for mobile app bookings," says IT director Peter Ingram.
"We've recently been testing our Blackberry and Android apps and getting very positive feedback from customers via Twitter, so we're confident both new versions of the iPhone app will be a big success."
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| News@8pm: New PS3 released and Wii U details leak Posted: 20 Jun 2011 12:00 PM PDT
Welcome to your nightly round-up of the day's news and goings on courtesy of T3.com. Sony's Playstation 4 release is still “quite some time off” says the PlayStation US Chief Jack Tretton. With rivals set to bring their new consoles to market, this may be little more than sales ploy. In the meantime, a new low-wattage lighter PS3 has been confirmed.
Developers for the upcoming Wii U have been instructed to make games for a single controller. The current Wii wands will form any additional controllers. The company behind GTA and LA Noire, Take two, have confirmed, they will not be transferring the aforementioned titles to Wii U.
Apple, according to speculation, looks set to refresh its Mac Pro and Mac Mini machines at the end of July or early August, both of which are likely to be just updates of innards. An iPad 2 rivalling 7-inch dual-core tablet has been announced in the form of the Huawei MediaPad, the first to run Android 3.2 Honeycomb.
Google Photovine, a new image sharing service, could be launched soon. Likely to emulate photo sharing mobile apps, with easy uploading and the chance to look at other users’ snaps wherever you are. Facebook Music looks set for launch, by linking your chosen streaming service up to your account you’ll be able to play and control your music through a set of controls at the bottom of the page. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Lucy Pinder reveals all as star of two new online games Posted: 20 Jun 2011 09:18 AM PDT
Lucy Pinder becomes the face of two new online games British model Lucy Pinder has become the face of two new online games with eager gamers encouraged to take control of the seductively clad starlet.
Following in the footsteps of Kelly Brook, Abbey Clancy and Keeley Hazell, Pinder has become the latest face of Lynx deodorant with the curvaceous sex icon set to get teenage boys across the world in a sweat as the star of two new online games.
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Will these online games keep you hooked as long as CoD or Gran Turismo or are there better for a bit of light relief? Share your thoughts via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| British Library to put 250000 books on Google Posted: 20 Jun 2011 08:58 AM PDT
The British library has agreed a deal with Google to allow the search engine to index and produce links to the library's vast collection. The British library has agreed a deal to allow search engine Google to index and produce links to the library’s vast collection.
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| ICANN domain name overhaul to expand suffix possibilities Posted: 20 Jun 2011 08:37 AM PDT
ICANN reveals plans for hundreds of new domain suffixes to go on sale from January 12th The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (Icann) has revealed it plans to dramatically increase the number of available internet address suffixes with almost any word able to be filed for use as a domain ending.
Marking one of the most radical changes to the running of the internet to date, Icann’s proposed plans would see virtually any word in any language used as a suffix to end an internet address. With 22 generic top-level domain names (gTLDs) such as .org and .gov currently in use on top of around 250 country-level domain names, the new move would see gTLDs run into the hundreds with .technology, .google and even .coke all possibilities.
A timely and costly process, companies and web entrepreneurs will be able to apply for new domain suffixes from January 12th with applications to cost $185,000 (£114,000) and require applicants to show a legitimate purpose and claim for the purpose of request.
Will the open door policy for new domain suffixes help improve the web or make it a hard to navigate chore to use? Share your thoughts via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| LG Optimus 3D release date confirmed by retailer Posted: 20 Jun 2011 07:48 AM PDT
LG and Carphone Warehouse have teamed up to launch the 3D capable LG Optimus 3D exclusively through the highstreet retailer on July 7th Carphone Warehouse has confirmed it is to be the exclusive launch partner of the LG Optimus 3D offering the 3D pocket blower on pre-order now ahead of a July 7th release date.
Running Google’s Android 2.2 FroYo operating system at launch ahead of a 2.3 Gingerbread update the LG Optimus 3D, as its name suggests, boasts a glasses-free 3D stereoscopic display that, like the Nintendo 3DS, allows users to view 3D content on the go.
Available free on a £35 per month contract or as a standalone SIM-free device for £499.95, the LG Optimus 3D, which touts a 1GHz dual-core processor and 3D capable dual cameras on the rear, will be available exclusively in the UK for a currently undisclosed period through Carphone Warehouse and Best Buy.
"We're proud to be able to offer the world's first 3D smartphone exclusively at The Carphone Warehouse and Best Buy,” announced the Chief Commercial Officer at Carphone Warehouse, Graham Stapleton. "It is a remarkable piece of technology and I'm confident that our customers will be as impressed and excited as we are."
Are 3D smartphones the next big thing or a disappointing fad that will soon pass? Let us know what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Huawei MediaPad world's first Android 3.2 Honeycomb tablet Posted: 20 Jun 2011 07:14 AM PDT
Huawei is to launch the world's first Android 3.2 device in the form of the 7-inch Huawei MediaPad Huawei has officially announced it is to launch the world’s first Android 3.2 Honeycomb tablet by unveiling the 7-inch dual-core Huawei MediaPad.
Lining up at just 10.5mm thick, the Huawei MediaPad is to offer an alternative to Apple’s formidable iPad 2 with the device’s 7-inch form factor to pack a 1.2GHz Qualcomm dual-core processor, and a 5-megapixel rear mounted camera with HD video recording capabilities.
“The 7-inch tablet remains the preferred size for portability and Android Honeycomb 3.2 is dedicated to enhance the full potential of 7-inch tablets,” announced Victor Xu, Chief Marketing Officer of Huawei. He added: “Huawei is very pleased to be the first to offer this package to consumers globally.”
“With the Huawei MediaPad, we are demonstrating yet again that design, functionality and performance is within anyone’s reach. The MediaPad opens up new worlds of entertainment for consumers by removing the barriers to tablet ownership, enabling access to a truly high-quality mobile entertainment experience fully integrated with cloud-based internet content.”
Set to host 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity options as well as a HDMI connector, the Huawei MediaPad will touch down in the US in Q3 with a UK release date and pricing information to follow.
Can Huawei’s 7-inch Honeycomb tablet take the lead in the 7-inch tablet market or will all tablets pale to Apple’s iPad offerings? Let us know what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| What's on the editor's desk competition returns tomorrow Posted: 20 Jun 2011 06:14 AM PDT
Can you work out what's on the editor's desk? Returning once again, your favourite technology magazine and website T3 will tomorrow be giving you the chance to win a feast of mystery tech prizes in our weekly competition ‘What’s on the editor’s desk?’.
Running across the T3 Facebook and Twitter pages we will be presenting you, the loyal T3 readers with three riddled clues to see if you can guess ‘What’s on the editor’s desk’ and claim yourself some tasty tech treats. From handsets to headphones, games to general gadgetry, each and every Tuesday we will be giving it all away as long as you can solve the puzzle and work out what’s in our mystery box.
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Kicking off with the opening clue at 10am sharp you will be able to pit your wits against the T3 riddlers and bag yourself some booty. The second clue will follow around 11am before the final hint lands on our social streams at midday. From there you will have until 3pm to get your answers in before we pick the lucky winner.
Entries can be made by either commenting on the Facebook post or by messaging us on Twitter @T3dotcom with the hashtag #edsdesk. A winner will be picked at random from all the correct answers and if no correct answers are received by the 3pm closing the week’s prize will be rolled over until the next edition of 'What's on the editor's desk'.
To be in with a chance of winning today’s great and exclusive prize, sign up to the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds today so you are primed and ready to follow the clues to the T3 treasure tomorrow.
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| Glastonbury 2011: Orange to charge mobiles with sound Posted: 20 Jun 2011 04:57 AM PDT
Orange has revealed its 'Sound Charge' t-shirts that will keep mobile handsets powered at this year's Glastonbury Festival Ahead of this year’s Glastonbury Festival, which kicks off later this week, Orange has unveiled the ‘Sound Charge’ t-shirt which uses the sound of the festival to charge user’s mobile phones.
Continuing its run of eco charging prototypes for Glastonbury, a tradition that last year saw it unveil the handset charging wellies, Orange has confirmed it will test out the sound absorbing charging t-shirts at this year’s festival.
“In a vibrant festival environment such as Glastonbury, sound is such an obvious medium that it seemed like a natural fit to use it in the development of this year’s prototype,” announced Andrew Pearcey, Head of Sponsorship at Orange UK.
“Orange’s commitment and ethos around innovation is as strong as ever and we envisage that this pioneering technology could really change the face of mobile charging in environments where eco charging solutions need to be found.”
Are you faring the muddy fields and driving rain to attend this year’s Glastonbury festival? If so let us know your top festival tech tips via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds and check out our top tech to take this festival season. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Competition: Win one of three Google Chromebooks Posted: 20 Jun 2011 04:15 AM PDT
Google give T3 readers to win the new Google Chromebooks Last month at Google I/O Google officially unveiled the new Chromebooks from Acer and Samsung — the first of a totally new kind of device that will utilise the web-based Chrome OS in series of slim line stylish shells that will be available through online retails for the first time on June 24th.
To celebrate the arrival of the new Google Chromebooks we at T3 have teamed up with the folks at Google to give you the chance to win one of three Chromebooks. To stand a chance of winning one of these great new Chromebooks simply follow the link and solve Google’s craftily designed puzzle.
If you find the puzzle just a little too tasking fret not, we will be supplying you with three clues throughout the day so stay tuned to the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds if in need of a helping hand.
Please note that this competition is only available to UK residents and all participants must be 18 years of age or older in order to enter. For the full list of Official Rules click here. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| PlayStation 4 release date 'not for quite some time' says Sony Posted: 20 Jun 2011 03:53 AM PDT
Sony's US PlayStation Chief Jack Tretton has announced the Sony PlayStation 4 is still 'quite some time' from launch as the PS3 is advanced enough for now Quashing rumours that the eagerly awaited PlayStation 4 console is on the horizon a PlayStation head has announced the fourth-generation gamer is not coming anytime soon stating existing hardware is advanced enough.
Despite nearing its fifth birthday Sony’s PlayStation US Chief Jack Tretton has backed the PS3 to keep gamers entertained for a number of years yet announcing in a recent interview that the “PlayStation 3 is really just hitting its stride.”
Further looking to bolster the credentials of the aging PS3 Tretton added: “We invested heavily in that, we rolled a very heavy rock up a steep hill, through the launch period. But now I think that all pays off, and we’ve got a long run way behind it. So, I wouldn’t look for any discussion of a next generation PlayStation for quite some time.”
With Nintendo having officially unveiled the Wii U at this year’s E3 convention with the famed casual gaming giant launching its first HD console Tretton believes the PS3’s age will not see it slip to the second-gen Wii. ”What we’ve seen from the competition is trying to add features that already exist in PlayStation 3,” he stated.
Will Sony be forced to launch the PS4 sooner rather than later by the rise of the Wii U and Xbox 720? Let us know what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| Posted: 20 Jun 2011 03:32 AM PDT
Official Sony page appears confirming the arrival of a new PS3 Slim console in 2011 Sony is set to introduce a new version of its PlayStation 3 console after an official holding page appeared on its Japanese website.
- New PS3 Slim console pictures
Speculation had been mounting in recent months that the company was set to introduce a revamped version of its flagship console after a FCC filed pointed to two new PS3 models. Those expecting a radically new look console are likely to be left disappointed though.
The CECH-3000B PS3 model will boast a lower power consumption compared to the current Slim going from 230 watts to a more efficient 200 watts. Weighing in at a lighter 2.6kg, there will also be a 320GB hard disc, while on the external front it will have changes made to power and eject buttons with LED lamps said to have also been removed.
Available in Charcoal Black, accessories bundled alongside it will include the customary Dual Shock 3 controller, power cable, AV cable and USB cable.
There's no news on a release date, but pricing for the new PS3 Slim is expected to come in at around ¥34,980 which is roughly the same amount you'd need prise the current model away from the shelves in Japan. A 160GB model bundled with Tales of Xillia is expected to launch on September 8th priced in at ¥37,980.
We've had no details of a UK launch, but will let you know as soon as we know more.
Do you like the sound of the new PS3 Slim console? Let us know you thoughts via Facebook and Twitter.
Link: VG247
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| Xbox 720 rumours: prototype console refuted by Crytek Posted: 20 Jun 2011 03:17 AM PDT
Xbox 720 rumours resurface: Console gaming developer Crytek has refuted claims it has been privy to prototype Xbox 720 hardware Gaming developer Crytek has denied rumours that it is currently working with prototype hardware of the much mooted Xbox 720 console.
Hitting back at reports that it had proclaimed Microsoft would finally unveil the eagerly awaited Xbox 720 at E3 in 2012, the company responsible for releases such as Crisis 2 and the Timesplitter franchise stated it had not been granted access to any upcoming hardware.
Rumoured to already be working on a new Timesplitters release that is destined for launch on the Xbox 720, Crytek has spoken out to deny rumours that it has already been granted access to the gaming industry’s most eagerly awaited hardware release.
"Crytek do not have any next generation hardware from Microsoft, nor do we know when Microsoft may announce future hardware or what that hardware will entail,” a spokesperson for Crytek announced. Keen to reaffirm it had no access to the Xbox 720 the games company added: "Crytek are working at pushing the boundaries of what current technology can bring.”
Will we see Microsoft officially unveil the Xbox 720 console at E3 in 2012 or do we have a few more year to wait for a hardware refresh yet? Share your thoughts with us via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| Xbox 720 prototype console rumours refuted by Crytek Posted: 20 Jun 2011 03:17 AM PDT
Xbox 720 rumours resurface: Console gaming developer Crytek has refuted claims it has been privy to prototype Xbox 720 hardware Gaming developer Crytek has denied rumours that it is currently working with prototype hardware of the much mooted Xbox 720 console.
Hitting back at reports that it had proclaimed Microsoft would finally unveil the eagerly awaited Xbox 720 at E3 in 2012, the company responsible for releases such as Crisis 2 and the Timesplitter franchise stated it had not been granted access to any upcoming hardware.
Rumoured to already be working on a new Timesplitters release that is destined for launch on the Xbox 720, Crytek has spoken out to deny rumours that it has already been granted access to the gaming industry’s most eagerly awaited hardware release.
"Crytek do not have any next generation hardware from Microsoft, nor do we know when Microsoft may announce future hardware or what that hardware will entail,” a spokesperson for Crytek announced. Keen to reaffirm it had no access to the Xbox 720 the games company added: "Crytek are working at pushing the boundaries of what current technology can bring.”
Will we see Microsoft officially unveil the Xbox 720 console at E3 in 2012 or do we have a few more year to wait for a hardware refresh yet? Share your thoughts with us via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| Posted: 20 Jun 2011 03:02 AM PDT
Official release tomorrow, but early adopters can snag it now. Mozilla has released Firefox 5, unleashing a release candidate over the weekend ahead of the updated browser’s official launch tomorrow, 21 June. Versions for Mac, Linux and Windows are up for grabs on Mozilla’s FTP server.
While the update is more of a tweak than a major overhaul, it does give users the chance to easily stop advertisers tracking them from site to site. On top of that, there’s now WebM support and bug fixes galore.
Mozilla also says updates will become more frequent, as it looks to emulate Google Chrome’s incessant releases. Word is that Firefox 6 and Firefox 7 will be good to go by the end of 2011.
For more on this and the rest of the day’s gadget news and gossip. stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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| Facebook Music: Streaming service plans revealed Posted: 20 Jun 2011 03:01 AM PDT This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Google Photovine: new photo sharing service incoming? Posted: 20 Jun 2011 02:09 AM PDT
What has Google got planned for mooted photo network? Google looks set to open a new front in its fight against Facebook, with the search giant acquiring a trademark for a service dubbed Photovine. The Big G has also secured Photovine.com, suggesting a new image sharing service could be launched soon.
The trademark application refers to Photovine as a service for the, “…transmission of visual images and data by telecommunications and online social networks.”
What this means for Google’s Picasa image service remains unclear. However, it’s likely Photovine will look to emulate photo sharing mobile apps, with easy uploading and the chance to look at other users’ snaps wherever you are.
Expect to hear the Big G talk Photovine up officially very soon. What do you think this new service will offer? Tell us what you think on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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| News@10: Microsoft phone scam warning and Xbox 720 Posted: 20 Jun 2011 02:00 AM PDT
T3 scans the Twitterverse to bring you a handy daily round-up of gadget news, tech rumours and randomness from the WWW. Kick back with your morning cuppa and catch up. MondayMOBILE NEWS @InformationWeek - Microsoft warns of huge phone scam
ONLINE NEWS @TheGuardian - Student who ran file sharing site TVShack could face extradition to US
GAMING NEWS @ConnectedConsoles - Crytek denies next generation Xbox speculation
ONLINE NEWS @TheTelegraph - British Library signs landmark search deal with Google
FUTURE NEWS @TheMirror - Glastonbury 2011: T-shirt allows fans to recharge phones while watching bands
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| Take Two: No Wii U ports of GTA and LA Noire Posted: 20 Jun 2011 01:00 AM PDT
News will come as blow to Nintendo. Take Two, the company behind the likes of GTA and LA Noire, has said it has no interest on porting its current best-selling Xbox 360 and PS3 titles over to the Nintendo Wii U.
In an interview with VentureBeat, Take Two’s top suit Karl Slatoff said, “We are not a big believer in straight ports in general. For us it's more about developing for the specific capability of each machine.”
Slatoff added that he would rather focus on developing new games, intimating that future versions of GTA and LA Noire could sit pretty on the next-gen console. Take Two is already close with Nintendo having created GTA Chinatown Wars for the DS.
Should Take Two make versions of its classic titles for the Wii U? Or should it stay focused on the future? Head over to our Facebook and Twitter pages to let us know.
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| Mac Pro and Mac Mini update incoming Posted: 19 Jun 2011 11:39 PM PDT
Top-end and entry-level desktop machines set for upgrade. Apple looks set to refresh its top-notch Mac Pro and entry-level Mac Mini machines imminently. That’s according to Cnet’s Brian Tong, who last night took to Twitter to claim he had inside information on the updates.
Tong used the social networking site to say, “My sources tell me ALL NEW Next-Gen Mac Pros and Mac Minis will launch either end of July first week of August.”
What Tong means by “all new” remains unclear. Is Apple going to completely redesign the machines? Or simply load them up with improved specs? The latter seems more likely what with upgrades to both the Mac Mini and Mac Pro only released in June and September 2010 respectively.
What do you want to see from the new line-up of Mac desktop machines? Let us know now on our Facebook and Twitter pages. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Nintendo Wii U: no second controller required Posted: 19 Jun 2011 11:27 PM PDT
Devs told to make games using one controller, with second player having to settle for Wii remote. Nintendo’s Satoru Iwata has confirmed that the company’s recently announced Wii U will only make use of one super-sized controller at launch. In an interview, Iwata claimed that it would be too expensive to sell the tablet-like controller separately.
Developers have been told to create titles that only make use of one controller, with additional players able to interact with games using the old-school Wii remote. As shown at E3, original Wii controls can interact with the Wii U’s hulking effort.
Iwata did say, however, that it was possible that games could use two Wii U controllers. That at least leaves the door open for users to take their own controls over to a mate’s house and make it a proper two-player party.
Do you think Nintendo should sell a second Wii U controller? Or are you happy to stick with the wand-like Wiimote? Tell us what you think on our Facebook and Twitter pages now.
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| Tech Today: No second Nintendo Wii U controller Posted: 19 Jun 2011 08:01 PM PDT
Apple looking to refresh the MacBook Pro and Mini, Firefox turns up prematurely, Murdoch plans to cash-in on the App Store, Obama plans to tweet more and Nintendo's touchscreen controller arrangement. Check out the best of what went on while you were enjoying the famous British summertime this weekend. Wii U games only need one touchscreen controller
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