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- News@8pm: T3 Gadget Awards finalists revealed
- BlackBerry apps: Android player for PlayBook leaks
- Battlefield 3 pre-orders match Call of Duty: Black Ops sales
- iPod Touch 5 leaks ahead of release with new white model
- HTC Ruby leaks as dozens of spy shots hit Flickr
- Weird News: Fake Apple store and a somewhat pricey boat
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3: New screenshots released
- iPhone 5 release date nears as iPhone 4 stocks drop
- Apple iPad tablet market share drops as Android soars
- T3 Gadget Awards finalists revealed as voting opens
- Apple Mac OS X Lion gets 1m downloads
- Google virus affects 1 million users
- Virgin 100Mbps broadband now in 6.5m homes
- Samsung Galaxy S II wins Tech Radar Phone award
- Xbox 360 Star Wars special edition console
- Smartphone shipments will hit 1bn by 2016
- Tech Today: MacBook Air wows, Star Wars-themed Xbox
| News@8pm: T3 Gadget Awards finalists revealed Posted: 22 Jul 2011 12:00 PM PDT
Welcome to your nightly round-up of the day's news and goings on courtesy of T3.com Leaked pictures of a HTC handset are reportedly of the upcoming HTC Ruby, which the company plans to add to its already impressive smartphone lineup. HTC has been playing a key role in the growth of the smartphone; analysts at Juniper Research stated that smartphone shipments could total 1 billion by 2016.
iPhone 4 stocks are dwindling without replenishment, according to new reports, as Apple prepares to launch the much-mooted iPhone 5. Demand for the new handset will undoubtedly be high, but just make sure you don't buy from one of the fake Apple stores that have been spotted springing up all over China.
Star Wars fans will be able to get their sweaty hands on a new special edition Xbox 360, Microsoft revealed today, that it has been designed to match the aesthetics of R2-D2 and C-3PO. Meanwhile, other gaming fans will be pleased to see Activision have released more Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 screenshots, offering further insight into the first-person shooter.
Virgin Media is now providing fibre-optic 100Mbps broadband to nearly 6.5 million Brits, the company has announced. The increasingly high-speed internet available in Britain is helping the country climb the international rankings. High speed broadband will also have played a part in helping Apple over the last 24 hours, as it recorded over 1 million downloads of its new Mac OS X Lion in its first day since release. Finally, today saw the T3 Gadget Awards 2011 finalists revealed. Head on over to the T3 Gadget Awards to vote for your top tech of the past 12 months now. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| BlackBerry apps: Android player for PlayBook leaks Posted: 22 Jul 2011 09:16 AM PDT
RIM finally set to deliver long-awaited Android app saviour for PlayBook? The long-promised, yet to be delivered Android App Player for the BlackBerry Playbook arrived in Beta form before it was quickly pulled by RIM.
The software update which will allow certain compatible apps from the Android Market to be ported over to the BlackBerry PlayBook was announced when RIM revealed plans for the PlayBook many moons ago.
p>A select number of PlayBook owners were able to obtain the file before it was removed from the BlackBerry.com website, and early reports suggest that it's slow-running and lacks many of the features RIM had promised.
The suggestion is that this version of the Android App Player was an old build and won't be the final version that is offered to PlayBook users. However, its very appearance means that an overdue release is surely imminent.
Probably the biggest hurdle preventing the PlayBook from taking off (aside from the fact that it's not the iPad 2) is a barren wasteland of an App Marketplace. Very few developers have become engaged with RIM's new format, so the presence of Android apps is bound to be a bonus.
Link: BlackBerry (via Washington Post) This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Battlefield 3 pre-orders match Call of Duty: Black Ops sales Posted: 22 Jul 2011 09:14 AM PDT
EA's Battlefield 3 is matching Call of Duty: Black Ops' pre-order records but trailing the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Battlefield 3 pre-orders are comparable to those of the record breaking Call of Duty: Black Ops release, figures from an industry analyst have revealed.
Ahead of the Battlefield 3 October release date industry analyst firm Cowen & Company has claimed that EA’s first person shooter game is on track to sell 11 million copies by the year’s end matching the pre-order sales of last year’s Call of Duty title.
Doug Creutz, an analyst with Cowen & Company announced that channel checks "indicate that pre-orders are roughly comparable to those of Call of Duty: Black Ops last year, which has gone on to sell over 20 million units."
Despite strong Battlefield 3 pre-orders recent reports have revealed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 pre-orders are outstripping those of its predecessor putting the Activision title in-line to become the highest selling gaming release of all time.
Which of the two eagerly awaited first person shooters are you most looking forward to playing? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| iPod Touch 5 leaks ahead of release with new white model Posted: 22 Jul 2011 08:32 AM PDT
Apple iPod Touch 5th generation leaks online as white components are snapped Apple’s fifth-generation iPod Touch is to follow the likes of the iPhone and iPad and be made available in both black and white colour forms, leaked images of a new white façade have revealed.
The fifth-generation iPod Touch device is expected to follow tradition and make its first official appearance during Apple’s September event ahead of a pre-Christmas release.
The leaks parts, which suggest the upcoming refresh of the iPod Touch range will boast the same form factor as last year’s model, offer the first insight into Apple’s September event that it is expected will see the iPhone 5 release date revealed.
Recent reports have suggested that like the iPad 2 the iPod Touch 5 will land sporting a 1GHz dual-core A5 processor as well as improved cameras whilst consumer demand would see the iPod Touch up its storage capabilities.
What new features are you hoping to see land on the next-generation of iPod devices, is a white iPod Touch high on that list? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
Via: 9to5Mac This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| HTC Ruby leaks as dozens of spy shots hit Flickr Posted: 22 Jul 2011 07:07 AM PDT
HTC Ruby leaks as possible addition to the HTC Android smartphone family A new HTC handset has leaked online with a number of classically blurry spy shots of the mooted HTC Ruby handset landing on Flickr.
Whilst little information can be garnered from the shots which appear to have been snapped within a HTC manufacturing plant in the reflection of a HTC Flyer tablet device, data connected to the images suggest the photographs were taken with one of the upcoming handsets dubbed the HTC Ruby.
HTC’s current flagship handset the HTC Sensation was today unveiled as the only wildcard entry to make the finals of the T3 Gadget Awards 2011 with the dual-core smartphone going up against the Apple iPhone 4 and Samsung Galaxy S II for the title of Phone of the Year.
What features would you like to see HTC add to its next-generation of smartphones? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| Weird News: Fake Apple store and a somewhat pricey boat Posted: 22 Jul 2011 06:30 AM PDT
A look at the more eccentric side of tech's last seven days
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| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3: New screenshots released Posted: 22 Jul 2011 04:54 AM PDT
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 screenshot update as Activision outs two new images Developer Activision has released two new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 screenshots offering a further look at the grand scale of the upcoming first person shooter.
The screenshots, which have appeared via games blog VideoGamer, give an insight into the water based gameplay that is to surround the levels set within New York City when the title lands following its November 8th release date.
Reports earlier this week claimed strong early pre-order sales will see Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 outsell its predecessor Call of Duty: Black Ops in terms of pre-release sales despite launching just a week after FPS rival Battlefield 3.
Will Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 be the biggest and best game ever released or will it fail to match up to the hype? Let us know what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
Via: VideoGamer This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| iPhone 5 release date nears as iPhone 4 stocks drop Posted: 22 Jul 2011 04:05 AM PDT
iPhone 4 stocks drop hinting at an imminent iPhone 5 release date The iPhone 5 release date is edging nearer as after months of endless rumours and speculation new reports have suggested stocks of the iPhone 4 have dropped ahead of the new handset’s arrival.
Following Apple’s second quarter products call which saw the Cupertino firm hint at a September arrival for the eagerly awaited iPhone 5, new reports have claimed US network provider Verizon Wireless has begun clearing its stocks of the existing Apple handset.
Latest rumours have suggested that the Apple iPhone 5 will launch this September boasting the same 1GHz dual-core A5 processor found in the iPad 2 alongside an 8-megapixel camera with 1080p Full HD video recording capabilities and a thinner form factor despite leaked pictures of a claimed iPhone 5 prototype revealing an iPhone 4-esque design earlier this week.
What features would you like to see land on the next-generation Apple handset? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds and show your support for the current iPhone 4 by voting for it in the Phone of the Year category of the T3 Gadget Awards 2011.
Via: GeekyGadgets This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Apple iPad tablet market share drops as Android soars Posted: 22 Jul 2011 03:29 AM PDT
Apple vs. Android moves in to the tablet market Apple’s iPad has remained the world’s most popular tablet device as tablets running Google’s Android OS encroach on Apple’s market share, new figures from quarter two have revealed.
Having boasted a 94.3 per cent share of the tablet market at the close of the first quarter of 2011, Apple has since seen fierce rival Google make waves in the tablet market reducing the Cupertino firms share drop to 61.3 per cent, figures from Strategy Analytics have claimed.
Whilst Apple is expected to follow tradition and unveil its third-generation iPad in April or May next year Google’s tablet offering looks set to be boosted in October with the expected arrival of the mooted Android powered Amazon tablet as the retailer looks to build on the success of the Kindle.
"If Amazon decides to enter the Android tablet category later this year, that will bring fresh excitement and buzz to the Android community, but Amazon will need to deliver a truly standout offering if it really wants to make headway against the popular iPad," Neil Mawston, director at Strategy Analytics said.
Other surprises in the tablet quarterly market share figures revealed tablets running Microsoft’s Windows 7 OS are more popular than the QNX running BlackBerry PlayBook.
What is the best tablet on the market right now? Let us know what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds and make your opinion matter by voting for the Tablet of the Year in the T3 Gadget Awards 2011.
Via: CNET This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| T3 Gadget Awards finalists revealed as voting opens Posted: 22 Jul 2011 02:29 AM PDT
T3 Gadget Awards 2011 finalist voting is now open The T3 Gadgets Awards 2011 have entered the final stage of voting as the products, companies and services that are to battle it out for the 19 coveted awards are revealed.
The pinnacle of the T3 Gadget Awards is the Gadget of the Year award which for 2011 will see Apple’s market dominating iPad 2 attempt to emulate the success of its first-generation predecessor and fight off competition from the likes of the Amazon Kindle, Samsung Galaxy S II and the Nintendo 3DS to walk away from the October 10th event with the prize.
"We've seen an amazing response to the T3 Gadget Awards for 2011,” Kieran Alger, Editor of T3.com announced. “Well over 350,000 user votes have been cast to help find the products, brands and personalities that have captured the imagination since October last year.”
“The public vote and the competition to grab a place in the final has been closer than ever. It's testament to the depth and breadth of innovation we've seen over the past nine months.”
For a full list of the finalists and to begin voting for your top tech ahead of the September 22nd closing date head on over to the T3 Gadget Awards 2011 site. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Apple Mac OS X Lion gets 1m downloads Posted: 22 Jul 2011 01:30 AM PDT
Apple enjoys huge success with its Mac OS X Lion desktop operating system, recording over 1m downloads on the day of its release
Having recently enjoyed a successful MacBook Air launch this week, Apple has something new to be smug about after recording over 1m downloads of its new desktop operating system, the Mac OS X Lion, a day after it was made available to download.
At £20.99 the update to Mac OS X was made available to download via the Mac App Store by Apple in an effort to make it easier for users to get the latest upgrade.
With around 250 new features, Mac OS X Lion is a definitive step in the direction of merging Mac OS with iOS, the company's mobile operating system. As mentioned in T3's Mac OS X Lion preview, features such as Launchpad and programs such as Apple's Mail App have all been given the iOS treatment in an effort to simplify things ever further.
With the Flash version of Mac OS X Lion on the way shortly, and the Mac App Store available in 123 countries, it'll be interesting to see what these figures will be like in a week, no doubt surging even higher.
But as one giant rises through the ranks, another falls. Yesterday, T3 reported that Nokia, once the biggest phone company in the world, had recorded a humiliating loss of £323m, despite receiving over £400m from Apple following a legal dispute. Should Apple enjoy their success while they can?
Upgraded to Mac OS X Lion? Is it worth it's weight in gold? Let us know what you think on Facebook and Twitter. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Google virus affects 1 million users Posted: 22 Jul 2011 01:00 AM PDT
Google was today hit by a search-hijacking virus that directed 1 million of its users to third-party sites Google has been hit by a ‘search-hijacking’ virus, installed by hackers, that is believed to have affected more than 1m of its users. Until earlier today, when the problem was rectified by Google engineers, the malicious software directed users to third-party sites that paid the hackers to divert traffic to their web pages.
Luckily engineers noticed the virus when performing routine maintenance and have been able to address the issue by alerting those affected. It's believed the virus was downloaded through fake web-security software known as 'scareware' which then infected the Windows computers and begun redirecting searches.
Google has made sure that all those affected will be made aware through a yellow warning bar at the top of the screen when users search through their website. They will then be given the correct advice on how to remove the 'scareware' which is causing the disturbances to their website.
Have you been affected by this virus, or had a yellow warning bar appear when using Google? Let us know on Facebook and Twitter.
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| Virgin 100Mbps broadband now in 6.5m homes Posted: 22 Jul 2011 12:30 AM PDT
With the UK slowly climbing the tables in internet speeds the public is finally seeing the results Virgin has announced that it's fibre-optic 100Mbps broadband could now be accessed by nearly 6.5 million people in Britain, offering a drastically increased speed to that of just a year ago.
Aimed at being the equivalent of BT's own fibre-optic to the home service, the 100Mbps option is now available to more than a quarter of British homes meaning more of us will be able to stream films, download games and use the internet faster than before.
This is just the start for Virgin who are apparently already running 200Mbps trials across the country and are in fact testing 1.5Gbps in East London. While there is no info on when we might be seeing these speeds, it's reassuring to know that the company is at least looking forward.
Aimed at customers who are willing to pay a premium, the 100Mbps service offers HD streaming, smooth gaming and excellent upload speeds, and with Virgin aiming to hit 13 million homes before the middle of next year, it's also growing fast.
How do you think Britain fares in the world of broadband? Let us know what you think on Facebook and Twitter. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Samsung Galaxy S II wins Tech Radar Phone award Posted: 22 Jul 2011 12:19 AM PDT
Samsung Galaxy S II wins the Tech Radar Phone of the Year award and targets the T3 Gadgets Award accolade The Samsung Galaxy S II has overcome stiff competition to take top honours in the Tech Radar Phone Awards walking away with the coveted Phone of the Year accolade.
Lining up against bitter rivals in the form of Apple’s iPhone 4, the HTC Desire, Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc and the Orange San Francisco, Samsung’s dual-core powerhouse claimed the prize as the best all-round handset available to buy today.
“The response this year to the Phone Awards has been phenomenal – proving that the mobile phone market is the most exciting area of tech at the moment,” Marc Chacksfield, deputy editor of TechRadar announced.
Other winners in the Tech Radar Phone Awards saw Apple claim the Best Phone for Business award for the iPhone 4 whilst Google’s Android OS was announced the best mobile operating system.
What is your phone of the year? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds and make it formal by voting in the T3 Gadget Awards 2011. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Xbox 360 Star Wars special edition console Posted: 22 Jul 2011 12:00 AM PDT
First Halo, then Gears of War, now Star Wars has had a bash at designing the Xbox 360, it's geek heaven. Pictures have been released of the special edition Xbox 360 that's in honour of Star Wars Kinect the game. Based on the theme of R2-D2 and C-3PO it's clear to see which is which with that shiny controller viewable from miles away.
Inside the box you'll find a gleaming white Xbox 360 with blue lighting and custom sounds for both on/off and the disc tray. With a 320GB Hard Drive and built-in wireless it may not be entirely on the same level as it's inspiration but it still packs a punch. As well as that you'll then be treated with a new generation gold wireless controller
Both are bundled with a white-skinned Kinect sensor and the Star Wars Kinect game with prices around $499 or £275. There's no word on official UK pricing as yet, but in fairness, it's unlikely you'll care considering how good it looks.
Is the Star Wars Xbox 360 for you, or will you be waiting for Gears of War 3? Let us know on Facebook and Twitter. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Smartphone shipments will hit 1bn by 2016 Posted: 21 Jul 2011 11:20 PM PDT
Despite the sad news from Nokia on it's sales figures analysts see smartphone sales going through the roof Analyst firm Juniper Research has released a report that states smartphone shipments could reach a staggering 1 billion by 2016, seeing an increase of nearly 230%.
With the success of handsets such as the Apple iPhone 4 and the HTC Desire smartphones have always been the future of mobile communication. However with cheaper handsets such as the HTC Wildfire and the BlackBerry Curve being released smartphones have suddenly become affordable and practical for anyone.
To try and put the figures into a sense of context, this year has seen the release of many many handsets such as the HTC Sensation, upcoming new BlackBerry Bold and even the hinted arrival of the iPhone 5 but will still only ship 302 million handsets annually. Only.
Will smartphones start replacing computers, or will tablets take their place? Join the debate on Facebook and Twitter. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Tech Today: MacBook Air wows, Star Wars-themed Xbox Posted: 21 Jul 2011 07:21 PM PDT
Apple goes from strength to strength, while Nokia finally loses its No.1 spot. There's a supremely cool new Xbox 360 and Justin Bieber destoys Instagram. it's the tech news that broke after you logged-off. New Apple MacBook Air outperforms last year's MacBook Pro
Nokia implosion sees Apple take the number one spot
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Justin Bieber kills Instagram
Lion sells 1m copies in just 24 hours
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News@8: Thursday saw more fallout from a huge week for Apple, while Nokia's annus horribilus continued with a loss of £323m. EA Sports claimed that it's FIFA games are approaching "photo realism", while Acitivision revealed plans to relaunch the popular Guitar Hero series. Catch up on this and more in our daily News@8 round-up This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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