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- Windows 8 app news: App Store confirmed for new OS
- BA to give Apple iPad 2's to cabin crew
- Official Steve Jobs biography available for iTunes pre-order
- HP TouchPad tablet gets 64GB white makeover
- Sony Ericsson Xperia Play tops 150 game milestone
- New FIFA Street screenshots out game's street pitches
- New PES 2012 trailer is most comprehensive yet
- iPhone 5 price to rise as eager fans pay over the odds
- TalkTalk fined £3 million over billing issues
- Apple to be sued by South Korean iPhone users
- Motorola Xoom Android 3.2 Honeycomb update to hit UK
- PS4 release date rumours quashed by Sony CEO
- Apple 3G MacBook Pro reaches $70,000 on eBay
- Apple 3G MacBook Pro reaches $70,000
- Tech Today: EA classics to return, iOS MagSafe patent
- Facebook lashes out at Google +
- iPhone 5 release date teased as iPhone 4 stocks dwindle
- Battlefield 3 gameplay trailer reveals new multiplayer levels
- Assassins Creed: Revelations new trailer
- Android app news: Dr Who Mazes of Time arrives
- FA Cup 2011 to be broadcast live on Facebook
- HP Pre 3 UK launch today
- PURE ONE Mini Series II DAB radio officially announced
- OnLive MicroConsole and controller unboxing pictures
- Nintendo Wii Family Edition streamlined console revealed
| Windows 8 app news: App Store confirmed for new OS Posted: 18 Aug 2011 10:16 AM PDT
It's hardly shocking, but good to hear nonetheless. Microsoft has confirmed what most observers had expected, that the forthcoming Windows 8 operating system will have its own App Store.
The store, which will go head to head with Apple's Mac App Store, will give users of the tablet-friendly new OS the opportunity to download the majority of PC software from an online portal.
The announcement was made via the MSDN blog where Windows President Steven Sinofsky listed the teams working on the development of the potentially-epochal operating system.
Windows 8, expected to launch early-to-mid 2012 will revamp Microsoft's base offering with a mobile-inspired operating system, much like Apple recently achieved with the launch of Mac OS X Lion.
The launch of Windows 8 will see Microsoft finally bring its market-leading PC software to the tablet world.
Now that an App Store has been confirmed, the next question is, will Microsoft have the stones to actually call it App Store?
Link: MSDN (via TechCrunch)
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| BA to give Apple iPad 2's to cabin crew Posted: 18 Aug 2011 09:28 AM PDT
British Airways has begun field testing iPad 2's as replacements for the old paper manifest while also offering passenger profiles, live seating layouts and special food requests The airline has decided to make the move from paper to 'pad in a bid to not only provide 'better customer service' but also to better equip the cabin crew.
The iPad 2's are all 3G and have specialised software onboard which shows the full passenger manifest, where each passenger is sat and any special dietary requirements they might have. Not only that but the Apple tablets are fully laden with timetables, safety manuals and live customer service updates, meaning that even when the plane is on the runway, they'll still be getting information sent to them.
BA's head of inflight customer experience Bill Francis believes this is just the start however pointing out that 'the possibilities for future development are endless'. At present it's simply a trial with 100 staff testing out the scheme however BA is planning on bringing the tablets to all 1,800 senior cabin crew members in the next few months.
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| Official Steve Jobs biography available for iTunes pre-order Posted: 18 Aug 2011 09:01 AM PDT
The offically authorised biography of Apple CEO Steve Jobs has been made available for pre-order on iTunes priced £12.99 The authorised biography of Apple founder and CEO Steve Jobs has appeared on iTunes with the Walter Isaacson crafted bio available for pre-order ahead of a November 21st release date.
Dubbed Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography the digital version of the imminent release will see the tome of the Apple head heading to iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices in the coming months with the title to offer an insightful look at the man behind the world’s biggest tech brand.
“Drawn from three years of exclusive and unprecedented interviews Isaacson has conducted with Jobs as well as extensive interviews with Jobs’ family members, key colleagues from Apple and its competitors, iSteve is the definitive portrait of the greatest innovator of his generation.”
The fanboy’s ultimate Christmas read, Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography is to launch on November 21st with an iTunes pre-order price offering the 448 page digital book for £12.99.
Love him or hate him will you be looking to snap up the Steve Jobs biography and find out more about the man behind Apple? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| HP TouchPad tablet gets 64GB white makeover Posted: 18 Aug 2011 08:04 AM PDT
64GB HP TouchPad tablet release teased by French HP website HP has unveiled a new 64GB rendition of its WebOS powered HP TouchPad tablet with the larger storage device appearing via the company’s French website.
More than a simple storage increase the 64GB HP TouchPad as upped the tablet’s processing capabilities and made the iPad challenger available in a new, white colour scheme.
“64GB of internal memory allows you to carry twice as much music, movies or books. Its performance has also been boosted with a super fast 1.5 GHz Snapdragon processor. Perfect for work, communication and making the most of all your digital entertainment. HP TouchPad. The next generation tablet.”
Whilst the previously rumoured 64GB HP TouchPad as yet to be given an official UK release date or pricing the French site has made it available for 599 euros (£521).
Can the HP TouchPad and its WebOS foundations challenge the likes of the Apple iPad 2 atop the tablet market? Let us know what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| Sony Ericsson Xperia Play tops 150 game milestone Posted: 18 Aug 2011 06:56 AM PDT
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play PSP Phone passes 150th fully optimised game as the platform's FIFA 12 release date nears Sony Ericsson has revealed that its PlayStation certified handset the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play now plays host to more than 150 fully optimised gaming titles.
Making the announcement at GamesCom this week Sony Ericsson revealed that the 150 existing titles are to gain some high profile siblings with FIFA 12, Dead Space and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit all lined up to hit the gaming-centric smartphone in the near future.
Confirmed earlier this week FIFA 12 is to hit the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play later this year with the PSP phone to play exclusive host to the Android version of the football sim until February 21st, almost five months after the FIFA 12 release date for console platforms.
Has the Xperia Play’s expanding array of optimised games tempted you into splashing out on the PlayStation certified device? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play video
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| New FIFA Street screenshots out game's street pitches Posted: 18 Aug 2011 04:43 AM PDT
FIFA Street is set to make a major comeback next year after EA admitted that the last incarnation just didn't do the idea justice. These screenshots should help convince you that they mean business. Following confirmation earlier this week that EA was to revive the FIFA Street franchise, the game developer has released a number of FIFA Street screenshots outing the game’s globetrotting credentials.
Set to utilise the same engine as the upcoming FIFA 12 release, FIFA Street will launch next year with the new screenshots revealing pitches will make use of landmarks in cities such as Barcelona, Amsterdam and St. Petersberg.
In an interview with game outlet PSM3, EA’s Creative Director of the street football sim said: "Street football is all about flare, so we'll have the likes of heel passes and flare passing. What we're debating over right now is how difficult to make a pass.
"Obviously, in the main FIFA series the difficulty isn't in placing a single pass; it's in stringing 15 or 20 passes together to create space so you can get a good shot away," he continued. "But with such small pitches in Street, one successful pass can potentially put you through on goal for a scoring opportunity."
With the FIFA 12 release date set for September 30th in the UK are you more excited about the realistic title or the upcoming street release? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| New PES 2012 trailer is most comprehensive yet Posted: 18 Aug 2011 04:20 AM PDT
Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 looks set to be the best of the series with brand new features, hugely improved animations and a comprehensive set of single-player challenges Konami has unveiled another nugget of video goodness; a full and comprehensive trailer for Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 showing off the much-improved graphics, animations and AI.
The fast-paced trailer manages to cover a huge amount of the games features, starting with the Active AI which will be powering the teams you face, moving on to the much touted 'off the ball' control features. The trailer then moves into exploring the modes and features the new PES will be offering.
Training challenges allows you to practice your shooting while the dribbling course sets out digital 'cones' for you to run around making it a perfect introduction for players that are perhaps new to the genre. But fear not, there's plenty for the hardcore PES player with Football Life allowing you to become either player or manager and take your team every step of the way to the finals.
Sound your cup of tea? Well check out the full trailer below and let us know what you think on Facebook and Twitter.
PES 2012 GameCon 2011 Trailer
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| iPhone 5 price to rise as eager fans pay over the odds Posted: 18 Aug 2011 03:44 AM PDT
The Apple iPhone 5 release date will see eager consumers pay over the odds to be among the first to own the Apple smartphone The iPhone 5 price is expected to soar following the iPhone 5 release date as early adopters of the Apple handset pay over the odds via retail outlets such as eBay, a new report has suggested.
The predictions, which come from University of Warwick economist Professor Michael Waterson, suggest those keen to be among the first to tout Apple’s next-generation handset will pay up to three times the device’s retail price in order to get the smartphone at launch.
“We monitored all eBay transactions on the iPhone 4 for six weeks from 24th June last year when it became available in the UK,” said Waterson. “The extent of eBay activity on this product was extraordinary, with total transactions amounting to around £1.5m for 2,183 sales.”
“For the 16GB version of the phone, 98% of sales completed at a value in excess of the listed retail price of £499. The average price was £640.35 and the maximum achieved was £1,180. For the 32GB version of the phone, 97% of the sales completed above the listed retail price of £599. The average price was £778.73 and the maximum price achieved was £1,551.”
He added: “The product was in short supply at this time and so it's probable that demand was influenced by immediacy or ‘snob value’. It will be fascinating to see what will happen to the iPhone 5 as the launch is eagerly anticipated. I think we will see the same level of activity.”
Would you ever pay more than a gadgets retail price to get it nice and early and beat the stock shortages? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| TalkTalk fined £3 million over billing issues Posted: 18 Aug 2011 03:25 AM PDT
Talk Talk and Tiscali have been in a bit of trouble, and when we say trouble we mean they mistakenly billed 62,000 customers, Ofcom were unsurprisingly not pleased Talk Talk and Tiscali have been fined £3 million by Ofcom after it was found that the companies had been mistakenly charging around 62,000 of its customers for 11 months between January to November last year.
Ofcom initially had ordered Talk Talk to solve its billing issues immediately in December of last year, however from then till March 2011 the company had still managed to incorrectly charge over 3,000 of its customers. On top of the fine the communications company has also had to payout around £2.5 million in repayments to customers.
Talk Talk have admitted they're 'disappointed' in the result of the review and have said they feel the fine was disproportionate to the offences committed. The mistakes of last year resulted in the company having the lowest customer satisfaction of any provider, Talk Talk will clearly be looking to rectify this.
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| Apple to be sued by South Korean iPhone users Posted: 18 Aug 2011 02:53 AM PDT
First Apple has its ban overturned about the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and now they're facing a lawsuit from South Korea, all in a days work? Apple is facing a class action lawsuit from South Korean law firm Mirae Law after the firm was successful in an initial claim that Apple was illegally holding location data from iPhone's in the country.
Earlier this year Kim Hyung-souk was payed around £500 by Apple after he was able to prove that what they were doing was illegal. With the case being a success his lawfirm will now be moving forward with the class action involving around 27,000 South Koreans all asking for the same amount, totalling £15.2 million.
Apple has as yet refused to comment, and have, after the initial court case, encrypted all their location data and assured users they won't be storing it without security measures in place.
Was Apple right to keep hold of that data, or should they have deleted it? Let us know what you think on Facebook and Twitter. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Motorola Xoom Android 3.2 Honeycomb update to hit UK Posted: 18 Aug 2011 02:39 AM PDT
UK Motorola Xoom tablets are to add the Android 3.2 OS update in September, Motorola has confirmed Following Google’s buyout of Motorola earlier this week the two giants of the mobile market are to join forces with the Android 3.2 update confirmed to roll-out for UK-based Motorola Xoom tablets in September.
With stateside Xoom owners already running Android Honeycomb 3.2, a Motorola spokesperson has confirmed to T3 that the OS update will hit the UK this September, just a month after the 3.1 update landed on British shores.
Unlike the Android Honeycomb 3.1 update which activated the Xoom’s SD card slot and made the Adobe Flash Player available, the 3.2 offering offers few advancements with “optimisations” of the unspecified variety joining fixed-sized apps on the iPad challenger.
What features would you most like to see land on the Android powered Motorola Xoom? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| PS4 release date rumours quashed by Sony CEO Posted: 18 Aug 2011 02:00 AM PDT
Sony PlayStation 4 release date rumours knocked back by Sony CEO Following a number of PS4 rumours that suggested Sony would launch the next-generation console during 2012, the CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment has suggested the PS4 release date will not be coming anytime soon.
The PS4 release rumour mill kicked into overdrive last month after Ubisoft President Yves Guillemot suggested Sony would need to release the next-generation PlayStation in 2012 in order to compete with the recently unveiled Nintendo Wii U. However, CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Jim Ryan has refuted such claims at GamesCom this week.
One way in which Sony is hoping to increase sales of the current PS3 is through dramatic price cuts. Announced during its GamesCom conference Sony revealed the UK PS3 price is to see more than £50 shaved off with the console to be made available for just £199.
Does the PS3 still have life in its ageing legs or is the PlayStation 4 drastically needed already? Let us know what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| Apple 3G MacBook Pro reaches $70,000 on eBay Posted: 18 Aug 2011 02:00 AM PDT
Apple have unsurprisingly stepped in at the last minute to stop a prototype 3G MacBook Pro from being sold on eBay, one can only assume they'd now like it back. A prototype 3G MacBook Pro has reached an eye-watering $70,000 on auction site eBay after the individual in posession of it decided it was best to leave his custody, it was only in the last stages of the bidding that it was then blocked by Apple.
The MacBook Pro, which has a side fitting antenna, was already causing a stir at $30,000 but as the closing date neared it was clear that the prototype was going to sell for much more. The 3G antenna is attached to the side of the screen via a magsafe-style system which means if accidently caught or knocked the antenna would harmlessly detach.
It's unsure what the current owner will do with the product, and with Apple clearly on the warpath to get their product back they may have a hard time giving it to anyone let alone selling it.
What do you think, should Apple have made a 3G MacBook pro? Let us know what you think on Facebook and Twitter.
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| Apple 3G MacBook Pro reaches $70,000 Posted: 18 Aug 2011 02:00 AM PDT
Apple have unsurprisingly stepped in at the last minute to stop a prototype 3G MacBook Pro from being sold on eBay, one can only assume they'd now like it back. A prototype 3G MacBook Pro has reached an eye-watering $70,000 on auction site eBay after the individual in posession of it decided it was best to leave his custody, it was only in the last stages of the bidding that it was then blocked by Apple.
The MacBook Pro, which has a side fitting antenna, was already causing a stir at $30,000 but as the closing date neared it was clear that the prototype was going to sell for much more. The 3G antenna is attached to the side of the screen via a magsafe-style system which means if accidently caught or knocked the antenna would harmlessly detach.
It's unsure what the current owner will do with the product, and with Apple clearly on the warpath to get their product back they may have a hard time giving it to anyone let alone selling it.
What do you think, should Apple have made a 3G MacBook pro? Let us know what you think on Facebook and Twitter.
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| Tech Today: EA classics to return, iOS MagSafe patent Posted: 17 Aug 2011 07:12 PM PDT
With news from Apple, Google, PlayStation and Skype, here's the tech news that broke after you logged-off Road Rash and Desert Strike could return, says EA
Apple to bring MagSafe tech to iOS devices
Google launches new photo-sharing app for iPhone
PS3 price-cut sees 400 per cent sales jump
Skype Wi-Fi comes to iOS devices
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| Facebook lashes out at Google + Posted: 17 Aug 2011 09:30 AM PDT
Speaking to Facebook's Director of games partnerships Sean Ryan, a leading broadsheet was told that Google + has 'no users'. Speaking to The Telegraph Sean Ryan said that Google + had 'emulated' many of the aspects of Facebook which was fine, but that doing so wouldn't help them off the ground.
The Director of games partnerships also lashed out at Google's financial plan concerning revenue sharing with game developers, while Facebook takes 30 per cent, Google only chooses to take 5 per cent which is apparently because they have 'no users'.
These claims do somewhat differ with the statistics which show that Facebook took 10 months to reach a million users, while Google + has managed 25 million in less than half that time. With the casual gaming market set to reach a value of $20.3 billion by 2014 and with Angry Birds and other games heading to Google + Zuckerberg's company may have to up its game.
What do you think, should Google + up its game or will it soon overtake Facebook? Let us know what you think on Twitter and Facebook.
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| iPhone 5 release date teased as iPhone 4 stocks dwindle Posted: 17 Aug 2011 09:28 AM PDT
Telefonica, which owns mobile network operator O2, will dramatically cut its Apple iPhone 4 stock. Could they be making room for Apple's highly anticipated iPhone 5?
O2’s parent company Telefonica is to reduce stock of the current iPhone 4 ahead of an expected Apple iPhone 5 release date on September 12th, new reports have suggested.
Contrary to reports earlier today that iPhone 5 pre-orders are to begin on September 30th ahead of an early October release date, latest reports from the increasingly erratic Apple iPhone 5 rumour mill have claimed Apple will launch the much mooted handset in less than a month’s time.
With reportedly leaked Apple iPhone 5 pictures suggesting the handset will launch with a refresh form factor the eagerly awaited handset is also expected to land with a 1GHz dual-core processor and an 8-megapixel camera with 1080p Full HD video recording capabilities.
Update: O2 has since refuted claims it is cutting iPhone stocks ahead of an iPhone 5 arrival stating it is merely updating how it presents the current iPhone 4 in store.
Speaking with T3 a spokesperson for the smartphone retailer said: We are updating the way we display some of our products in store. We do this on a regular basis for all our products to make sure our stores continue to meet the needs of our customers.
When do you think Apple will finally unveil its fifth-generation smartphone? Let us know what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| Battlefield 3 gameplay trailer reveals new multiplayer levels Posted: 17 Aug 2011 09:18 AM PDT
Battlefield 3 release date teased once again by new Battlefield 3 trailer outing multiplayer footage Battlefield 3 developers EA and DICE have released a new Battlefield 3 gameplay trailer with footage of the upcoming release’s expansive multiplayer levels revealed.
Constructed from actual gameplay footage taken from the title’s Alpha testing model the latest Battlefield 3 trailer, dubbed ‘Caspian Boarder’, gives a tantalising insight to the game’s broad range of content with users able to drive tanks and jeeps as well as flying helicopters and fighter jets.
With 64 player multiplayer modes heading to the Battlefield 3 PC release the most recently outed Battlefield 3 screenshots have shown that like its Activision rival the game will have levels set in Paris.
Which of the two titles are you most looking forward to playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 or Battlefield 3? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| Assassins Creed: Revelations new trailer Posted: 17 Aug 2011 08:55 AM PDT
Assassins Creed: Revelations has been holding its own amongst the other blockbuster titles this year and to wet our appetites one more time they released this trailer showing Altair and Ezio in action. Ubisoft have released a brand new Assassins Creed: Revelations trailer which shows off just some of the new kill combo's that have made the game series so playable.
The trailer also puts Altair and Ezio on the screen together, confirming that you will not only be playing as Altair in small sections, but clearly being able to put his own unique fighting style to the test. As expected Ubisoft have given the trailer a soundtrack from another era, this time showing the kill moves to the pounding beats of dubstep.
Dut out on November 15 Assassins Creed: Revelations will be the final chapter in the Ezio series, wrapping up all the loose ends that were left in Brotherhood and promising to be the most action-packed Assassins Creed yet.
Is Assassins Creed: Revelations the game you're holding out for? Let us know what you think of the trailer on Facebook and Twitter.
Assassins Creed: Revelations GamesCon Trailer
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| Android app news: Dr Who Mazes of Time arrives Posted: 17 Aug 2011 08:38 AM PDT
The Doctor travels through App Stores to arrive on Android. The legendary Dr Who has made his debut on the Android Market through the arrival of the The Mazes of Time game.
The BBC title, which proved a popular addition to the iPhone and iPad App Store, brings the Doctor's quest to defeat his age old enemies the Silurians, Cybermen and Daleks to Android smartphones.
It's BBC's Worldwide's first app for Android following the launch of the iPhone iteration in December 2010.
The app is free to download, but relies on a series of in-app purchases in order to extend the life of the game. There's 100 levels, with puzzles of increasing complexity and difficulty and official Dr Who music to boot.
You can download The Mazes of Time now if you have an Android phone running version 2.1 or above.
Link: Dr Who (via Life of Android)
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| FA Cup 2011 to be broadcast live on Facebook Posted: 17 Aug 2011 07:11 AM PDT
Social giant Facebook and Budweiser have teamed up to broadcast the opening FA Cup tie live via the social media site Social networking sites are to play a key role in the new football season with the opening game of this year’s FA Cup to be broadcast live via Facebook.
With a user base of more than 700 million people Facebook is to mark a new milestone this Friday, August 19th, in playing host to its first live FA Cup match as minnows of the sport Ascot United and Wembley F.C. go head-to-head in the opening match of the championship.
Speaking on the world first, Iain Newell, Marketing Director of Budweiser UK said the company “is committed to bringing the world’s most prestigious knockout competition closer to the fans.”
He added: “What better way to demonstrate this than by broadcasting the very first kick to a global audience via Facebook. This is the first time a FA Cup tournament fixture has been broadcast live on the social network, which is great news for football fans and clubs alike.”
Would you use Facebook as a source for live sporting content if more games were broadcast through the social outlet? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Posted: 17 Aug 2011 06:39 AM PDT
The HP Pre 3 got its UK launch today allowing punters to get their hands on the webOS smartphone The HP Pre 3 got its UK launch today after online tech stockists Clove confirmed it would be offering the handset from today with deliveries reaching punters doors by tomorrow.
The webOS handset is HP's latest incarnation of the Pre series which is known for its superb but under-appreciated OS and the wireless charghing dock. As with the Pre 2, the Pre 3 comes with a QWERTY slide-out keyboard but also offers a beefy 1.4Ghz dual-core processor and 3.6" touchscreen.
One of the new features the Pre 3 will offer is the 'Touch 2 Share' function which works with the HP TouchPad by sharing images and website links by simply tapping the two devices together. So far only Orange has confirmed that it will be selling the HP Pre 3, but only through 3rd party stockists, leaving online tech stockists as the main source for getting your hands on one.
Will you be forking out for the webOS smartphone or is webOS just not your cup of tea? Let me know what you think on Facebook and Twitter. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| PURE ONE Mini Series II DAB radio officially announced Posted: 17 Aug 2011 06:38 AM PDT
PURE ONE Mini Series II DAB radio confirmed with a September release date Audio specialist PURE has announced it is to revamp its range of compact digital radios with the PURE ONE Mini Series II UK release date confirmed for September.
Following on from the original PURE ONE Mini the Series II boasts both FM and DAB radio capabilities with 16 channel presets, headphone port and the ability to be used as a speaker for iPods or other PMPs all packed within its compact form.
With a PURE ONE Mini Series II release date confirmed by the audio firm for September the revamped DAB offering is to land with a price tag as compact as its form factor lining up at just £49.99.
When it comes to digital radios assuming the sound quality is there, does size matter? Let us know what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| OnLive MicroConsole and controller unboxing pictures Posted: 17 Aug 2011 06:16 AM PDT
OnLive will soon be heading to the UK, along with the OnLive Micro Console and wireless controller. T3 gets snap happy with our unboxing. OnLive has already been available in the US for a year now, giving us tantalising glimpses at what the cloud-gaming system is capable of. Even with only 100 title's the service proved to be hugely successful at launch, and with the promise of thousands of title's when it launches in the UK it has the potential to be huge.
Start Gallery: OnLive pictures and unboxing
If using the OnLive through a TV you'll need the full OnLive Micro Console and wireless controller to get started, as you can see from the pictures, the Micro Console is incredibly small, serving as a gateway to the OnLive network. On the front you'll find two USB ports for connecting extra controllers and accessories. On the back it's just as spartan offering connections for HDMI, AV, Optical and the much needed network cable making this look exceptionally easy to set up.
Moving over to the OnLive Wireless Controller the layout is reassuringly familiar whilst offering some extras in the form of media controls at the bottom for recording 'Brag Clips' and reviewing your own gaming performance. It's light in the hand but still feels rugged enough to be an everyday companion. Of course even if it isn't your cup of tea that's not a problem as OnLive supports Xbox 360 controllers among many other peripherals meaning you can stick to your tried-and-tested favourites if you so wish.
Alongside that there's the much needed power cable and a simple booklet of instructions making it all appear incredibly simple and very attractive as a product. The packaging feels far more bespoke than anything else on the market, while the Micro Console and wireless controller both feel like premium products rather than toys.
No word on pricing as yet but talking exclusively to BT (who are partnering with OnLive) T3 has learned that the cloud-gaming service will be offered as a bundle with their broadband packages, with subscription being paid directly to BT. Whether this means it'll be more expensive to use other internet providers remains to be see, couple that with the recent admission that while the average UK speed is 6.8Mbps there are still rural areas of the UK suffering much slower internet speeds.
OnLive UK release: Things you need to know
With the OnLive UK release date set for Sep 22, will you be signing up for the cloud-based gaming service? Let us know what you think of it on Facebook and Twitter.
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| Nintendo Wii Family Edition streamlined console revealed Posted: 17 Aug 2011 04:30 AM PDT
New Nintendo Wii console unveiled as the streamlined Nintendo Wii Family Edition bundle Nintendo has revealed it is to launch a revamped and streamlined version of the motion-controlled Nintendo Wii console ahead of the Christmas period.
Despite having unveiled the Wii’s successor at E3 earlier this year, with the Nintendo Wii U release date not scheduled until 2012 the Japanese gaming giant is to target this year’s Christmas shopping rush with a slimmed down version of its existing console.
With more than 87 million Wii consoles sold around the world to date, Nintendo is hoping its Wii Family Edition bundle will give the ageing device one final lease of life despite losing the Gamecube games and accessory compatibility boasted by its full sized predecessor.
Will the new Nintendo Wii Family Edition tempt you into splashing out on the revamped console ahead of the Wii U’s arrival? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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