Powermat Wireless Chargers at Best Buy and Target

In an age where technology moves at an alarming rate, we have often wondered why we still need to plug our devices in to a power outlet to charge them. Palm was one of the first companies to launch a product that allows the Pre to charge without the need to use a powercord connected to your handset. Read more

Apple Event September 9 Starts: Announcements Coming

Engadget have been frequently updating an article regarding today’s Apple Media Event, due to the amount of bloggers Apple have supplied free WiFi Internet access. The event has even attracted some celebrities such as Greg Grunberg of Heroes. Read more

IPhone 3.0 Software News: In Game Soundtracks

Since Apple released their OS version 3.0 for the iPhone, game developers now believe that they may be able to use player’s own music rather then listening to pre-compiled soundtracks, this does not mean they will stop creating the soundtracks it just is an extra function that may become available soon.

It is not thought to be popular with all game developers for the iPhone as a lot of games rely on atmosphere created by certain soundtracks, however in casual puzzle games the attraction is obvious.

There were a lot of other changes made to the iPhone with OS 3.0, if you are still having difficulty check out our previous post for an Apple iPhone OS 3.0 walkthrough.

For a more in depth look into the potential pro’s and con’s check out PocketGamer.biz.

Killzone 2: What tracks would you play In-Game?

Following on from the recent announcement from Seb Downie that custom soundtracks is indeed a possibility for online play in Killzone 2, I ask this question: What track will you play while blowing off heads during online matches? Read more

PS3’s Killzone 2 Beta: First Impressions

We have more news on Killzone 2 now, as gaming experts IGN have given their impressions of the multiplayer beta that is currently underway on the PS3. Read more

2008 TC3 Asteroid hits Earth atmosphere today

Earth to be hit by a fireball, welcome to the 2008 TC3 Asteroid, the 2008 TC3 Asteroid will hit the atmosphere of the Earth tonight (Oct 7 UT) at 2:46 UT (10:46 EDT) over northern Sudan in northeast Africa.

There is a 99.8-100% probability that it will hit Earths atmosphere, you should not be worried in the slightest as this asteroid has no threat whatsoever, it will no doubt burn up during re-entry which will make an awesome air burst, it will apparently detonate with the energy of a kiloton of TNT.

The 2008 TC3 is estimated to be 1-5 meters in diameter and will create a spectacular display which should be highly visible; the trail should be very long indeed.

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Mercedes Benz Bluetec: the future of clean diesel engines

The Mercedes Benz Bluetec is a new super-clean diesel, and is hoped to become the future of diesel engine design. The engine is an E320 BLUETEC 3.0 liter V6 turbodiesel engine, which has four valves per cylinder with each injector being located at the center top of the combustion chamber. Read more

Make your Bonfire go with a Bang!

Most people enjoy bonfire night, if it’s at a public show or just in your own back garden. Prezzybox.com has a range of products to help the night sparkle. If you’re going to a public display it can get cold so why not take some Hot Stuff Hand Warmers, with just a snap of the metal inside they will immediately start warming up which will keep your hands cosy Read more

Sony BRAVIA VPL-VW80 SXRD Full HD Projector

Sony’s new BRAVIA VPL-VW80 SXRD projector is designed to be the next logical step for the serious Home Cinema enthusiast. At its heart lies Sony’s SXRD™ (Silicon X-tal Reflective Display) panel technology that delivers exquisitely fine-grained 1080p Full HD for a truly cinematic experience. The special High Frame Rate SXRD panels and exclusive Motionflow Dark Frame Insertion system double the frame rate to 100Hz for fluid, natural movement no matter how fast the action gets. Eight-stage real-time signal processing by Sony’s BRAVIA ENGINE 2 ensures outstanding colour and visibly superior overall image quality Read more

Xbox 360 and the ROTHBURY Festival

The 2008 July 4 weekend saw the ROTHBURY Festival emerge as a new American music celebration. Xbox 360 was a proud sponsor of this inaugural, next-generation rock and roll music festival.

ROTHBURY was a huge party with a purpose, hosted at the one-of-a-kind Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury, Michigan. The ranch offers beautiful trails, forests, fields, lakes, and beaches, and even on-site lodging, bars, and eateries Read more

Limbo String gadget for limbo dancing

Whether you’re as flexible as a circus contortionist or creakier than vintage floorboards, you’ll love this excuse for a spot of limbo dancing. The Limbo String from iwantoneofthose.com is a party essential for this latest limbo craze.

Limbo dancing originated in 1950’s Trinidad, and the Limbo String is guaranteed to add a Caribbean flavour to any festivity. Flick the switch and a fluorescent cord extends seven foot across the room, ready for your contestants to line up and take turns to limbo underneath.

While a neon light in the base unit helps to create a real party atmosphere, the funky West Indian rhythms that play from this groovy gadget will help your guests to limber up.

Plus a handy dial adjusts the height - for those who are extra ambitious. Brilliant for beach parties or for any gathering in need of livening up this summer… get on down and let the Limbo Olympics commence.

You can buy the Limbo String on iwantoneofthose.com for £24.99.

Beijing 2008: The Official Olympics Game on Sony PS3, Xbox 360 & PC

Summer is upon us and on August 8 we will see the start of the Beijing 2008 Olympics and for those of you who will not be performing or even going to the games, then why not check out the new Beijing 2008: The Official Olympics Game. The new video game will become available on the Sony PS3, Xbox 360 as well as on PC. So come on why not represent your country and bring home the gold, in the greatest games in the world.

Beijing 2008: The Official Video Game of The Olympic Games is appearing on the Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3 and on PC for the first time and delivers an entertaining and immersive Olympic experience. The graphics on the game manages to capture all the emotion and detail that you get from the real games, make sure you try your best, as a fraction of a second will make all the difference. The game also gives you the chance to complete for glory with up to seven friends online, there you can strive for gold and also try to break a few records while you are at it.

The game has 38 events for you to compete in across ten Olympic disciplines; these include Aquatics, Cycling, Gymnastics, Judo, Kayaking, Table tennis, Track and Field and many more. The game has a number of unique features like, In-Depth Career and Competition Modes, Innovative Gameplay Mechanics as well as Global Online Competition.

Beijing 2008: The Official Olympics Game on Sony PS3, Xbox 360 & PC manages to capture the Olympic spirit and offers full branding and realistic recreations of the official Olympic stadiums. So why not soak up all the atmosphere that the Olympic Games has with Beijing 2008: The Official Olympics Game.

Playstation Network Weekly Update for America: Free Metal Gear Solid 4 Database software plus more

All you Americans are going to love the Playstation Network weekly update, there is plenty of playable content plus add-on packs to keep you smiling. The main thing that we like and of course sticks out the most has to be the superb free Metal Gear Solid 4 Database software, oh and Fatal Inertia EX release which was yesterday. Check out the full release list below.

Looking for downloadable games are you? Well how about climbing into the cockpit to experience something cool in the brave new world of combat racing, yes we are talking about Fatal Inertia EX which will allow you to battle it out at high speeds using an unconventional array of weapons designed around realistic principles of physics and magnetism (ESRB Rated E10+ File size: 906 MB). Now how about some pretty cool add-on content for some awesome games, first up is Hot Shots Golf: Out Of Bounds Oceania Course, you can download the brand new Oceania course where you will be able to take all your favourite players and caddies of course and tee up on this new stunning designed Oceania course ($4.99 - File size: 100 KB).

Moving on next up is the free Metal Gear Solid 4 Database; there is new information on weapons, characters and plot elements for Metal Gear (1987) to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (2008), there is also three different perspectives, a relationship map, an encyclopedia plus a timeline. (File size: 77 MB). How about The Incredible Hulk Downloadable Content for free, of course you have the epic single player experience, well now there is new Incredible Hulk downloadable bonus content which includes six competitive two-player mission types that test the speed, strength and skill of PS3 gamers everywhere (File size: 381 MB).

This one is a definite must for all you music, Coldplay and Guitar Hero III fans, yes next up is Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Coldplay Track Pack. Three pack download containing the songs “Violet Hill”, “Talk”, “God Put A Smile Upon Your Face” by Coldplay. (File size: 45.2 MB - $6.25). Rock Band Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com. “Rock ‘n’ Roll Dream” - Crooked X ($0.99) - “Afterlife” - Avenged Sevenfold ($1.99) - “Critical Acclaim” - Avenged Sevenfold ($1.99) and “Hammerhead” - The Offspring ($1.99) (File sizes: 25.7 MB - 53.2 MB).

There is also free game videos such as the Linger in Shadows Trailer, Linger in Shadows is an interactive coffee table piece created by a collective of artists who call themselves Plastic based in Poland. This experiment into the demo scene brings new talent with a fresh approach to interactive art into the industry. Navigate through various segments and unlock both primary and secondary goals to find the rips in reality. (File size: 68 MB (HD). There is also “PAIN: Character Intro Trailer” Take a look and see the latest downloadable launches. Jarvis introduces a nurse, cheerleader, ninja, pirate, and a punk rocker that are ready to launch into superstardom….or a wall – your call. File size: 23 MB (SD), 83 MB (HD), and 110 MB (1080).

Golden Axe: Beast Rider Teaser Trailer
One of SEGA’s most popular franchises storms onto the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system. As the unstoppable Tyris Flare, players will engage in vicious melee combat both on foot and atop massive mythical beasts, savaging enemies with blades and magic on a quest for vengeance –

Watch the Teaser Trailer now!
File size: 12 MB (SD), 44 MB (HD), and 58 MB (1080).

Fatal Inertia EX Titan Trailer
Climb into the cockpit and experience a brave new world of combat racing.
File size: 178 MB (HD). Plus “Prince of Persia Debut Trailer” Download the first trailer and discover the new Prince of Persia! File size: 12 MB (SD), 45 MB (HD), and 75 MB (1080).

Hail to the Chimp ‘Campaign Trail Madness’ Trailer
Take a trip with Crackers and the other candidates as they rally support on the campaign trail!
File size: 73 MB (HD)

Free Game Demos which include, Fatal Inertia EX Trial
Climb into the cockpit and experience a brave new world of combat racing.
ESRB Rated E10+ File size: 542 MB.

Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 Demo
one of the most popular arcade shooters is back! Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 revives classic Commando action with an all new adventure. ESRB Rating T File size: 112 MB – There is also “NCAA Football 09 Demo” NCAA Football 09 arrives on campus with groundbreaking college animations and controls and all the excitement of a storied college bowl game. Develop an adrenaline-pumping home field atmosphere and see if you can build your legacy in the online Dynasty mode. ESRB Rated E File size: 1.50 GB.

Hail to the Chimp Demo
Hail to the Chimp is a fast, furious, and funny action-party game where you and up to three friends compete to become the first President of the animal kingdom! ESRB Rated T File size: 374 MB.

PS3 Themes (free)
AST Dew Tour Theme -Customize your PS3 system with a cool AST Dew Tour theme. This theme allows you to change up the look of your background and XMB icons. Download today! File size: 1.69 MB.

Movie and Blu-ray Trailers (free)
Step Brothers (x2)
Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly, who last teamed in the box-office smash Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, now star in Step Brothers. File size: 30-31 MB (SD), 110-114 MB (HD), and 151-176 MB (1080).

Game Music (free)
PAIN Theme Song
P-A-I-N, P-A-I-N…You’ve heard it while PAIN is loading; now you can download the PAIN theme song and listen to it while you play. File size: 5.10 MB

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Spice Girls: Mel C Dismisses Rumors

Rumors that Melanie Chisholm has dismissed the Spice Girl Reunion Tour ended because of the girls arguing.

She spoke to Rolling Stone Magazine and said “All of us have really enjoyed getting closer again, The whole atmosphere on the tour [was] very fun and there hasn’t been time for any bickering or the fighting that’s always reported about the Spice Girls.”

She also admitted that she wouldn’t rule out the thought of another reunion tour.

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The Fashionable LCD TV Range From LG

With many gadgets and gizmos becoming more fashion-conscious, LCD TVs seem to be following suit. LG’s new LCD range was recently unveiled at London Fashion Week and proved that TV’s aren’t the old ugly boxes they used to be! The LG6000 LCD HDTV Series are available in sizes 32”, 37”, 42” and 47”. Read more

The Bucket List Premiere Hits London

With the tragic news of Heath Ledger’s passing the European premiere of The Bucket List, a movie about death, had an understandably subdued atmosphere. Stars Morgan Freeman and a tight-lipped Jack Nicholson made an Read more

Moonlight Sound Globes: Great For Parties

With British summer time beginning on March 30th there are only a few weeks to go to get your garden looking good for all those great Bar-B-Que’s and garden parties! For those long summer nights you’ll need some great lighting and even greater entertainment! These Moonlight Sound Globes are all you’ll need to get the party started. Read more

Kerry Katona Fights With Marilyn Croft

It has been reported that Kerry Katona had a fight with her new mother-in-law Marilyn Croft at a New Year’s Eve party at her home.

The party was organised to bring together all her family, but Kerry ended Read more

Remote-Controlled Tea Lights: Relax In Style

Well if you love the ambience and atmosphere that candlelight give then the new Remote-controlled tea lights are what you need Read more

New Killzone 2 Gameplay: 8 mins of upcoming game for Sony PS3

Today we have some new video footage of gameplay in Killzone 2; the 8 minute video shows the Sony PS3 game with comments explaining parts of Killzone 2 Read more

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