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Apple announce new iPod shuffle, nano and touch »
Apple has refreshed almost all of its iPod line-up, with a new shuffle, nano and touch all announced by Steve Jobs. The new iPod Shuffle goes back to the 2nd gen design and sees the return of buttons, though the device is now smaller than it was before. The voice-over feature remains, however. The shuffle has 2GB of storage and a ...Read On »
Apple’s media event to be streamed live »
Apple is offering a live stream of today's media event... assuming you're a Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch or iPod user. In an unusual move for Apple people with one of the company's fancier products will be able to go to Apple.com at 6pm (Irish time) to see (assumedly) Steve Jobs take the stage to show what new and shiny things the company has ...Read On »
Microsoft confirm new 360 controller »
Microsoft may claim to have its heart set on a controller-free future but it has not stopped researching the "old-fashioned" input system just yet. The company's own Major Nelson has confirmed that a new Xbox 360 controller is on the way, with the accessory gaining a new D-pad and a sleeker look. The console's controller has long faced ...Read On »
Google seeks to prioritise mail »
Google is rolling out a new feature in Gmail which it says will save users hours of time a week currently wasted browsing unwanted mails. The 'Priority Inbox' setting will automatically filter mails according to their importance, meaning users should only see the mails they want or need to while working. According to Google the filter will ...Read On »
Apple to hold media event 1st Sept »
Apple have sent out media invites for a special event due to be held on the 1st September - which is this day next week. Going by the various rumours that have done the rounds in recent weeks many are expecting the event to feature a new line of iPods - including a FaceTime-enabled iPod Touch, i.e., one with a camera. A refresh of the Apple ...Read On »
Samsung tease their GalaxyTab before 2nd Sept reveal »
It was one of the worst-kept secrets in the gadget world but Samsung has finally taken the wraps off its Galaxy-branded tablet. Due to be unveiled in Germany next week Samsung's 7" tablet device has been teased by the company in a new video available on MobileBurn's YouTube channel. The 20 second clip gives plenty away in terms of spec, ...Read On »
Intel buys up McAfee for €5.97bn »
Chip-maker Intel has snapped up security software specialist McAfee for a tasty €5.97bn ($7.68bn). The unexpected deal will see McAfee operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Intel, though the latter will clearly seek to use the expertise to improve its growing portfolio of products. Intel has been on the acquisition path lately, buying ...Read On »
7″ iPad rumours pick up pace »
The internet is a-buzz with rumours of a 7" iPad being on the horizon - as soon as the end of this year. The latest spate of suggestions stem from an article in a Taiwanese newspaper which says LG and Chi Mei will join forces to produce the new hardware. This follows the discovery of code in the latest version of iOS that points towards a ...Read On »
First Windows Phone 7 games revealed »
Microsoft has unveiled details of the first games for the new Windows Phone 7 operating system at this week's Gamescom 2010 conference in Germany. The OS's gaming credentials are based around Microsoft's own Xbox Live infrastructure, with over 60 titles being made available for it in its early stages. The most notable of these titles ...Read On »
Xbox’s Kinect to launch in Ireland on 10th »
Microsoft has given an official date for the arrival of the Kinect in Ireland (and the rest of Europe); Wednesday, 10th November. The motion-sensitive accessory for the Xbox 360 will launch with a price-tag of €150, including the Kinect Adventures game, and will have 15 first party titles available for it in the run up to Christmas. The ...Read On »
