Hi-fis with universal docking capabilities are just like life on Pandora, the alien planet on Avatar – everything is capable of linking to and using everything else. And for true music lovers, a hi-fi system with great speakers through which one can play iTunes is a welcome change from headphones – which are sometimes uncomfortable to wear, and don’t always have the best sound. (more…)
Making sure you choose the best amplifier for your needs amplifier can make all the difference between an audio dream and nightmare. Given the extensive range of amplifiers available on the market, it is crucial to make sure that you choose an amplifier that suits your budget, and at the same time sounds the way you want it to. (more…)
Camera cases come in all shapes and sizes, to suit different types, styles and models of camera. The most important thing is to choose a camera case that’ll keep your camera safe and protected from damage, but a number of other practical considerations come into play too: storage, the bulkiness of the case, and for many buyers, what it looks like. Finding out more about specific cameras and the cases available for them is the key to making a choice that’ll ensure getting value for money and keeping camera equipment safe. (more…)
Almost a year ago, a gay Xbox designer, Jim Durrant, sued Microsoft for £45 000 at the London South Employment Tribunal for emotional damages and loss of earnings, for discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation. Durrant said at the time, according to The Telegraph, that the firm did not have policies in place to deal with his complaints about homophobic harassment. He was apparently harassed by his own colleagues. Just a month prior to that, The Telegraph reported that Microsoft had banned a gamer from playing on Xbox Live because she used the word lesbian in her gamer tag. Well, homophobia has reared its ugly head once again in the gaming world, only this time things are being taken seriously. (more…)
The Samsung 7000 and 8000 TV series will be Skype-enabled. Log into existing accounts or create a new one for free using your remote control. The Skype is already set up through the home network, all that’s needed is the low-profile Freetalk TV camera, which is sold separately, and you’re ready to get in touch with friends and family. (more…)
Life has just gotten easier for music lovers with Belkin’s Bluetooth music receiver. This little device allows you to wirelessly play music from the iPhone 3G/3GS and second generation iPod Touch. It connects to the home stereo system with a cable and voila, music can now be enjoyed from the comfort of your couch. (more…)
In stark contrast to the lukewarm impact Final Fantasy XIII had, the PS3 exclusive God of War III maintains the franchise’s reputation for being a brutal, over-the-top, marquee video game. (more…)
Confirming that 3D may not be a fad, Alice in Wonderland’s opening weekend of $116 million has Hollywood smiling all the way to the bank and uncertain manufacturers reassured that their huge 3D TV investments would not be for naught. (more…)
Panasonic, the world’s largest Plasma maker and widely considered one of the top 3 HD TV makers in the world may soon turn its loss making television division profitable. The corporation hopes through a combination of accelerated sales through its 3D TVs and cost reductions focused on its manufacturing plants as well as the outsourcing of its smaller, less important LCD TV division, it can improve its financial outlook and health. (more…)
Sony’s PS3 has been experiencing something of lag in sales, and has long struggled in competition with other gaming consoles such as the Nintendo Wii and Microsoft Xbox 360. Now, Sony is launching the PS3 Slim Console and it seems that this might be a make-or-break moment for the technology giants. Will this newer, sleeker version of the PS3 have what it takes to increase sales in the same way that a more compact version of the PS2 once did for that model of the console? Here’s a look at what’s been done in the world of Playstation to win over gamers to the Sony side. (more…)
