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Canon releases EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS II USM lens

Pre-CES 2010: Canon has released a successor to its professional workhorse fast telezoom, in the shape of the EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS II USM. Although outwardly similar to its predecessor, the new lens features a revised optical design, incorporating a fluorite element and no fewer than 5 UD elements... More...

Lensbaby call for image submissions

Lensbaby has invited photographers to submit images taken with one of its products for a chance to be published in an upcoming book. Photographers have until December 31, 2009 to submit up to two images via the company's website. Successful entries will be announced on Lensbaby's website on Januar... More...

Apple Denies Rejecting Google Voice for iPhone

In responses to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) inquiries about Google Voice, Apple Friday denied that it has rejected the application, AT&T said it played no part in Apple's iPhone application review process, and Google asked the agency to redact its answer about Google Voice's App ... More...

Fujifilm launches A170 budget compact camera

Fujifilm has also announced an addition to its A series of budget compact cameras. The A170 is based around a 10MP sensor, 3x (32-96mmequiv) zoom lens and a 2.7 inch LCD. There are 16 scene modes, Auto Scene Recognition and a Panorama mode. Jump to: Press Release Specifications Press Rel... More...

Rabbids Go Home Coming To Nintendo DS

The Wii apparently wasn't enough for the little buggers. By Kat Bailey , 07/20/2009 Ubisoft knows a good thing when it sees it -- or a popular thing, at least. The publisher announced today that Rabbids Go Home -- the latest in the popular Rayman spinoff series -- will also be appearing on... More...

Apple Offers $30 iTunes Credit to IPhone 3G S Customers

In a stunning development--okay, not so much a "stunning development" as a nice little gesture -- Apple has been sending out apologetic e-mails to those of the over a million iPhone 3G S customers who were unfortunate enough to run into activation issues with their brand-new gadget. J... More...

Fallout 3's "Point Lookout" Coming June 23

Bethesda gets a little more specific with DLC details. By Steve Watts , 06/02/2009 Not all of the news coming out of E3 is from the big press conferences; some of it just comes from trailers and talking to company reps. Bethesda has narrowed the previously vague "June" r... More...

David Jaffe Won't Show New Game at E3

The rumor and speculation over Jaffe's next project won't be answered in L.A. next week. By Kris Pigna , 05/26/2009 With E3 quickly approaching, we're getting a better and better sense of what to expect to see at the show -- and unfortunately, what not to. In his latest video update ( via VG... More...

Bethesda Didn't Actively Seek President Clinton for Fallout 3

Marketing VP Pete Hines says they never actually asked for Bill Clinton to be approached. By Kris Pigna , 05/24/2009 Remember that bizarre story about former president Bill Clinton being approached for the role of the president in Fallout 3 ? Well as it turns out, that was more about an over... More...

Cashback offer - Blackberry Curve 8900 complete with low line rental

Cashback offer - Blackberry Curve 8900 complete with low line rental 21 May 2009 Discount deal via Dial-A-Phone A popular and reliable smartphone from Blackberry, this deal, on offer for £30 per month comes complete with a cashback offer. Now, if you're canny, you can save the cashba... More...

Vodafone keeps Northern Rail posted

Vodafone keeps Northern Rail posted 21 May 2009 Over 1,000 conductors to be provided with up to date travel information direct to their BlackBerry's Customers travelling on Northern Rail will now be able to blame Vodafone for their conductors not knowing why their train is running late. As par... More...

Cloud 9 Developing DJ Game For The Wii

"World's Best DJ" Armin van Buuren gets his own DJ title. By Kat Bailey , 05/08/2009 Activision's upcoming DJ Hero won't be the only game trying to rock the club scene this fall. The world best DJ (according to DJ Magazine) is about to get his own DJ game as well. According to E... More...

inFamous Has Gone Gold

Sucker Punch says development on their super hero action game is finished. By Patrick Klepek , 04/16/2009 The News: inFamous should have no trouble hitting its May 26 release date. Developer Sucker Punch Productions announced over Twitter last night that their dark superhero action game h... More...

SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 Announced For PSP

Tactical shooter joins 2009's flood of PSP games. By Kat Bailey , 04/16/2009 Continuing the recent flood of PlayStation Portable announcements, Sony has announced that SOCOM is making its way back to the handheld. Not only that, they're returning to the Fireteam Bravo brand that made up the ... More...

Teaser Offers Proof of Burnout's 'Pursuit' Mode

By Earnest Cavalli April 15, 2009 | 3:30:56 PM Categories: Downloadable Content    We've heard rumors, we've heard the developers say it was coming, but now that Criterion has released an in-game teaser trailer for Burnout Paradise's much-anticipated &... More...

Amazon Offers Exclusive Ghostbusters Slimer Edition

Tons of Ghostbusters goodies await anyone willing to part with $129.99. By Dustin Quillen , 04/14/2009 Proving once and for all that pricey collector's editions don't have to cater exclusively to cat helmet enthusiasts and fans of replica weaponry , publisher Atari has revealed the cont... More...

EEDAR Says Chinatown Wars Proves M-Rated DS Games "Risky"

Analyst estimates lower-than-expected sales for new GTA title, says it's a matter of demographics between DS and PSP. By Kat Bailey , 04/13/2009 The Nintendo DS has sold a lot of systems, but that doesn't necessarily guarantee success for M-rated titles. This according to EEDAR analyst Jesse... More...

Review: Peggle Dual Shot Proves Nearly Perfect on DS

By Chris Kohler April 08, 2009 | 5:45:00 PM Categories: Reviews    Screenshots from Peggle Dual Shot , a version of the popular pachinko-inspired casual game for Nintendo DS. Images courtesy PopCap Peggle on Nintendo DS. What took so long? The combo makes ... More...

Symbian Foundation Faces up to Challenges

What was billed as a roundtable discussion for members of the new Symbian Foundation turned into an opportunity for them to lay out the challenges and threats to their fledgling group. Speaking at the CTIA conference in Las Vegas on Wednesday, the members expressed their support for the foundation ... More...

Metal Gear Solid Touch Now Available for IPhone, IPod Touch

Konami Digital Entertainment has announced the release of Metal Gear Solid Touch on the App Store. Compatible with the iPhone and iPod touch, Metal Gear Solid Touch costs US$8. Metal Gear Solid Touch is an iPhone game based on the enormously popular stealth-action game that originated on video ga... More...
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