Author: Stuart Dredge
Sony Ericsson unveils Walkman W890 and W380 music mobiles
It’s been a busy night for Sony Ericsson. Besides announcing its plans for PlayNow arena, it’s also unveiled two new Walkman music phones: the W890 and W380.
Sony Ericsson PlayNow arena to sell DRM-free music, hints at PlayStation Phone
Y’know how Nokia recently announced its plans to become a services-focused company rather than a pure hardware manufacturer? And y’know how a big part of that is its newly-opened Nokia Music Store and soon-to-relaunch N-Gage games platform? Well, two can play at that game. Sony Ericsson just announced something called PlayNow arena…
iPhone UK launch: everything you need to know
This Friday is I-Day here in the UK, as the iPhone finally goes on sale here in Blighty. We’re a few months behind the US, but anticipation is still running high for launch day. With that in mind, here’s a beginner’s guide to the UK iPhone launch…
Where and when can I get one?
The iPhone goes on sale this Friday at 6.02pm (O2, see) in Apple, O2 and Carphone Warehouse stores on the high street, which is more than 1,300 shops. However, you’ll also be able to buy one from the comfort of your desktop, since all three will be selling the iPhone online too. Apple will be holding free workshops and training sessions on Saturday at its stores, while O2 says it’s hired hundreds of iPhone experts to lurk in-store and help buyers out.
Yahoo Kickstart is a cross between LinkedIn and old-skool Facebook
Does the roaring success of Facebook, MySpace and Bebo mean there’s no space for new social networks? Yahoo thinks not, and has a new site to prove it called Kickstart. It’s like a cross between LinkedIn and old-skool Facebook (when it was just for college students).
Mod My Life: Tell strangers what to do, then watch the consequences
Here’s an intriguing Web 2.0 startup: it’s called Mod My Life, and promises to be a cross between Justin.tv and that Subservient Chicken site that did the rounds a while back.
Oakley Split Thump MP3 sunglasses are less silly-looking
Let’s be honest: MP3-playing sunglasses are never going to catch on in a big way until they look just like a normal pair of sunglasses. Who wants a pair of bulky, strange-looking shades that will scream GEEK at anyone encountering you on the beach.
Nokia Music Store update: it's broken!
Well, to clarify: it’s broken for me. I reviewed the Nokia Music Store last week, based on a morning using the web-based store on my Windows Vista PC. The review was broadly positive, highlighting some of the niggles, but generally concluding that it was a decent start. I’m not quite so impressed now.
Google rivals shrug off Open Handset Alliance announcement
Reuters has a really interesting article following up on Google’s launch yesterday of the Open Handset Alliance, in which they’ve talked to some of the companies who weren’t on board for the launch.
The 187-game arcade cabinet with a built-in beer pump
Games and beer. A marvellous combination, I’m sure you’ll agree. Even if your Pro Evo skills do slip after four pints or so. Sadly, Konami’s fab footy game isn’t included in the Gamerator, but everything else is right with it. Why? It’s an arcade cabinet with built-in beer storage, of course.
Ferrari opening its own theme park… in Abu Dhabi
Disneyland? Schmisneyland! Alton Towers? Rubbish! Thorpe Park? Don’t make me laugh. The ideal theme park would be based on, ooh, red Italian Formula 1 cars. And whaddya know, Ferrari is opening its own theme park in 2009.
