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Samsung announce Galaxy S3 to launch 29 May

A huge crowd packed into London's Earl's Court Exhibition Centre last night to finally witness the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S3, a smartphone already being dubbed the 'Apple Killer'

Kindle smartphone considered by online giant Amazon

Following the incredible success of its range of Kindle eReaders and last year's Kindle Fire tablet, is Amazon considering entering the highly lucrative smartphone market?

Samsung's record profits end Nokia's reign at the top

Samsung Electronics has beaten strong competition, principally Apple and Nokia, to become the world's largest manufacturer of mobile phones

Philips launch world's most efficient light bulb

Yesterday, fittingly known as 'Earth Day', Philips' award-winning LED light bulbs finally became available in stores across America, capable of providing 20 years of illumination

Mixed reviews for Sony's SmartWatch

Following its unveiling at the Consumer Electronics Show back in January 2012, Sony has now officially released their SmartWatch in the US to a mixed response

Apple's Cook visits China's plants

Apple CEO Tim Cook spent last week in China adhering to what could be described as a two-pronged agenda - to develop future business opportunities and to personally see working conditions at supplier's plants

No new Xbox for 2012

Fans hoping for news of an upgraded Xbox have been left disappointed this weekend, with a statement coming from Microsoft that the newest version of its console won't be released until 2013 at the earliest

The most innovative cameras of 2012

Manufacturing Digital takes a look at some of the most innovative cameras to be released this year

Apple's 'new iPad' leaves many feeling left out

It would seem the dust has finally settled after the highly anticipated launch of Apple's latest products and services, with the 'iPad 3' garnering a mixed reaction

Nestlé remove artificial ingredients from confectionary

Global confectionary company, Nestlé, has become the UK's first major manufacturer of sweets and chocolate to accomplish products which are 100 percent free of all artificial colours, preservatives and flavourings

Nokia offers customers a Pureview

Nokia announce world's highest megapixel camera phone at 2012 Mobile World Congress

HTC announce One Series at Mobile World Congress

HTC look to return to what they do best in 2012, innovative high-end devices

HTC to scale back smartphone output in 2012

Taiwanese phone manufacturer HTC will focus on quality not quantity in 2012 by scaling back on the number of devices available

Nokia reaches 1.5 billion S40 phone milestone

Nokia has announced a significant milestone in the company's history with the sale of its 1.5 billionth Series 40 mobile phone

Apple increases responsibility with supplier audits

Apple publishes Supplier Responsibility Progress Report giving details of the company's supply chain in order to monitor contract employee working conditions

Sony unveils world's first digital binoculars

Tech giant reveals binoculars capable of HD video recording, zoom, autofocus and SteadyShot image stabilisation

Does the Nintendo Wii U have what it takes?

Emulating the now legendary Wii is a tall order, so can Nintendo's latest console live up to expectations?

RIM delays BlackBerry 10 phones until late 2012

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) has delayed its next generation range of phones until late 2012

Apple iPad 3 to launch spring 2012?

Latest rumours suggest companies in Apple's supply chain have started delivering iPad 3 components to contractors

iPod creator aims to reinvent the domestic thermostat

Godfather of the iPod and the man who could be credited with kickstarting a digital music revolution has turned his attention to home energy efficiency with a new take on the humble thermostat

Apple vs Samsung - The story so far

Samsung will now be allowed to sell its Galaxy tablet in Australia during the holiday season

Microsoft will make Kinect device for Windows PCs

Microsoft says it is optimising certain hardware components of its Kinect motion sensor device to enable Windows PC compatibility

Apple cleared by ITC in HTC patent battle

US International Trade Commission (ITC) says Apple did not violate patents owned by HTC

Asus and Dell not planning tablet computer exit

Despite previous rumours, both Asus and Dell have announced they are not pulling out of the tablet computer market

Amazon planning smartphone to rival iPhone in 2012?

Not content with the Kindle Fire tablet, Amazon looks set to expand its mobile device portfolio with an iPhone rival in Q4 2012 according to investor note

LG to replace Logitech as Google TV partner?

Even though Logitech called its Revue Google TV receiver a mistake, rumours suggest that LG will now collaborate with the search engine giant on a new television set

HP, Dell, Nokia and Apple top Greenpeace guide

In a revised version of its Guide to Greener Electronics, Greenpeace hails HP as the top gadget and electronics company followed by Dell, Nokia and Apple

EU investigates Samsung over Apple patent battle

The European Commission has launched an investigation of Samsung over possible FRAND (Fair, Reasonable And NonDiscriminatory) patent abuse against Apple

Canon makes Hollywood debut with Cinema EOS System

Canon announces entry into motion picture production industry with launch of a cinema lens line-up, cinema cameras and digital SLR cameras

Why Microsoft killed off its Courier tablet

Internal conflicts of interest and an intervention by Bill Gates led to Microsoft cancelling the Courier tablet's development

Apple rumours: Ultra-thin MacBook, iPad 3 display issue

It seems like the Apple rumour mill never stops, with the latest speculation surrounding a new ultra-thin 15-inch MacBook and production problems for the iPad 3's possible Retina display

Nokia Kinetic: Flexible and bendy smartphone concept

Nokia's flexible and bendy smartphone concept Kinetic could hit the market in less than three years

Amazon increasing Kindle Fire production due to demand

The world's largest online retailer Amazon is increasing capacity and ramping up production of its Kindle Fire tablet due to ongoing demand

Apple currently building prototype television set?

Rumours suggest that Apple is currently building a prototype television set which could make its debut late 2012

Microsoft claims patent landmark over Android devices

Microsoft says that manufacturers accounting for over half of all Android devices have now entered into patent license agreements with the company

Lytro unveils world's first light field camera

The world's first consumer light field camera which takes 'living pictures' by capturing all the rays of light in a scene has been launched by Lytro

iPad 3 release in Q1 2012 as production starts early?

Latest rumours suggest that Apple has started production of the iPad 3 early ahead of a Q1 2012 release

Sony recalls 1.6 million Bravia TV sets worldwide

Sony is to recall 1.6 million Bravia TV sets worldwide due to fire risk

Apple iPhone 4S antenna may infringe on Samsung patent

Apple iPhone 4S system which can switch between multiple antennas has reportedly already been patented by Samsung

Sony considers buying Ericsson out of venture

In order to make up lost ground in the mobile phone market, Sony is reportedly in talks to buy out Ericsson's stake in the two company's joint venture

Apple iPhone 4S: Same design but with new hardware

Apple's highly anticipated next generation iPhone is the same design as its predecessor but gets various hardware upgrades

Microsoft to stop production of the Zune player

Microsoft announces it will no longer produce Zune players and going forward will focus on Windows Phone for mobile music and video

Amazon selling Kindle Fire at $10 loss

According to IHS analysis, even though Amazon is selling its Kindle Fire tablet at $199, it costs $209.63 to make

Can Amazon keep up with Kindle Fire demand?

With a lower than expected price of $199 (£130), questions are being raised of Amazon's ability to produce enough Kindle Fire tablets to make profit

KT Spider Phone: A multi-functional handheld device

Struggling to decide between a laptop, tablet or handheld games console? You could have all three with Spider Phone...

Rumour: Apple to drop iPod classic and iPod shuffle?

On it's 10 year anniversary, rumours suggest that the iPod classic will be killed off by Apple alongside the iPod shuffle

Apple cuts iPad production by a quarter

In a report, JP Morgan claims Apple is cutting back production of the iPad by 25 percent

3D TV improves viewing experience say consumers

A study carried out by Frank N. Magid Associates on behalf of Panasonic reveals that consumers believe 3D TV significantly improves their television viewing experience

World's smallest camera unveiled

Hammacher Schlemmer has introduced the world's smallest fully functional camera

BlackBerry cuts PlayBook production, Quanta loses staff

RIM's contract manufacturer Quanta, which produces the BlackBerry Playbook, is forced to fire staff due to lack of orders

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