Tech - Online Social Media

USB Version Of Apple Mac OS X Lion Is Here: £55!

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Apple's Mac OS X Lion software has been out a little under a month now and was the first version ever not to be available via disc. Apple has insisted on digital downloads; however the Mac software would also become available via USB drive. Said drive is now available and is on offer for the … [Read more...]

Sony PlayStation 3DTV: Autumn UK Launch With £499 Price

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For those of you keeping your eyes on Sony's 3D TV with PS3 gaming in mind, we have some further news for you. The TV will be launched to consumers in the UK and Europe this Autumn, costing £499. When the word 3D is mentioned in the same sentence as TV you are normally talking over £1000 every … [Read more...]

DirecTV Teams Up With Sony: NFL Sunday Ticket Pack On PS3

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Up until now, only DirecTV customers could get the exclusive NFL Sunday Ticket subscription package. Things are set for a very convenient and interesting change as DirecTV has struck a deal with Sony to bring this coveted satellite package to the PS3. From now on, owners of Sony's games console … [Read more...]

Apple Back to School Promotion Changes Needed: Mac Sales Drop

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We enjoy keeping our readers informed about back to school promotions and of course one of the biggest every year is the Apple Back to School promotion. However it seems that this year’s offers could do with changing as Mac Sales have dropped significantly. … [Read more...]

New Nintendo Wii Goes On A Diet On Run Up To Christmas

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When we think of games consoles, two major players spring to mind, Sony's PS3 and of course Microsoft's Xbox 360. This duo are seen as the epitome of high end game play and with a long list of hard core games for the serious competitor, those that are dedicated to their online gaming will be signed … [Read more...]

Sony PS3 Price Slashed Globally: PS3 Or Entry Xbox 360?

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For those of you who consider yourselves avid gaming enthusiasts, may want to prick your ears up now, with news that Sony is reducing the price of the PS3 console. Up until now the PS3's price has been fairly hefty, therefore making it difficult for everybody to get their hands on it. With other … [Read more...]

PlayStation Vita Expanding Experience: Apps for Social Networking

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A gaming console that has provoked a big amount of interest is the Sony PlayStation Vita although there was major disappointment when we heard it would not be released until 2012 in the USA and Europe, a disappointment for many. Today we’ve heard more news about the Vita to digest while you’re … [Read more...]

Xbox 360 Scrapping Glossy Look- Matte Finish The Future

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Microsoft has decided to make a decision on the future design for its Xbox 360 games consoles. Since its launch we have seen a variety of different themes, colors and concepts with both a matte and glossy finish both being sported by the popular console. From now on the shiny look will be scrapped … [Read more...]

Google Voice Coming To Gmail UK: Online Phone Service

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Google has subtly added a new feature to Gmail which allows you to turn your computer into a telephone. Google Voice allows you to call your friends like you normally would, reaching either a landline or mobile. Video calling and other forms of IM communication are common on the internet with … [Read more...]

Bing Search Beats Google On What You Want To See

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We are all aware that Google has delved into the world of social networking with their new community called Google+. With all the concentration on that, has Google lost sight of what it’s good at and that is what it’s most famous for, being a search engine? We have just heard that Bing’s … [Read more...]

Why Sony & Microsoft Should Make An Xbox 720 PS4 Hybrid Together

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A large majority of the latest tech talk has been based on rumors of future games consoles. Naturally Microsoft's Xbox 720 and Sony's PS4 are the first that come to mind, with talk that they could even be with us as soon as 2012. What we want to talk to you about though is the possibility of these … [Read more...]

Apple iPod Revealed: Event Sept 7 US? iPhone 5 Unlikely

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Rumors have been spiralling for some time now in relation to new Apple products, the iPhone 5 and the iPod. Up until now, the iPhone 5, predecessor to the iPhone 4 has been rumored to release next month. Specs, name and price have of course been batted about and at times its been a job to know … [Read more...]

Panasonic Join Forces With Star Wars: Blu-ray Giveaways

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Tech giant Panasonic has used the force and teamed up with one of the most most popular franchises in the world, Star Wars. The partnership will see Blu-ray versions of the original trilogy given away when consumers buy selected Panasonic products. George Lucas broke the "special" Blu-ray … [Read more...]

USB 3.0 Specs Outclass Thunderbolt, 10 times more powerful

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When Apple rolled out their new Thunderbolt peripheral, people around the world were stunned by the fact that they hadn’t heard about it and also by its capabilities, now unfortunately it has been outclassed by the new USB 3.0 specifications that reveal it being up to 10 times more powerful than … [Read more...]

Nintendo 3DS Flame Red Boost: September Release and Price

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Regular OSM readers who are gaming enthusiasts may remember that back in June we gave you news of a Nintendo 3DS red flare edition to be released the next month in Japan. At that time it wasn’t known if this console would also come to the U.S but now we have details of its release and also price. … [Read more...]

BEWARE: Firefox Update Scam Going Around With Trojan Horse

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At OSM we like to report all different kinds of news to you, one in particular making you aware of dangerous scams going around. Many that we see originate from Facebook, with the latest one being "BREAKING: Lil Wayne Nearly Dies In FATAL Car Crash!". This one in particular caught out many people … [Read more...]

Childrens’ Technology Continous Use: Damaging Or Is It?

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For many parents, it has now become acceptable that for their children, the involvement in the use of technology is part of everyday life. For us adults, we can remember a time when no such thing as a mobile phone or a tablet device, but these days, youngsters are equipped with both of these, the … [Read more...]

Qosmio F755 3D Laptop: August Release But Risky?

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Over the years we've seen technology evolve and the latest addition to this is of course 3D. For today's devices to survive against their counterparts, the specifications listing has to be something equally special if not more superior. 3D can now be seen on tablet devices, mobile phones, gaming … [Read more...]

NOOK eReader Promotion: “Back To School” Freebies

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Since the tail end of last year devices such as smartphones, tablets and the introduction of eReaders have all been prominent on retailer shelves. Although not emphasized quite as much as the first 2 devices, eReaders since the arrival of the Amazon Kindle have been gaining much interest. … [Read more...]

Sony PS3 System Update 3.70 Live: Brings Extra 3D Functionality & More

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Many of you turning on your PS3s today may have noticed that a new system update is ready for download. Version 3.70 is now live for many regions and brings extra 3D functionality and also an improvement to the streaming video section on the XrossMediaBar. There are other features that the 190MB … [Read more...]

MacBook Air Similarities: Acer Aspire 3951 Proclaimed

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Interest for Apple's MacBook Air device has by no means slowed down. Just recently the tech company announced a refresh including its 2011 models, specs and of course pricing with consumers being able to get their hands on them straight away. But if we just put the Air to one side for a moment, … [Read more...]

Nintendo DS To Offer CoD MW3: No Version For 3DS

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For excited Call of Duty fans awaiting the games highly anticipated launch in November we have some more good news, the shooter game will be available for the Nintendo DS and DSi. Activision confirmed the good news and announced that the the handheld version of the game will launch after the … [Read more...]

Apple Providing School Friendly iMac: Selling For $999

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Apple's array of amazing products are not only being snapped up by consumers and businesses, schools are also deciding to invest in them. The tech titan has just released a special version of its iMac computer, being specifically designed for educational purposes. The pricing structure is also … [Read more...]

New BBC iPlayer Live For TV & PS3: Wants Xbox 360 Expansion

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On demand catch up video service BBC iPlayer has undergone another overhaul and is now a much smarter version than the previous. The upgraded service will feature on Sony's PS3 console as well as smart TVs and set top boxes. The BBC has however confirmed that they are interested in expanding their … [Read more...]

Sony PS4 & Xbox 720: What Would You Like From Them?

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Gaming today is one of the biggest businesses in the world, generating billions each year from the sales of consoles, games and accessories. I think it is fair to say that the 2 established leaders in this industry is Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Both companies have confirmed … [Read more...]