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50 Gadgets that changed the world
50 Gadgets that changed the world
Celerating the tech that defined modern life Gadgets come and go, but a select handful leave the world irrevocably altered. The list of 50 products in the gallery to your right contains kit - from mobile devices to computers to home entertainment tech - that wasn't just good, it helped change ...
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Orange launches 20Mbps broadband across all packages
T3.com All — ... launches 20Mbps broadband across all packages Orange joins the 20Mbps disco Orange has standardised download speeds across a range of new home broadband packages allowing all subscribers to achieve speeds of 20Mbps regardless of the monthly contact they choose. The network joins BT, O2, Be and Virgin as members of the 20-meg club, but Orange will surely be the cheapest with packages that achieve the top speed from just 6.50-a-month for Orange pay monthly mobile phone contracts. - 50 Gadgets that changed the world - ...

Orange launches 20Mbps broadband across all packages
T3.com News — Orange has standardised download speeds across a range of new home broadband packages allowing all subscribers to achieve speeds of 20Mbps regardless of the monthly contact they choose.   The network joins BT, O2, Be and Virgin as members of the 20-meg club, but Orange will surely be the cheapest with packages that achieve the top speed from just £6.50-a-month for Orange pay monthly mobile phone contracts.   - 50 Gadgets that changed the world - Video: T3 interviews Stephen Fry   The ...

Windows 7 to trigger huge upgrade spree at UK companies
T3.com All — ... - 50 Gadgets that changed the world Four out of five UK computers are still operating on Windows XP following the disaster that was Vista, meaning this will be the first widespread, nationwide revamp in years. XP market shares are set to fall from 84 per cent to 34 per cent, with Vista's paltry share falling to 10 per cent according to Forrester Data. Link: ...

Windows 7 to trigger huge upgrade spree at UK companies
T3.com News — The arrival of Microsoft's newest operating system Windows 7 is set to bring about a huge upgrade spree with two-thirds of UK companies planning to deploy the new software.   A new survey reveals that almost half of UK companies will adopt the new OS at some point, with a further 10 per cent admitting a change will come, but not in the next 12 months.   - Reasons to love Windows 7 - 50 Gadgets that changed the world   Four out of five UK computers are still operating on Windows XP following ...

Government will need court orders to disconnect illegal downloaders
T3.com All — ... that Big Brother wants to halt the access of broadband users accused of using peer-to-peer services, Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw says that downloaders would still have the right to defend themselves in court. - 50 Gadgets that changed the world - ...

Government will need court orders to disconnect illegal downloaders
T3.com News — The Government has said that individual court orders would be needed to disconnect broadband users suspected of illegal downloading and filesharing.   After August reports that Big Brother wants to halt the access of broadband users accused of using peer-to-peer services, Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw says that downloaders would still have the right to defend themselves in court.   - 50 Gadgets that changed the world - T3 Gadget Awards 2009: Winners revealed   Mr Bradshaw's ...

Nokia N900 faces delay as developers offer feedback
T3.com News — Nokia's bid to rejoin the smartphone elite with the N900 will have to wait a little while longer, following news that the N900 will now be released in November.   The touchscreen device features the Maemo 5 OS that Nokia hope will bring the company back in-line with the iPhone and Android devices currently dominating the smartphone landscape.   - Smartphone Wars: The best handsets on the market -  50 Gadgets that changed the world   Although never rubber-stamped by Nokia, we'd been ...

Nokia N900 faces delay as developers offer feedback
T3.com All — ... - 50 Gadgets that changed the world Although never rubber-stamped by Nokia, we'd been told to expect an October release, which in all honesty did seem rather ambitious given that the device was only announced at the beginning of September. It appears that the wait for more developer feedback is responsible for the delay. Following the disappointing - and almost embarrassing - reception served up to the Nokia N97 smartphone, the N900 has received mainly positive feedback so far and could see Nokia bounce back in time for a Christmas party after a terrible 2009. Link: ...

New HTC Android 'Desire' handset pics leaked
T3.com All — ... - 50 Gadgets that changed the world The phone looks to have adopted the brilliant Sense UI that helped to make the Hero such a massive hit, staving off rumours that the handset would be heavily Google-branded. Perhaps the success of Sense has seen HTC see, erm... sense. Of course, the handset is yet to be confirmed by HTC, so we could still be looking at a remodelled version of the HTC Hero. After all, the picture is pretty dark. Link: ...

New HTC Android 'Desire' handset pics leaked
T3.com News — ... dominating the Android landscape over the course of the last year, HTC isn't taking it easy with another handset rocking the open source OS said to be on the way.   The first pictures of the recently-outed HTC Desire have emerged (as they always seem to) thanks to the wonders of the internet, with the device looking rather similar to the multi T3 Gadget Award-winning HTC Hero.   - HTC Hero wins Gadget of the Year - 50 Gadgets that changed the world   The phone looks to have ...

Universal mobile phone charger plans approved
T3.com All — ... anyone got a Samsung charger?" is the forlorn and hopeless cry one often hears bellowing across the office. And who answers? Until now, no-one, but all that is set to change after plans to introduce universal mobile phone chargers were today approved. In a huge victory for common sense, The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) hopes to finally bring down the curtain on proprietory chargers that are stored in boxes for all eternity whenever a handset is upgraded. - 50 Gadgets that changed the world - ...

Universal mobile phone charger plans approved
T3.com News — ... and hopeless cry one often hears bellowing across the office. And who answers? Until now, no-one, but all that is set to change after plans to introduce universal mobile phone chargers were today approved.   In a huge victory for common sense, The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) hopes to finally bring down the curtain on proprietory chargers that are stored in boxes for all eternity whenever a handset is upgraded.   - 50 Gadgets that changed the world - Sign up for the free T3 Newsletter ...

Google Wave to open for all in 2010 with app store
T3.com News — ... from it. I'll be very surprised if we don't go down that route."   So far you'll struggle to come by an invite for Google Wave, but if you want to find out more about it, check out the video.   Link: Google Wave (via TechRadar)     50 Gadgets that changed the world  See our definitive selection of all-time gadget heroes - Click here for the world changing moments in tech 

New Apple MacBook Pro revealed by OS X update
T3.com News — ... iMac lines and that synergy is expected to continue with the new models, although no official announcement is likely in the immediate future.   The processors are said to handle multi-threaded applications with greater speed.   Link: Apple (via MacRumours)   50 Gadgets that changed the world  See our definitive selection of all-time gadget heroes - Click here for the world changing moments in tech 

GoldenEye 2010 rumoured to be heading to Nintendo Wii
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GoldenEye 2010 rumoured to be heading to Nintendo Wii
T3.com News — ... of GoldenEye is on the way.   We're sure that anything of this sort would be a massive shot in the arm for Nintendo's next-gen console after a disappointing 2009 in Wii-land. We'll keep you posted.   Link: Nintendo (via Play.tm)     50 Gadgets that changed the world  See our definitive selection of all-time gadget heroes - Click here for the world changing moments in tech 

BBC should charge for iPlayer says ex-digital boss
T3.com News — BBC should begin charging users for its iPlayer on-demand service according to the Corporation's former head of digital technology.   Ashley Highfield, who was instrumental in the launch of the iPlayer, says that while the service kick-started the online-TV revolution, now was the time to consider creating a genuine revenue stream from its phenomenal popularity.   - 50 Gadgets that changed the world - Sign up for the free T3 Newsletter   Highfield, who is now heading-up online content at ...

BBC should charge for iPlayer says ex-digital boss
T3.com All — BBC should charge for iPlayer says ex-digital boss Pay to replay debate rears head again. BBC should begin charging users for its iPlayer on-demand service according to the Corporation's former head of digital technology. Ashley Highfield, who was instrumental in the launch of the iPlayer, says that while the service kick-started the online-TV revolution, now was the time to consider creating a genuine revenue stream from its phenomenal popularity. - 50 Gadgets that changed the world - ...

Sky Player removed from Xbox Live due to technical faults
T3.com News — Those hoping to get hope from work and tune into the football on their Xbox 360 for the first time have been left disappointed with Microsoft forced to remove the service from Xbox Live due to technical hitches.   The service, which uses a broadband connection to watch Sky programming on the Xbox, was launched at 10am on Tuesday but was inactive for much of the day, with MIcrosoft finally removing the icon from Xbox Live menus.   - 50 Gadgets that changed the world - Sign up for the free T3 Newsletter ...

Sky Player removed from Xbox Live due to technical faults
T3.com All — ... for the first time have been left disappointed with Microsoft forced to remove the service from Xbox Live due to technical hitches. The service, which uses a broadband connection to watch Sky programming on the Xbox, was launched at 10am on Tuesday but was inactive for much of the day, with MIcrosoft finally removing the icon from Xbox Live menus. - 50 Gadgets that changed the world - ...

O2 offers free Home Broadband with iPhone tethering
T3.com All — ... - 50 Gadgets that changed the world The innovative deal seems like a direct reaction to Orange, on the eve that O2 loses a two-year plus exclusive grasp on the smartphone. Orange will sell the ...

O2 offers free Home Broadband with iPhone tethering
T3.com News — ... iPhone.   The Total Connectivity deal means that for just £9.79-a-month, O2 iPhone users will be entitled to 3GB of tethering data and the company's standard Home Broadband package, with download speeds of 8Mbps. If iPhone customers would like one of the higher-speed 20Mbps packages, they're entitled to a discount of £7.34 - the same price as the standard package.   - 50 Mobile apps to change your life - 50 Gadgets that changed the world   The innovative deal seems like a direct ...

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