Ah, the end of another working day. For you at least: for the tech headlines, we’ve just got a mere respite to roundup this afternoon’s stories before even more come rolling on in. See what juicy gossip you missed this PM right here.
January, 2011
The Philips Cinema 21:9 Platinum 3D TV stole the show when it was unveiled at IFA last year. Philips’ first super widescreen telly was striking enough, but with LED backlighting, a new frame and 3D support, has it ascended to home cinema heaven? Let’s see what the experts thought in our Philips Cinema 21:9 Platinum 3D TV review roundup.
The Portal 2 joy is high today with the news that Sony and Valve have teamed up to give you the PC and Mac version free if you plump for it on your PS3. Link your PlayStation Network and Steam accounts and you’ll be able to play with PC and Mac users with your game data stored in the cloud. You’ll also get a free copy of the PC and Mac version of the game in your Steam account. There’s no excuse not to waste all your hours playing Portal 2 now! We’re sure your boss will understand when you’re caught playing it at work…
With Steve Jobs announcing his second medical leave of absence, there’s one video you have to see that explains the Apple CEO’s attitude to life and dealing with tough issues like those we assume precipitated his latest decision. Click through to see Steve Jobs giving the Stanford Commencement Address and dealing with subjects far bigger than what iPad 2 features we can expect to see…
Sky is launching a new channel, Sky Atlantic, that’s packed with HBO’s best output and Mad Men too. Sky is also having a bit of a fiddle with its EPG (Electronic Programme Guide), to make room for the launch of Sky Atlantic, and to have a reshuffle of Sky HD channels. Click through for full details of the changes you’ll see as of 1 February…
Want more unusual Apple tidbits? Check out our round-up of Apple merchandise. You’ll never believe some of the stuff Apple has sold…
UPDATE: New icons!
Thanks to our brilliant, sharp-eyed readers we’ve got some fresh icon easter eggs to reveal. Scroll down, the NEW ones are marked for your convenience too. We’re good like that…
If you’re an iPhone, iPad, iPod or Mac owner you’ll spend hours each day gawping at Apple icons. But you might never have realised they hold secrets, hidden histories and subtle nods to Apple in-jokes. Do you know the hidden meanings your Apple gadget holds in plain sight? Read on, and we’ll spill them all!
Tomorrow Electricpig will be on the front line taking the hit of a Jonathan Ross hosted presentation so you don’t have to. While Wossy waxes lyrical (that’s easy for us to say), we’ll be reporting on the launch of the 3DS, but aside from Nintendo and Wossy, who else will be at the 3DS launch in Amsterdam tomorrow?