Today, HMV launched HMV On-Demand, its own inevitable foray into the world of video on demand. But it seems to have missed the mark and may stumble straight out of the gates. In its honour, we’ve pulled out a list of the other last-ditch tech comebacks and launched that faltered, flapped and were dead on arrival. Read more
If the kind of internet memes that pop up on Reddit are your thing, and you know your Depression Dog from your Foul Bachelor Frog, you’ll be pleased to hear that a Mac app named iMakeMemes designed specifically for creating them has just launched. Read more
I got my rant about the Samsung Galaxy Nexus’ one absurd design flaw yesterday. Now, it’s on to the good news: Ice Cream Sandwich feels like Android just grew up, and got handed a degree. Throw your mortarboards in the air!
HMV On-Demand, the high street retailer’s own online video rental service, has launched today for PC and Mac. It’s a service powered by FilmFlex, who handle Virgin Media’s on-demand powers, and is the result of a deal between HMV, Sony Pictures Television and The Walt Disney Company. But will its lack of compatibility be its downfall? Read more
Fenton the dog (or Benton, if you’re that way inclined) has become an internet superstar this week, joining the ranks of such elite viral video canines as the stoned birthday dog and the one that enjoys a bit of skateboarding. The video that made him the an online hero has now spawned an inevitable flow of YouTube mashups, so we thought we’d bring you the best. Read more
Want Sky TV on your PS3? The wait is over. Sony has struck up a deal with Sky TV in the UK to bring some of its biggest shows to the Playstation Store Video Store. It’s a big deal for PS3 owners, who can now buy individual episodes in SD or HD from a fairly decent line-up. Read more
LG’s Prada Phones have, according to LG at least, enjoyed moderate success in the past among people for whom everything’s gotta have a name on it. Now a third in the handset lineup is on the way, after both companies have teased a 2012 launch. Read more
