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The Impossible – trailer
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Starring Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor and based on a remarkable true story, The Impossible is an unforgettable account of a family caught, with tens of thousands of strangers, in the mayhem of one of the worst natural catastrophes of our time. The true-life terror is tempered by the unexpected displays of compassion, courage and…
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UK completes switch to digital TV
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The UK’s switch to digital only broadcasting was completed in the early hours of Wednesday morning, ending 70 years of analogue broadcasting. Since 2008 regions of the UK have been switching to digital, freeing up space on the radio spectrum which can be used for services such as high-speed 4G mobile broadband. The final region…
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Apple revamps iBooks, unveils new iPad Mini
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Apple has updated its iBooks e-reading app, adding the ability to scroll through a book instead of turning pages. It’s also now possible to share segments with friends via Twitter and Facebook while Apple’s iCloud service will synch bookmarks between devices. The additions help Apple close the lead rival apps and eBook reading platforms enjoy…
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Apple unveils two new iPad models
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Apple has unveiled two new iPads, promising faster processing and better graphics performance the previous models. A fourth generation of 9.7” iPad replaces the iPad 3 which launched earlier this year and for the first time will support 4G data speeds in the UK. The device will be available in white and black. Apple’s Phil…
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Skyfall: Heineken sets challenge for Bond fans
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After months of waiting Daniel Craig returns as James Bond this week in Skyfall. In the film Bond’s loyalty to M (Dench) is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. Tickets are on sale…
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Video: Ben Affleck’s Argo
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Ben Affleck directs and stars in Argo, a new thriller based on Tony Mendez’s account of the rescue of six U.S. diplomats from Tehran during the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis. The film also stars Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, and John Goodman and was co-produced by George Clooney and Grant Heslov. Argo is released in the…