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Philips launches iPad accessories12th Mar 2010 15:39:25
Electronics manufacturer Philips has launched a range of accessories for the new Apple iPad tablet computer.
Declaring "we're ready for iPad" on its website, the company has introduced products ranging from padded cases to portable speakers.
"Right now, we're developing iPad solutions that are both insightful and inspiring," Philips' website said.
"Our accessories are engineered to enhance your experience without intruding ? and we're committed to creating high-end designs that will fit how you truly use your iPad."
Other devices in the manufacturer's iPad accessories line-up include a transparent screen protector and in-ear headphones.
However, Philips said it would "work hard" to deliver new iPad products as it learnt more about the Apple device.
It also said its accessory range was specifically designed for the tablet, not just "bigger versions of our iPhone accessories".
Apple recently revealed that the iPad would go on sale on April 3rd in the US and would be available in the UK later that month.
Where the Wild Things Are Blu-Ray gets rave review12th Mar 2010 15:31:36
The Blu-Ray edition of Spike Jonze's take on children's classic Where the Wild Things Are has been described as "epic" by a reviewer.
Online magazine Film.com reviewer Sacha Howells was full of praise for the film, which is based on the book of the same name by Maurice Sendak.
"Spike Jonze's dark vision of the wilds of childhood is an adventurous, touching epic in its own right," he said.
It follows the story of nine-year-old Max who runs away from home to discover a fantasy world inhabited by giant fury monsters ? the Wild Things.
According to Mr Howells, the film is visually stunning.
He said: "The film looks astonishing, mixing live action, CGI, costumed performers, and animatronics into an utterly believable fantasy of living monsters and real-world settings."
Already out in the US but not available in the UK until May, Where the Wild Things Are on Blu-Ray includes several bonus features.
Among these is a short film of another Sendak story Higglety Pop! Or There Must Be More to Life, featuring the voices of Meryl Streep and Forest Whitaker.
According to HarperCollins, the Where the Wild Things Are book, published in 1963, has sold over 19 million copies worldwide as of 2008.
EA to bring fitness programme to PS312th Mar 2010 15:31:25
A new version of EA Sport's Active fitness programme is being developed for the PS3, the software company has announced.
The original title was only made available for the Nintendo Wii, but thanks to Sony's recently unveiled Move motion control system it can now be developed for the PS3.
EA Sports Active 2.0, the product's working title, uses motion sensors and a heart rate monitor to deliver a three-phase, nine-week fitness programme.
It also features an online hub which allows users to track and share all of their workout data and download new workouts.
Tarrnie Williams, EA Sports Active executive producer, said: "As the number one rated fitness program for the Wii, EA Sports Active proved itself as the industry leader and provided the foundation for our fitness franchise.
"The success stories we've received from our users show that EA Sports Active is changing lives and we're so proud to be part of it."
Sony's PlayStation Move motion controller is due to go on sale this autumn with a price tag of $100 (£67).
