Jools Whitehorn

The European Parliament has laid down plans that will mean large electronics retailers are required by law to accept old equipment for recycling.

A team of researchers has come up with a way to virtually project a smartphone's screen onto nearby external displays.

Akai has launched the MPC Fly which combines 16 velocity-sensitive pads with an iPad 2 compartment for mobile beat making.

Canon's new EOS C300 cinema camcorder, which aims to give users the functionality of a video camera with the large sensor of a DSLR, is on preorder for less than expected.

Apple's Reuse and Recyling Programme will dispose of old electronics, even handing over cash if they're still useful.

All white versions of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus have been spotted in Vietnam.

Beats Electronics and Monster are not renewing their headphones contract after a five year partnership.

The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) has added DLNA Premium Video to its existing standards, allowing protected films and other content to be streamed to any DLNA certified device.

Google has announced that the cloud gaming service OnLive will be installed on its Google TV platform.

Feedair has launched the Feedair Friend digital ticker display with Wi-Fi connectivity and LED display.

AKG has announced two new sets of premium noise-cancelling headphones – the K490 NC and K495 NC which both feature USB charging.

Hornby's Scalextric slot-racers have been given the Star Wars treatment with new sets featuring Darth Vader's tie fighter and Luke Skywalker on a speeder bike.

Samsung has taken the lens cap off a set-top camera called the inTouch which opens up a world of Skype calling and web browsing to older HDTVs.

Instagram, the much-loved photo sharing app for iPhone will soon be available to Android users.

After leaving the international phone market five years ago, Panasonic is back in Europe with a new Android smartphone on the way in March.

Nokia is preparing to sell Vertu, a UK-based subsidiary that specialises in handmade luxury phones for the super rich.

Shigeru Miyamoto, Nintendo's creator of Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda, has announced plans to step down as head of game design.

After initial delays, Nintendo has released a software update for the 3DS enabling new features including 3D video recording.

Google has announced that from today users can plot graphs of complicated functions simply by bashing them straight into the Google search box.

Drawing on the ancient art mastered by its Japanese neighbours, Asus has made a protective cover that looks similar to Apple's Smart Cover for iPad, only with all the style of an origami masterpiece