Thankfully we have found a voucher code that can be applied to any set of headphones in the Beats range at Curry’s this weekend. Simply enter the code 15BEATS to get 15% off the listed price on the Comet  website.

The range topping MONSTER BEATS Studio headphones come with active noise cancelling technology, are the biggest in the range and produce high quality crystal clear sound wherever you are. They would normally set you back £259.99 but with this weekend’s voucher will only cost £220.29.

If that’s still a little steep or you fancy a more compact and portable headphones then we suggest you take a look at their solo range. Available in black or white they fold neatly and can be stored in a relatively small pouch. These are the headphones that most people choose from the beats range. The HD version usually costs £169.99 but this weekend is available for £144.49. There are of course ear buds available which still pack a pretty mean punch but on a smaller budget and much more toned down look.

Take a look at the range and be sure to use the discount code above to claim 15% off before the 4^th April 2011.

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See Rio First

This is the first time Sky has laid this kind of reward for its subscribers. They will even provide entertainment and activities for the kids before the film starts in 11 cinemas across the UK on 3rd April 2011.

The film follows a macaw named Blu who is off on an adventure of a lifetime to; yep you guessed it, Rio! Leaving the safe and comfortable environment of his cage he travels from Minnesota to exotic Rio de Janeiro. Blu is the last of his kind and news of a female macaw prompts scientists to take him to Rio – the only problem being he is scared of flying – the whole film sounds like a hoot.

Venues and how to claim

The Empire, Leicester Square will be one of the premier venues with Sky promising a ‘day of family fun’. Users can claim up to four tickets by registering on the sky website, if tickets are still available they can choose from Birmingham, Bristol Cribbs, Cardiff, Cheshire Oaks, Edinburgh OMNI, Greenwich O2, Hull Princess Quay, Leeds Light, London Leicester Square, North Finchley and Portsmouth.

So no Angry Birds insight but a great offer from sky with the partner film.

Trailer – first two minutes from YouTube

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The vouchers come on top of the already good offers Tesco Phone Shop has on at the moment and will mean customers will be able to pick up their Christmas food shop(or at least some of it) absolutely free.

Lance Batchelor of Tesco Said “We want to provide a different type of offer for mobile phone consumers. Rather than giving away telecoms gadgets and suchlike, we have decided to make Christmas shopping more simple. So we’re giving away up to £250 for customers to spend on anything they like in Tesco stores or online”.

To make the most of the offers customers can browse up to date deals at www.Tescophoneshop.com.

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This will give you an amazing saving of £150 over the RRP and other competitors. Here’s how to do it:

1. Add the tab to your curry’s basket – Here

2. You need to spend over £500 to get the £35 off so simply add a 99p item like a cable

Then when paying for your items enter the code 35POUND to claim your discount. This voucher code should work until 12th November, but I’d get in quickly because at the moment it is a loop hole. Enjoy your discount.

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Since this Summer promises to deliver weather warm enough to facilitate a ‘Barbecue Summer’, you can bet your bottom dollar that everyone will be off to ASDA to buy themselves a disposable BBQ, on which they will proceed to singe their sausages! However, there really is no excuse to make do with cheap disposables any more. If you are going to have friends and family around for a BBQ, then you should do it in style! And, you will be amazed at the plethora of current BBQ gadgets which are available, from the downright awesome “why didn’t I think of that”,to the “Why did anyone think of that”, it is all out there for Summer 2009!

If you want a compact and portable barbecue, that you can lend to your mates, take camping or caravanning, or even to festivals, then you want a Portable BBQ Grill. This notebook BBQ has been designed to be sleek and easy to use. Astonishingly, all you need to do is unfold it and fill it with charcoal and then Bob’s your uncle – bangers on the barbie!

If you would like a little more control over the heat in your outdoor kitchen, then you want the Barbegrill. Encompassing a control system that is high tech infra-red, this portable beauty of a Barbegrill can even make toast and simmer soup! Perfect for those who do not want the fuss of charcoal or wood.

If you want to splash more cash and want the crème de la crème of the BBQ world, then you want the Son of Hibachi, which has also been re-branded and is often called the Grilletto. This is an all singing, all dancing BBQ that comes with a heat proof bag that can hold it even when it is hot!

Because your BBQ’s are going to be so hot, you will need to counteract the heat with some really cool BBQ gadgets. Fire Wire BBQ Skewers are the hottest way to string up your meat and veg. Stainless Steel and bendy, they make marinating and barbecuing a piece of cake, albeit slow to conduct heat, and specially designed to keep your fingers clean, piece of cake!

From Fire Wire… to a BBQ Sword! With a wooden handle, metal guard and a cut out musketeer mask, this swanky sword is the stylish way to stab your sausage (and then gently turn it over and cook the other side…). Warning – suitable for over 18′s only!

If swashbuckling swords are all a bit ‘Russell Brand’ for you, then how about a ‘man’s man’ type BBQ belt! The Grillslinger is a sexy tool belt style BBQ Belt, complete with compartments for tongs, knife, spatula and salt, pepper and oil. The Grillslinger is a one size fits all (literally, 30in to 60in adjustable waist) and washable, revolutionary piece of barbecuing equipment!

If you like the gun slinging utility/BBQ belt, then you will love the Condiment Gun. Ketchup, brown sauce, mustard or Mayo, choose your condiment and shoot your load! Go on, get trigger happy with this saucy gadget gun!

If you like you condiments served in a more refined way, then why not opt instead for the Picnic Table Condiment Set. It is a “say what you see” moment for the crazy gadget people with a picnic table that will fit in the palm of your hand, but handily holds ketchup, mustard, salt and pepper. It’s kitsch, it’s cute, it’s coming to a barbecue near you!

All of these current BBQ gadgets will make for a fabulous BBQ that will have friends and family reminiscing for many a wet Summer to come.. however, if you really want to make your mark on the BBQ scene you want to branch out into branding! That is right, the BBQ Branding Iron will allow you to sear your signature (phrase) into your bangers and meat and leave your guests eating their words (or rather, eating your words!). Complete with up to 52 letters and eight blank spaces, you can add up to two lines of text to your steaks (or chicken, or burgers, or bangers!). The possibilities are endless, you can brand each piece with your guests’ names, your name, rude words, funny words, declarations of love…. it really will be the talking point of your BBQ!

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With further delving the information could eventually be found on how to update to version 3.0, which for anyone who gave up looking is via iTunes. It should have been a simple case of plugging in your iPhone then a message is given that there is an update and ‘Bob’s your Auntie’. Well in an ideal world it would have been a simple process of updating the software but unfortunately Apple servers could not cope with the amount of requests and so a message said basically try later.

Eventually after many hours of trying most users found that they were able to successfully update their iPhone to the nearly all singing and all dancing version 3.0. Should you receive a message that states emergency calls only and appears to be frozen it could possibly be that on re-booting the iPhone needs to have the pass code entered to unlock it. This is a fairly simple process of disconnecting and entering the pass code to unlock then plugging the USB back in to complete the process. Anyone with a pay monthly contract with O2 will also have had a delayed service with the required new MMS service being set up on their iPhone. Again this is down to the amount of demand.

There have been reports of Apple bringing in a massive amount of security patches because of worries that the new updated iPhone had the potential to be hacked into. Concerns obviously that needed to be addressed sooner rather than later as the iPhone for most users, has a whole stack of sensitive information saved.

There will most likely be over the coming weeks many tales of woe regarding problems with the software upgrade just due to the amount of users worldwide; however it is likely that Apple will address any issues immediately they become apparent. Should we receive any news of any particular problems we will as always keep you informed.

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For existing iPhone users who want to take advantage of the new Apple iPhone 3GS and all the improvements that have been made, they will need to pay the remainder of their contract and then pay the full price for the phone – not a wholly attractive proposition for the loyal iPhone user. Mind you it does seem that many Apple iPhone users may choose to go down this route to enjoy the much improved battery life, the 3 mega pixel camera, the new tethering function, the availability of 8GB, 16GB and 32 GB versions and (our personal bug bear with the existing technology) a special screen coating that is resistant to fingerprint smudges and video recording.

The new iPhone actually has over 100 new features and of course some will not affect the average user, but others will be major annoyances to those that have had their current iPhones for some time, some new features will be available to current Iphine users such as the much anticipated copy, cut and paste function. There is a growing band of dissenters over the lack of a suitable trade in deal for existing users with complaints on forums, twitter and one user even starting a petition. There have been comments about the fact that in the US it will be possible to trade in an existing contract and as usual the UK market is treated very differently however is this down to O2 or Apple? At the end of the day iPhone fans are likely to embrace the new iPhone and not make a silent protest by not purchasing the new and very much improved Apple iPhone 3GS.

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One of the best of the new features has to be the ability to cut, copy and paste, this has been a bit of a bug bear with users who have felt that this was a bit of a schoolboy error on Apple’s part not to include it. Well the wait is almost over, and post-17th June all the Apple iPhone users amongst us will be able to copy, cut and paste sections of text moving from application to application and they will even have the ability to copy and paste from web pages too. Another one of our favourites is the Landscape keyboard function, which will for those with slightly clumsy fingers provide a more user friendly keyboard to be able to text or email.

There are so many new functions that the new Apple iPhone software update has to offer that it’s difficult to cover them all, but one very big crowd pleaser will be the new MMS function which will at last allow users to send photographs, video, audio and contact details in an MMS message and best of all it will be possible to shoot and add a video instantaneously in a message!

The new Apple iPhone update details should be sent to users automatically but if you would like more information then visit the Apple site and go to the iPhone tab, there you will find all the information on what is new and a button to download the update.

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When chillin’ out in your yard on a hot sunny afternoon, you will need somewhere to park your booty. And what says ‘cool’ more so than a Lazy Days Hammock. The epitome of ‘laid back’, the Lazy Days Hammock is lightweight to transport, but a heavy weight when it comes to style and ease of use. As pointed out in the product description, it is very hard to come by two perfectly spaced out trees (as much as they may resemble them, your mates do not count!). With this in mind, the
Lazy Days Hammock was dreamt up, and “hey, presto”, you can lounge about in the sun on this fantastically entertaining garden gadget, with the same comfort you could expect if you were suspended from some palm trees on a tropical island… well, almost! The Lazy Days Hammock also makes a brilliant present!

If you are planning to do some serious partying in your garden, and perhaps you live in a detached house, where you will not annoy your neighbours (or perhaps you live in a tiny terraced house, hate your neighbours and want to spoil Summer for everyone around you with really loud music), then this next gadget is for you!

The weather-proof Soundcast Outcast Outdoor Speaker is specially designed to withstand all the elements you would expect it to be exposed to in your garden. It is also designed to be linked up to an iPod docking station (which is left inside, up to 100m away), and then you can enjoy music outside in your garden. Such a fantastically entertaining gadget does come with a hefty price tag (somewhere in the region of £500) but that’s surely a small price to pay for crystal clear 8″ bass woofer?

The next fantastic entertaining garden gadget that is sure to find its way to your backyard this summer, is the
Lay-Z-Spa. No longer will you have to suffer hot tub envy, when you can have your very own, affordable, portable spa! The Lay-Z-Spa is designed to fit four adults comfortably, and it only takes around half an hour to set up. Once up, you simply fill with water and then the party can really get started! Once the word is out, you may have to literally beat your friends away with a stick, such is the popularity of a Lay-Z-Spa! Or, if you like to bathe alone, or only with loved ones, a
Lay-Z-Spa is the perfect place to relax, unwind and let the stresses and cares of the day gently bubble away!

For those of you who want to purchase an entertaining garden gadget, but do not have a garden, then you need an
AeroGarden. The AeroGarden is the ultimate in growing herbs and plants indoors. Using innovative technology the plants grow in a soil-less environment, and having their own sources of heat, light and nutrients, it means that you can grow all year round! No longer will you have to buy limp herbs from the supermarket, or Genetically modified tomatoes! The
AeroGarden is super speedy at growing plants and herbs, (estimated three weeks quicker than conventional growing methods!). This makes the AeroGarden the answer to any and every indoor growing question you may ever have had! The
AeroGarden does not come cheap, (costing around £100) but it does come with seeds, and you can purchase additional seeds when required.

There are many other wonderful and entertaining garden gadgets available to buy, both in the shops and online. For example the R/C Drinks Cooler, which is controlled by a bottle top inspired remote control and will really be the envy of all your mates! Simply fill the R/C Drinks Cooler with ice, add a few bottles of your favourite beverages and you can bring the drinks to you at the touch of a button! Sheer genius!

Add some ambient lighting to any garden soirées you may be planning this Summer with solar powered lights and lanterns. You can even get Solar Powered Fairy Lights and Solar powered plant pots, all perfect to pimp out your garden and all of which definitely have an entertainment factor!

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The Slingbox SOLO allows you to watch and control your favourite TV source – including your HD content — from anywhere in the world on your laptop or mobile phone. So now you can watch your DVR, digital cable, satellite receiver, or DVD player wherever you see fit. With the Slingbox SOLO, you can watch your favorite TV shows and sporting events from anywhere.

Single Input
Connects one high definition or standard definition device such as your DVR, digital cable set top box or satellite receiver.

HD Component Input
Connects to any one of your high definition sources for great picture quality on your laptop, desktop, or mobile device. This means you can stream your sky HD straight to your phone, amazing!

No Monthly Fees
Watch and control your TV and its programming on your compatible cell phone, PDA, laptop or desktop with no monthly subscription fee.

Software
Sling Player is the software that works hand-in-hand with the hardware inside the Slingbox to bring your entire living room TV viewing experience to your laptop, desktop or mobile device.

Sling Remote 
SlingRemote actually looks and works precisely like your real remote control at home, giving you full control over your viewing experience. From changing channels to setting a DVR to record, you can do it using buttons right on your computer screen or phone.

Three Viewing Modes
SlingBar docks the SlingPlayer (the TV screen) on either the right or left of the desktop, allowing you to watch your television and work with other applications simultaneously. Or, if you’re feeling in the mood, you can watch TV in full-screen mode.

Customizable Settings
Extensive customisable settings, including a Favourites Bar,  Manual Audio and Video controls, allow you to fine-tune your viewing experience.

Sling Media Slingbox Solo SB260-110 Watch home TV progammes anywhere Watch TV anywhere in the world via web On screen virtual remote control Watch your satellite/cable or digital TV Control recordings via Sky+service orPVR Requires existing broadband connection Connect to WiFi Network with W/L Bridge Min Spec: Windows XP Home/Pro/2000

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