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Sony rumoured to be launching English e-book device
Following last years debut of its e-Book reader, the Libre in Japan, rumours on the Internet suggest that Sony will be launching a new version for the English speaking markets at CES in Las Vegas 30 December 2005 16:22 GMTFollowing last years debut of its e-Book reader, the Libre in Japan, rumours on the Internet suggest that Sony will be launching a new version for English speaking markets at CES in Las Vegas.
Expected to be one of the buzz words for 2006, E ink works by charging... -
Intel to Leap Ahead with new logo
After 37 years, computer chip manufacturer Intel is due to formally announce that it will change its logo next week, ditching the “Intel Inside” slogan in the process 30 December 2005 15:57 GMTAfter 37 years, computer chip manufacturer Intel is due to formally announce that it will change its logo next week, ditching the “Intel Inside” slogan in the process.
The image change, which is to coincide with the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next... -
Nissan concept car to include Xbox360
Nissan and Microsoft have teamed up to create a concept car that will allow you to play the Xbox360 from behind the wheel when you are not driving 29 December 2005 17:33 GMTNissan and Microsoft have teamed up to create a concept car that will allow you to play the Xbox360 from behind the wheel when you are not driving.
The Japanese carmaker has said it will unveil a concept roadster at the North American International Auto Show... -
Million dollar homepage on track to make a million
The university student who set up a webpage to make a million dollars to help pay for his tuition has almost reached his goal 29 December 2005 16:00 GMTThe university student who set up a webpage to make a million dollars to help pay for his tuition has almost reached his goal.
Alew Tew, 21, of Cricklade, Wiltshire, set up the site in August with the idea of selling 1,000,000 pixels for $1 each.
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New study shows male/female web surfing devide
Women are catching up to men in most measures of online life however when it comes to information we both look at, the two are very different 29 December 2005 15:29 GMTWomen are catching up to men in most measures of online life however when it comes to information we both look at, the two are very different.
Men it seems, according to a new study by the Pew Internet & American Life Project, like the Internet for the experiences... -
Court judgement could mean the end of spam mail
A man in the UK has won damages from a company that repeatedly sent him email spam, possibly spelling the end of spam mail in the future 28 December 2005 11:11 GMTA man in the UK has won damages from a company that repeatedly sent him email spam, possibly spelling the end of spam mail in the future.
Nigel Roberts, who lives in Alderney in the Channel Islands, took action against Media Logistics UK over junk emails in his... -
Pioneer launches PC based Blu-ray drive
Pioneer Electronics has announced one of the industry’s first Blu-ray computer drives in what is the latest twist in the battle for supremacy over which next generation DVD format wins 28 December 2005 10:57 GMTPioneer Electronics has announced one of the industry's first Blu-ray computer drives in what is the latest twist in the battle for supremacy over which next generation DVD format wins.
Pioneer is part of the Blu-ray consortium, led by Sony competing against... -
Sony Walkman named best gadget of last 50 years
The Sony Walkman has been voted the best gadget of the past 50 years in a recent poll by PC World Magazine in America 28 December 2005 10:41 GMTThe Sony Walkman has been voted the best gadget of the past 50 years in a recent poll by PC World Magazine in America.
When the blue and silver cassette player debuted in 1979 for $200 "no one had ever seen anything quite like it", the magazine noted. The first... -
BIRDS EYE VIEW: The re-education of Rita
We’re catching up with the boys. We’ve seen the light and we’re ready to embrace the future. No, we’re not on a one-woman mission to build a wall of empty beer cans, or even to collect the entire The Simpsons back catalogue. We’re catching up in the digit 28 December 2005 0:15 GMTWe're catching up with the boys. We've seen the light and we're ready to embrace the future. No, we're not on a one-woman mission to build a wall of empty beer cans, or even to collect the entire The Simpsons back catalogue. We're catching up in the digital music stakes....
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Merry Christmas from Pocket-lint.co.uk
Merry Christmas from all the team at Pocket-lint.co.uk. We hope that Santa brought you all the gadgets and gizmos that you wanted this year 25 December 2005 0:00 GMTMerry Christmas from all the team at Pocket-lint.co.uk. We hope that Santa brought you all the gadgets and gizmos that you wanted this year.
Thanks to you, the site has continued to grow over the last year; 2005 has been our busiest year yet.
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Sony rumoured to be launching 82 inch LCD TV at CES
Sony is rumoured to be launching a massive 82 inch LCD TV in January at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas 23 December 2005 18:02 GMTSony is rumoured to be launching a massive 82 inch LCD TV in January at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
The model will compete with directly against Samsung who launched the same size large screen television at CeBIT in Hanover Germany at the beginning... -
Violent video games get reprieve in the US
Californian law that made it illegal to sell or rent violent or sexually explicit games to children has been blocked by a US federal judge 23 December 2005 18:01 GMTCalifornian law that made it illegal to sell or rent violent or sexually explicit games to children has been blocked by a US federal judge.
US District Judge Ronald Whyte issued a preliminary injunction preventing the law from going into effect, saying the video... -
iJacket promises to spruce up your iPod nano
If you think you might be getting an iPod nano for this Christmas then perhaps you’ll want to invest in an iJacket to spruce it up from the original black or white and protect it at the same time
23 December 2005 15:47 GMTIf you think you might be getting an iPod nano for this Christmas then perhaps you'll want to invest in an iJacket to spruce it up from the original black or white and protect it at the same time.
NTP (UK) has produced over 71 designs to protect and improve the... -
Sky looks set to change set-top box design
Sky is planning a major design overhaul of its basic entry-level digibox, sources have revealed to Digital Spy
22 December 2005 14:07 GMTSky is planning a major design overhaul of its basic entry-level digibox, sources have revealed to Digital Spy.
According to the site that covers showbiz and satellite news stories, "the new design for 2006 sports a silver wrap-around cover. Control buttons have... -
Seiko creates E Ink wrist watch
Seiko has announced an ultra-slim watch featuring an electrophoretic display (EPD) that will be available in March 2006 22 December 2005 12:02 GMTSeiko has announced an ultra-slim watch featuring an electrophoretic display (EPD) that will be available in March 2006.
Called the Spectrum, the limited edition (only 500 are being made) watch features a microcapsule-type Electrophoresis display module, offering... -
Gorillaz’s to give alternative Christmas speech
3, the 3G operator in the UK, is offering its customers an alternative to the Queen’s Speech courtesy of the Gorillaz’s bass player Murdoc 22 December 2005 11:48 GMTNever one to miss an opportunity 3, the 3G operator in the UK, is offering its customers an alternative to the Queen's Speech courtesy of the Gorillaz's bass player Murdoc.
Available free to customers on Christmas Day, the speech embraces a range of diverse subjects... -
Santa Claus Worm delivers bad present to IM users
Anti-virus companies are warning Instant Messenger users to be wary of joke messages and e-cards as they may contain the Santa Claus worm 22 December 2005 11:26 GMTAnti-virus companies are warning Instant Messenger users to be wary of joke messages and e-cards as they may contain the Santa Claus worm.
IMLogic, a company that specialises in virus detection in Instant Messenger programs warned last night that the IM.GiftCom.All... -
Lexar to offer Google apps on USB drive
Lexar has announced it is to bundle Google applications like Picasa, Google Toolbar and Google Desktop Search applications on its line of USB flash drives 22 December 2005 11:14 GMTLexar has announced it is to bundle Google applications like Picasa, Google Toolbar and Google Desktop Search applications on its line of USB flash drives.
The offering is the first time consumers will be able to install Google applications from a USB flash drive... -
Crazy Frog fined for misleading customers
The distributors behind the "Crazy Frog" ringtone service has been fined £40,000 because for misleading customers about the real cost of the service 22 December 2005 10:58 GMTThe distributors behind the "Crazy Frog" ringtone service has been fined £40,000 because for misleading customers about the real cost of the service.
Service provider mBlox was also ordered to refund all 338 people who complained to premium rate services (PRS)... -
Digital ePaper gets one step closer
Digital ePaper took a step closer to becoming a reality in the home with the specs of a prototype product announced this week 21 December 2005 10:50 GMTDigital ePaper took a step closer to becoming a reality in the home with the specs of a prototype product being announced this week.
iRex Technologies, a spinoff of Philips, has said that it will be releasing an ePaper device capable of being read as easily and... -
Google and AOL tie the knot
AOL has confirmed that Google has agreed to invest $1 billion to take a 5% stake in the company 21 December 2005 10:29 GMTAOL has confirmed that Google has agreed to invest $1 billion to take a 5% stake in the company, as part of a pact where Google will move beyond text-based advertising to allow AOL to sell graphical ads to Google's fast-growing ad network.
The stake effectively... -
eBay says the doggy in the window is not for sale
eBay has cancelled its plans to allow live pets to be sold on its website following a bombardment of complaints from users 21 December 2005 9:46 GMTeBay has cancelled its plans to allow live pets to be sold on its website following a bombardment of complaints from users.
The Internet auction house received thousands of irate emails after word got out that the company would allow people to sell dogs, cats... -
Japan looks to create own search engine
The Japanese government will launch its own internet search engine to stop Google and Yahoo dominating in its home market 20 December 2005 13:31 GMTThe Japanese government will launch its own internet search engine to stop Google and Yahoo dominating in its home market.
According to a government official, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will kick off a study group consisting of about 20 Japanese... -
In ear bud headphones damage your hearing
With MP3 players likely to be the number one Christmas present under the tree later this week scientists are warning that ear buds could damage your hearing 20 December 2005 13:23 GMTWith MP3 players likely to be the number one Christmas present under the tree later this week scientists are warning that ear buds could damage your hearing.
The warning comes from Dean Garstecki, a Northwestern University audiologist, who warns that these ear... -
World of Warcraft tops 5 million users
Blizzard, the makers World of Warcraft has said it has surpassed 5 million customers worldwide 20 December 2005 13:10 GMTBlizzard, the makers of the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) World of Warcraft has said it has surpassed 5 million customers worldwide.
"World of Warcraft's growth continues to exceed all our expectations", said Mike Morhaime, president...
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