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Free Nikwax to keep you dry
How to look after those expensive technical garments and equipment has always been a problem. Luckily the people at Nikwax have always been there to help out 29 January 2006 16:19 GMTHow to look after those expensive technical garments and equipment has always been a problem. Luckily the people at Nikwax have always been there to help out. Their range of products is now more comprehensive than ever before, giving you the chance to pick the right tool...
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Death of a DINKY
I've started turning my eye on ways of saving a buck or two - have you seen the price of Pampers and Huggies thesedays 27 January 2006 23:51 GMTWith the knowledge that I will soon no longer be able to class myself as a DINKY (Double Income No Kids Yet), I've started turning my eye on ways of saving a buck or two - have you seen the price of Pampers and Huggies thesedays.
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Voice of Little Britain becomes BT’s voice of text
BT has signed up actor Tom Baker to become the voice of its BT Text service 27 January 2006 15:40 GMTBT has signed up actor Tom Baker to become the voice of its BT Text service.
The service lets people send and receive text messages on their home phone and have them read out by the former “Doctor”.
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Mr Potato Head turns into R2D2 Tater - EXCLUSIVE PLUS IMAGE
Star Wars inspired potato coming to a galaxy near you 27 January 2006 9:59 GMTFirst there was there was Darth Tater, then came the equally inspired Storm Tater, but now toy makers Hasbro are about to unleash a new Star Wars inspired Mr Potato Head.
R2Dtater is a pint-pot sized version of Mr Potato Head complete with robotic legs, helmet,... -
Green Flash make a comeback
Dunlop Green Flash was the approved plimsoll permitted for PT lessons at my school, because of the white non-marking sole. With trends turning ever retro, the Green Flash is looking like hot stuff for 2006 27 January 2006 8:41 GMTDunlop Green Flash was the approved plimsoll permitted for PT lessons at my school, because of the white non-marking sole. With trends turning ever retro, the Green Flash is looking like hot stuff for 2006.
Most of us remember Green Flash from the late-70s and... -
PC speakers get expensive with new set from Bang & Olufsen
Company launches set of computer speakers for the PC enthusiast who has everything 27 January 2006 1:39 GMTBang & Olufsen, famous for its high-end sound gear, televisions and all things home entertainment has launched a set of computer speakers for the PC enthusiast who has everything.
Ideal for gamers, music fans, or anyone who spends a disproportionate amount... -
Yahoo! Search UK launches audio search
You now have access to over 35 million audio files at your fingertips 27 January 2006 1:29 GMTFinding the right bit of audio, music track or podcast might have become that little bit easier with the announcement from Yahoo that the company has launched a dedicated audio search feature on its website.
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Olympus launch world’s first digital SLR with continuous live view
The Olympus E-330 digital SLR will allow photos to be taken without looking through the viewfinder. 27 January 2006 1:20 GMTOlympus has launched the world's first digital SLR with continuous live view. The new model - called the Olympus E-330 digital SLR means that users will be able to take shots without looking through the viewfinder.
The new model, the E-330, is the fourth SLR... -
Ask Jeeves goes in search of images with new service
Ask Jeeves has launched an image search feature to allow it to offer similar services to Google and MSN. 27 January 2006 1:11 GMTAsk Jeeves has launched an image search feature to allow it to offer similar services to Google and MSN.
The new technology debuts Ask Jeeves' first internally-created index of Web images, and its Zoom related search specifically for image searching. The new technology... -
BenQ sees bigger picture with two new monitors
BenQ introduces new FP93G/FP73G LCD monitors 27 January 2006 1:03 GMTBenQ has launched two new LCD monitors - the BenQ FP93G and FP73G. Both monitors feature a super slim bezel design, super picture quality, an ultra-fast 6ms response time, a high contrast ratio of 700:1 and D-Sub/DVI dual input.
The new BenQ 17-inch FP73G LCD... -
Nintendo announce slimmer Nintendo DS
New Lite version gets slimmer design 27 January 2006 0:56 GMTAfter weeks of denials, Nintendo in Japan has confirmed that the company will be launching a slimmer “Lite” version of its handheld console the Nintendo DS.
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It is all about the stats
Ben mentioned earlier in the week that after months of deliberation and decision making Mrs Pocket-lint and I have plumped for the Bugaboo over other brands 26 January 2006 23:49 GMTBen mentioned earlier in the week that after months of deliberation and decision making Mrs Pocket-lint and I have plumped for the Bugaboo over other brands. Why have we spent more on our new pram than most on a skiing trip? It's all in the stats.
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Apple launches iTunes U in America
Apple launches service to bring lectures to students looking to bunk off 26 January 2006 10:30 GMTApple has launched a new service in America that sees it team up with universities and education establishments to offer lectures to its iTunes Music Store customers.
The new service called iTunes U (the U standing for University) is a free, hosted service for... -
Maplin launches 8-inch LCD Freeview DVB-TV in UK
Maplin Electronics is this week unveiling its new 8-inch LCD Freeview DVB-TV in the UK 26 January 2006 9:13 GMTMaplin Electronics is this week unveiling its new 8-inch LCD Freeview DVB-TV in the UK.
Designed for those who want to catch up with their favourite TV shows no matter where they are, the new portable LCD Freeview DVB-TV from Maplin Electronics offers both digital... -
iPod charger for on-the-go charging
A reserve power pack for all iPod’s and any other USB device that promises an additional 8 hours of playtime to your iPod 26 January 2006 7:31 GMTGEAR4, formerly PodGear, has announced the PocketPower, a reserve power pack for all iPod's and any other USB device that promises an additional 8 hours of playtime to your iPod.
The PocketPower comes complete with four AAA rechargeable batteries that can be... -
New Olympus Mju models fond of the dark
Olympus launch three new Mju digital cameras 26 January 2006 5:00 GMTOlympus has launched three new digital cameras in its Mju range. The new models - the Mju 700, Mju 720 and Mju 810 all feature a new technology from Olympus which promises the ability to take perfectly exposed shots in low light without having to use flash
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Olympus updates SP-310 with new model
The new camera promises the same 7.1 megapixel CCD sensor, same 3x optical zoom and same 2.5-inch LCD screen 26 January 2006 5:00 GMTOlympus has updated its SP-310 digital camera with the Olympus SP-320. The new camera promises the same 7.1 megapixel CCD sensor, same 3x optical zoom and same 2.5-inch LCD screen.
The camera also offers 25 special scene modes tailored for a wide range of shooting... -
Olympus launch five new cameras under FE brand
Olympus has launched a series of cameras aimed at the beginner market as part of its FE range 26 January 2006 5:00 GMTOlympus has launched a series of cameras aimed at the beginner market as part of its FE range.
The Olympus FE-115, the Olympus FE-130 and FE-140, the Olympus FE-150, and the Olympus FE-160.
The Olympus FE-115
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James Bond's next car revealed - PLUS IMAGES
Pocket-lint has managed to get a sneak peak of the new car to be used in the next Bond 26 January 2006 2:03 GMTWhile the covers may still firmly be on the new Aston Martin car to be featured in the next James Bond movie starting Daniel Craig, Pocket-lint has managed to get a sneak picture of the new car thanks to Corgi.
The toy company, currently celebrating 50 years... -
iPod vibrator to give good vibrations
The ultimate female accessory for her MP3 player 26 January 2006 0:43 GMTWith Valentine's just around the corner what are you to get the Mrs Pocket-lint in your life? The ultimate female accessory for her MP3 player of course.
Loved up, pleasuring giving site lovehoney.co.uk has just the answer with the iBuzz, a vibrator that you connect... -
Pink introduces the Commuter for iPod and Oyster card users
Pink launches shirt with concealed pouches 26 January 2006 0:21 GMTPink, the traditional shirt maker, has launched a shirt that has been tailor made to conceal an iPod and London Underground Oyster Card securely out of sight, and hands free to grab a newspaper and cappuccino with ease.
In addition to the hidden pouches, Pink... -
DVD to PSP movie transfer just got faster
Makayama promises fast transfer of your DVD collection to your PSP 26 January 2006 0:02 GMTA new package that promises fast transfer of your DVD collection to your PSP has been launched by the Makayama, a company known for getting your DVD movies onto your mobile phone.
PSP Media Studio 2.0 promises 300% faster conversions from DVD to PSP and states... -
NEC sees big plasma picture
NEC launches three new Plasma screens 26 January 2006 0:00 GMTNEC has launched a range of HD-ready plasma screens with sizes ranging from 42 inches to an impressive 61 inches.
The range boasts three models a 42 inch (42XR4), 50 inch (50XR4) and 61 inch (61XR4) screens and all feature a 4000:1 contrast ratio as well as a... -
Yahoo finds innovative websites
Yahoo! Search have released the results for their Finds of the Year 26 January 2006 0:00 GMTYahoo! Search has released the results for its Finds of the Year awards, looking at the best websites to have been found in the past year across a range of categories by a select panel of judges.
The list of winners in full are:
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Become De Niro in Meet the Fockers with your own set of mannary glands
One of my lasting images from watching Meet the Fockers was the sight of Robert De Niro in his mannary gland get-up 25 January 2006 23:46 GMTOne of my lasting images from watching Meet the Fockers was the sight of Robert De Niro in his mannary gland get-up. The comedic value was such that I reckoned that no one in their right mind would try an emulate the absurdity of it. How wrong I was.
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