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Hasselblad launch 39 megapixel digital camera
You might be impressed by the 7 or 8 megapixel camera you managed to score for Christmas, however that is nothing compared to the latest 39 megapixel DSLR camera launched by Hasselblad 15 January 2006 15:48 GMTYou might be impressed by the 7 or 8 megapixel camera you managed to score for Christmas, however that is nothing compared to the latest 39 megapixel DSLR camera launched by Hasselblad.
A part of an announcement of a new camera and three camera backs, Hasselblad's... -
Microsoft says yes to 5 more years of Office Mac
Microsoft has agreed a formal 5-year agreement with Apple to continue to develop its Office for Mac software for both PowerPC and Intel-based Macs 15 January 2006 15:39 GMTMicrosoft has agreed a formal 5-year agreement with Apple to continue to develop its Office for Mac software for both PowerPC- and Intel-based Macs.
On the back of the announcement, the company outlined several improvements to Entourage 2004 for Mac and said... -
UK Teachers want computer games in the classroom
Fifty-nine per cent would consider using them in the classroom for educational purposes even though most tabloid papers brandish videos games as causing violence in teenagers 14 January 2006 0:53 GMTA MORI Poll investigating teachers' attitudes to mainstream computer games has revealed that 59% would consider using them in the classroom for educational purposes even though most tabloid papers branish videos games as causing violence in teenagers.
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Light watch that will dazzle you with time
Trying to spruce up the wrist watch, Firebox.com has started selling the Ibiza Ride Watch, a £129.99 watch that has forsaken big and little hands for lights instead 14 January 2006 0:21 GMTTrying to spruce up the wrist watch, Firebox.com has started selling the Ibiza Ride Watch, a £129.99 watch that has forsaken big and little hands for lights instead.
The Ibiza Ride Watch displays the time in a completely unique manner by displaying uses three... -
Creative launch podcasting directory for its brand of MP3 players
Creative, keen to keep up the fight against Apple, has launched a one-stop-shop for it Zen Vision MP3 player owners to have access to creating and transferring thousands of audio and video blogs 13 January 2006 18:37 GMTCreative, keen to keep up the fight against Apple, has launched a one-stop-shop for it Zen Vision MP3 player owners to have access to creating and transferring thousands of audio and video blogs.
Called ZenCast, the site and accompanying application aims to... -
Consumers at risk of getting bogus TV bargains
According to a new survey, Britons could be spending almost £300m buying new TVs in the January sales - not realising they may soon be obsolete 13 January 2006 16:52 GMTAccording to a new survey, Britons could be spending almost £300m buying new TVs in the January sales - not realising they may soon be obsolete.
New research from cable company Telewest who is trialling a HDTV service suggests many bargain hunters may be snapping... -
Motorola launch Cosmic Blue RAZR V3 for boys
Just as you are getting over the pink version of the Motorola RAZR V3 launched before Christmas, the company has announced today that it is launching a Cosmic Blue version 13 January 2006 16:33 GMTJust as you are getting over the pink version of the Motorola RAZR V3 launched before Christmas, the company has announced today that it is launching a Cosmic Blue version.
Already seen in silver, black and pink, the RAZR V3 Cosmic Blue supposedly “brings a new... -
Garmin Announce GPS Support for Mac OS X
Garmin has announced that its line of GPS and mobile devices will be made compatible with Mac OS X 13 January 2006 14:06 GMTGarmin has announced that its line of GPS and mobile devices will be made compatible with Mac OS X version 10.4 "Tiger".
“We are very excited to be supporting the many tech-savvy Garmin users who are also Mac devotees”, said Min Kao, Garmin's chairman and CEO.... -
SportWrap carrier for active iPod owners
Every self-respecting sportsman or woman will be looking for the ultimate carrying solution for that Christmas iPod. XtremeMac offer a range of cases for all models of iPod 13 January 2006 12:08 GMTEvery self-respecting sportsman or woman will be looking for the ultimate carrying solution for that Christmas iPod. XtremeMac offer a range of cases for all models of iPod, including the SportWrap, specifically designed for active users.
They come in two different... -
Google Local and mobile comes to Blackberry
Blackberry owners, Research In Motion, has teamed up with Google to offer Google Talk instant messaging and Google Local for mobile on Blackberry devices 13 January 2006 1:39 GMTBlackberry owners, Research In Motion, has teamed up with Google to offer Google Talk instant messaging and Google Local for mobile on Blackberry devices.
Google Talk for BlackBerry, a version of the instant messaging application specifically designed for BlackBerry... -
Ubisoft to bring Splinter Cell to PSP
Ubisoft has announced that it will be developing Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Essentials, a spy action game available exclusively for the PSP system 13 January 2006 0:27 GMTUbisoft has announced that it will be developing Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Essentials, a spy action game available exclusively for the PSP system.
“Splinter Cell Essentials is a groundbreaking handheld game that has everything Splinter Cell fans love about the... -
BT to bring television to a mobile phone near you
BT has moved one step closer to offering its customers television on the move via a mobile phone following the completion of its test pilot 12 January 2006 18:46 GMTBT has moved one step closer to offering its customers television on the move via a mobile phone following the completion of its test pilot.
The service which is expected to be available by the end of the year, would be available to all operators in the UK uses... -
Microsoft may launch Blu-ray drive for Xbox360
As Bill Gates was proclaiming the virtues of HD-DVD at his CES keynote speech in Las Vegas, it seems his employees have different ideas 12 January 2006 17:36 GMTAs Bill Gates was proclaiming the virtues of HD-DVD at his CES keynote speech in Las Vegas, it seems his employees have different ideas.
Microsoft's Peter Moore, head of the company's Interactive Entertainment Division, has been talking to Japanese-language website... -
Nikon signals death of 35mm cameras
Nikon has announced that it is to shift its business away from 35mm cameras and focus on digital in what is sure to be the first steps in the end of the format 12 January 2006 16:17 GMTNikon has announced that it is to shift its business away from 35mm cameras and focus on digital in what is sure to be the first steps in the end of the format.
“Following the success of our digital line-up over the last seven years, which has resulted in more... -
UK women to be tickled by USB programmable vibrator
A UK company has answered the prayers of thousands of women by launching the world’s first USB programmable, non-penetrative vibrator 12 January 2006 16:10 GMTA UK company has answered the prayers of thousands of women by launching the world's first USB programmable, non-penetrative vibrator.
Called Je Joue, the device [Ahem! - Ed] is the result of 2 years research and development into supposedly what women want.... -
Samsung launches UK’s first Dual Core notebook range
Samsung Electronics, has launched what it is claiming are the world’s first dual core notebooks, the Samsung X60 and R65 12 January 2006 15:03 GMTSamsung Electronics, has launched what it is claiming are the world's first dual core notebooks, the Samsung X60 and R65.
Featuring Intel's recently launched dual core processors, Samsung's X60 and R65
boast larger memory, hard disk drive and 15.4-inch... -
Million dollar homepage becomes just that
The million dollar home page has completed its challenge in selling a million pixels of advertising on one page 12 January 2006 14:34 GMTThe million dollar home page has completed its challenge in selling a million pixels of advertising on one page.
The site sold the last 1,000 pixels in an eBay auction, which ended last night for $38,100.
At one point spoof bidding forced the last... -
Samsung sets Blu-ray for April
Samsung has unveiled plans to launch a Blu-ray player as early as April, making it one of the first manufacturers to market a player geared towards the next generation DVD format 12 January 2006 11:15 GMTSamsung has unveiled plans to launch a Blu-ray player as early as April, making it one of the first manufacturers to market a player geared towards the next generation DVD format.
The Model, which will launch in America first, is expected to be priced around $1000... -
Suunto t6 heart rate monitor wins Best Fitness Gear award
The US Health magazine has named the Suunto t6 as the Best of Fitness Gear in their second annual Best of Fitness Product Awards 12 January 2006 1:45 GMTThe US Health magazine has named the Suunto t6 as the Best of Fitness Gear in their second annual Best of Fitness Product Awards.
Built specifically for target heart rate training, the Suunto t6 was selected for its thorough and accurate measurements of seven... -
Ask Jeeves launches Web Answers
Ask Jeeves has launched a new service for visitors to its site called Web Answers for finding direct answers to search queries from the web 12 January 2006 0:33 GMTAsk Jeeves has launched a new service for visitors to its site called Web Answers for finding direct answers to search queries from the web.
Building on its range of Smart Answers, Ask Jeeves has developed a Web Answers tool to provide an intuitive response to... -
Griffin launches TuneCenter docking station
Griffin the creator of all things iPod has announced TuneCenter, a docking and charging station for iPods 12 January 2006 0:22 GMTGriffin the creator of all things iPod has announced TuneCenter, a docking and charging station for iPods.
The TuneCenter plugs into your television and stereo for viewing photos, watching video, listening to your iPod music library or internet radio. -
Microsoft plugin makes it possible to view .wmv files on a Mac
Microsoft has launched a new mini plugin that finally allows Apple Mac users to view .wmv files as well as listen to .wma files in Quicktime they find on the Internet 12 January 2006 0:11 GMTMicrosoft has launched a new mini plugin that finally allows Apple Mac users to view .wmv files as well as listen to .wma files in Quicktime they find on the Internet.
Called Flip4Mac, the plugin links directly into Apple's QuickTime Player and means that viewing... -
Vodafone launches radio service over 3G
Vodafone sees the future in mobile content in music and has announced the teaming-up with Sony to roll-out a global music service called Vodafone Radio DJ 11 January 2006 23:38 GMTVodafone sees the future in mobile content in music and has announced the teaming up with Sony to roll-out a global music service called Vodafone Radio DJ.
The new service will offer interactive, personalised radio channels streamed to both 3G mobile phones and... -
CES 2006: Pocket-lint show highlights
As the dust settles on this year’s CES, here are 10 gadgets that you need to be looking forward to over the next 12 months until CES 2007 11 January 2006 21:39 GMTAs the dust settles on this year's CES, here are 10 gadgets that you need to be looking forward to over the next 12 months, well until Cebit in March that is.
Sony e-reader
Roughly the size of a paperback novel, but thinner than most (about 0.5 inches thick),... -
Ricoh launches new 5.7x optical zoom R30
Ricoh has announced the launch of the Caplio R30 compact digital camera featuring a 5.7x optical wide zoom (28-160mm in 35mm camera format) in a silmline body only 26mm thick 11 January 2006 17:37 GMTRicoh has announced the launch of the Caplio R30 compact digital camera featuring a 5.7x optical wide zoom (28-160mm in 35mm camera format) in a silmline body only 26mm thick.
The 5 megapxiel camera is positioned as a more affordable version of the Caplio R3...
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