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2006 in review, part 12
Unusual news stories took over at the end of the year 31 December 2006 13:00 GMT
The final part of our year in review contains the last, rather eclectic stories at the end of the year.

As we said in the last edition, Microsoft unveiled its Zune in the US, and it was revealed that, strangely, the player isn't yet compatible with Vista, although...
Osprey presents the pack that clings to your back like a frightened monkey!
Lightweight on the piste 31 December 2006 9:55 GMT
New for spring 2007, the Osprey Talon series is perfectly designed for the fast moving mountain enthusiast – super-light mountain aerobic activity packs offering incredible melding torso adjustability, lightweight ventilation and excellent pack stability.

Osprey’s...
2006 in review, part 11
The big news was all to do with gaming 31 December 2006 9:00 GMT
As the grey winter set in during November and December, major product launches slowed down considerably, although the release of two next-generation games consoles kept tech writers busy.

The Nintendo Wii was declared a resounding success in Japan, the US, and...
2006 in review, part 10
Second Life gets hacked, while Mozilla and Microsoft launch their latest browsers 30 December 2006 13:00 GMT
In the home entertainment sector, Toshiba and Memory-Tech announced the development of what they believed could be a bridge technology to high-definition: a triple/layer disc capable of storing data to be played on both DVD players and HD DVD players.

Meanwhile,...
2006 in review, part 9
Photography conference in Berlin unleashes Christmas camera lineup 30 December 2006 9:00 GMT
As the runup to Christmas really hotted up, unique mobile phones and new cameras to tempt the shopping crowds cropped up every other day.

Nokia added to its range of style phones with the L'Amour collection and a new Sirocco slider phone, as well as the N95...
Apple publishes its financial report
Leaves it to the very last day 29 December 2006 14:08 GMT
Apple filed its financial reports today, on the last possible day, because of delays due to an investigation into stock options backdating.

The company has suffered $84 million extra charge because of the investigation, which is looking into certain stock option...
2006 in review, part 8
Dell issues a first battery recall, while Apple investigates suspect Chinese factories 29 December 2006 13:00 GMT
In our continuing round up of the year's top news stories, July and August were robust months for industry announcements and news.

Apple and Creative managed to settle their difference after counter suing each other, with Apple agreeing to pay $100 million for...
Guba CEO steps down
Video sharing site's execs apparently want to sell 29 December 2006 10:27 GMT
The online video sharing market my not be as lucrative as previously thought thanks to the dominance of YouTube, says Guba's ex-CEO.

Guba's CEO Thomas McInerney stepped down from the company, telling CNET News.com that two other execs might follow him.
2006 in review, part 7
Zune was confirmed, and Mac Pro received its debut 29 December 2006 9:00 GMT
The single biggest product story for July and August has to have been Microsoft's confirmation of its iPod killer, the Zune.

Zune has been in the headlines ever since, with its widely-touted wifi capability and unusual styling receiving mixed reviews.
WEBSITE OF THE DAY – peopleschampion.com
A site to aid those in need of financial therapy 29 December 2006 0:00 GMT
The past few weeks will have seen most people’s wallets taking a bit of a pounding. Christmas shopping, the party season and now the January sales will all take their toll.

With the New Year around the corner, why not make looking at your finances one of your...
Gadgets help people tell lies
It's easier fibbing on the phone than face to face 28 December 2006 17:12 GMT
Gadgets actually facilitate people's tendency to tell lies, a new survey has shown.

UK Pollsters 72 Point interviewed around 1500 about their fibbing habits, and discovered that gadgets make it easier for people to tell lies.

Nearly three-quarters...
Rules for music tracks included in Official UK Charts relaxed
Downloads play a major role in singles sales 28 December 2006 17:05 GMT
The Official UK Charts are entering a new era as of 1 January, as the music industry recognises the digital revolution.

Downloads have helped to double the size of the UK singles market in 3 years, from 32.3 million tracks sold in 2004, to 65.1 million in 2006.
Latest Samsung Ultra Edition, the Z720, supports HSDPA
Almost a smartphone 28 December 2006 15:33 GMT
Although the period between Christmas and New Year isn't generally considered prime time for product announcements, Samsung is going against conventional wisdom and has announced the launch of its Ultra Edition 13.8 slider mobile in Europe.

The SGH-Z720 is the...
2006 in review, part 6
Everyone hires a lawyer 28 December 2006 13:00 GMT
The original VoIP business Skype won more fans by offering free calls from the PC to landlines and mobile phones in the US and Canada; that promotion ended only recently.

Lawsuits abounded, with Symantec suing Microsoft for “deliberately and surreptitiously”...
YouTube user claims to have cracked HD DVD copy protection
AACS was supposed to be safer than DVD's DRM 28 December 2006 11:54 GMT
A YouTube user claims to have done what no one has done before by cracking the AACS copy-protection used on both Blu-ray and HD DVD discs.

Going by the name of Muslix64, the hackers has posted a video on YouTube advertising his code cracking methodology, and...
Apple faces investigation of stock options scandal
Steve Jobs gets his own legal cousel 28 December 2006 11:22 GMT
Apple CEO Steve Jobs is facing a testing times ahead as the US Securities and Exchange Commission decide whether to prosecute the company about alleged stock mishandling, according to a report published in the Financial Times.

Jobs apparently received 7.5 million...
Leica Gun to go under the hammer
Is it a gun? Is it a camera? 28 December 2006 10:43 GMT
This violent-looking device is actually an innocent and rare camera designed by Leica.

A company called Tamarkin are auctioning it in a sale of collectible cameras. Called the Leica Gun, it's fitted with a 400mm Telyt lens, and has the code RIFLE on it.
The world's first iPod building
Fittingly named the iPad 28 December 2006 10:32 GMT
Have you been under the impression that the cult of iPod was mostly restricted to weird and often useless accessories?

Think again. It's now expanded to a building, specifically, the iPad residential tower in Dubai.

Developer Omniyat Properties...
iTunes has a bumper Christmas
Visits up more than 400% compared to last year 28 December 2006 10:15 GMT
Christmas has been good to Apple, as visits to its iTunes website was up 413% on Christmas Day 2006 versus Christmas Day 2005.

The traffic must have been driven not just by new iPod owners looking to download songs to their new gadget, but also by people who...
I-CY penguin keeps the I-Fish company
Dances around to your tunes 28 December 2006 9:59 GMT
Joining the equally useless I-Cat and I-Fish is the I-CY, a small performing penguin. This small penguin flaps its wings in time to music, flicks its tail, and squawks at odd intervals.

It runs on 3 AAA batteries or from the mains, but sadly isn't available...
2006 in review, part 5
Springtime gets a Chocolate from LG, and Yahoo and eBay strike a deal 28 December 2006 9:00 GMT
The beginning of summer, May and June, inaugurated a number of lawsuits and the UK finally got to nibble on the LG Chocolate phone.

Motorola upped the bling factor on its MOTORAZR by teaming up with golden boys Dolce and Gabbana, while Sony Ericsson introduced...
WEBSITE OF THE DAY – hungover.net
Essential reading for that morning after feeling 28 December 2006 0:00 GMT
If you missed yesterday’s recommendation, or perhaps just ignored it, a) shame on you and b) this one’s for you.

Because, let’s face it; if you’re not in need of this service in the next few days, you’re probably never going to be.

A selection of...
WEBSITE OF THE DAY – drinkaware.co.uk
27 December 2006 23:07 GMT
A few sensible words about booze.

The party season is about half way through for most people now: the office party has been and gone, you’ve survived the family Christmas gathering and now it’s full steam ahead for New Year’s Eve. No doubt there’ll be a few...
Nike+ system challenges to be broadcast on Nike website
Maria Sharapova issues public challenge to LeBron James 27 December 2006 14:17 GMT
Nike has launched added features to its Nike+ website to help runners and athletes achieve their goals in the new year.

At the company's dedicated website, users of the Nike+ system can set up an account and challenge themselves as well as friends to various...
THE BIG INTERVIEW: Russ Swift
We talk to the Essex stunt driver 27 December 2006 13:48 GMT
Russ Swift goes through a set of tyres every 3 miles because, in the stunt-driving business, rubber and money get burned together.

Swift’s party piece – and something he’s been doing for decades and with a 100% success rate – is getting a car up on two wheels...