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Dad Tip of the Day
"When you get your scans of your baby, don’t do what a friend of mine did and rush off and get them laminated. They’re done on thermal paper – so his treasured ultrasound pics of his firstborn ended up unrelieved blackness." 28 February 2006 22:46 GMTToday's tip comes from Martin Croft with a sage piece of advice. He writes:
"When you get your scans of your baby, don't do what a friend of mine did and rush off and get them laminated. They're done on thermal paper - so his treasured ultrasound pics of his firstborn... -
Mac mini gets Intel makeover
Apple has made the Mac mini the second computer in its offering to include the new Intel Core Duo processor. 28 February 2006 20:24 GMTApple has made the Mac mini the third computer in its offering to include the new Intel Core Duo processor.
The new model, starting at £449 will retain the same shape as before and come bundled with iLife 06, Front Row and an Apple remote.
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Apple launches iPod Hi-Fi speaker system
Apple launches speaker system for iPod going up against Bose and other manufacturers 28 February 2006 19:27 GMTApple seeing third-party manufacturers make huge sales from speakers systems for the iPod has waded in with its own version.
“Apple is reinventing the home stereo with the new iPod Hi-Fi, the first iPod accessory that adds true high-fidelity sound quality to... -
It is official - Dads are cleverer than Mums
It turns out, us men are good for something. Beating mums at being clever 28 February 2006 16:33 GMTIt turns out, us men are good for something. Beating mums at being clever.
In a recent survey of 562 children by Bassett's Soft and Chewy sweets, the company asked children who they thought was the cleverest person in the world.
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Motorola turns the SLVR pink for Carphone Warehouse
Motorola has announced that it will be launching a Pink version of its new SLVR L6 handset 28 February 2006 16:11 GMTGirls hoping to create more room in their handbag for lipstick and puzzle books might be interested to know that following the success of the Pink RAZR phone from Motorola, the company has announced that it will be launching a Pink version of its new SLVR L6 handset.
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Golf - on a Segway?
The guys at Segway are obviously looking to expand in to new areas – and are looking to golfers around the world 28 February 2006 12:50 GMTThe guys at Segway are obviously looking to expand in to new areas - and are looking to golfers around the world.
At one point whenever you mentioned Segway, you'd start a discussion about how walking was going to be a thing on the past, and within a few years,... -
Sony Ericsson and Google bundle Blogger.com software on new phones
Sony Ericsson has signed a deal with Google that will mean owners of the Sony Ericsson mobile phones will be able to file to a personal blog on the move 28 February 2006 11:55 GMTSony Ericsson has signed a deal with Google that will mean owners of the Sony Ericsson mobile phones will be able to file to a personal blog on the move as soon as they turn on their new phone.
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Sony Ericsson add W300 to Walkman range
Sony Ericsson has announced today that is has expanded its Walkman range of phones adding the w300 to the series 28 February 2006 11:41 GMTSony Ericsson has announced today that is has expanded its Walkman range of phones adding the w300 to the series.
The new quad band edge clamshell is the seventh in the range and like previous models focuses on music.
The W300 Walkman phone, which... -
Logic 3 go for retro gamers with new handheld console
Logic3 is hoping to offer gamers on the go some retro action with the launch of the GamesPower 50 28 February 2006 11:19 GMTLogic3 is hoping to offer gamers on the go some retro action with the launch of the GamesPower 50.
The new GamesPower 50 is an 8Bit gaming device with a 2.5-inch colour TFT screen that offers 50 games to ensure retro gamers get their gaming fix on the move. -
Sony Ericsson launch K800 and K790 3.2MP camera phones
Sony adds Cyber-shot lenses to new phone models 28 February 2006 11:07 GMTSony Ericsson has taken the camera phone a step further into becoming a unified product today with the announcement that the company will be using the same lens technology that the company uses on its digital cameras in its phones.
The K800 and K790 are the... -
Hollywood studios set launch date for Blu-ray
Hollywood Studios including Sony Pictures and Liongate have announced the launch date for Blu-ray movies in America 28 February 2006 10:57 GMTHollywood Studios including Sony Pictures and Liongate have announced the launch date for Blu-ray movies in America to coincide with the launch of the first player from Samsung.
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HD vs DVD - the test
As the High Definition battle wages on, one site has put up a series of pictures to explain why you should get excited 28 February 2006 10:35 GMTAs the High Definition battle wages on, one site has put up a series of pictures to explain why you should get excited about the new wave of high definition movies coming your way this summer.
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WEBSITE OF THE DAY – golfbidder.co.uk
Today’s website of the day is golfbidder.co.uk the PGA’s recognised club exchange and secondhand shop for golf clubs. 28 February 2006 10:02 GMTToday's website of the day is golfbidder.co.uk the PGA's recognised club exchange and secondhand shop for golf clubs.
The days are getting longer and Spring is on its way so outdoor pursuits may be tempting.
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Guinness promise magic of the draught pint at home
Guinness has launched a new device that allows beer drinkers to supposedly create the magic of Guinness Draught at home. 28 February 2006 0:23 GMTGuinness has launched a new device that allows beer drinkers to supposedly create the magic of Guinness Draught at home.
According to the makers of the Black Stuff, as many as 10 million people in the UK drink Guinness, however hate the fact that we can't recreate... -
Microsoft teases tech world with new secret product
Microsoft has launched a new teaser campaign, trouble is no one knows what it's for 27 February 2006 19:43 GMTMicrosoft has set the technology rumour fire burning hot this week with the launch of a new teaser campaign that is set to run for the next 3 weeks.
The source of the rumours comes from a Microsoft registered website called origamiproject.com.
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WEBSITE OF THE DAY – wifesgone.com
Today’s website of the day is wifesgone.com a website that is specifically designed for men who find themselves suddenly single either through divorce or bereavement 27 February 2006 16:56 GMTToday's website of the day is wifesgone.com a website that is specifically designed for men who find themselves suddenly single either through divorce or bereavement, probably due to too much gadget geekery.
The site covers everything from advice on legal aid... -
Video Messaging 4D Baby scans
Send video messages of a 4D Scan of your child to be. The grainy "no, that's it's arm" ultrasound scan is a thing of the past 27 February 2006 13:50 GMTThat first baby scan is a great moment. It's the first opportunity you've had to see the sprog in its human incubator and the indicator that you've reached a stage when it's possible to start telling people you're about to become a father.
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Microsoft confirms six versions of Windows Vista
Microsoft officially confirmed its product line up of its upcoming Windows Vista operating system 27 February 2006 12:38 GMTMicrosoft officially confirmed its product line up of its upcoming Windows Vista operating system.
Although the company recently let slip that there would be eight version of its new operating system, the actual number confirmed today is six.
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Dad Tip of the Day
You should buy pets with a short life span so the child can get used to bereavement 27 February 2006 12:26 GMTToday's tip is a bit of a strange one we picked up overhearing a conversation on the train.
“You should buy pets with a short life span so the child can get used to bereavement.”
We can see the thinking behind it, but I'm not sure whether I totally... -
Adobe announce Photoshop Elements v4 for Mac
Adobe is going up against Apple and its iPhoto software with a new version for the Mac 27 February 2006 11:59 GMTAdobe has announced that it is going up against Apple and its iPhoto software with the announcement of a Mac version of its Photo Elements software package.
“Photoshop Elements for Mac delivers the features photo enthusiasts need to make their pictures stand... -
PMA 2006: Panasonic turns to Olympus for help with new Digital SLR
Panasonic has announced that it has signed up to the Four Thirds System Supported by Olympus and Fujifilm at PMA in Orlando 27 February 2006 10:58 GMTPanasonic has announced that it has signed up to the Four Thirds System Supported by Olympus and Fujifilm at PMA in Orlando, Florida.
The company also announced that it has jointly developed a new DSLR camera with Olympus - the DMC-L1 Digital SLR.
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PMA 2006: Sony launches DSC-W100 and DSC-W70
Earlier this month it was the W30 and W50 from Sony that got a makeover, this week it’s the launch of the DSC-W100 and the DSC-W70 at PMA in Orlando 27 February 2006 10:33 GMTEarlier this month it was the W30 and W50 from Sony that got a makeover, this week it's the launch of the DSC-W100 and the DSC-W70 at PMA in Orlando, Florida.
The DSC-W100 model packs in an 8-megapixel imaging sensor, and has a compact metal body with a stylized... -
PMA 2006: Sony increases Memory Stick PRO Duo to 4GB
Sony has launched a 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo media card, its largest storage capacity to date 26 February 2006 23:45 GMTSony has launched a 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo media card, its largest storage capacity to date.
"As we've increased capacity, the Memory Stick format has advanced beyond serving primarily for storage of digital still images", said Mike Kahn, senior manager for... -
PMA 2006: Sony launches HDPS-L1 8GB Photo Album
Sony has launched a new 8GB Photo Album that promises to store a lifetime images 26 February 2006 23:39 GMTSony has launched a new 8GB Photo Album that promises to store a lifetime images.
The HDPS-L1 hard drive promises users a chance to view there photos in eight different slideshow styles and view and share high-resolution photos on a home theatre system. -
WEBSITE OF THE DAY – xe.com
Today’s website of the day is xe.com an exchange calculator for those who need to work out how much their cash is worth in another currency. 24 February 2006 23:19 GMTToday's website of the day is xe.com an exchange calculator for those who need to work out how much their cash is worth in another currency.
The main crux of the site is a currency converter and you can convert most of the major world currencies between each...
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