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Roberts launches new alarm clock radio
Gemini 29 even features a nap timer 30 January 2007 18:25 GMT
Roberts has released a new clock radio with a more modern look than its radios are typically known for.

The Gemini 29 is a DAB radio with alarm clock function, so that you can wake up to your favourite radio station or audio track.

An input socket...
Games developer criticises Vista controls
Too many blocks in place 30 January 2007 17:48 GMT
Microsoft has been pushing Vista for gamers and for multimedia enthusiasts, but not all gamers are welcoming the software's new features.

According to one games developer, WildTangent, Vista's security features are too strict and restrictive.

By...
British Library launches updated "Turning the Pages" for Vista
Rare da Vinci notebooks available for viewing online 30 January 2007 17:26 GMT
In honour of the Vista launch at the British Library hosted by Bill Gates himself, the library has launched an updated version of its application called Turning the Pages.

It allows users to view part of its collection via a web browser in a way that makes it...
Plantronics .audio 910 headset works with VoIP and mobile
Switch between Skype and mobile with one button 30 January 2007 16:58 GMT
Plantronics has launched a new Bluetooth headset, the .audio 910 USB that makes it easier than ever to plug in and start talking.

It works for calls from both PC and mobile phones so that you can make Skype calls or other VoIP calls without installing Bluetooth...
Garmin's nüvi 370 and 670 guide through Europe and North America
Impressive feature set 30 January 2007 16:15 GMT
Garmin's latest two satnavs, the nüvi 370 and 670, are impressive devices that come with street maps of over 30 countries.

The map coverage extends across Europe as well as the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

In addition, both models incorporate traffic...
New Aura range is the Pinnacle of women’s cycles
Women specific design 30 January 2007 16:08 GMT
Every woman worries about the perfect fit, whether it is those snappy heels, a pair of jeans or the season’s hottest jacket. The same applies to the fit of their bike – but they need worry no more! Pinnacle, the all-new UK cycle brand, has created a range of mountain bikes...
Mousetrapper Advance promises to take the strain out of pointing
Looks slightly like a laptop mouse setup 30 January 2007 15:45 GMT
For those of you bent over a keyboard and mouse all day, you could be at risk for repetitive strain injury.

The Mousetrapper Advance, which has just been launched in the UK, aims to change all that. It takes the place of your mouse and fits over your keyboard...
Burton and Motorola launch Audex 07 range
Gotta get myself connected 30 January 2007 15:23 GMT
Burton, the Snowboard maker not the high street retailer, has announced its 07 range of Audex connected clothing in connection with Motorola.

The "hero" product of the range is a new down jacket that features a panel to access your mobile phone or MP3 player,...
Hauppauge launches WinTV Nova-TD for boosted Freeview reception
Also releases new drivers for Vista 30 January 2007 15:10 GMT
Hauppauge has announced the line-up of Vista-suitable TV tuners as well as a new Stick TV tuner with twin tuners.

The WinTV Nova-TD features Antenna Diversity so that reception is improved in weak signal areas. The two aerials book reception to the two built-in...
Apple creates a rainbow of shuffles
iPod shuffle now comes in colours 30 January 2007 14:37 GMT
Apple today has updated its store to include the iPod shuffle in five different colours to somewhat match the ano.

The original second generation shuffle was only available in silver, but now you can choose from blue, pink, green, and orange as well.
Evesham launches Solar Storm PC with Vista
Designed as a media centre 30 January 2007 14:27 GMT
Evesham, the UK PC maker, has launched a new desktop to coincide with the release of Windows Vista Home Premium.

The new Solar Storm PC comes with Windows Vista Home Premium along with an impressive array of accessories for £1000.

To start off,...
Take your desktop with you on the disgo lite
And the dictionary as well 30 January 2007 14:06 GMT
Now you can take your desktop with you wherever you go, thanks to Clever-Stuff Limited, the makers of disgo and disgo lite.

Disgo lite and disgo classic have applications pre-loaded on to them so you can take your desktop anywhere. Disgo lite also come with...
Just over half of Pocket-lint readers are getting Vista
Which means just under half are saying no thanks 30 January 2007 13:50 GMT
The majority of Pocket-lint readers are going to upgrade to Windows Vista, but only by a slight margin.

374 voters said they would upgrade, while 306 have decided they're not going to jump on that bandwagon straightaway.

That translates into 45%...
Samsung unveils L74, NV11 and i70 compact cameras
Including an addition to the NV range, the NV11 30 January 2007 13:18 GMT
The run up to PMA has well and truly begun. In addition to Casio's two new cameras, Samsung has launched three more in the UK.

The most interesting-looking of the three new models is the i7, which has a 3-inch touchscreen that rotates 180 degrees. Weirdly, it...
Casio launches EX-Z1050 and EX-Z75
Replacements to two older models, now with widescreen LCDs 30 January 2007 13:04 GMT
Casio has launched two new models to its compact camera range, the EX-Z1050 and the EX-Z75.

The Z1050 is the 10.1MP successor to the Z1000, and is a bit smaller and lighter than its predecessor.

It features a wider-aspect 2.6-inch LCD screen, and...
Microsoft Vista goes on sale
Launch in New York heralded with performances 30 January 2007 12:29 GMT
Today marks the day that Microsoft Vista goes on sale to consumers worldwide.

The business versions have been out for a couple of months, and now four home versions have joined them.

Analysts are estimating that the home versions will be installed...
PC World declares the floppy disk dead
RIP 30 January 2007 0:01 GMT
PC World has put the final nail in the coffin of the floppy disk by announcing that it is no longer replenishing its supply of the data storage.

The disks, which were capable of storing 1.44MB of data, are no longer adequate for most computing requirements today.
WEBSITE OF THE DAY - enotes.com
If at first you don't succeed, cheat! 30 January 2007 0:00 GMT
These days, pre-prepared study notes are an integral part of any student's academic arsenal. (Back in my day, you had to make your own, but times move on, I guess!)

If you are a student, add this site to your favourites now. You'll find handy guides to literature,...
Dawn breaks over Google Earth
New sunrise layer takes you to daybreak across the globe 29 January 2007 22:16 GMT
A special layer dedicated to sunrise across the world has been added to Google Earth to bring the light of day to your desktop.

The layer points to a set of video produced by Discovery HD Theater's “Sunrise Earth” program. To view them, you simply open Google...
Verizon rebuffed Apple on iPhone distribution deal
Cingular won the prize instead 29 January 2007 21:57 GMT
Cingular may not have been Apple's first choice of mobile phone service provider, says a report in USA today.

Apple had been in talks with Verizon Wireless, who could not accept Apple's stringent terms that seemed to give the Cupertino-based company full control.
Samsung unveils designer ... washing machine
With the brand name Hauzen 29 January 2007 18:34 GMT
Samsung has brought out a snazzy new washing machine complete with designer name endorsement.

The machine features a red background on the front decorated with gold flowers and fines, while the door has an interesting gold crest on it with Andre Kim, the Korean...
Dog Walker treadmill takes the strain out of exercising your puppy
When there's no time to take Fido for a walk 29 January 2007 18:13 GMT
And now from Japan comes yet another slightly oddball gadget, the Dog Walker treadmill.

Instead of taking your dog for a walk thereby burning a few calories yourself and exercising with your pet, you can buy him or her a doggy-sized treadmill.

At...
Nintendo Wii debuts News Channel
Associated Press stories filtered right to your inbox 29 January 2007 17:56 GMT
The latest channel on offer on Nintendo's Wii video game console is the News channel.

Thanks to an agreement with the Associated Press, Wii owners can now view and sort news any way they like.

At the moment, the lineup of channels includes the Mii...
CIS declares Firefox Password Manager unsafe
MySpace details may be compromised in unpatched flaw 29 January 2007 17:34 GMT
CIS is reporting today that efforts by MySpace to fix a flaw that tricks users into entering their login details in to a bogus web page have failed.

CIS said that a Reverse Cross Site Request can still be injected into a MySpace.com email message.
YouTube will give users a cut of ad revenue
System should be up and running in a few months 29 January 2007 17:09 GMT
YouTube will share ad revenue with users who upload videos to the site, its co-founder Chad Hurley said.

Speaking at the World Economic Forum at Davos, Hurley said, “In terms of paying users revenue against the content that they are uploading, we definitely...