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Garmin offers triathletes chance to win Tim Don as a training partner
Have the World Champion on your Forerunner 24 January 2007 13:40 GMT
Garmin will be showcasing its range of GPS fitness products at the TCR (Triathlon, Cycling and Running) show in Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey on 10-11 February at Stand A4.

Joining Garmin at regular intervals throughout the UK’s premier multisport and endurance...
Driverless bus to change transport
Just like Johny Cabs from Total Recall 24 January 2007 13:35 GMT
Bored with arguing with the bus driver than you've got enough money on your Oyster Card? When soon you might not have to.

A new concept bus design being shown off in the UK doesn't even have a driver. The driverless electric and biofuel hybrid bus is hailed...
Apple releases QuickTime Security update
New fix available for download 24 January 2007 11:58 GMT
Apple has released a security update that fixes a security issue in its QuickTime player whereby visiting malicious websites may lead to arbitrary code excution.

The vulnerability was discovered by the Month of Apple Bugs project, which has published a QTL file...
Is Motorola about to launch the 3G MotoRIZR Z8?
3G supposedly 24 January 2007 11:53 GMT
Rumours and supposedly leaked pictures of a new 3G mobile phone from Motorola have been seen on the Internet.

EngadgetMobile has posted pictures of what it claims is the Motorola MotoRIZR Z8, a follow up to the company's RIZR model.

The picture...
Google launches new options for Google Groups
More web friendly pages 24 January 2007 11:51 GMT
Google has released its latest version of Google Groups that promises to give group users their own easy-to-build home on the web for sharing and maintaining information.

The search engine come advertising company has also including tools for creating customised...
HTC and T-Mobile launch HTC Ameo
No word as whether coming to the UK 24 January 2007 10:29 GMT
HTC has launched its latest smartphone exclusively with T-Mobile in the Germany and the Netherlands, however, when questioned by Pocket-lint both companies refused to comment as to whether the phone would be available on the T-Mobile network in the UK.

The...
Kids Tri at the Triathlon, Cycling and Running Show at Sandown Park
Plenty of fun for all the family 24 January 2007 8:00 GMT
The 2012 Olympics is in the minds of many young and aspiring athletes. Whatever the sport, the dream of a medal at the London games is spurring on many youngsters to don their trainers and participate in their favourite sport.

At next month’s Triathlon, Cycling...
The eco-friendly Patagonia Patrol trainer
Comfort that soothes your conscience 24 January 2007 0:00 GMT
With a leather heel that easily collapses for quick conversion into a slide style, the trainer is both eco and surfer friendly!

Featuring leather that comes from ISO 14001 registered tanneries, the insoles contain 15% recycled EVA; outsoles contain up to 20%...
WEBSITE OF THE DAY – hotels.tv
Taking the lottery out of living the high life. 24 January 2007 0:00 GMT
It's one of those things that must’ve happened to everybody: you check yourself into a swanky hotel only to find out it’s a bit of a hole.

Five stars doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to get the best standards – hotels get stars for things like potted plants...
World of Warcraft expansion sells 2.4m copies in 24 hours
Fastest selling PC title of all time 23 January 2007 18:09 GMT
Blizzard Entertainment the makers of World of Warcraft have announced that its new expansion pack World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade has broken the day-one sales record to become the fastest-selling PC game ever in North America and Europe, with a worldwide total of...
BluOnyx, the wireless portable media server
Connectivity includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, SD card, and USB 23 January 2007 17:33 GMT
US electronics firm Agere has come up with a new way of freeing your media from the confines of the PC hub.

The BluOnyx mobile content server gives you access to your data via USB and wireless connectivity, so that data can be shared between devices without...
Peli release i1010 iPod case in the UK
Heavy-duty casing protects your precious iPod 23 January 2007 17:09 GMT
Peli, makers of heavy-duty photographic and electronic equipment luggage, first unveiled its i1010 case for the iPod last year, and has now released it to the UK market.

The big-as-a-brick i1010 fits iPod video, nano, and shuffle in its water- and shock-proof...
VidaBox roll Blu-ray, HD DVD, and CableCARD into one
Get all your high-def in one box 23 January 2007 16:55 GMT
For those of you with lots of cash and no time to wait to see who emerges from the Blu-ray vs. HD DVD battle, VidaBox offers a complete home media system right out of the box.

The latest bundle in its range integrates Blu-ray and HD DVD drives with a CableCARD,...
Online retailer offering OEM version of Microsoft Vista
Already on sale 23 January 2007 16:25 GMT
If you're itching to get your hands on Windows Vista, and can't wait until the 30 January, then one online retailer has the solution: OEM versions for sale already.

Overclockers is selling OEM, or Original Equipment Manufacture, copies of Vista, which are designed...
Triathlon, Cycling and Running Show brings Taut 10k to Sandown Park
Return of the popular race at the UK's finest sports show 23 January 2007 16:23 GMT
If you made a new year’s resolution to put your trainers to better use, why not pop along to Sandown Park on Sunday 11 February to take part in the Taut 10k race.

The race is taking place alongside this year’s Triathlon Cycling and Running show (TCR07), which...
Powersnap launches peer-2-peer photo sharing software
Share your pictures with a click of a button 23 January 2007 16:06 GMT
A free, downloadable application that enables users to automate photo sharing and organize digital photos has been launched.

The new service called PowerSnap 2.0 lets users automate photo sharing and enables users to organise their photos so users can find...
Quiksilver and Plantronics bring out new limited edition sports collection
Premium Bluetooth-enabled snow wear and accessories 23 January 2007 16:06 GMT
Quiksilver and Plantronics today kicked off a new strategic partnership to outfit outdoor sports enthusiasts with a unique array of Bluetooth-enabled sports apparel and accessories. Quiksilver and Plantronics also previewed a new collection of premium snow apparel and accessories...
Samsung unveils HSDPA-enabled camera
VLUU i70 only released in Korea 23 January 2007 15:45 GMT
Samsung has released what may be another “world's first” - an HSDPA-enabled camera.

The VLUU i70 looks remarkably like the i7 released at CES, but has the addition of the HSDPA functionality that lets you upload images straight from the camera to a remote computer...
BenQ launch DC E610 and C610 digital cameras
Two new 6 megapixel models 23 January 2007 15:42 GMT
BenQ has launched two new additions to its line of digital cameras; the BenQ DC E610 and C610.

The BenQ DC C610 comes with a 6.0 megapixel CCD sensor and a 2.0-inch LTPS LCD screen. The C610 also uses AA batteries.

According to BenQ, the BenQ DC E610 is...
Canon EOS 40D rumours resurface
Canon Hong Kong to blame 23 January 2007 15:37 GMT
A leaked page on the Canon Hong Kong website suggests that Canon maybe about to announce a new digital EOS model at PMA in a few weeks time.

Although the page has disappeared (fuelling speculations further) the new model is rumoured to be the EOS 40D.

However...
Ofcom criticises BBC planned on-demand service
BBC is considering recommendations from various bodies 23 January 2007 15:26 GMT
Ofcom has sounded off about the BBC's plans to offer its programming through on-demand downloads.

The watchdog is worried that the on-demand service will have a “negative effect” on commercial rivals, and that this will limit their investment, which would “not...
Google trials video ads with Warner Music and Sony BMG
Also said to be buying games advertiser 23 January 2007 15:15 GMT
Google has announced that it will be expanding its trials of its video advertising offering.

The company has confirmed that it will be working with Sony BMG and Warner Music over its AdSense ad system to web site publishers in a month long trial.
BBC to launch virtual world for children
Kids to create their own avatars 23 January 2007 14:43 GMT
The children's programming arm of the BBC is planning to launch a virtual world for children, the Corporation revealed today.

CBBC, which is aimed at 7- to 12-year-olds, said it would give children access to characters that they know from programming.
Drivers caught using mobile phones to get 3 points
Government gets tougher on phone calls in your car 23 January 2007 14:32 GMT
Drivers who break the law by using their mobile phone while driving without a handsfree kit are to be faced with larger fines and penalty points on their licence.

From 27 February, those using a hand-held phone while driving will carry a £60 fixed-penalty fine...
Apple may be sued over click wheel
UK may take them to court over touch sensors 23 January 2007 14:26 GMT
Apple is being sued yet again, this time for possible patent infringement on technology used in the iPod click wheel.

Southampton-based touch sensor chip company Quantum Research Group says that the charge-transfer technology used in the click wheels infringe...