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Nike rumoured to be releasing Nike+ watches
Wrist-worn devices act as remote controls 22 January 2007 11:54 GMT
Nike's partnership with Apple seems to have been a success, as the companies are bringing out new products for the Nike+iPod sports range.

They'll be releasing three hybrid watches and a remote control to be worn around the wrist, says iLounge.com.
Scientists promise robot nurses by 2010
May help to ease pressure on hospitals 22 January 2007 11:19 GMT
A group of scientists believe they've got the answer to hospital staff shortages and superbugs: robot nurses.

The IWARD project hopes to have system with three robot prototypes ready by 2010, says a report in the Mail on Sunday. The robot nurses will be able...
Samsung sneaks out Ultra Edition 5.9
New super thin model 22 January 2007 10:53 GMT
Samsung has apparently produced its slimmest mobile phone so far, although it hasn't formally been released yet.

Pictures of the Samsung Ultra Edition 5.9 have appeared on an Italian tech website, with a few specifications.

The most interesting...
Amazon.com sells limited edition signed Vista box
For Bill Gates fanboys 22 January 2007 10:27 GMT
If you're a really, really big Bill Gates fan, maybe this is this product for you. Amazon.com is flogging a Limited Numbered Signature Edition of the Windows Vista Ultimate upgrade.

The upgrade costs $259, which is a bargain at just $10 more than the regular...
WEBSITE OF THE DAY - bt.com/shoptimeline
Because the dog 'n' bone is getting a bit long in the tooth 22 January 2007 0:00 GMT
WEBSITE OF THE DAY - bt.com/shoptimeline
Because the old dog 'n' bone is getting a bit long in the tooth.

Hard to believe but the telephone has been around for 130 years this year and BT have put together this little site to celebrate the occasion.
Sony Ericsson announce Bravia range of mobile phones
Follows Walkman and Cyber-shot ranges 21 January 2007 19:58 GMT
Sony Ericsson has announced that as reported by Pocket-lint in August it has launched a Bravia-branded mobile phone with a focus on television.

Utilising the company's television brand name in the same way it does for its cameras (Cyber-shot) and music (Walkman)...
Internet may reach breaking point by end of year report claims
Too many video downloads to blame 21 January 2007 19:57 GMT
The Internet could be about to reach breaking point according to new research by Deloitte.

The report, which was published this week, says that one of the key possibilities for 2007 is that the Internet could be approaching its capacity.

“The unrelenting...
Microsoft hints at Christmas launch for Zune in the UK
Brown coloured player heading to Europe 21 January 2007 19:54 GMT
Microsoft is supposedly so happy with the early sales of its Zune music player in America that it could launch the MP3 player and accompanying music service in Europe before the end of the year, its marketing director told Reuters over the weekend.

Jason Reindorp...
iPhone your BlackBerry
Email device gets copycat Apple makeover 21 January 2007 19:52 GMT
Last week we reported creative programmers keen to let Palm and Windows Mobile 5 smartphone users use an interface that resembles the new iPhone.

This week BlackBerry 7100 users can turn their email device into something that resembles Apple's new interface...
EA announce Battlefield 2142: Northen Strike booster pack
Expansion pack in coming 21 January 2007 19:51 GMT
EA has announced it is developing a new expansion pack for its Battlefield 2142 series.

The new game called Battlefield 2142: Northen Strike promises to drop gamers deep into a desperate conflict for control of Earth’s last scraps of inhabitable land following...
Microsoft sells 3m copies of Gears of War
Almost 1 in every 3 Xbox 360 owners own a copy 21 January 2007 19:48 GMT
Do you own an Xbox 360? Then chances are you own a copy of Gears of War and you're not alone. Microsoft is reporting that it has sold more than 3 million copies of the squad based shooter on the Xbox 360 in the 10 weeks after its launch.

Furthermore the company...
Concept Cypres mobile phone that bares all
Like a snow covered village supposedly 21 January 2007 19:45 GMT
A Japanese designer whose clients include OXO, Nike, Issey Miyake and Stella has shown what she believes the mobile phone of the 21st should look like.

The results? The Cypres Mobile Phone.

Designed to celebrate all those electronics that are...
Gamer makes Nintendo Wii portable with the Wii laptop
Gaming on the move 21 January 2007 19:39 GMT
One engineering gamer and Endgadget columnist, has created his own portable Wii laptop complete with TV screen.

The unit, which is a one-off and not currently for sale has a built-in close-range sensor bar, stereo sound, Gamecube port, 16:9 widescreen LCD,...
Microsoft announces more clues in Vanishing Point puzzle game
You're chance to get into space 21 January 2007 19:38 GMT
Think you're a puzzle solver? Microsoft and AMD have launched yet more clues in what they are calling the largest puzzle game in the world called “Vanishing Point”.

Created to coincide with the launch of Windows Vista at the end of the month the top prize is...
Hamster and BBC cleared of crash wrongdoing
Health and Safety Executive rules out driver error 20 January 2007 9:00 GMT
Richard Hammond and the BBC are to be cleared of any wrongdoing over the spectacular crash in which the TV presenter almost died.

An inquiry by the Health and Safety Executive will rule out driver error as well as exonerating the makers of the Top Gear motoring...
Zune sharing feature hampered by DRM
30-50% of songs can't be shared 19 January 2007 17:42 GMT
One of the most highly touted features of the Zune music player has been thrown into question.

Some Zune users have been reporting that the music sharing feature via Wi-Fi doesn't work with quite a number of purchased songs.

Informal testing by...
Pocket-lint readers not keen on the iPhone
Over half don't plan on buying one 19 January 2007 16:04 GMT
Pocket-lint's latest poll shows a surprising number of readers are thoroughly unimpressed by the iPhone.

In a survey of over 740 people, 53% said they wouldn't be buying an iPhone – that's nearly 400 of you who aren't interested in it.

So where...
DSG to expand TechGuys service
Demand convinces the company that more services are needed 19 January 2007 15:08 GMT
DSG's 6 month financial results show an increase in demand for TVs, with PC sales lagging behind.

As part of its response to its results, DSG has announced that it's going to invest more in to its popular TechGuys service - £50 million in the next 5 years to...
Hackers use European storms to lure unwary victims
New virus promises information on recent hurricane 19 January 2007 13:36 GMT
Hackers have taken advantage of the latest big news story to spread malware-containing emails across the net.

Using the subject line “230 dead as storm batters Europe”, hackers are luring people into opening an attachment called Video.exe, Read More.exe, Full...
Palm issues software update for Treo 680
Fixes a problem with the camera and battery 19 January 2007 12:58 GMT
Palm has posted a software update for the Treo 680 smartphone that fixes a problem with its camera.

At the moment, the camera on the device draws power from the battery, even when it's in standby, resulting in a shorter battery life.

The software...
Google Switch mobile phone photos
Rumoured device has a touchscreen 19 January 2007 12:40 GMT
There's a new phone of the moment on the Internet, and this one's got Google written all over it.

The Google Switch is said to be the name of an upcoming mobile phone created by a Google/Samsung partnership.

Blurry images have been circulating that...
Virgin Mobile's Lobster fails to take off
Less than 10,000 handsets sold 19 January 2007 12:20 GMT
Despite hiring Pamela Anderson to entice customers to its Lobster handset, Virgin Mobile is thought to have sold significantly less than 10,000 of the handsets.

The company launched the handset in October hoping that it would kickstart a new trend for mobile...
Apple to charge for 802.11n Wi-Fi upgrade
However, the charge is minimal 19 January 2007 11:37 GMT
Apple announced good news for owners of new Macs with Intel Core 2 Duo or Xeon inside; nearly all have 802.11n capability in their Wi-Fi chips, except for the 17-inch iMac with 1.83GHz.

However, downloading the software that will activate the 802.11n capability...
Apple's share prices fall
Confidence drops after iPhone criticisms 19 January 2007 11:19 GMT
Apple's share prices on the New York stock exchange took a tumble after it reported its last quarter financial results.

Shares closed at $5.88, or 6.19% down, at $88.83 on the Nasdaq index.

Although figures skyrocketed in the wake of the iPhone...
OQO releases model 02 ultra-mobile PC
Vista-compatible 19 January 2007 10:59 GMT
OQO has released their second-generation portable PC, model 02, that the company promises is four times faster and has a display six times brighter than model 01+.

It's been redesigned from the previous model with TouchScrollers for easy input and navigation,...