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4Gamers launches 2.1 speaker system for Nintendo Wii
Officially endorsed sound 25 January 2008 14:27 GMT
With over five million Nintendo Wiis sold in the UK any peripherals makers have got a really decent install base to start from.

That's what A4T must be thinking as they launch 4Gamers' officially licensed 2.1 Speaker System for Wii into Blighty.
Yahoo to slash workforce
Reports suggests drastic announcement soon 25 January 2008 13:30 GMT
Silicon Alley Insider blog and Reuters are reporting that Yahoo could be announcing drastic staff cuts int the coming weeks.

Yahoo is not commenting on the rumour that it has created a list of "1,500-2,500 jobs that may be eliminated in the next two weeks".
Social networking costing companies billions
...according to new report 25 January 2008 13:01 GMT
UK businesses are losing £6.5bn a year in lost productivity and the cost of extra bandwidth because of employees checking sites like Facebook and Bebo.

These were the findings of a survey by Global Secure Systems (GSS) in conjunction with Infosecurity Europe...
PS3 boss: We will beat 360 by the summer
"We're huge in Switzerland" 25 January 2008 12:49 GMT
SCEE president and CEO David Reeves has told trade title MCV that 2008 is the year for the PS3 to make its dent in the gaming market in the UK.

Sony has not officially released sales figures for the console in the UK, but Reeves revealed: "In December we sold...
GTA IV to arrive on 29 April
...get your orders in now 25 January 2008 12:30 GMT
It's true - it's finally going to arrive.

For all of you who have been pining for the long-awaited release of that king of games, Grand Theft Auto IV - developer Rockstar Games has confirmed that it'll be on shelves on 29 April.

Six months after...
CrazyTalk 5 animation software now available
Make your pics talk (freaky!) 25 January 2008 11:58 GMT
3D animation expert Reallusion has announced Version 5 of CrazyTalk, its application which can make any photo or image talk.

CrazyTalk 5 is claimed to be suitable for pros and novicea alike allowing users to turn photos into life-like digital puppet performances...
High Court steps in to block Manhunt 2
Over-rules the previous over-rule 25 January 2008 11:48 GMT
The now long-running saga over Manhunt 2 and whether it will ever make it to UK retail shelves has taken another twist.

In what's getting to be a complicated chain of events, the High Court has now ruled against the Video Appeals Committee who had overturned...
Pentax Adds Five New Optics
Bumper lens launch 25 January 2008 11:24 GMT
Pentax has followed on from the news of two new DSLRs and a host of compacts, with the unveiling of five lenses.

First up are two new fast telephotos - the smc Pentax-DA* 200mm F2.8 ED [IF] SDM and smc Pentax-DA* 300mm F4.0 ED [IF] SDM.

Pentax claims...
Apple patents back-lit scrollwheel touch pads
Illuminating... 25 January 2008 11:23 GMT
An Apple patent has been unearthed that could revamp the scrollwheel for the next generation of iPod offerings.

The once iconic scrollwheel design is seen to have taken a back seat to Apple's new touch pad user interfaces, but the new patent would give the...
VIDEO: London Boat Show 2008
Round-up of the hottest gadgets from the show floor 25 January 2008 11:00 GMT
A Batman-esque life jacket, high-def 3D radar, inside a £3.5million yacht and a £13,000 game chair bringing real-life racing experiences to the PC. Gadgets ahoy...
Canon launches two pro EF lenses
New telephoto additions to the L-series 25 January 2008 10:46 GMT
Canon has unveiled two new professional EF lenses: the EF200mm f/2L IS USM and EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM.

The new optics are equipped with Canon’s latest 4-stop Image Stabiliser, and both models incorporate L-series lens optics and construction.

With its large...
comScore reports on widgets
"Top Friends" is top app but MySpace beats Facebook 25 January 2008 10:11 GMT
comScore, the "global internet information provider" has released a report on the growing use of widgets embedded in websites.

During November 2007, nearly 148 million US internet users viewed widgets, representing 81% of the total audience.

And,...
Microsoft reports record second quarter results
Profits up 30% 25 January 2008 9:54 GMT
Microsoft has announced second quarter records for revenue, operating income and diluted earnings per share of $16.37 billion, $6.48 billion and $0.50, respectively. Compared to the year ago period, these figures represent growth of 30%, 87% and 92%.

"Revenue...
Samsung launches lens duo
...following on from DSLR launch 25 January 2008 9:42 GMT
Samsung has unveiled two new lenses following on from the launch of its new flagship DSLR, the 14.6 mega-pixel GX-20.

The tech specs haven't been published yet but we do know that the new additions to the company's lens line-up are the D-XENON 18-55mm II F3.5-F5.6...
ZaNa Design offers wood, flint and amber flash drives
Tech meets nature 25 January 2008 9:41 GMT
Manufactured from wood, silver and precious natural materials, ZaNa Design offer flash drives with a difference.

Exotic Merbau wood is combined with silver and amber or striped flint in these hand-made USB offerings that come in 1GB or 2GB varieties.
Palm Treo 500 launches in the UK
Available sans-Voda contract for £269 25 January 2008 0:00 GMT
Palm has announced the availability of the Palm Treo 500 smartphone for sale on a handset-only basis for the first time in the UK.

The Treo 500 smartphone runs on the Windows Mobile 6 Standard platform and has a full keyboard, large screen and a comprehensive...
WEBSITE OF THE DAY - qdos.com
Who's the daddy when it comes to digital status? 25 January 2008 0:00 GMT
Which do you reckon came first, the name or the idea?

Either way this'll be the talk of the web today as this site, powered by our old friends at Garlik.com, announces who the top dogs of the digital world are.

A QDOS score is comprised of four...
Today's big stories on Megawhat TV NEWS
Catch up with the tech news web tv show 24 January 2008 19:20 GMT
Switch on Megawhat TV now for the biggest stories of the day from the world of gadgets and technology.

In today's headlines - you can't be serious right? The Gizmondo handheld console could be making an unwelcome return.

Also in the news, the launch...
Daily news roundup - 24/01/08
What's been hot news in the tech world today? 24 January 2008 17:38 GMT
Haven't had a chance to read all the news and reviews we've posted on the site today?

Here are the top 10 stories of the day.

Highlights include a cornucopia of cameras headed up by the Canon 450D DSLR as well as launches from Pentax, Samsung,...
Lindy launches USB TV Tuner
Tee vee on your pee cee 24 January 2008 17:31 GMT
Lindy is offering a USB DVB-T Receiver, which enables users to receive free-to-air digital TV and record programmes direct to their computer's hard disk.

Complete with an Electronic Programme Guide, which displays the listings for all available channels, users...
BBC content available from today via MySpace
First ever worldwide deal of its kind 24 January 2008 17:30 GMT
You can currently watch BBC clips through YouTube and then there is, of course, BBC's own IPTV service, the iPlayer, but now The Mighty Boosh, Robin Hood, Top Gear and lots more are available through MySpace.

From today, BBC content can be watched around the...
e-Paper updates the slap bracelet
Concept mixes cutting edge tech with 80s dreck 24 January 2008 16:47 GMT
Remember "slap" bracelets? Always oh-so-much-fun, until some kid called Cecil cut his wrist with his and the teachers confiscated the lot...

Anyhoo, the idea has been given the 21st century treatment with this concept design from the Chocolate Agency.
Gemstar-TV sues Virgin Media
Claims EPG patent infringements 24 January 2008 16:10 GMT
Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc has announced that it has initiated patent litigation proceedings against Virgin Media in the English High Court.

In the complaint, Gemstar alleges that the Virgin Media companies infringe three of Gemstar's European patents:...
Altec Lansing launches the SoundBlade Bluetooth speaker
Flat panel sound 24 January 2008 15:36 GMT
Altec Lansing has launched their first Bluetooth stereo speaker - the SoundBlade designed to free the music of Bluetooth stereo (A2DP) enabled devices such as mobile phones, MP3 players and laptops.

The sound panel features dual 2-inch full-range high output...
Altec Lansing announces T612 digital audio system
World's first "Works with iPhone" speaker system 24 January 2008 15:18 GMT
Altec Lansing has launched the T612 digital audio system for the iPhone and new iPod family of products. As well as providing sound, the set-up also features iPhone incoming call support.

If a call comes in while music is playing, the iPhone gives priority to...