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Arcam launches high-end iPod rDock
Integrate your iPod with your Hi-Fi system 9 March 2007 15:16 GMTArcam has released its first dock for iPods, the rDock.
The dock is a standalone device that you then connect to your existing speakers or Hi-Fi system. It's designed for use with the Arcam Solo and Solo Movie system, but works with other as well.
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PMA 2007: Sony A-ST1AM Sync Terminal Adaptor announced
Works with the Alpha 100 and other DSLR models 9 March 2007 15:08 GMTSony has announced a new flash Sync Terminal Adaptor for its Alpha100 DSLR camera.
The new FA-ST1AM Sync Terminal Adaptor connects the Alpha100 to the vast majority of pro studio and location flash systems.
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Turkey bans YouTube
Video insulting Ataturk hits hard 9 March 2007 14:59 GMTTurkey is under a YouTube blackout after one of its courts banned it for posting a video insulting Turkishness.
Prosecutors to the court recommended the total ban after a video appeared that insulted the founder of modern Turkey, Mustafa Kema Ataturk, calling... -
Epson launches EMP business projectors
With 3500 lumens of brightness 9 March 2007 14:15 GMTEpson has launched two new projectors mainly designed for business use with extra brightness for viewing in light rooms.
The EMP 1810 and EMP 1815 both features 3500 lumens of light, as well as XGA resolution, and a 1.6x zoom lens.
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T-Mobile launches MDA Mail smartphone
Full QWERTY keyboard for emailing 9 March 2007 13:42 GMTT-Mobile has brought the MDA Mail to the UK.
Designed for business users, the MDA Mail has a full QWERTY keyboard to make emailing and typing documents easier.
It's Web'n'walk enabled for surfing the Internet, and supports Microsoft Direct Push... -
Gear4 introduces new Bluetooth wireless headphones
Work with most mobile phones 9 March 2007 13:23 GMTGear4, the maker of audio accessories, has launched BluPhones, a set of wireless stereo headphones.
The Bluetooth-equipped headphones weigh 26g and fit over the ear and behind the head.
When used with an A2DP-enable mobile, the headphones alert... -
LG brings 3000:1 contrast ratio for displays to the UK
Updates monitor range for crisper images 9 March 2007 12:48 GMTMonitors with the world's highest contrast ratio are coming to the UK.
LG has announced that its 3000:1 DFC display will be launched in the first three months of 2007 in Britain.
Its 3000:1 contrast ratio will appeal to imaging professionals and... -
O2 launches Xda Graphite smartphone
Own-brand phone for business users 9 March 2007 12:28 GMTO2 has announced the arrival of another smartphone to its lineup, the O2 Xda Graphite.
Although not much of a looker, the new mobile has a variety of business features that should keep the professional happy.
Powered by Windows Mobile 5.0, it offers... -
Sony announces online worlds of Home and LittleBigPlanet
3D interactive communities to rival MMORPGs 7 March 2007 19:45 GMTSony has announced finally made clear its plans for the connected aspect of the PS3 by announcing two new games and discussing its Game 3.0 strategy.
Game 3.0 sounds a bit like Web 2.0, focusing on online collaboration and user-generated content. It's designed... -
Bluetooth Gateway facilitates media streaming in cars
Use your ultra mobile PC to entertain the kids in the back 7 March 2007 19:25 GMTIntel and Parrot have teamed up to offer a new Bluetooth entertainment solution to car owners.
The new Bluetooth Gateway is a small hub hidden in the dashboard of the car that then streams audio and visuals from ultra mobile PCs.
The Gateway even... -
Jeeves clock wakes you with soothing messages
"We go relax, do we not..." 7 March 2007 18:30 GMTAnd now, Pocket-lint's second featured alarm clock of the day.
This model from Voco promises to way you with the gentle and soothing voice of Jeeves, aka Stephen Fry.
Every morning it wakes you with a different phrase that will most likely wake... -
Ideal Home Show highlights gadgets of the future
Check out the interesting prototypes 7 March 2007 18:15 GMTIf recent entries to design competitions are anything to go by, inventors are increasingly aware of the demand for simple, eco-friendly devices.
The Concept Products Awards will reward one winner, decided on by the public, with £2000 at the Ideal Home Show on... -
New Cubelite Kits make it easier to shoot product images
Even illumination 7 March 2007 18:04 GMTMore products for the budding studio photographer or eager eBay seller looking to improve picture quality.
The Collapsible Studio Cubelite Kit takes the Cubelite concept further, and lets you pack up a whole mobile studo.
The kit is supplied with... -
Amazon Unbox in TiVo goes live
Users can now download and watch on their TV 7 March 2007 17:26 GMTAmazon's downloading service for TiVo has been made live today, after first being announced in early February.
Amazon Unbox in TiVo means that the combined forces of the two companies will reach 1.5 million TiVo subscribers in the US.
TiVo runs... -
Microsoft's VoIP software for Office nearly ready for beta release
New application ties Office more closely to telephony 7 March 2007 17:08 GMTMicrosoft has today announced that a beta version of its VoIP software integrated into Office will soon be available.
Office Communications Server 2007 and Office Communicator 2007 will be distributed to certain business testers later this month.
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Pinnacle launches two TV tuners for Mac
Now get analog or digital TV on your Mac 7 March 2007 15:04 GMTHot on the heels of Pinnacle's various product announcements over the last 2 days comes another one.
The company is entering the market for Mac peripherals with two new USB TV tuners, Pinnacle TV for Mac Sticks.
The Pinnacle TV for Mac DVB-T Stick... -
PMA 2007: Olympus teases with images of new professional DSLR - the p1
Specs still to be announced 7 March 2007 14:57 GMTOlympus has released teaser images of the successor to the E-1.
Although not formally announced yet, the professional camera has the code name P-1.
The camera looks thick and solid, but its various knobs and buttons don't hint at what the specifications... -
PMA 2007: Olympus teases with images of new professional DSLR
Codenamed P-1 7 March 2007 14:47 GMTOlympus has released teaser images of the successor to the E-1.
Although not formally announced yet, the professional camera has the code name P-1.
The camera looks thick and solid, but its various knobs and buttons don't hint at what the specifications... -
Philips immersive technologies to melt Second Life world into the real world
Feel a puff of air or see a flash of light 7 March 2007 14:28 GMTSecond Life residents may soon be able to wander their avatars around the virtual world and unexpectedly feel a cool breeze or be blinded by light in the real world.
Philips is licensing its "ambient experiences" technology to Rivers Run Red in order to bring... -
Google updates Desktop to beta 5
Improvements made on the sidebar and gadgets 7 March 2007 14:04 GMTGoogle has released a beta of its Desktop application, which now includes major visual changes to its gadgets and sidebar.
Google Disktop 5 beta's sidebar has now been altered to blend in better with the your ordinary desktop, while some gadgets have been redesigned... -
PMA 2007: Kodak announce Z712 IS, Z885, C613 and C763 compacts
As well as a set of batteries and a new printer dock 7 March 2007 13:52 GMTKodak is showcasing four new cameras, updates to previous models, as well as a new easy printer dock at PMA.
The first two cameras are the Easyshare Z712 IS and the Z885, which promise high ISO and a zoom range longer than your average compact.
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Apple announced Phofilmusigner free seminars for creative pros
Logic Pro 7, Final Cut Pro and Aperature dissected 7 March 2007 13:49 GMT
In conjunction with Apple Solution Experts, Rapid Group, Apple has said that it will be hosting two free seminars for creative professionals at the end of the month in Bracknell on March 26th and in Bournemouth on March 28th.
Each all-day event is broken down... -
Brando unveils Wii Remote charger
Proudly chargers your controllers where everyone can see 7 March 2007 13:45 GMTIt seems the Wii Remote may just be the iPod of the year for accessories manufacturers who can't wait to flog you useful devices with which to enhance your Wii experience.
Brando has unveiled the Wii Rechargeable Battery and Charger Stand, a tasteful white gizmo... -
Nokia Software Updater available for free download
Bring your mobile up to date 7 March 2007 13:32 GMTNokia has announced that its Software Updater for mobile phones is now available to all Nokia customers for download.
Previously available only to those who visit a Nokia service point, it's now available to download from Nokia's site, and lets you get the latest... -
Microsoft adds LifeCam VX-3000 webcam to its range
Also bundles a webcam with a mouse in a Mobility Pack 7 March 2007 13:15 GMTMicrosoft has added a couple of new products to its hardware range, one a webcam and the other a package of hardware to help you on the go.
The LifeCam VX-3000 joins the VX-6000, and features a Windows LiveCall Button on top of it so that you can quickly open...
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