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Bluetooth glove could let you play games without a controller
It's just a prototype for now 28 February 2007 10:27 GMTBluetooth is becoming standard in many mobile as well as static devices, and soon you may be able to control them all with a wave of your hand.
Scientists at Engineered Fibre Structures have developed a glove that looks and feels like a normal glove but is able... -
Olympus also makes hard drive radios
Who knew? 28 February 2007 10:12 GMTOlympus is not just the purveyor of cameras and voice recorders; apparently it also makes radios as well.
The VJ-10, which looks like it's only ever going to be sold in Japan, records radio to its 37GB hard disk drive, and from the image, looks as though it... -
Ford incorporates built-in Parrot Bluetooth audio
Easier hands-free calling 28 February 2007 8:51 GMTIf the new laws regarding mobile phone usage in cars is particularly concerning you, maybe you should think about buying your next car in Spain.
Parrot and Ford have teamed up to install Bluetooth hands-free calling in the Fiesta, Fusion, Focus, and Focus C-Max... -
Parallels upgrades Desktop for Mac software
Easier than ever to run Windows applications on a Mac 28 February 2007 8:32 GMTParallels has released an update to its Desktop for Mac software that incorporates a number of major improvements.
The latest version, which lets users of Mac machines run Windows or Linux at the same time as Mac OSX, includes a new feature called Coherence... -
Miglia unveils Mac software for Sony LocationFree
Third-party application makes LocationFree work on an Apple 27 February 2007 17:40 GMTThere's another choice of software for Mac users with Sony LocationFree boxes now that Miglia has launched its own application.
The LocationFree Base Station streams wirelessly your TV or video signal to your computer, wherever you may be.
It doesn't... -
Video wristwatch debuts on Hammacher Schlemmer
Crazy little multimedia player 27 February 2007 16:58 GMTHammacher Schlemmer, retailer of various mad and expensive gadgets, have listed an MP4 Video Watch on its site.
With a ship date of 26 March, the MP4 watch can display videos downloaded from a PC on its tiny 1.5-inch colour OLED screen.
It can do... -
SanDisk permanent storage medium for digital photography coming soon
Archival storage is like "the new digital film" 27 February 2007 16:39 GMTSanDisk is planning to release a new form of storage media that it hopes will provide archival storage for photographers.
The "new digital film" as SanDisk has referred to it is a write-once medium that lasts for up to 100 years.
Although the company is... -
SanDisk to launch permanent storage medium for digital photography
Archival storage is like "the new digital film" 27 February 2007 16:26 GMTSanDisk is planning to release a new form of storage media that it hopes will provide archival storage for photographers.
The "new digital film" as SanDisk has referred to it is a write-once medium that lasts for up to 100 years.
Although the company... -
New MySims announced for Nintendo Wii and DS
All new and customisable 27 February 2007 16:07 GMTElectronic Arts has announced that its developed a Sims edition especially for the Wii and Nintendo.
MySims introduces a new cast of whimsical characters and lets players start with their own toy-like Sim that they can customise with hairstyles and clothing. -
Sony launches car stereo and Bluetooth Hi-Fi systems
A2DP Bluetooth connectivity for streaming stereo audio 27 February 2007 15:29 GMTSony's latest audio products, including a new car stereo system, all include Bluetooth functionality to make it easier for devices to stream music.
The CMT-BX5BT is a micro component system that plays MP3 files and displays artist and album info on is little... -
Sony BDP-S300 for the US market announced
Second Blu-ray player launch for Sony in the US 27 February 2007 14:52 GMTSony has announced its second Blu-ray player in the US, although it won't be available until this summer.
Retailing for about $600, the BDP-S300 can output 1920 x 1080p progressive HD video through its HDMI connection.
It supports various video... -
Sony's latest Bravia TV range includes two 1080p models
And some lower-resolution models 27 February 2007 14:40 GMTSony is steadily marching forward with its news announcements today, and has announced changes in its Bravia range as well as a set of seven new televisions.
The company is rebranding many of its entertainment ranges, including micro-display TVs, home theatre... -
Sony unveils Muteki audio range
For karaoke and home cinema 27 February 2007 14:18 GMTSony in the US has unveiled a number of new products, the first of which is a new range of audio shelf systems Muteki.
Despite its Japanese-sounding name, Sony says the range was designed with Latin culture in mind. All the systems include D-Light Sync technology... -
Second Life to roll out voice chatting
New option will give Second Lifers what they've been asking for 27 February 2007 14:01 GMTSecond Life is hitting our news pages for the second time today, this time for its plans to integrate voice chatting into its virtual world.
Linden Lab will first roll the technology out in beta to a select group of users, as sophisticated new features can be... -
Mio parent company to buy Navman
Two brands to remain separate 27 February 2007 12:41 GMTThe corporation that owns Navman satnavs has announced that it is to sell the brand to Mitac, the company that produces the Mio range of devices.
Brunswick has already found a buyer for its marine satnavs, and is now looking to sell off the remaining fleet management... -
Corel offers WordPerfect Lightning beta
Suite includes online collaboration tools 27 February 2007 12:07 GMTThe new trend in word processing and office software is online collaboration, so it's no surprise to learn that Corel has launched a beta of its "productivity application", WordPerfect Lightning.
The beta is offered as a free download right now, and offers both... -
Terrorists mock-bomb Second Life shops
Home-grown terror group wants democracy in the virtual world 27 February 2007 11:44 GMTIn a sad case of art imitating life, Second Life has suffered a number of terrorist attacks in its virtual world.
The Second Life Liberation Army, or SLLA, detonated bombs outside a virtual American Apparel store and a Reebok store.
The bombs appear... -
Symantec launches Norton 360
Security software comes out of beta 27 February 2007 11:14 GMTSymantec has launched a final, full version of its Norton 360 security software.
The software, which has been in beta for several months, is designed as a comprehensive suite to protect PCs against internet threats and to help with PC tune ups and backups. -
Apple TV delayed until March
Original shipment date pushed back a few weeks 27 February 2007 10:45 GMTApple has confirmed that its Apple TV device will not be released until mid-March.
The company had promised at the beginning of January that Apple TV would be shipped by the end of February; as the month as progressed, it has become obvious that it wouldn't... -
Jabra launched BT5020 and BT5010 headsets in the UK
Along with the matching A7010 Bluetooth hub 27 February 2007 10:31 GMTJabra has brought three of the products it showcased at CES at the beginning of this year to the UK.
Two headsets, the BT5020 and the BT5010, as well as a Bluetooth Hub, the A7010, will all soon be available for purchase.
The BT5020 has a "behind... -
Intempo PG-02 now available in silver
New edition with modern finish 26 February 2007 17:43 GMTIntempo, the makers of DAB radios, has revamped one of its radio models, the PG-02.
The changes are merely cosmetic; the radio is now available with a silver fascia.
With a pricetag of £60, the PG-02 offers both DAB radio and FM reception, and features... -
Bollywood movies soon on your mobile
Content distributor signs deal for mobile codec 26 February 2007 16:40 GMTBollywood fans will soon find it easier to get their favourite films on their mobile phone.
Hungama Mobile, which has the exclusive rights to 70% of Bollywood content for mobile devices, has recently signed a deal to use a video codec called Mobiclip, developed... -
Only a third of US internet users have connected wirelessly
Majority of laptop users connect via wireless networks 26 February 2007 15:54 GMTA third of internet users in the US have used wireless internet to connect to the web according to a new survey.
That figure represents a 14% increase in 2 years.
The Pew Internet and American Life Project questioned more than 2300 adults in the... -
Dell users want Linux option on computers
Thousands sign a recommendation for the OS 26 February 2007 15:16 GMTDell is being urged by thousands of its customers to pre-install Linux on its machines.
After setting up a new user forum, Dell IdeaStorm 10 days ago, the company has started to reply to some of the most heavily-supported requests.
The top suggestion,... -
Mustek unveils PF-A700A and PF-D800 digital photo frames
Put your digital images on display 26 February 2007 14:56 GMTDigital photo frames are growing in popularity, and Mustek is the latest company to jump on the bandwagon.
The company has launched two new frames, the slightly-cheaper PF-D800 and PF-A700A.
The first measures 8-inch across the diagonal and offers...
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