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YouTube generates more hits than TV network websites combined
Internet users look to YouTube for entertainment 26 February 2007 14:32 GMT
YouTube has received an unexpected boon after Viacom ordered it to take down thousands of copyrighted video clips.

After the media pounced on the story at the beginning of February, YouTube's traffic increased 14% according to analysts at Hitwise.
Denon launches more affordable upscaling DVD player, the DVD-2930
Designed for high-end home theatre set-ups 26 February 2007 13:51 GMT
Denon has launched a new upscaling DVD player that incorporates professional-grade video processing technology, but at a more affordable price.

The DVD-2930 not only upscales standard-definition discs, but also plays CDs.

Denon promises that the...
Mozilla patches critical Firefox flaws
Also releases update for Thunderbird 26 February 2007 12:22 GMT
Mozilla has released updates for its Firefox browser as well as its Thunderbird email client, patching critical flaws.

Version 2.0.0.2 of Firefox has also been tweaked to work better with Microsoft Vista.

One of the critical flaws that has now been...
BitTorrent's legitimate download site to launch today
P2P site to offer faster download speeds 26 February 2007 11:50 GMT
BitTorrent is scheduled to become legit today as it launches its new pay-per-movie download site.

The BitTorrent Entertainment Network has not yet gone live, as there is a holding page up right now.

It will offer films and TV shows from Fox, Warner...
Sony announces pricing for first-party PlayStation 3 games
Games will cost less than those for Xbox 360 26 February 2007 11:29 GMT
Sony has announced the pricing plans for its first-party PS3 titles.

Disc-based games will costs £39.99 at launched, which puts them on par with games for the Nintendo Wii, and £10 less than those for the Xbox 360.

Amongst the titles that will be...
Virgin Media to offer Lost on demand
Rights to the show not threatened by Sky disagreement 26 February 2007 10:58 GMT
Virgin Media has just announced that its deal with Disney's Buena Vista includes older seasons of the hit US TV host Lost.

The first and second seasons will be available starting in August as part of Virgin Media's TV on demand service, while the third season...
Pure Digital launches DMX-25 micro Hi-Fi system
Plays MP3s as well as CDs 26 February 2007 10:28 GMT
Pure Digital has launched another radio in its DMX series.

The DMX-25 DAB Micro System not only receives DAB radio signals, but also plays MP3 files.

It offers connectivity for USB flash sticks, SD memory cards, and portable music players, and plays...
Canon outlines the future of the DSLR
The Big interview with Canon's UK Country director for Consumer Imaging, Alessandro Stanzani 22 February 2007 11:25 GMT
Shortly before the unveiling of Canon's Spring lineup of products, we sat down for a chat with Alessandro Stanzani, country director for the UK and Ireland, Canon Consumer Imaging, to discuss Canon's role in the digital photography market and the company's plan for the future.

Although...
iWorld adds Beyerdynamic earbuds and Logitech AudioStation speakers
Get the AudioStation in regular or Express 21 February 2007 16:37 GMT
The website that brings you all things iPod, iWorld.co.uk, has added a new pair of earbuds and two new speakers to its site.

Beyerdynamic DTX50 Portable Earphones promises good audio quality thanks to a design that allows the transmission of ultra deep bass...
Surgeons who play videogames perform better
Research tested their skills at keyhole surgery 21 February 2007 16:10 GMT
New research suggests that there's a correlation between how well surgeons perform on patients and whether they play videogames.

In a study at Beth Israel medical centre in New York and published in the Archives of Surgery, researchers found that doctors who...
Sagem releases world's tiniest Bluetooth headset, the H4
So small you might forget it's in your ear 21 February 2007 15:32 GMT
Sagem has released a tiny Bluetooth headset that they claim could be the world's smallest.

The H4 Bluetooth headset is glossy black, measures just 35 x 18 x 12.5mm, and weighs 8g.

It is able to store two of your favourite numbers at the touch of...
Secure it Easy protects from unauthorised data copying
Unauthorised devices won't be allowed to access the system 21 February 2007 14:59 GMT
Secure it Easy is the first USB Firewall software available for Windows Vista, and helps to make sure data is not copied on to a USB flash draw without authorisation.

Developed as a response to the fact that employees commit more than 70% of unauthorised access...
YouTube and CBS content deal falls apart
No legitimate David Letterman for YouTube 21 February 2007 14:18 GMT
Although Google and US television network CBS had been close to a deal to put CBS TV shows on YouTube.com, the negotiations have fallen apart.

According to the Wall Street Journal, insiders say that the deal was for several years, and involved deals to market...
Alienware adds Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 to Area-51 7500 desktop
New processor promises boosted speed 21 February 2007 13:55 GMT
Alienware has added another option to its Area-51 7500 desktop powerhouse.

Now you can elect the Intel core 2 Quad Q6600 processor to the system, which power the machine with 2.4GHz speed with 8MB Cache.

This isn't the top of the line processor...
Life Fitness exercise equipment to integrate iPod connectivity
Plug in and start running 21 February 2007 13:38 GMT
It seems that the iPod's use as gym bunnies' favourite workout aid has not escaped the notice of exercise equipment manufacturers.

Life Fitness has announced that it will start to integrate iPod sockets into its latest products.

The connectivity...
British government says DRM offers consumers more choice
No plans to ban it despite support of petition 21 February 2007 12:57 GMT
Responding to a petition calling for a ban on DRM, or digital copy-protection, the British government has said that DRM offers more choice to consumers.

The petition, which was signed by 1414 people online, requested that DRM be outlawed because it removed "freedom...
Dinky photo viewer with 1-inch screen
You'll have to squint to view images 21 February 2007 12:27 GMT
Here's another bit of gadgetry to take up space on your desk.

The Digital photo cube has a teeny tiny 1-inch by 1-inch screen. It stores up to 30 of your jpegs once you hook it up to your PC, and is designed for business to order and emblaze with their logos,...
Nokia to launch 7373 Special Edition with Giambattista Valli
Designer has put his stamp on a L'Amour phone 21 February 2007 12:03 GMT
After the glut of mobiles released or announced at 3GSM, Nokia has followed it up with another special edition phone, this time for it's L'Amour collection.

The Nokia 7373 Special Edition has been designed in conjunction with designer Giambattista Valli, who...
Pioneer launches in-car satnav with audio
And announces spring range of in-car audio player 21 February 2007 11:53 GMT
Pioneer has launched a new line-up of in-car sound system, which this year includes an all-in-one satnav device.

The AVIC-D3BT, which will be available in March, is designed to be installed as your satnav and stereo system.

It connects with most...
Brits lack confidence in buying online
Retailers should do more to secure identity and personal data 21 February 2007 10:01 GMT
Internet users have been put off buying online because of a perceived risk of fraud and internet security threats.

A survey carried out for Symantec of 2500 UK adults found that two-thirds of them believed that making transactions online puts them at an increased...
Griffin updates range of iPod cases
New finishes and a photo holder 20 February 2007 18:02 GMT
Griffin has announced it's range of spring cases, some that update previous models with new finishes.

First up is the Reflect for iPod video and nano. It's a tinted polycarbonate shell that hides the screen until the backlight is lit, and that gives your iPod...
Oscar ceremony bans cameraphones
Including the MOTORIZR Z3 to be given to Oscar hopefuls 20 February 2007 17:49 GMT
The Oscars has taken a dim view of mobile phones this year and has enacted a total ban on cameraphones.

This complete ban includes the Motorola MOTORIZR Z3, which was going to debut at the ceremonies.

Pocket-lint reported that the mobile phone company...
Skype launches Skype Pro in Europe and UK
Monthly subscription of £2 gets you free calls to landlines 20 February 2007 17:36 GMT
Skype today has announced details of its Skype Pro service in Europe.

For a flat monthly subscription fee, Skype Pro users in Britain will be able to talk for free (with a small connection fee) to landlines in the UK

Skype Pro costs £1.50 a month...
Lexar unleashes high speed CF card for yet-unannounced DSLRs
Also announces two new card readers 20 February 2007 17:07 GMT
After the recent release of its tiny SD card variation, Lexar has finally given photographers a break with new superfast CF cards.

The latest addition to its Professional UDMA or Ultra Direct Memory Access range, they offer faster download speeds to the computer.
Joost signs content deals with Viacom
Agreement brings MTV and Comedy Central shows online for free 20 February 2007 16:52 GMT
US television conglomerate Viacom has signed a content deal to put its programming on Joost, the internet on-demand TV service from the men behind Skype.

The agreement means that TV shows from MTV, BET Networks, and film studio Paramount Pictures will be made...