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iWorld adds Beyerdynamic earbuds and Logitech AudioStation speakers
Get the AudioStation in regular or Express 21 February 2007 16:37 GMT TweetThe 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... -
Surgeons who play videogames perform better
Research tested their skills at keyhole surgery 21 February 2007 16:10 GMT TweetNew 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... -
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 TweetSagem 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... -
Secure it Easy protects from unauthorised data copying
Unauthorised devices won't be allowed to access the system 21 February 2007 14:59 GMT TweetSecure 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%... -
YouTube and CBS content deal falls apart
No legitimate David Letterman for YouTube 21 February 2007 14:18 GMT TweetAlthough 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... -
Alienware adds Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 to Area-51 7500 desktop
New processor promises boosted speed 21 February 2007 13:55 GMT TweetAlienware 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... -
Life Fitness exercise equipment to integrate iPod connectivity
Plug in and start running 21 February 2007 13:38 GMT TweetIt 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.
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British government says DRM offers consumers more choice
No plans to ban it despite support of petition 21 February 2007 12:57 GMT TweetResponding 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... -
Dinky photo viewer with 1-inch screen
You'll have to squint to view images 21 February 2007 12:27 GMT TweetHere'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... -
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 TweetAfter 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... -
Pioneer launches in-car satnav with audio
And announces spring range of in-car audio player 21 February 2007 11:53 GMT TweetPioneer 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.
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Brits lack confidence in buying online
Retailers should do more to secure identity and personal data 21 February 2007 10:01 GMT TweetInternet 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... -
Griffin updates range of iPod cases
New finishes and a photo holder 20 February 2007 18:02 GMT TweetGriffin 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... -
Oscar ceremony bans cameraphones
Including the MOTORIZR Z3 to be given to Oscar hopefuls 20 February 2007 17:49 GMT TweetThe 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... -
Skype launches Skype Pro in Europe and UK
Monthly subscription of £2 gets you free calls to landlines 20 February 2007 17:36 GMT TweetSkype 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... -
Lexar unleashes high speed CF card for yet-unannounced DSLRs
Also announces two new card readers 20 February 2007 17:07 GMT TweetAfter 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... -
Joost signs content deals with Viacom
Agreement brings MTV and Comedy Central shows online for free 20 February 2007 16:52 GMT TweetUS 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... -
Virgin Media signs content deal with Warner Bros
Get the OC and CSI on demand with new Virgin Central channel 20 February 2007 16:29 GMT TweetVirgin Media has scored a deal with Warner Bros to put hundreds of its popular TV shows on Virgin's new cable on demand service.
This means that over 500 episodes of top-rated US shows will be available to watch on demand on Virgin Central,... -
Reader poll shows more than half plan to buy a PS3
So quite a few of you are gamers 20 February 2007 15:34 GMT TweetAs usual when asked a question about a hot new product, Pocket-lint readers are firmly divided on whether they'll be first in line to nab one.
This time it's the PS3 that is the contentious issue.
When asked if you'll be buying... -
Freeloader provides solar power for your gadgets
Comes with adapters for a myriad of devices 20 February 2007 15:19 GMT TweetHere's another battery recharger that we think might come in useful. The Freeloader promises to power any handheld device anytime, providing up to 18 hours of backup power for an iPod.
Ingeniously, it can load up on solar power when you're... -
Defence auction site flogs army vehicles
Get your riot bashing truck here 20 February 2007 15:07 GMT TweetThe Ministry of Defence has launched a new aution site dedicated to flogging used armed services kit.
The Disposals Sales Agency has set up its website to rival eBay, with live auctions as well as items listed for a flat rate.
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Sharp unveils massive Blu-ray home theatre system
Available in Japan only, sadly 20 February 2007 14:33 GMT TweetSharp has dropped a mammoth home theatre system in to the Japanese market.
The 7.1 Blu-ray system combines a BD-MPC70 with seven speakers to create the definitive home cinema.
The speakers are capable of producing 175W of power,... -
XM and Sirius Satellite Radio propose merger
In a deal worth $13 billion 20 February 2007 14:16 GMT TweetThe only two available satellite radio companies have announced a plans to merge their enterprises in a deal worth about $13 billion.
If the deal goes through, it means that people will only have one choice - to subscribe to the one satellite... -
Cuba migrates to Linux
Move toward using open source underway 20 February 2007 14:02 GMT TweetCommunist-run Cuba is planning a move away from proprietary software to open source in order to lesson the country's reliance on Microsoft's operating system.
The matter garnered attention last week at a technology conference, where the Communications... -
Strange gadget of the day: USB tape dispenser
From Asia 20 February 2007 12:57 GMT TweetIf it's possible to incorporate a USB plug into a device, chances are someone will do it.
We've seen USB Snowmen, USB teddy bear flash drives, and USB-powered lights by the dozen.
However, we've never seen a tape dispenser that...
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