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  • Microsoft's upcoming security updates contain one labelled critical

    Microsoft is preparing to release 12 security patches in its monthly update 12 June 2006 14:18 GMT

    Microsoft has announced the upcoming release of 12 security updates, nine of which are for Windows.

    One of the two patches for Office is rated "critical", while the one for Exchange has an "important" rating.

    The company is also...

  • Apple faces pressure to change its DRM

    Consumer groups target iTunes DRM in Europe and the US 12 June 2006 13:01 GMT

    Apple is facing increasing pressure from around the globe to open up its DRM system.

    Over the weekend, Defective By Design, a consumer group which makes up the Campaign to Eliminate DRM, launched a number of protests outside eight Apple stores...

  • Nokia N92 and mobile devices to get 14 TV channels in Germany this summer. Phones, Mobile phone apps, Mobile phone TV, Nokia 0

    Nokia N92 and mobile devices to get 14 TV channels in Germany this summer

    Pilot program beams TV broadcasts to mobile phones in time for the World Cup 12 June 2006 12:00 GMT

    Various German mobile network operators are operating a pilot project to beam live broadcasts to DVB-H enabled portable devices during the world cup.

    The Nokia N92 is one of the mobiles that can receive the broadcasts that E-Plus, O2, T-Mobile,...

  • Google Browser Sync adds powerful tools to Firefox

    Extension for Firefox allows users to save browsing information in a central location 12 June 2006 11:38 GMT

    In the midst of all the furor over its new Spreadsheet tool, Google has released an extension for Firefox called Google Browser Sync.

    This simple but useful tool allows Firefox users to save bookmarks, passwords, and current tabs in a central...

  • A place for Post-its on Sony's E Series Monitors. Hardware, Monitors, Sony 0

    A place for Post-its on Sony's E Series Monitors

    Making monitors tidy with a space designed for Post-it notes 12 June 2006 11:09 GMT

    Sony's new E Series monitor is a slight departure from the norm.

    The design incorporates a shelf at the bottom for small items like pens and a space for Post-it notes, and hides the control buttons within a slot on the lower right hand side....

  • Citizen brings out world's first Bluetooth watch. Gadgets, Watches, Bluetooth, Citizen 0

    Citizen brings out world's first Bluetooth watch

    Watch communicates with your mobile phone to alert you to incoming calls 9 June 2006 15:52 GMT

    Citizen has beaten Seiko to the finish line and is bringing out the world's first Bluetooth enabled watch.

    The Citizen i:VIRT communicates with your mobile phone so that you don't even have to take your phone out of your pocket/handbag/backpack...

  • Trust's new Accessory Pack for iPod fits all your gizmos in one carrier. Audio, Audio accessories, iPod accessories, Trust, iPod, IFA2006 0

    Trust's new Accessory Pack for iPod fits all your gizmos in one carrier

    Pack includes iPod charger and earphones 9 June 2006 15:26 GMT

    Trust has released an all-in-one accessory package for the iPod.

    The Trust AP-5200p 8-in-1 Accessory Pack for iPod comes in a sturdy zippered carrier bag so you can keep all of your iPod gadgets together.

    Included in the pack is...

  • CD swapping services Lala and Swaptree ready to launch in the US

    Sites let you trade media with other users for very low prices 9 June 2006 15:07 GMT

    The creators of Lala are trying a different tack to appease the music industry that is desperate to recoup some money from the online music sharing phenomenon.

    Lala calls itself the largest record store on Earth. Each CD costs just $1.49 to...

  • Epson announces the EMP-S4 projector. Home Cinema, Projectors, Epson 0

    Epson announces the EMP-S4 projector

    New projector features 3LCD technology for a sharp and clear image 9 June 2006 14:37 GMT

    Epson is adding to its 3LCD video projector range with the Epson EMP-S4.

    The projector features a whopping 1800 ANSI lumens, with the option of an economy mode of 1500 to extend lamp life to 3000 hours.

    It features SVGA resolution...

  • Philips Imageo LED candles to light up your life. Gadgets, Philips 0

    Philips Imageo LED candles to light up your life

    LED lights can be used both indoors and outside 9 June 2006 13:17 GMT

    If traditional candles strike you as more of a fire hazard than a lighting solution, why not give the Philips Imageo LED CandleLights a whirl?

    The lights glow and flicker like real candles, but are flame-free and last for longer their wax...

  • Philips VOIP433 brings msn instant messenging to phones. Phones, Landline Phones, Philips, Skype 0

    Philips VOIP433 brings msn instant messenging to phones

    Telephone lets you easily choose whether to call from landline or using VOIP 9 June 2006 12:42 GMT

    With VoIP telephony the hot topic in the communications industries, Philips is releasing the VOIP433 dual phone.

    The digital DECT phone offers both conventional landline phone calls as well as VoIP calls via Microsoft's Windows Life Messenger...

  • Sega Football Manager 2007 to launch at Christmas

    Upgrade to the game incorporates over 100 new features 9 June 2006 12:05 GMT

    Sega has announced, with impeccable timing, Football Manager 2007, but its just a tease since the game won't be available until Christmas.

    It boasts more than 100 new features, and is ready to go for PC, Mac, Intel Mac, and Xbox360. A handheld...

  • MSI releases notebook with AMD Turion processor. Hardware, Laptops, MSI 0

    MSI releases notebook with AMD Turion processor

    Get ready for an onslaught of notebooks with AMD dual-core technology this summer 9 June 2006 10:37 GMT

    MSI has announced specifications on their latest notebook, the MSI Megabook S271 notebook.

    The flagship product is powered by a Turion 64, X2 dual core Platform processor, which is AMD's answer to Intel's Pentium M dual-core technology.

  • PQI releases new range of ultra-thin USB drives. Hardware, Storage, PQI 0

    PQI releases new range of ultra-thin USB drives

    One of them just happens to be covered in a football print 9 June 2006 9:54 GMT

    And here's one more football-themed gadget you can't do without.

    PQI has brought out a range of tiny credit-card-sized USB flash drives, one of which features a football theme on the casing.

    The U510 is just 3mm thick, small...

  • Jedi wannabes now have their own little Yoda. Gadgets, ThinkGeek 0

    Jedi wannabes now have their own little Yoda

    And he'll carry stuff for you, too 9 June 2006 9:30 GMT

    Star Wars fans can now take their own little Yoda with them, thanks to the Yoda Plush Backpack.

    This small backpack is both creepy and cute, as Yoda has an enigmatic smile and clutches on to you like small green gnome, with adjustable straps....

  • Bulldog ceasing to market consumer internet broadband service

    Existing customers should remain unaffected by the changes 8 June 2006 17:57 GMT

    Bulldog may be the first casualty of a looming broadband internet service pricing war.

    Bulldog (a division of Cable & Wireless) is stopping its consumer and small-business broadband service and will instead focus on being a wholesale product...

  • Apple sues Creative over patent dispute

    iPod-maker brings second counter-suit against Creative 8 June 2006 17:20 GMT

    Apple and Creative are taking their differences out in court.

    Reports say that Apple has brought its second counter-suit against its number one competitor in the MP3 player market for patent infringement.

    Creative stand accused...

  • Pinnacle's latest PCTV cards let you watch two channels at once

    Watch and record on two different channels with PCTV Dual cards 8 June 2006 16:41 GMT

    For those of you fond of tuning in to the TV on your computer come two new Pinnacle PCTV cards: PCTV Dual DVB-T Pro PCI and PCTV Dual Sat Pro PCI.

    The cards allow you to watch two channels at the same time through Picture-in-Picture, as well...

  • Motorola SCPL rumoured release date

    You may get one in your stocking if you've been a very good boy or girl this year 8 June 2006 16:11 GMT

    The SCPL from Motorola is arguably this year's most hotly anticipated phone since news of the specs first started leaking.

    Now the word in the industry is that the phone will be on sale in December, just in time for the Christmas rush to buy...

  • Jajah VoIP service launches in the UK. Phones, Networking, VoIP, Jajah 0

    Jajah VoIP service launches in the UK

    New service lets you make VoIP calls using your normal telephone 8 June 2006 15:48 GMT

    Now available in the UK, Jajah simplifies making calls using VoIP technology.

    Unlike many other services, you don't have to install extra equipment to make a phone call — you make it over your normal telephone.

    To use Jajah, you...

  • W10000 Projector

    BenQ showcases a raft of new HD products

    First HD LCD monitor part of the range 8 June 2006 15:25 GMT

    BenQ is ensuring that the company is at the forefront of the HD revolution by debuting a host of new products at a technology conference in Taiwan.

    First up is the BenQ FP241W, which the company claims is the world's first LCD monitor built...

  • Boost your PSP's memory with Datel's 4GB Hard Drive. Gaming, PSP, Storage, Sony 0

    Boost your PSP's memory with Datel's 4GB Hard Drive

    Hard drive fits on to PSP for extra storage 8 June 2006 14:53 GMT

    Datel has provided a solution to boost the storage capacity of the memory-hung PSP.

    The 4GB Hard Drive for PSP Solus Pack fits snugly to the back of the console and provides enough space for storing up to 8 full-length movie, 1000 songs, or...

  • Panasonic unveils the tiny SDR S150 camcorder. Cameras, Video And Editing, Camcorders, Panasonic, 4 megapixels 0

    Panasonic unveils the tiny SDR S150 camcorder

    Ultra-compact camcorder can record to SDHC cards 8 June 2006 13:47 GMT

    Panasonic's latest camcorder is a pocket-sized wonder, but promises not to sacrifice style over substance.

    With three CCD sensors the SDR-S150 shoots high-quality video straight to SD card.

    The specs are similar to those of its predecessor,...

  • Sky adds golf to its HDTV line up

    The Ryder Cup can now be viewed like never before 8 June 2006 13:13 GMT

    Sky is adding to its range of HD broadcasts by bringing the Ryder Cup to Sky Sports HD.

    The Ryder Cup will be played from 22nd to the 24th September at the K Club in County Kildare, Ireland.

    At the moment, Sky Sports HD offers Barclays...

  • BBC and the other major channels launch HDTV trials

    Only 450 TVs will receive the HDTV broadcasts in the test run 8 June 2006 12:53 GMT

    All the major UK broadcasters are testing HD broadcasts to terrestrial aerials starting this week, the BBC has announced.

    BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Five are sending out HD broadcasts to 450 HD set top boxes.

    The trial will last 6 months,...

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