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  • Sanyo launches Xacti C6 - world's smallest, lightest, and thinnest video camera. Cameras, Video And Editing, Camcorders, Sanyo, HDTV 0

    Sanyo launches Xacti C6 - world's smallest, lightest, and thinnest video camera

    Tiny camcorder can record 30fps and 6MP still images 31 May 2006 16:57 GMT

    Sanyo is marketing the Xacti C6 as "the world's smallest, thinnest, and lightest solid state still and moving image camera".

    The C6 can capture 6MP still images while recording 30fps video. It accepts SD cards up to 1GB for up to one hour...

  • Sony teams with Webex to facilitate web conferencing. Software, PC software, Office software, Sony, Webex 0

    Sony teams with Webex to facilitate web conferencing

    New Vaio notebooks to have free WebEx trial on the desktop 31 May 2006 16:20 GMT

    Sony is making web collaboration easier for its Vaio Pro users by issuing all new Vaio PCs with a special free trial of WebEx.

    "The PC has evolved beyond mere data processing and has become an essential means of communication and collaboration",...

  • Philips launches the 42PF9831D Flat TV. Home Cinema, Televisions, LCD televisions, Philips 0

    Philips launches the 42PF9831D Flat TV

    42-inches of perfect High Definition viewing 31 May 2006 15:53 GMT

    Philips' new LCD TV promises to deliver the latest and greatest audio and visual technology.

    The clumsily-named 42PF9831D Flat TV combines Philips' ClearLCD system with Ambilight Full Surround and Pixel Plus 3HD processing.

    It boasts...

  • New details about Symantec's latest security software

    Norton 360 to deliver stronger protection 31 May 2006 15:11 GMT

    While Microsoft's release of Live OneCare has been a hot topic of news today, Symantec has been quick to release an announcement of its upcoming PC security software, codenamed Genesis and now officially called Norton 360.

    To inspire consumer...

  • Orange offers new all-in-one service package. Software, Networking, Broadband, Orange 0

    Orange offers new all-in-one service package

    Get mobile, fixed-line and broadband service from the same provider 31 May 2006 14:36 GMT

    Orange today launches the first integrated service in the UK for mobile, fixed-line and broadband service.

    The broadband link up is courtesy of Wanadoo, which Orange bought earlier this year. Equant and Etrali, the internet and business-to-business...

  • Game Face 360

    Nyko issues accessories for Xbox 360

    Take a look at ideas for customising your console 31 May 2006 13:23 GMT

    Nyko has released a range of accessory to dress up your Xbox 360, including faceplates, a cooling device, and a USB hub.

    Game Face 360 is a faceplate-making kit that includes a two-piece clear front plate, a base plate, fifteen blank templates,...

  • Microsoft launches Live OneCare in the US. Software, PC software, Office software, Microsoft 0

    Microsoft launches Live OneCare in the US

    Security software likely to reach the UK next year 31 May 2006 12:37 GMT

    Entering the security software market for the first time, Microsoft is releasing Windows Live OneCare in the US market.

    OneCare includes firewall, antivirus, antispyware, and backup software, and integrates seamless with the Windows system,...

  • Symantec issues patch for recently-discovered flaw

    In only 5 days, Symantec engineers have been able to fix the bug 31 May 2006 11:33 GMT

    Symantec has released a patch for a flaw that leaves computers vulnerable to attack, just days after it was reported by internet security experts eEye Digital Security.

    Remarkably, it only took Symantec 5 days to issue a full patch, although...

  • Media Studio puts movies on TomTom. Car And GPS, GPS, TomTom 0

    Media Studio puts movies on TomTom

    Turn your TomTom into a portable media player 31 May 2006 11:13 GMT

    With the Media Studio for TomTom 1.0, users can turn their TomTom GO system into a media and movie playback device.

    Once the software is loaded on to a Windows PC, users can convert their video files into compressed movie files to be played...

  • Polaroid ups the ante with new 10MP compact camera. Cameras, Compact cameras, 10 megapixels, Polaroid, Digital cameras 0

    Polaroid ups the ante with new 10MP compact camera

    First 10MP compact camera from Polaroid on the market 30 May 2006 17:42 GMT

    Polaroid has released a 10MP compact camera in the US market.

    The resolution appears to be the stand-out feature on the i1032 that has otherwise-average specifications for a compact.

    It has a 3x optical and 4x digital zoom,...

  • Acer releases new Ferrari laptops. Hardware, Laptops, Acer, Ferrari, Intel 0

    Acer releases new Ferrari laptops

    Acer adds to their range of souped-up notebooks 30 May 2006 17:11 GMT

    Acer, as sponsor of Scuderia Ferrari, has released the Ferrari 5000 and Ferrari 1000 notebook computers.

    They sport fetching carbon-fibre covers in glossy black, and are emblazoned with the Ferrari logo.

    The 5000 and 1000 take over...

  • Sky News and blinkx in partnership

    Two companies will work together to bring Sky News clips to blinx.tv 30 May 2006 16:42 GMT

    Sky News and blinkx have signed an agreement to bring hundreds of news clips to www.blinkx.tv.

    The Sky News clips will cover a wide range of topics, including world news, entertainment and financial news and updates. As part of the deal,...

  • Skype users vulnerable to hackers

    Skype has already released a patch to fix the flaw 30 May 2006 15:57 GMT

    An Australian security firm has discovered a vulnerability in a Skype URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) type that could potentially allow for a file transfer.

    The company, Security-Assessment.com, did not issue an advisory until Skype had...

  • Scientists say invisibility cloak may be possible

    New technology means that invisibility fabrics aren't such a stretch anymore 30 May 2006 14:25 GMT

    In the latest edition of Science Express magazine, several physicists have explained the principles behind the creation of an invisible shield.

    The key to the whole idea is "metamaterials", which have already been demonstrated by one of the...

  • HMV to offer purchases by mobile phone. Phones, Mobile phone apps, SMS, HMV, shopping 0

    HMV to offer purchases by mobile phone

    Txt2Buy allows mobile users to make immediate purchases via text message 30 May 2006 13:14 GMT

    The new Txt2Buy service allows consumers to buy HMV products via a three-step process using their web-enabled mobile phones, bypassing logging on to the internet with a PC or visiting a store.

    HMV will place a series of adverts in national...

  • Fujifilm targets women with its FinePix Z3 Zoom. Cameras, Compact cameras, 6 megapixels, Fujifilm, Digital cameras 0

    Fujifilm targets women with its FinePix Z3 Zoom

    Compact comes in a range of colours 30 May 2006 11:55 GMT

    Fujifilm is targeting female consumers with its latest Z-series compact, hoping that candy colours will appeal to women.

    The 5.1MP FinePix Z3 Zoom comes in silver, metallic blue, and light pink, and features a 3x non-extending optical zoom.

  • Sanyo debuts the Xacti VPC-S60. Cameras, Compact cameras, 6 megapixels, Sanyo, Digital cameras 0

    Sanyo debuts the Xacti VPC-S60

    6MP compact is the third in Sanyo's compact digital camera range 30 May 2006 11:19 GMT

    Another digital compact for the summer lineup: Sanyo's Xacti VPC-S60, a 6MP camera.

    This basic compact features a 2.5-inch LCD on the back and a touch sensor shutter button that responds to slight pressure to lock the focus.

    Its...

  • Sanyo joins the HD market with the VPC-HD1. Cameras, Video And Editing, Camcorders, Sanyo, HDTV 0

    Sanyo joins the HD market with the VPC-HD1

    Portable, light weight HD movie camera also records 5MP still images 30 May 2006 10:54 GMT

    Sanyo is expanding its Xacti camera range with the VPC-HD1, the company's new High Definition portable movie camera.

    Its LCD is an 2.2-inch OLED display, which means the picture on it is clear and sharp to match its HD recording capabilities.

  • JVC's two flash-based MP3 players are now available in the UK. Audio, MP3 players, JVC 0

    JVC's two flash-based MP3 players are now available in the UK

    The JVC XA-F57 and XA-F107 allow direct recording without a PC 30 May 2006 10:19 GMT

    JVC's newest flash-based MP3 players are now on sale in the UK.

    The XA-F57, which has 512MB of memory, is available for around

  • GAME offers most expensive video game as fantasy football prize. Gaming, PC games, Sports games, GAME, Competitions 0

    GAME offers most expensive video game as fantasy football prize

    Words alone can't do it justice 26 May 2006 18:10 GMT

    Hot on the heels of our last report on World Cup accessories, about Saitek's patriotic mice, comes something you've got to see to believe.

    GAME stores are offering the chance to win a replica 2006 FIFA World Cup computer game constructed of...

  • GEAR4 add ProControl to their iPod accessory range. Audio, Audio accessories, Docking stations, GEAR4 0

    GEAR4 add ProControl to their iPod accessory range

    Docking station hooks the iPod up 26 May 2006 17:50 GMT

    The ProControl from GEAR4 connects your iPod to a TV or stereo and allows you to control it by remote control.

    At

  • Saitek release range of mice in honour of World Cup. Hardware, Mice And Keyboards, Saitek, World Cup 2006 0

    Saitek release range of mice in honour of World Cup

    What more could any footie fan ask for 26 May 2006 17:34 GMT

    You're wearing your England shirt to work and have decorated your front door, car, and desk with St. George's Crosses in preparation for the World Cup.

    What more do you need? A patriotic mouse to go with your England mouse pad, of course.

  • Myst comes to PSP. Gaming, PSP, RPG, Sony 0

    Myst comes to PSP

    Popular game is released in the handheld console format 26 May 2006 17:04 GMT

    For the first time, Myst, the popular RPG from Midway games, is coming to a handheld gaming device.

    Myst is being released by Midway Games on Sony PSP.

    The game is over a decade old, but is still popular in the gaming world....

  • Did you visit a cashpoint today?

    Have you visited a cashpoint today? 26 May 2006 15:30 GMT

    What were you doing during your lunch hour today? If you're planning a big weekend in honour of the Bank Holiday, you were likely to be withdrawing cash along with thousands of others this lunchtime.

    Here's a fact to ponder over your tea...

  • Canon's official line on their film camera business

    Canon issue a statement for clarification 26 May 2006 15:21 GMT

    In a follow-up to Pocket-lint's report on the possible end to film camera development at Canon, the company has issued an official statement to us:

    Canon’s position regarding the film camera business:

    "Canon will remain in the film...

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