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Transcend delivers 16GB memory card
Highest capacity yet 10 December 2007 9:35 GMT
Dutch manufacturer Transcend has added a 16GB memory card to its line-up of SecureDigital High Capacity (SDHC) devices.

The Class 6 card is the largest capacity card to date from the Rotterdam-based manufacturer.

It offers a guaranteed minimum writing...
Co-Pilot finds a new voice
Sounds of the Underground now the sound of the overground 7 December 2007 18:07 GMT
The "Voice of London Underground" can now be the voice of your own satnav.

Emma Clarke who was recently very publicly sacked by London Underground after 8 years service for allegedly criticising tube travel is to now put her voice to use directing drivers.
Polaroid announces new DVD player
Movies on the move 7 December 2007 17:20 GMT
The DPJ-08580B is the latest portable DVD player from Polaroid.

The device has been unveiled in Japan with a price tag of 28,000 JPY, which is around £124.

As well as playing DVDs, it can also be used to display the contents of fifth generation...
Microsoft launches Adobe plug-ins
HD Photo format possible for Adobe Elements owners 7 December 2007 16:42 GMT
Microsoft has further signalled its commitment to the HD Photo format with the release of two Photoshop plug-ins.

The plug-ins, which can be downloaded to both Macs and PCs allow owners of Photoshop Elements and older versions of Adobe Photoshop to open and...
Glucoboy offers lifesaver for kids with diabetes
First ever glucose level measuring machine to be designed specifically for children 7 December 2007 16:12 GMT
A new lifesaving device has been launched for kids suffering from diabetes.

The Glucoboy is claimed to be the first ever glucose level measuring machine to be designed specifically for children, teenagers and the "young at heart".

It is claimed...
Dell announces deal with Best Buy
Retail therapy 7 December 2007 16:00 GMT
US chain Best Buy has joined the list of retailers selling Dell products.

The computer manufacturer has announced that an array of its XPS and Inspiron notebook and desktop machines, including the new XPS One (shown), will now be available to buy from more than...
Creative confirms 32GB Zen MP3 player
Capacity overload 7 December 2007 14:52 GMT
It seems rumours last month of a 32GB version of the Creative Zen MP3 player were true.

The 32GB ZN-Z32G-BK is now available in Japan for 39,800 JPY (around £176).

This credit card sized player can store up to 8000 songs.

It joins...
O2 plans domination with iPhone
Mass migration to O2? 7 December 2007 14:10 GMT
O2 is confident of a massive boom in custom after winning the exclusive rights to sell the iPhone in the UK even though reports so far show that the iPhone has received a lukewarm reception in the UK.

Matthew Key, the soon-to-be head of O2, told journalists...
Akvis launches noise busting software
Keep the noise down 6 December 2007 18:27 GMT
Akvis has launched the fifth incarnation of its noise reduction package - Noise Buster.

The software works with both digital images captured on camera as well as scanned files.

It uses algorithms to smooth out noise in images but without loosing image...
Anyone for Zap-A-Bug tennis?
Pest control without pesticides? 6 December 2007 18:24 GMT
Now it is winter, bugs are less of a problem, but for those of you heading off for a winter break, there are no flies on this gadget.

The Zap-A-Bug looks much like a tennis racquet but electrical pulses run down its "strings". Any unfortunate insect that lands...
Introducing the Tebibyte
Binary vs. decimal - confused? 6 December 2007 17:50 GMT
Computing enthusiasts may have to get used to a whole new set of terms because of a wrangle over semantics.

A binary megabyte is 1,048,576 bytes whereas a decimal megabyte is 1,000,000 bytes, and this has caused endless confusion, and several lawsuits.
DSLR Quik Pod compact tripod announced
Keep yourself in the picture 6 December 2007 17:06 GMT
Fromm Works has followed up the launch of Quik Pod extendable tripod with a new model designed for SLR users.

Equally as compact as the first, handheld tripod, the SLR version can be used either as an extension of the photographer's arm - to take difficult shots...
Broadband should be "connected" through sewers
Down in the dumps? 6 December 2007 16:01 GMT
A British firm is claiming that by using the UK's sewer network, it can drastically cut down the costs of connecting the country to broadband.

The company, called H20 Networks, is currently looking into providing networks to businesses and individual consumers....
Realbuzz launches route planner for runners
For the serious enthusiast 6 December 2007 15:03 GMT
A free online tool for fitness freaks has been launched by social networking site realbuzz.com.

"Map Your Passion" allows users to map their favourite running and cycling routes to share with others.

Content you can upload includes video, audio...
Truphone offers free calls from Facebook
Toll-free chatting 6 December 2007 14:31 GMT
Free calls using Facebook is the promise from Truphone's latest application.

The "call me" option, which Facebook users can opt to download, will allow them to make calls over the Internet.

The call button is moveable and can be placed on Facebook...
Direct game downloads for PSP owners
A hint about the future from Sony 6 December 2007 14:23 GMT
Following on from the launch of the PSP PC store, Sony has hinted that gaming fans will soon be able to download games directly onto their devices.

Excitement amongst PSP owners has been growing since an interview with Eric Lempel, the PlayStation director of...
The E-Nup from Pixmania
For those with a lot to lose 6 December 2007 14:02 GMT
Divorce and separations have been become commonplace in modern life - but what happens to all the gadgets and gizmos in your home when things go wrong?

Pixmania has provided a solution with its new legally binding, downloadable pre-nup - the E-Nup - a first...
Tux Droid for Linux lovers
Your fluffy desktop friend 6 December 2007 11:34 GMT
A talking penguin is the latest Linux loving gadget to hit the market.

For the £89.95, the Tux Droid will sit on your desk and, using open source software, will receive and interpret an array of information from the internet.

This felt-covered,...
Solar light suit for the slopes
Light fantastic ski chic 5 December 2007 18:27 GMT
If you want to amaze in Meribel or wow in Whistler, check out the Solar Light Suit.

This futuristic ski ensemble is a collaboration between sports fashion house Bogner and Osram - one of the largest lighting manufacturers in the world.

Two suits...
Nokia takes on Apple
Throwing down the gauntlet 5 December 2007 18:03 GMT
Stakes are now running even higher in the music and entertainment business after Nokia vowed to take on Apple.

At a three-day industry conference in Amsterdam, Nokia's top management laid down the gauntlet, stating the company's objective of becoming the service...
Skype's the limit for Solwise launch
PC-less Skype access from Solwise 4 December 2007 18:31 GMT
A PC-less Skype-enabled phone is the latest launch from Solwise and is priced £69.95.

The V500-DS can be connected straight to the internet allowing Skype-to-Skype calls as well as Skype In/Out calls to fixed line numbers.

Skype users will benefit...
DivX and Xvid files are supported on Xbox 360
Redmond confirms codec support 4 December 2007 17:41 GMT
The rumours are true - Xbox 360 owners will soon be able to watch their library of DivX and Xvid files via their Xbox 360 console from today.

The Xbox 360 dashboard update has left many owners baffled as to what files the console is compatible with.
Asus Eee 8GB pricing announced
$500 for double the flash storage 4 December 2007 10:03 GMT
After only being available for a matter of weeks, the already eager-awaited 8GB upgraded Asus Eee PC will hit the shelves across the US for a shade under 500 clams.

The classy and compact UMPC will be available on the States side of the Atlantic later this month...
Nokia predicts boom in user-generated entertainment
Is this the future of entertainment? 3 December 2007 18:26 GMT
Sharing pics online is obviously big business now with sites such as Facebook, but a new study from Nokia suggests that 25% of everything that we make, edit, share and watch is going to be "user-made" by 2012.

The phenomenon, dubbed "Circular Entertainment"...
Nu Global underwater MP3 player
This must be underwater love 3 December 2007 15:58 GMT
The Nu Dolphin is an MP3 player tailored specifically to swimmers, surfers and other water babies.

It is ultra lightweight at just 25g and only 60 x 20 x 20mm and is ergonomically designed to cause as little water resistance as possible with all of the control...