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EU to act on roaming charges
Caps to be placed on text and internet surfing charges 28 November 2008 16:50 GMT TweetControversial plans to try and cut back on the charges we Europeans have to pay when sending texts or downloading data on our mobile phones whilst "roaming" are looking set to become law.
EU Telecoms commissioner, Viviane Reding, has taken... -
Buffalo releasing PF-50WG digital photo frame
8-inch model arriving next month 28 November 2008 16:36 GMT TweetBuffalo has unveiled a new DLNA compatible digital photo frame.
The PF-50WG has an 8-inch LCD screen delivering 800 x 600 resolution, offers 85MB of internal memory and also has a USB port, Wi-Fi connectivity, and a multi-card reader (SD,... -
Apple investigating MacBook errors
Problems for new MacBooks and MacBook Pros 28 November 2008 16:25 GMT TweetApple has admitted that it is having to investigate two graphics problems that are affecting its new MacBook Pros and MacBooks.
The first problem is being named, "the black screen of death" by some of the owners affected and causes an error... -
Buffalo unveils storage options
MicroSDHC card reader and Solid State Drive 28 November 2008 16:09 GMT TweetBuffalo Japan has launched two new storage devices.
First up is the RMUM Series microSDHC card which is just 15 x 22 x 8mm and weighs 2.3g.
It is being sold in a bundle with a 1, 2, 4 or 8GB microSD card, and comes in black or... -
BenQ debuts MP523 DLP projector
Great for "everyday projection needs" 28 November 2008 15:55 GMT TweetFrom next month, you'll be able to buy the latest DLP projector from BenQ.
The MP523 projector is a new addition to the company's mainstream range - aimed at education, business and home-office use.
It delivers a 2000:1 contrast... -
Yahoo loses another key exec
European chief Toby Coppel to leave next year 28 November 2008 14:03 GMT TweetYet another key Yahoo executive has announced their departure from the ailing internet company.
European chief Toby Coppel, who has been with the company since 2001, has admitted that he is to leave next year.
According to Media... -
Teufel slashes prices
As much as £250 off 28 November 2008 13:42 GMT TweetGerman audiophiles Teufel is trying to get you to put your hand in your pocket with some new pre-Christmas deals on its kit.
The company, which only recently launched in the UK, is now offering some of its speaker sets with up to £250 off... -
Report says 178 million Europeans are online each week
Almost half (49%) of all broadband users are now wireless 28 November 2008 12:40 GMT TweetThe European Interactive Advertising Association (EIAA) has released a report on how we are using the interweb.
According to its research, we are now using the web for much more than simply finding information and keeping in touch with each... -
Panasonic slashes profit prediction
Yet another manufacturer facing tough time 28 November 2008 11:29 GMT TweetPanasonic has joined rival Sony in slashing its profit forecasts for this year.
The electronics giant has cut its annual net profit forecast by a whopping 90% as well as announcing plans to restructure.
The move apparently surprises... -
Restaurateur uses Facebook to track down bill dodgers
Seafood restaurant owners in Melbourne take action 28 November 2008 10:49 GMT TweetA group of diners at a posh restaurant in Melbourne who scarpered without paying the bill have been tracked down using Facebook.
The five young diners pretended to head outside to smoke but didn't come back leaving the owner of the Seagrass... -
Woolies appointing administrators
It's been confirmed 26 November 2008 20:39 GMT TweetWe previously reported that Woolworths was trying to sell its DVD publishing business to BBC Worldwide in a bid to keep the administrators from the door.
The retailer's shares were apparently suspended this morning while it bashed out what... -
Online shopping suffers slump
Decline for the first time since 2001 26 November 2008 18:11 GMT TweetIt was bound to happen but our online shopping habits are now reflecting what's being seen on the high street - we're simply not spending as much.
US net measurement firm comScore is reporting that online shopping is now in decline for first... -
Gov scraps Channel 4 license fee bid
Despite Ofcom's warning that its future is bleak 26 November 2008 17:52 GMT TweetOfcom warned in September that Channel Four could face a bleak future if it wasn't given a share of the license fee to make the changes necessary before the digital switchover. But now the Government has scrapped this plan.
Channel 4 could... -
Japanese robots take to the stage
Robotic thespians tread the boards 26 November 2008 17:16 GMT TweetA troupe of Japanese thespians have shared the limelight with none other than a group of robots.
In one of Japan's first ever robot-human theatre productions, the "actors" took to the stage at Osaka University.
Playwright Oriza... -
Spam on the increase
After a brief reprieve 26 November 2008 16:37 GMT TweetA couple of weeks ago, an American ISP called McColo was shut down after accusations that it was helping spammers send out junk mail including online fraud and child pornography.
It was shut down and suddenly the amount of spam on the Internet... -
Green House launches 21.5-inch LCD screen
But no word on price 26 November 2008 16:07 GMT TweetOK so it's a company best known for bringing out such gems as a heart shaped USB cup warmer and gaudy camcorders, but now Green House has gone all sensible and brought out a monitor.
The new launch is a 21.5-inch Full HD LCD screen that will... -
Yoobot website launched by British Heart Foundation
Help kids make healthier food choices 26 November 2008 15:59 GMT TweetThe British Heart Foundation is trying to do its bit to stop kids in the UK opting for burgers instead of salads.
The charity has launched a new website that lets kids create a virtual version of themselves.
The free online game,... -
"Cyberchondria" is disrupting lives
Microsoft publishes report on our obsession with online quacks 26 November 2008 15:21 GMT TweetIt's official - an unhealthy number of us spend hours trawling the net to find out what diseases we could have from symptoms only we ourselves have detected.
Yes - it's now official - we're suffering from Cyberchondria.
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Kenwood launches KH-C311 earphones
In a myriad of colours (okay so three) 26 November 2008 15:03 GMT TweetKenwood has added to its audio line-up with the new KH-C311 earphones.
They deliver a frequency response of 20-20,000Hz, a sound pressure level of 95dB/mW, and come with 9mm neodymium drivers.
There's no word on price yet but... -
"Individual Broadband ownership" proposed
"A new model for the future of broadband deployment" 26 November 2008 14:41 GMT TweetSo with BT's million pound plans for a super-fast fibre broadband network possibly going on hold, and reports on the dire state of the offerings in this country, do we need something drastic?
Well two American researchers have come up with... -
Woolworths to sell DVD ops to BBC Worldwide
Retailer on brink of administration 26 November 2008 13:33 GMT TweetIt's already stopped selling CDs but now highstreet retailer Woolworths is about to make another drastic move to save itself.
According to Media Week, it is going to sell its DVD publishing operation to BBC Worldwide.
The retailer's... -
Teacher wins fight over pop-up porn
But loses professional credentials anyway 26 November 2008 13:12 GMT TweetCharges have been dropped against a US teacher accused of looking at porn whilst in charge of a classroom of kids.
In what has been a bizarre and controversial case, one Julie Amero was indicted on charges of endangering the morals of a minor,... -
iCharge Eco harnesses the power of the sun
Charges all your devices and is eco friendly too 26 November 2008 12:50 GMT TweetThere's a whole host of chargers out there, but the iCharge eco is good for the environment too.
It features a solar panel and charges everything from your PSP and Nintendo DS to your mobile phone.
It delivers an output of DC5.0-5.5V/600mA... -
Nikon D3X rumours circling the web
Is there going to be a pre-Christmas launch? 26 November 2008 12:11 GMT TweetThere has been an explosion of posts about a possible D3X DSLR model from Nikon this week.
It all started in April when some bloggers found a reference in a D3 firmware update to a 6048 x 4032 24.4MP option, sparking rumours that a new camera... -
Elecom unveils four USB hubs
The U2H-TC4B, U2H-TS4 S, U2H-TM4B and U2H-TR4B 26 November 2008 11:16 GMT TweetThey may have very long names, but the four new hubs from Elecom are really quite simple devices.
They are all USB hubs that will let you plug in a multitude of USB powered/ connected devices to your computer.
You can choose...
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