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Pioneer introduces NavGate all-in-one GPS device
"Integrated audio, video and navigation" 26 November 2008 10:59 GMT TweetPioneer has added a new GPS device to its collection promising "fully integrated audio, video and navigation in an all in one in-car entertainment solution".
Heidi Johnson-Cash, general manager of marketing at Pioneer GB explains: "Our NavGate... -
iPhone ad banned by ASA
Apple misleads over internet capabilities of phone 26 November 2008 10:28 GMT TweetApple has been given a telling-off by the Advertising Standards Agency.
The ASA has banned an iPhone 3G ad which it claims was misleading over the speeds that the smartphone can connect to the internet and download content.
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Monkey hand warmer powered by USB
Aping around 25 November 2008 17:24 GMT TweetOK so this is a truly daft gadget but it's cold out there so bear with us.
The Monkey USB Hand Warmer promises to keep your fingers nice and toasty while you work at your computer.
All you have to do is plug it into the USB port... -
LinkedIn launches new search service
Refine search for other members 25 November 2008 17:15 GMT TweetThe business orientated social networking website, LinkedIn, has rehauled its search options.
The team is now making it easier for members to find each other with a new search engine.
This allows members to refine their searches... -
WeFi delivers 10 million Wi-Fi access points
Also hits 1 million users worldwide in 215 countries 25 November 2008 17:04 GMT TweetWeFi has hit a landmark and passed 10 million recognised Wi-Fi access points.
The company, which claims to have provided the world's first open, community-based global Wi-Fi network, has also announced that it now has more than one million... -
Report reveals abominable state of British broadband
42.3% of connections slower than 2Mbps 25 November 2008 16:39 GMT TweetThe Office of National Statistics has shamed broadband service providers with its latest report.
According to its survey, a whopping 42.3% of broadband connections are slower than 2Mbps.
This is despite Ofcom claiming last year... -
Data losses could result in fines
Yes even for Government departments 25 November 2008 16:12 GMT TweetMillions of pounds worth of fines could be dolled out to companies who lose confidential data.
The Information Commissioner has been given new powers to punish companies or indeed government departments who, "deliberately or recklessly" lose... -
Juror dismissed for asking Facebookers for a verdict
Woman posted details of case online 25 November 2008 15:18 GMT TweetA woman who used Facebook to round up her friends' opinions on a case she was juror for has been dismissed.
The woman, who has not been named, posted details of the child abduction and sex assault case to try and get help in making a decision... -
Geneva Lab delivers new home theatre experience
Only a mere $3,999 25 November 2008 15:03 GMT TweetThis has got to be one of the sleekest home cinema units out there.
The GenevaSound Home Theatre is a wonder of piano black lacquer and top tech.
It combines a 2.1 surround sound with Embracing Sound DSP technology, an all-digital... -
Google to cut contract employees
But no plans to lay off full time employees 25 November 2008 14:41 GMT TweetThe Wall Street Journal is reporting that Google is planning on making some job cut backs.
Those facing the axe are contract employees but the company added that it is not planning on cutting any full time staff.
"We have been... -
HydroChromotherapy from the Hidrocom shower
Combines water, sound, light and colour 25 November 2008 14:26 GMT TweetRamon Soler has come up with a shower that will make you feel better no matter how cold and miserable it is outside.
The Hidrocom shower uses HydroChromotherapy, which combines water, sound, light and colour.
There are three... -
Paragon releases Hard Disk Manager 2009 suite
Everything you need to get your files safe 25 November 2008 12:52 GMT TweetA new software suite designed to maintain and manage the data on your PC hard drive has been launched by Paragon.
The Hard Disk Manager 2009 Suite includes partitioning, backup, cloning, defrag, hard drive disposal, system management and... -
Waterfall Audio's Niagara speakers make a splash
$53,000 per pair 25 November 2008 11:56 GMT TweetIf you are so flush with cash that you can spend money like water, check out the Niagara loudspeaker from Waterfall Audio.
This speaker case is designed in diamond glass, with some of the internal parts hand-stitched with Nappa leather while... -
Compulsive gamers are not "addicts"
Social rather than a psychological problem 25 November 2008 11:36 GMT TweetThe founder and head of the first and only clinic in Europe to treat gaming addicts is claiming that 90% of those who seek treatment aren't, in fact, addicts.
Keith Bakker claims that compulsive gaming is a social rather than a psychological... -
Swann launches PenCam video camera and recorder
Go covert 25 November 2008 11:06 GMT TweetSecurity pros Swann have launched a new pen, which has hidden abilities, perfect for the wannabe James Bond.
The PenCam DVR is claimed to be ideal for undercover surveillance and discreet surveillance as it conceals a colour video camera... -
Beatles iTunes negotiations "have stalled"
"Couple of sticking points" 25 November 2008 10:37 GMT TweetBeatles fans are going to be waiting a while longer to get their favourite songs from iTunes.
Sir Paul McCartney has admitted that negotiations have currently "stalled" between EMI - the band's former record label - and Apple.
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Samsung suffering in economic slowdown
Actual market growth for phones could be lower than forecast 25 November 2008 10:06 GMT TweetSamsung is warning that the growth of the mobile phone market is going to be slow this year and next.
"The actual global market growth on a unit basis could come short of our initial forecast for 9% growth (in 2008)", James Chung, a spokesman... -
BBC could face competition for digital funding
License fee could be split after digital switchover 24 November 2008 17:29 GMT TweetThe Beeb is taking a bit of a bashing at the moment.
Just days after the BBC Trust opted to veto its plans for regional online news content, the newly installed minister for technology, communications and broadcasting, has suggested that... -
Dunhill delivers Pave Black Diamond USB key
Super posh storage 24 November 2008 17:11 GMT TweetMade from a base of oxidised sterling silver and sparkling with 272 black diamonds, the Pave Black Diamond is possibly one of the most decadent of USB drives.
It delivers 8GB of storage, but it's sure to have a price that will make you think... -
Couple suing McDonald's over nude pics
Pics on phone left in restaurant end up online 24 November 2008 16:31 GMT TweetAn American couple are suing McDonald's for a whooping £2 millio.
The case revolves around some naughty pics of Tina Sherman, which she had sent to her husband Phillip's phone.
Phillip accidentally left the phone in a McDonald's... -
Make some noise for the Boom Bench
Bluetooth-enabled so lets everyone become DJ 24 November 2008 16:17 GMT TweetLife would certainly be more interesting (and noisier) if you could sit down on any park bench, and then have your music from your phone, or any Bluetooth-enabled device, boomed out from the bench.
This is the concept behind the Boom Bench... -
Europeana - the European online library crashes
Forced closure just hours after opening 24 November 2008 16:02 GMT TweetMore than twice the number of hits than anticipated has crashed Europeana - the new online library - just hours after its launch.
The project offers free online access to content from 1000 of Europe's most prestigious institutions including... -
Maingear wows with F131 and ePhex luxury gaming PCs
$1999 and $2999 respectively 24 November 2008 15:46 GMT TweetIf you have some cash to burn, and you're a gamer, check out Maingear Computers' latest luxury gaming PCs.
The F131 and ePhex are powered by Intel’s Core i7/ i7 Extreme Edition processor, which the Maingear's CEO and founder, claims will... -
STC wireless router disguised as a vase
"Bridges the gap between lifestyle and technology" 24 November 2008 15:28 GMT TweetOK so wireless routers aren't particularly exciting but someone seems to have spent far too much energy designing one that also acts as a vase.
As the clever chaps at Boing Boing Gadgets point out, it just doesn't feel natural pouring water... -
Leaf-shaped keyring conceals speakers
Small, cute and not completely useless 24 November 2008 15:03 GMT TweetSo this leaf-shaped leather key ring is quite nice looking, but it has hidden depth in that it boasts an integrated speaker.
Available from Bird Electron, which is a Japanese store, this decidedly odd device has an audio jack so can be used...
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