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Kenwood launches KH-C311 earphones
In a myriad of colours (okay so three) 26 November 2008 15:03 GMT
Kenwood 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 Akihabara News is...
"Individual Broadband ownership" proposed
"A new model for the future of broadband deployment" 26 November 2008 14:41 GMT
So 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 a controversial ploy...
Woolworths to sell DVD ops to BBC Worldwide
Retailer on brink of administration 26 November 2008 13:33 GMT
It'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 shares have...
Teacher wins fight over pop-up porn
But loses professional credentials anyway 26 November 2008 13:12 GMT
Charges 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, way back in 2004.
iCharge Eco harnesses the power of the sun
Charges all your devices and is eco friendly too 26 November 2008 12:50 GMT
There'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 and...
Nikon D3X rumours circling the web
Is there going to be a pre-Christmas launch? 26 November 2008 12:11 GMT
There 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 was on the way.
Elecom unveils four USB hubs
The U2H-TC4B, U2H-TS4 S, U2H-TM4B and U2H-TR4B 26 November 2008 11:16 GMT
They 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 between the U2H-TC4B,...
Pioneer introduces NavGate all-in-one GPS device
"Integrated audio, video and navigation" 26 November 2008 10:59 GMT
Pioneer 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 products remove...
iPhone ad banned by ASA
Apple misleads over internet capabilities of phone 26 November 2008 10:28 GMT
Apple 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.

The TV advert claims...
Daily news roundup - 25/11/08
What's been top of the tech agenda today? 25 November 2008 18:21 GMT
If you haven't had a chance to read all the news and reviews we've posted on the site today, here are the highlights.

The top stories from the last 24 hours on the site are:

NEWS
Orange bundles home and mobile broadband
Get the two...
Monkey hand warmer powered by USB
Aping around 25 November 2008 17:24 GMT
OK 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 and then the hand...
LinkedIn launches new search service
Refine search for other members 25 November 2008 17:15 GMT
The 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 using more than...
WeFi delivers 10 million Wi-Fi access points
Also hits 1 million users worldwide in 215 countries 25 November 2008 17:04 GMT
WeFi 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 users in 215 countries....
Report reveals abominable state of British broadband
42.3% of connections slower than 2Mbps 25 November 2008 16:39 GMT
The 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 that, "the average...
Data losses could result in fines
Yes even for Government departments 25 November 2008 16:12 GMT
Millions 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 personal information.
Juror dismissed for asking Facebookers for a verdict
Woman posted details of case online 25 November 2008 15:18 GMT
A 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 on whether the...
Geneva Lab delivers new home theatre experience
Only a mere $3,999 25 November 2008 15:03 GMT
This 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 700-Watt amplifier,...
Google to cut contract employees
But no plans to lay off full time employees 25 November 2008 14:41 GMT
The 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 thinking for some...
HydroChromotherapy from the Hidrocom shower
Combines water, sound, light and colour 25 November 2008 14:26 GMT
Ramon 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 programmes, which you...
Paragon releases Hard Disk Manager 2009 suite
Everything you need to get your files safe 25 November 2008 12:52 GMT
A 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 system recovery tools.
Waterfall Audio's Niagara speakers make a splash
$53,000 per pair 25 November 2008 11:56 GMT
If 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 others are machined...
Compulsive gamers are not "addicts"
Social rather than a psychological problem 25 November 2008 11:36 GMT
The 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 problem.
Swann launches PenCam video camera and recorder
Go covert 25 November 2008 11:06 GMT
Security 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 and microphone.
Beatles iTunes negotiations "have stalled"
"Couple of sticking points" 25 November 2008 10:37 GMT
Beatles 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.

But Sir Paul added...
Samsung suffering in economic slowdown
Actual market growth for phones could be lower than forecast 25 November 2008 10:06 GMT
Samsung 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 for Samsung, told...