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Monty Python launches YouTube channel
"No more of those crap quality videos you've been posting..." 20 November 2008 16:40 GMT TweetYou can now spend hours at work surreptiously watching Monty Python excerpts on YouTube.
The comedic legends have launched their own YouTube channel and old chestnuts on there include Always Look on the Bright Side of Life from Life of Brian... -
Roll up mouse pad that's a speaker too
Practical and fun 20 November 2008 16:23 GMT TweetThe Roll-up Mouse Pad With Speaker + Hub is the latest hybrid device from those clever chaps over at Gadget4All.
This is a four port USB hub, a dual speaker and a roll-up mouse pad.
The ports means that you can connect to any... -
Epson launches netbook - the Endeavour
Who's next? 20 November 2008 16:04 GMT TweetThis was an unexpected one - Epson has joined the crowd and unveiled its own netbook.
The Endeavour Na01 is only on sale only in Japan for the time being, but it may make it to the West.
The specs are fairly standard - you've... -
Epson unveils scanner duo - the GT-S50 and GT-S80
Sheetfed models aimed at businesses 20 November 2008 15:52 GMT TweetEpson has launched two new scanners aimed firmly at business users.
The GT-S50 and GT-S80 series are both sheetfed scanners and they also boast USB 2.0 interfaces.
The GT-S80 series can scan up to 40 pages per minute (80 images... -
Packard Bell updates Maestro display
Two millisecond response time 20 November 2008 12:45 GMT TweetPackard Bell has updated its Maestro 220 LCD display to now offer a response time of 2 milliseconds.
This 22-inch LCD display also boasts a widescreen aspect ratio, and, thanks to the response time, delivers images with no blurring so is... -
European online library launches
More than 1000 organisations involved 20 November 2008 12:21 GMT TweetA new multimedia venture has launched bringing content from more than 1000 cultural organisations across Europe together in a free online resource.
The British Library is amongst the institutions that have signed up to the new European online... -
Optoma Pico projector now available in UK
£249.99 price tag 20 November 2008 11:34 GMT TweetFollowing on from today's news from Konica Minolta that it has created the world's smallest Pico projector, another (slightly bigger) Pico projector has finally hit UK shelves.
The Optoma Pico is now available from PC World online and in-store,... -
Microsoft rules out Yahoo deal
Again.... 20 November 2008 11:15 GMT TweetYahoo's shares momentarily soared by 10% when current CEO Jerry Yang announced he was stepping down.
But now they've come right back down again on the news from Microsoft that it's not going to buy the ailing web company.
As... -
Packard Bell iPower X2.0 desktop delivered to UK
Available end of this month 20 November 2008 10:42 GMT TweetIt was announced way back in July, but the Packard Bell iPower X2.0 desktop PC is finally on its way to the UK.
The company's second desktop model aimed at gamers, this has enjoyed a complete redesign now boasting a sleek black and red design. -
Cameron hits out at Beeb online local news plans
Argues corporation should be "restrained" 20 November 2008 10:25 GMT TweetHe's not the first to do it, and he won't be the last - Tory leader David Cameron has hit out at the BBC's plans to create local video on demand services.
Cameron, speaking (yes you've guessed it) to local newspaper representatives at the... -
Packard Bell iPower GX coming to UK
Gaming laptop packaged, priced and (almost) ready to ship 20 November 2008 10:08 GMT TweetIt was launched in September, but Packard Bell has now released details of when UK gamers will be able to buy its first ever gaming laptop.
The iPower GX is aimed at gaming enthusiasts but is also claimed to be powerful enough for movie viewing... -
"Grenade" camera to aid troops
I-Ball model can be thrown ahead to see into hostile areas 19 November 2008 15:28 GMT TweetA new camera, nicknamed the "grenade" model, could have a huge impact on the battlefield for British troops.
The I-Ball camera (see what they've done there?) is designed to allows troops to see into hostile areas without putting lives at... -
Free security software from Microsoft
Protects machines running XP, Vista, and Windows 7 19 November 2008 15:10 GMT TweetMicrosoft is to stop selling its all-in-one security and management package OneCare, but is launching a new software suite to keep machines protected.
The free security and anti-virus software is designed to protect PCs running XP, Vista,... -
London hospitals hit by computer virus
Systems have had to be shut down 19 November 2008 15:01 GMT TweetA virulent computer virus is causing mayhem at three major London hospitals.
The virus has already defeated It staff at St Bartholomew's, The Royal London and the London Chest Hospital after striking on Monday, and now the computer systems... -
BBC 1 and 2 to be simulcast on web
EastEnders and Heroes to be streamed live 19 November 2008 14:45 GMT TweetThe Beeb is soon going to be showing content from BBC One and BBC live online.
From next week (27 November), web visitors will be able to watch shows including Never Mind The Buzzcocks, EastEnders and Heroes as they are broadcast.
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MP rapped over "rude" blog
Paul Flynn stripped of parliamentary comms allowance 19 November 2008 11:57 GMT TweetA Labour MP has been thoroughly told off after he used his blog to make fun of other MPs.
Labour MP Paul Flynn is claiming that he has now been stripped of part of his communications allowance removed after he refused to take down posts including... -
BNP member list leaked online
More than 10,000 people including teachers and police officers 19 November 2008 11:36 GMT TweetThe British National Party is demanding a police investigation after a list of 10,000 members found its way onto the internet.
Nick Griffin, leader of the right wing party, is claiming that the leak, believed to have been by former members,... -
IBM to buy Transitive
Company that helped Apple create Rosetta 19 November 2008 11:22 GMT TweetIBM has announced that it is going to buy Transitive, the company that helped Apple move to Intel chips.
The California-based company was party to the creation of Apple Rosetta, but also, according to ZDNet "eased a number of different architecture... -
Identities being sold online for £80
Credit card details, passport and driving licence details 19 November 2008 11:03 GMT TweetAccording to a new report, online fraudsters can make as much as £15,000 from a stolen identity.
The terrifying findings were published to mark Get Safe Online Week.
They revealed that identities are being sold online for £80... -
Sky Mobile finally comes to 3 customers
£5 monthly charge for access 19 November 2008 10:40 GMT TweetIt's taken a while but Sky has now made its mobile TV service available to 3 UK customers.
The deal means that 3 phone owners will be able to get access to a whole range of Sky channels including the Sky Sports channels, Sky News, At The... -
Yahoo shares soar on Yang's departure
10% rise as market hopeful of Microsoft deal 19 November 2008 10:19 GMT TweetPoor old Jerry Yang - he's faced a takeover bid from Microsoft, the wrath of his shareholders when he rejected it, job losses, and now the market seems to have applauded his decision to stand down as CEO.
Yahoo's shares soared a whooping... -
Rumours of HP hybrid slate PC and digi photo frame
Excitement or complete incredulity? 18 November 2008 15:30 GMT TweetSo here's one from the realm of rumour - HP is working on a device that will combine a digital photo frame with a slate PC.
For all of you out there fed up with the massive number of frame launches, this could actually be something to get... -
Xpod does dinky with new portable speakers
Small enough for your pocket 18 November 2008 15:13 GMT TweetOK so the snag is that they are only available in Korea at the moment, but if the Xpod speaker does make it to the UK, it could be a great one for picnics, family outings or anytime you want tunes on the go.
The Xpod is built around an integrated... -
Symantec chief steps down
John W Thompson leaving at end of fiscal year 18 November 2008 14:56 GMT TweetSecurity software company Symantec is having a management reshuffle.
John W Thompson is to leave his role as chief executive at the end of this fiscal year.
In his place will step Enrique T. Salem, Symantec's current chief operating... -
InCase updates Slider iPhone case
With built-in power status light 18 November 2008 14:16 GMT TweetInCase has devised a new iPhone case, which not only protects your beloved device but also indicates when you are running out of battery.
The Power Slider has five built-in LED power level status lights in the back but also sports a pass-through...
Nikon D800 pictures and hands-on Full frame camera in the flesh
Nikon D700 vs Nikon D800 New and improved?
BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0 demoed, Bridge 2.0 gives remote control Coming in February