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Creative unveils third gen Vado HD with new design

Creative has announced the third generation Vado HD pocket video camcorder, claiming to combine a "sleek design with stunning HD video quality".

The new model is said to see improved quality of video in low light or brightly lit conditions, gets external stereo...

Creative unveils plans for Zii MediaBook

Creative has announced it is to enter the e-book reader market with the forthcoming launch of what's dubbed the "MediaBook" which will run on the company's Zii Plaszma platform.

It seems the tablet-esque device may fall more into the PMP category but boast...

Creative Live! Cam Socialize HD webcam announced

Creative has announced the Live! Cam Socialize HD web cam that comes complete with "enhanced" Live! Central 2 software.

It's designed for video chatting on the likes of Skype, Yahoo and MSN, and for recording video in high def to post on social media sites,...

Creative introduces Inspire S2 speakers

Creative has announced a set of wireless speakers for your PC - the Creative Inspire S2 Wireless. The set comprises of a subwoofer and two satellites, as well as a tiny Bluetooth dongle which you plug into a USB port on your computer to bring the noise.

Each satellite...

Creative launches "Silencing" gaming headsets

Creative has unveiled a couple of headsets aimed at PC gamers who fancy amping up their sound a little. There's the Sound Blaster Arena Surround USB Gaming Headset, and the Fatal1ty Professional Series Gaming Headset MkII. Both have a new noise-supression technology built...

Five alternative pocket camcorders to the iPod touch

It's pretty clear by now that the next generations of iPods announced later this week are going to have built-in cameras. The leaked shots all over the web were one thing but the pod cases on show at IFA with lens shaped holes carefully sculpted into the back were just a...

PHOTOS: Creative Zen X-Fi2 touchscreen MP3 player

Creative has announced a new touchscreen MP3 player at IFA on Wednesday called the Creative Zen X-Fi2 that promises to be a cheap alternative to the iPod touch and Sony X-Series players.

Priced at £99 for the 8GB model, the new player will comes with a 3-inch...

Creative Vado HD goes Mac-compatible

Creative has announced that its Vado HD camcorders will henceforth work with Apple's OS X operating system. The company has built Vado Central for the platform, which has video transferring features and the ability to export footage straight to iMovie.

The application...

Creative intros Inspire T3130, T6160 speakers

Creative has introduced the Creative Inspire T3130 and Creative Inspire T6160 speaker systems.

The new systems promise "smooth audio at high decibels" for music lovers, movie fans and gaming enthusiasts alike.

The Creative Inspire T3130 2.1 speaker...

VIDEO: ZiiLABS announces Plaszma platform, Zii EGG device

Creative has announced a new initiative that will open the floodgates for hardware makers to create portable devices to go up against the iPod touch.

Although no devices are available today, a new announcement from the recently created Creative ZiiLABS means...

Creative planning "Zii" PMP with HD camera

Creative appears to be planning a rather iPhone-like touchscreen PMP to contain its Zii system-on-a-chip, if a filing to the FCC is to be believed (which it almost always is).

However, it seems it'll be offering its own twist on things. The camera is proudly...

Creative EP-630 earphones announced

Creative has announced a new range of earphones that it says will brighten up your MP3 player, laptop computer, portable DVD player - or the like.

The in-ear Creative EP-630s offer noise isolation buds and are available in the geographically-themed Pacific...

Creative Vado HD camcorder comes to UK

Creative has announced it is now shipping the new Vado HD pocket video cam in Europe.

Creative says the thin, lightweight Vado HD is small enough to fit easily in a pocket, purse or the palm of a hand and it captures video in high definition (720p) at the touch...

Creative cut jobs as sales "tumble"

Creative Technology, the Singapore-based maker of digital audio products such as the Zen MP3 players and PC soundcards and speakers, cut 2700 jobs last year.

Demand for its music players is said to have "tumbled" in the economic downturn.

The company...

Creative launches cow-shaped Zen Moo

Aimed at kiddies, the Creative Zen Moo is a redux of the Stone, but with a bovine twist. No pricing has been revealed yet for its Chinese launch, but we'd wager it won't be too beefed up with that young target audience. Hopefully just an aside for Creative, rather than a...

Best Music Gadget 2008 nominations

Here are the nominations for Best Music Gadget in The Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards:

iPod nano 4G
Creative Zen X-Fi
SanDisk Sansa Fuze
Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin iPod speakers
Creative GigaWorks T3 speakers

The Pocket-lint...

Creative launches Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook sound card

Creative has announced the Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook sound card, that it says is designed to make MP3 and iTunes music, movies and games sound better on notebook PCs.

Fitting into a standard ExpressCard slot, when used with the Creative Wireless Receiver,...

Creative launches Sound Blaster X-Fi Go!

Creative has announced the Sound Blaster X-Fi Go! "USB sound stick card" that fits onto a keyring for maximum portability.

The new offering plugs into any USB port and - thanks to the installation software and other essential files stored on the device - needs...

Creative launches new GigaWorks speakers

Creative has announced the launch of the GigaWorks T20 Series II, GigaWorks T40 Series II and the GigaWorks T3 speaker system.

The new T20 and T40’s are revamps of existing models and will be available in October at a suggested retail price of 99 and 129 euros...

Creative Zen Mozaic launches

Creative has announced the Creative Zen "Mozaic" portable media player for music, photos and video.

Apparently inspired by "the artistic expressions of mosaic art", (rather than, say, the local lido) Creative says the new player makes a bold design statement....

Creative Zen Krystal spotted

It looks as if the Creative Zen X-Fis with integrated Wi-Fi aren't the only new treats Creative has in store for us.

Spotted on the company's Hong Kong site is the Creative Zen Krystal, an MP3 player with a difference.

The Krystal - that appears...

Dell announces "Designed for Dell"

Dell has introduced "Designed for Dell", a line of PC accessories that - at this initial launch - includes custom messenger and tote bags, audio devices, mice and hard drives.

The company says the products are distinguished by colour, fit and finish that complement...

Creative announces Zen X-Fis for the UK

Following the launch in Singapore, Creative has announced the Zen X-Fi and Zen X-Fi with wireless LAN in the UK.

As well as the Wi-Fi hook-up, the X-Fis promise a "breakthrough" in sound quality for MP3, WMA and unprotected iTunes music thanks to the X-Fi "Crystalizer",...

PHOTOS: Creative Zen X-Fi

Here it is, in all its glory - Creative's just announced Zen X-Fi, the much rumoured Wi-Fi-enabled player we've been waiting for. Enjoy.

Creative launches Zen X-Fi

After what seems like months of rumours and leaks, Creative has finally launched its latest Zen media player, the X-Fi.

With roughly the same design as the Zen, plus the keypad for typing, it has a 2.5-inch display and gets built-in speakers to boot.