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  • VIDEO: Macbook Air launch

    We get our hands on the thin laptop from Apple 18 January 2008 11:00 GMT

    Apple launched the thinnest laptop in the world, but is it any good? We get hands on with the Macbook Air. Plus we look at Time Capsule and new iPhone software...

  • Macworld2008: Samsung launches 24- and (almost) 26-inch SyncMasters . Hardware, Monitors, Samsung, Macworld2008 0

    Macworld2008: Samsung launches 24- and (almost) 26-inch SyncMasters

    "Enhanced entertainment and multimedia capabilities" 17 January 2008 18:51 GMT

    At Macworld2008 Samsung has unveiled new SyncMaster 24 (2493HM) and 25.5-inch (2693HM) LCD monitors that the company says are designed "for consumers and commercial users seeking enhanced entertainment and multimedia capabilities".

    Featuring full 1080p 1920...

  • Macworld2008: Gilty Couture offers cheapo bling for iProducts. Audio, iPod accessories, iPhone accessories, GeekBooTeek, Macworld2008, Swarovski, Phones, Photos 0

    Macworld2008: Gilty Couture offers cheapo bling for iProducts

    They're certainly gilty of something... 17 January 2008 12:26 GMT

    If you want the high-roller look for your Apple gadget without the high price tag that such mods can command, then Gilty Couture offer cases that replicate that "I've more money than sense" look for your iPod or iPhone ... From $75.

  • No UK price cut for Apple TV . Home Cinema, Hardware, Apple, Apple TV, Macworld2008, Software updates 0

    No UK price cut for Apple TV

    "Not what people wanted" but will still have to pay top whack 17 January 2008 10:29 GMT

    Despite the fact that Steve Jobs admitted during his Macworld2008 keynote speech that Apple TV has not been the success he'd hoped, Pocket-lint can reveal that we've been informed by an Apple spokesperson that there will be no UK price cut for the home cinema device.

  • 77% don't want to pay for iPod touch update . Audio, iPod, Apple, Software updates, Macworld2008, Pocket-lint, Surveys, Statistics 0

    77% don't want to pay for iPod touch update

    Online petition against paid-for apps gets thousands of signatures 17 January 2008 9:54 GMT

    Following Steve Jobs' announcement at Macworld2008 that the iPod touch would be getting five new applications - but at the cost of $20 to current owners - we asked the Pocket-lint readers if they thought folks should shell out for updates.

    It seems Apple's...

  • MacBook Air not actually the world's thinnest laptop. Hardware, Laptops, Apple, MacBooks, Macworld2008, Mitsubishi, Photos 0

    MacBook Air not actually the world's thinnest laptop

    Er, 'scuse us Mr Jobs, Mitsubishi Pedion was er, thinner... 16 January 2008 14:28 GMT

    Some sharp-eyed statitician over at CNet has called Jobs on his casual "world's -est" claims for the launch of the MacBook Air.

    "Developed by Mitsubishi and Hewlett-Packard back in 1997 ... The Pedion measured 18.4 millimeters thick, which comes out to 0.7244...

  • Macworld2008: Apple stocks fall after Jobs' keynote. Biz, Hardware, Audio, Apple, Macworld2008 0

    Macworld2008: Apple stocks fall after Jobs' keynote

    Wall Street not impressed with the performance 16 January 2008 11:10 GMT

    Apple's stocks took a beating on the stock exchange on Tuesday 15 January following Steve Jobs' annual keynote speech at Macworld2008 in San Francisco.

    Although shares in the company peaked as the CEO took to the stage they soon started to drop until Jobs announced...

  • Macworld2008: LaCie launches 1.3-inch Little Disk. Hardware, Storage, LaCie, Macworld2008, USB gadgets, Flash drives 0

    Macworld2008: LaCie launches 1.3-inch Little Disk

    And updates the USB Key Max 16 January 2008 8:37 GMT

    LaCie and Samsung have revealed the results of their team up on 1.3-inch hard disk technology for micro storage devices.

    The resulting product is a 1.3-inch version of LaCie "Little Disk" - the littlest yet in terms of dimensions, but available in 30GB or 40GB...

  • Macworld2008: iPod touch, iPhone users get free ad-supported Wi-Fi . Audio, Phones, Apple, iPod, iPhone, Wi-Fi, Macworld2008, JiWire, Software 0

    Macworld2008: iPod touch, iPhone users get free ad-supported Wi-Fi

    At more than 100,000 hotspots worldwide 16 January 2008 7:04 GMT

    JiWire, an "Ads for Access" Wi-Fi provider has announced that members of the JiWire Wi-Fi Advertising Network are offering iPhone and iPod touch users the option to connect to Wi-Fi networks for free in exchange for viewing a JiWire-supplied advertisement.

    The...

  • Macworld2008: Macally launches four Mac mice . Hardware, Mice And Keyboards, Mice, Macally, Macworld2008, Wireless 0

    Macworld2008: Macally launches four Mac mice

    Pebble, Pebble Wireless, Turtle and Accuglide 16 January 2008 6:58 GMT

    Macally has debuted four new mice products for Macs that they are showcasing at the Macworld event in San Fran.

    The Accuglide uses newly-developed Opto-mechanical technology, which claims to combine laser sensor performance with optical sensor safeties and...

  • Macworld2008: Targus launches EcoSmart Radius range of cases. Gadgets, GeekBooTeek, Laptop accessories, Radius, Eco, Macworld2008 0

    Macworld2008: Targus launches EcoSmart Radius range of cases

    Protect your MacBook, and the planet... 16 January 2008 6:15 GMT

    Targus has launched a new range of "Radius" eco-friendly bags for MacBook and MacBook Pro.

    Composed of 100% recycled polyester, recyclable plastic and nickel-free metal, the new line is made of PVC-free material, making the production of the bags less harmful...

  • Macworld2008: DisplayLink launches USB network display tech for OS X. Hardware, Monitors, Mac software, Kensington, DisplayLink, Macworld2008, Networking, Software 0

    Macworld2008: DisplayLink launches USB network display tech for OS X

    Kensington first to market with new docking station 16 January 2008 6:03 GMT

    DisplayLink has announced the availability of its USB network display technology for Mac OS X, allowing Intel-based Mac users to, for the first time, connect additional displays to their computers using USB 2.0.

    This now means that Mac mini users can view their...

  • Catch the day's big stories on Megawhat TV NEWS. Audio, Biz, Car And GPS, Dad, Gadgets, Gaming, GeekBooTeek, Hardware, Home Cinema, Phones, Cameras, Software, Sports Fitness, Apple, Macworld2008 0

    Catch the day's big stories on Megawhat TV NEWS

    Apple's new launches covered from the live webcast 15 January 2008 21:45 GMT

    Switch on Megawhat TV NEWS now for the biggest stories of the day from the world of gadgets and technology.

    Earlier today Megawhat attended the live webcast of Steve Jobs' keynote speech from Macworld2008 at the BBC centre in London.

    Tune in now...

  • Macworld2008: Gallery of MacBook Air images . Hardware, Laptops, Apple, MacBooks, Macworld2008, Photos 0

    Macworld2008: Gallery of MacBook Air images

    Feast your eyes on some pics of the new "ultra" Apple laptop 15 January 2008 19:19 GMT

    Tech talk's all well and good but, as is often the case with Apple's products, sometimes the design can speak volumes too.

    With that in mind just click below to enjoy a gallery of gorgeousness showing the MacBook Air from every conceivable angle...

  • Macworld2008: Apple launches MacBook Air . Hardware, Laptops, Apple, Macworld2008 0

    Macworld2008: Apple launches MacBook Air

    "Ultrathin, ultraportable, and ultra unlike anything else..." 15 January 2008 18:15 GMT

    Steve Jobs' saved what many Mac fans believe was the best 'til last, the launch of a new laptop range during his keynote speech at this year's Macworld2008 expo in San Francisco.

    The new device, which according to Steve Jobs' will go up against Sony's Vaio...

  • Macworld2008: Apple launches Apple TV 2.0. Home Cinema, Hardware, Apple, Macworld2008, Video on demand, Audio, iTunes 0

    Macworld2008: Apple launches Apple TV 2.0

    Jobs gives his little hobby one more shot at success 15 January 2008 17:50 GMT

    Steve Jobs has admitted that the company failed first time around with its Apple TV product.

    Launching what the Apple CEO called, "Apple TV take two", the company has upgraded the capabilities of the devices to allow users to rent movies via the internet, download...

  • Macworld2008: iPod touch gets new software. Audio, MP3 players, Apple, Macworld2008, Software updates, iPod 0

    Macworld2008: iPod touch gets new software

    But users will have to pay $20 to upgrade 15 January 2008 17:40 GMT

    Apple has announced that it will be adding five new applications to the iPod touch, including Stocks, Mail, Notes, Maps and Weather as found on the Apple iPhone.

    However rather than offering it for free as is normally the case, the company has said it will be...

  • Macworld2008: iPhone firmware goes 1.1.3 . Phones, iPhone, Mobile phone apps, Software updates, Macworld2008 0

    Macworld2008: iPhone firmware goes 1.1.3

    New features via "free" update available today 15 January 2008 17:38 GMT

    During his keynote speech at the Moscone Centre in San Francisco for the opening of Macworld2008, Steve Jobs revealed that four million iPhones have been sold to date.

    This figure is particularly significant as the date of Steve Jobs' speech - the 15th January...

  • Macworld2008: Jobs says Leopard has sold five million copies . Software, Mac software, Apple, Leopard, Statistics, Macworld2008, Vista, Operating Systems 0

    Macworld2008: Jobs says Leopard has sold five million copies

    "A critical success" 15 January 2008 17:27 GMT

    Steve Jobs began his keynote speech at the Macworld2008 by stating that before he looked forward to what was coming in 2008, he wanted to look back at the successes of 2007.

    Jobs stated that 2007 was an "extraordinary year" for Apple, with the launch of an...

  • Macworld2008: Apple

    Macworld2008: Apple "Time Capsule" to go against Windows Home Server

    Companion product for Time Machine offering wireless auto back-up 15 January 2008 17:25 GMT

    Apple has announced that it is going up against Microsoft and its Windows Home Server product with the announcement of a new device called Time Capsule.

    The new Hard drive will work with the company's Time Machine application in Leopard.

    The drive,...

  • Macworld2008: Apple store is down!. Audio, Hardware, Home Cinema, Phones, Apple, Macworld2008 0

    Macworld2008: Apple store is down!

    Are you sitting comfortably for our keynote coverage? 15 January 2008 14:37 GMT

    It's begun. The online Apple store is down with the traditional "We'll be back soon" Post-it note that signifies product updates going on feverishly behind the scenes.

    It is just exactly what will be updated - or even better, introduced - that remains to be...

  • Macworld2008: Google improves experience for iPhone users. Phones, Online, Google, iPhone, Macworld2008, Software updates 0

    Macworld2008: Google improves experience for iPhone users

    Faster and easier to navigate 15 January 2008 9:41 GMT

    Google has today announced improvements to its service for iPhone users.

    Faster and more customisable options are the claims being made for the latest version, which comes just over 1 month after the last update.

    The previous version brought together...

  • Is this the MacBook Air?. Hardware, Laptops, Apple, Rumours, Macworld2008 0

    Is this the MacBook Air?

    Blogs calling it the most plausible mock-up yet 15 January 2008 9:10 GMT

    More rumours have surfaced in the run up to Macworld today as to what Apple will announce at CEO Steve Jobs' keynote speech to kick off the show.

    Following on from the ultra-portable laptop rumour aired earlier in the week [no pun intended - Ed], Wired magazine...

  • Macworld2008: Steve Jobs keynote speech leaked?. Audio, Phones, Hardware, Home Cinema, Apple, Macworld2008, Rumours, iPhone, MacBooks, Apple TV, iPod, Wikipedia 0

    Macworld2008: Steve Jobs keynote speech leaked?

    Apple CEO's stage notes appear on Wikipedia 14 January 2008 16:41 GMT

    We're used to seeing the online tech world go crazy with rumours and speculation in the days before Macworld, but this year a new element has been introduced to the mix.

    Steve Jobs' keynote speech, that he is due to make on stage at the Moscone Centre in San...

  • Macworld2008: iPhone gets

    Macworld2008: iPhone gets "invisibleSHIELD" protection

    Military-grade technology to protect your precious 14 January 2008 11:42 GMT

    Already available for the iPod, created from material originally developed to protect military helicopter blades from wind, sand and the wear and tear of high-speed travel, ZAGG has introduced the patent-pending protection of invisibleSHIELD for the iPhone.

    Claiming...

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