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Tech week in view: Tourists on Segways, the Kindle in the UK and trouble in the cloud

After a brief summer break, Megawhat is back on Pocket-lint with a brand new Tech Week in View episode for your viewing pleasure.

Pocket-lint's Stuart Miles talks tourists on Segways and tells us why he thinks the new Sonos S5 is a tidy bit of kit.

Miles...

Timex WomenOnly Triathlon

Timex is proud to announce that is has teamed up with Human Race for the second Timex WomenOnly Triathlon. Given that such a large number of female athletes enter these events over the year, with many more wanting to give triathlon a go, the team at Human Race decided that...

Bike Week announced as 16-24 June 2007

Bike Week, the UK’s annual “celebration of cycling”, is 16–24 June this year. More than 1500 local cycling events and rides are expected to attract at least 250,000 participants, half of whom will be new or returning to cycling. Bike Week is the only UK nationwide promotion...

Garmin offers triathletes chance to win Tim Don as a training partner

Garmin will be showcasing its range of GPS fitness products at the TCR (Triathlon, Cycling and Running) show in Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey on 10-11 February at Stand A4.

Joining Garmin at regular intervals throughout the UK’s premier multisport and endurance...

Kids Tri at the Triathlon, Cycling and Running Show at Sandown Park

The 2012 Olympics is in the minds of many young and aspiring athletes. Whatever the sport, the dream of a medal at the London games is spurring on many youngsters to don their trainers and participate in their favourite sport.

At next month’s Triathlon, Cycling...

Triathlon, Cycling and Running Show brings Taut 10k to Sandown Park

If you made a new year’s resolution to put your trainers to better use, why not pop along to Sandown Park on Sunday 11 February to take part in the Taut 10k race.

The race is taking place alongside this year’s Triathlon Cycling and Running show (TCR07), which...

Lord Coe in McOlympics 2012 sponsorship questions

Questions are being asked as to the suitability of McDonald's as a TOP sponsor of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

With almost daily reports on the obesity problems facing the country, it is of little surprise that the organising committee is on the receiving...

Rooney in World Cup metatarsal battle, still

The media has positively raved about the Rooney toe break for the past few weeks. Sven is noticably annoyed with the constant questioning - will Rooney be fit for the World Cup?

Whilst this specualtion is going on, the rest of the team are trying to get on with...

Free gait assessment from ASICS

ASICS have teamed up with Dartfish gait analysis software and are offering free gait anaylsis to runners around the UK.

The team will be running a series of events round the country, allowing runners of all abilities to book places, and turn up for assessment....

The Ordnance Survey Outdoor Show 2006

The show is being held this weekend 17-19 March at the NEC in Birmingham. If you are into the outdoors, then the show cannot be missed - and all the big names will be there to display their wares, from Aquapac to Zigar.

Packed into the NEC in Birmingham, the show...

Commonwealth Games off to a flying start

The Commonwealth Games kicked off on Wednesday in Melbourne, Australia.

Australia, of course, after their successes in the last Olympics are favourites to walk away with many of the medals.

Day one has seen an opening barrage of events in an action-packed...

Winter Olympics round-up so far

As the Winter Games continue into the second week, we thought it was time to report on the progress so far.

The medal table is currently being topped by Germany, with 9 Gold, 7 Silver and 5 Bronze medals, followed by Austria, hot favourites for the maximum points...

It is the Olympics - didn't you know?

With the nation talking about England's chances in the World Cup and the latest 6 Nations results, you might be surprised to learn that the Winter Olympic Games opens tomorrow, in Turin, Italy.

Great Britain has a 40-strong team heading out to the games. Of...

Ski Freshtracks Weekends - Ski until 1 May in Europe

Many skiers struggle to take time off work but are eager to hit the slopes this season. Most tour operators finish their season in mid-April, but Ski Freshtracks offers weekend breaks right up until 1st May, ensuring skiers can maximise their season but take minimal time...

Budweiser and Burton hit slopes with first winter Olympic party

Budweiser and Burton Snowboards have announced plans to host a “Budweiser Boarder Party” at Club Bud during the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino. The party is expected to draw more than 1000 people from a guest list that includes Olympic medal winners, the US Snowboard...

Sun and skiing: remember your protection...

As skiers head off to the slopes, many newcomers to the sport forget about the dangers of the sun in the mountains. At this time of year you can see the panda eyes on those who have caught the sun whilst on the slopes. SunSmart.org.uk is a campaign of Cancer Research UK...