Month: January 2006
Bid for BB Eugene's bum
Remember Eugene from the last 'proper' Big Brother? He was the geeky one who arrived late in a loincloth and very nearly won. And a man who liked a gadget, no bad thing I'm sure you'll agree. Well, our…
Cooler Master notebook coolers
You must have experienced that warm feeling in your lap – yes, the notebook getting a little hot and bothered after some heavy (and sometimes not so heavy) use on the move. Well, here's a way of cutting it…
Shure E3g PSP headphones
If you fancy upgrading your headphones for your Sony PSP, there’s plenty of competition for your cash. The latest of which are the Shure E3g headphones. "WideBand MicroDriver" technology boosts the audio range of your player and the in-ear…
Fall asleep with the Sound Pillow
Do you enjoy falling asleep to music? Well this should appeal to you. A pillow with built-in secret speakers that "surround you in sound" when connected to a portable music player has been launched by the RNID in the…
Selfridges sells iPod lessons
Top department store Selfridges is to start offering iPod lessons for its customers confused about using the must-have gadget. Those keen to take part in the 40-minute session will have to pay £65 for the privilege. The lessons, which…
Mobile TV trial promising for O2
The initial results of a user trial by Oxford Mobile of multi-channel broadcast TV to mobile phones have revealed a high level of consumer interest, with 83% of triallists satisfied with the service provided and 76% of triallists indicating…
Create mobile video with DVD Xpress DX2
Got a Sony PSP? Or how about an iPod video? Well, if you want to take advantage of their video-playing capabilities with your own movies, the DVD Xpress DX2, which converts analog videos to digital format, could be worth…
Is VibeTonz the next big thing?
Coming to a mobile near you is VibeTonz, with the first VibeTonz-enabled phone from Samsung due to hit the market very soon. It could be be big – but what is it? Well, VibeTonz is an embedded technology that…
BenQ-Siemens unveils new phones
The first fruits of BenQ’s takeover of Siemens have been unveiled with the launch of three dual-branded BenQ-Siemens handsets in Berlin today. The slim EF81 with brushed metal finish and stainless steel keypad is a high-end handset with 2.2…
World Cup and Discovery to broadcast in HD?
Football made Sky and the World Cup could be the making of HD. The BBC is making positive noises about screening the World Cup in high definition and has confirmed to HDTVUK that it is in talks with both…