Month: June 2006
Run your Own Nuclear Power Plant
As regular readers may know Propellerhead is fascinated by all things radioactive and just couldn't pass up the chance to run a Nuclear power station? Fear not, the inevitable meltdowns were all virtual, using a Nuclear Power Plant simulator…
New Web Album Functionality for Picasa
If you are already using Google's excellent Picasa image viewing and editing software and you have a Gmail account you might be interested in a new feature called Web Albums. This lets you upload post and share your images…
Kodak Easyshare P712 digital camera
Kodak has launched the Easyshare P712 7.1MP digital camera with an auto-focus system featuring what the company boasts is a "best-in-class click-to-capture rate". The camera features a 2.5-inch high-resolution LCD along with an electronic viewfinder, 12X optical zoom and…
Vodafone first to offer 3G broadband in the UK
Well, the wait is over. We considered who would be the first with 3G (HSDPA) broadband in the UK, but now we know – it's Vodafone. From Thursday 22nd June, you can purchase and use a Vodafone Mobile Connect…
Soundbag – the iPod case with built-in speaker and charger
Here's a nice amalgamation of a few useful iPod add-ons – the Soundbag, which is a protective case for your portable player, along with a built-in speaker and a charger. The Soundbag runs from a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery…
T-Mobile extends web'n'walk service into £1 per day pay-as-you-go
Around two thirds of mobile users have pre-pay mobiles, which is probably the reason why T-Mobile are extending their web’n’walk service into what they see as the "mass market" at a cost of £1 per day. From 1st August,…
Roberts retro Rambler 76 DAB radio
When it comes to retro radios, Roberts rules the roost. And they don't come much more retro than the Rambler – originally issued as an analogue radio nearly 75 years ago, it's had a revamp and returned to stores…
University to teach computer hacking
A university in Scotland is launching a course to teach students how to be computer hackers. But don’t worry – the degree course at Abertay University in Dundee is teaching "ethical" hacking, which should make us all safer from…
Who Ate All The Bratwurst World Cup mobizine
Ever heard of mobizines? They're mobile magazines – just like the magazines you buy from the shops, but custom-built to fit your mobile screen. You download each issue just once, but can read it as much as you like….
Doctor Who chess set
With the return of Doctor Who to the land of TV credibility comes a renewed interesting all manner of merchandise relating to the show – like this chess set, spotted on eBay by the folks over at Bayraider. It's…
