Month: June 2006
LG U300 3G handset exclusively available on 3
3 has announced the UK launch of the LG U300 clamshell handset, available in black, orange and "chameleon" (which I don’t expect will change colour according to your surroundings). It’s a fairly attractive handset, with a reasonable specification. It…
Mordaunt-Short Avant Architect – minimalist speaker system for walls and ceilings
With so many of us looking for a more minimlist lifestyle, the clutter of speaker cabinets is something we can perhaps do without. As an alternative, the Mordaunt-Short Avant Architect in-ceiling and in-wall loudspeaker series might be worth exploring….
DS Lite makes its UK debut
After a long and painful wait, the DS Lite has made its way across the globe and landed on UK shores. The ladies of Shiny Shiny had their chance to play with the console a couple of weeks ago…
Alienware ships PCs with NVIDIA GeForce 7950 GX2 Graphics Card
Alienware is to ship PCs featuring the fastest single graphics card available – the NVIDIA GeForce 7950 GX2. The models in question being the Area-51 7500 and the AuroraT 7500 desktops. The GeForce 7950 GX2 delivers the power of…
Channel 4 to air TV shows simultaneously online
In a move that could reduce output in the workplace still further, Channel 4 has announced plans to "simulcast" programmes on the TV and over internet, with the first shows going out from 27th June. The reasoning behind the…
3 launches instant access email for mobiles
3 is launching mobile email services for both business and consumer users who want instant access to email. 3 Mobile Mail is effectively "push" email, allowing you to pick up and send emails on your handset exactly as you…
Sony PlayStation 3 first to use HDMI 1.3
The seven HDMI Founder companies have announced an overhaul of the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) – the standard digital interface for high definition consumer electronics, with the PlayStation 3 set to be the first device to benefit from the…
Freeware Network Manager & Mapper
Anyone who has set up a home or small office network will know how difficult it can be to manage and oversee what's going on. Propellerhead has been testing a freeware utility called The Dude, which displays all of…
Digital Camera Blocker Prototype On Trial
Not everyone is happy about the proliferation of digital cameras and camcorders. In fact there are plenty of places where they are most unwelcome: cinemas, celebrity weddings and lavatories spring to mind, which is why researchers at the Georgia…
Casio launches Exilim Zoom EX-Z70 7.2MP digital camera
For anyone looking for a truly pocket-sized digital camera, Casio has launched the 7.2MP EX-Z70, the latest addition to its range of Exilim digital cameras. Coming in at just 95.2mm (W) x 60.6mm (H) x 19.8mm (D) and weighing…
