Month: July 2006
Covertec's unassuming smartphone cases
You don't see as many covers for mobile devices these days – whether that's because the devices are more sturdy or if it's because covers can look a bit naff, I don't know. But I suspect the latter. It…
Biometric spoofing: New technology, new crime
Biometric security systems are becoming more popular as a high-tech way to protect financial and other personal information – through fingerprinting, iris scans and facial recognition – so you can bet that thieves and fraudsters are working hard to find…
Google continues to grow: profits double last quarter
Google excelled in the second financial quarter, even by its own standards, as its profits more than doubled. In the three months to the end of June, Google's net income was $721m, compared to %342m for the same period last…
Samsung adds to 'S' series with S700 and S1000 digital cameras
Samsung is expanding its ‘S’ series range of digital cameras with the 7 megapixel S700 and the 10 megapixel S1000. Specifications for both cameras are very similar. Both cameras have 3x optical zoom (S700 has 5x digital zoom and…
Dennis Hwang: The 'unknown' Google logo artist
Have you ever wondered who creates the changing Google logos that reflect public holidays, events in history, birthdays, sports and more? Twenty-eight year-old Dennis Hwang is the talented artist who was hired by Larry and Sergey after they found…
Review: Plantronics Pulsar 590 Bluetooth headset
The Propaganda Plantronics have got their foot firmly in the door of every call centre from here to India, but they do have one product that ticks all the sleek/stylish/superb buttons. The Pulsar 590 is a Bluetooth headset that…
Zaptag: the USB memory stick on a wristband that could save your life
Here's a great use of technology: the humble wristband meets USB memory stick to create the Zaptag. It can be used to store vital medical information and other important documents such as passport scans and financial details. The owner…
Skype set to introduce first Wi-Fi phones for UK
Skype should take a step nearer real telephony during the latter part of this year, when it introduces the first Wi-Fi VoIP phones for net calling without the computer. With Skype software pre-loaded, Skype Wi-Fi phones promise to be…
Shure unveils flagship E500 sound isolating earphones
If you're on the look out for a pair of top quality earphones with sound isolating capabilities, it might be worth taking a look at Shure's E500 earphones – the flagship product in their award-winning E Series earphone line….
