Month: July 2006
Microsoft Pull Plug on Vista Beta 2 Download
If you haven't already downloaded your copy of the Windows Vista Beta 2 test the bad news is that with little warning Microsoft has closed down the preview program to new sign-ups though anyone who has registered and has…
UK music labels win right to sue AllofMP3.com
All of Britain’s recording companies will be able to sue controversial Russian digital music site AllofMP3.com in the UK, after a ruling at the English High Court. The judgement was granted to music trade body the British Phonographic Institute…
B&W XT Series speakers
I’m a sucker for something stylish – but when it’s also a top-notch piece of technology, like these B&W XT Series speakers, it’s got to be worth a look. The XT Series consists of four models – XT4 (three-way…
Review: ZyXEL PL-100 Start Kit
Sure, Wi-Fi is neat and all, but it does suffer from some iffy reception and the data rate drops off horribly quickly if you stray too far from your wireless access point. That's why HomePlug technology has been doing…
Power your portable player with hydrogen
British company Voller has launched a hydrogen-based battery charger that can power up your gadgets without harmful by-products. The Automatic Battery Charger (ABC) uses bottled hydrogen and has 240v AC, 12v DC and USB power outputs to charge just…
Sky's season of soccer in HD
Admittedly, the World Cup is still going strong, but it’s not that long until we get back to the "bread and butter" football of the Premiership. And according to HDTV UK, Sky is certainly making the most of its…
Oxford Easybook M³ Digital Notepad
A few years back I used to have one of the Palm devices with the pen. I was sold on it by a friend who effortlessly wrote his notes on the device like a pro. I got one and…
Acer unveils three new DLP video projectors
Acer has announced three new DLP projectors to its range of digital projectors, each featuring the DLP micro-sized chipset for slimmer, lighter machines. The Acer PH730 is pitched at the home entertainmant market and features a 230W bulb that…
Jajah offers free local and international calls
We covered Jajah recently – it's the VoIP service that doesn't require any settting up of of hardware of software – you simply visit and register at the site, enter both your number and the person you want to…
Alienware unveils Area-51 m5550 and Sentia m3450 notebooks
Alienware has introduced two new notebooks for on-the-go gamers in the form of the Area-51 m5550 and Sentia m3450 notebooks. The Area-51 m5550 is pitched at both gamers and professionals who want a lightweight machine. It features a 15.4-inch…
