Month: September 2006
Nokia N95 HSDPA mobile announced
Nokia have just announced their innovative N95 mobile phone, boasting a shed load of features. We'll have a hands-on review very shortly courtesy of Katie who's at the New York launch, but in the meantime here's a quick rundown of…
Apple get heavy on use of podcast 'trademark'
I'm an Apple fan through and through (I'd probably buy iBread and iMilk if Apple made them) but even I am getting tired of Apple making themselves look stupid. I've already written about their objection to other people using the…
Tuesday Top Ten: Reasons to hate Microsoft's Zune
It was the consumer technology industry's worst kept secret for months. It was supposedly Microsoft's iPod-killer. And now Zune has been unveiled, the reaction has been… decidedly mixed. Which appears to make it the marmite of the personal media…
Nokia's new range of accessories for music mobiles
Possibly with an eye on new music mobiles heading our way soon, Nokia has launched a new range of music accessories for its phones. First up are two sets of headphones that are actually for use with any audio…
Skype offers free credit for referrals
This seems like a good way to bump up your Skype phone time – as long as you've got a few computer-savvy mates – refer your friends for a Skype account and they'll credit your account. As far as…
Armageddon USB Hub – world destruction with USB ports!
Probably the most ridiculous gadget I've seen in a long while – but still quite useful. The Armageddon USB Hub relieves your anger with a press of the Red Button, but also earns its keep by adding some bonus…
Shiver your timbers with a sexy pirate on eBay
Yes, she has marvellous doubloons. No, she wouldn't like to see your cutlass. And no, getting your parrot to chat her up will have no effect. This pirate figure has been hand-made, stands six feet tall, and appears to…
Nokia to launch Express Music phone range?
Spotted on the Russian retail site Dixis by The Register are two new music-based handsets from Nokia – the Nokia 5300 and 3250 Express Music phones. According to the Russian site, the Nokia 5300 is a GSM/GPRS/EDGE device, featuring…
Brenthaven's Edge Collection of Apple-friendly laptop bags
Another laptop bag that wants to be a fashion accessory – this time from Brenthaven, with its Edge Collection of lightweight and slimline cases. Aimed unashamedly at Apple users (they're a perfect fit for the new MacBooks), the Edge…
MP3 Hit Recorder 2 – download tracks from internet radio to your PC
In what seems like the modern day equivalent of hovering near the record button to tape your favourite song off the radio, X-oom has launched MP3 Hit Recorder 2 – which does much the same thing, but automated and…
