Author: Shel
The start of a revolution
Well it has finally happened and I don't think anyone will feel disappointed; Nintendo has now unveiled exact details of its highly anticipated control pad for its next-gen console, the Revolution, and also rather stolen the show at the Tokyo…
Today's top tech stories from the US
Sounding out the depths of American gadgeting news for five of its most interesting inhabitants. New Cool LED Watch From Japan (I4U): Make your wrist look like an equaliser, could be good for clubbing… XM neXus Revealed (Gizmodo): A satellite…
Sony's MemoryStick and SD Mouse
This must be one of the most sensible computer accessories ever conceived of and, amazingly, brought to you by Sony, who doesn't tend to make a habit of producing useful cross-format products -SonicStage anyone? This isn't a wildly complicated…
Hackers beat Media Player NSC encryption
One of the world's favourite hacker's: DVD Jon (aka Jon Lech Johansen), famed for cracking the DVD copy protection code in 2002, beating Apple iTunes's DRM in 2005 and generally sticking two fingers up at the mega-corporations has just…
Design e GT3 series speakers
If you ever get tired of the rectangular monstrosities that most speakers seem to reside in, then Design e is a worth a look. Its policy is to avoid the "MDF Box" speaker style in its efforts to produce…
Mistral accelerates dial-up for free
Ah, dial-up, now that takes me back: the ridiculous whistling noises, careful avoidance of anything flash powered and the misery of trying play games online. Of course not everyone is as hopelessly addicted to the information highway as me,…
Razer unleashes Copperhead Gaming Mouse
Gaming peripherals have seen an explosion in popularity in recent times and part of that is due to Razer's excellent Diamondback that set the standards now demanded by dangerously elite players. The Copperhead is Razer's latest offering which, although sporting…
Solar Powered PSP Charger
If you a gentle peace loving sort who doesn't want the emotional trauma of knowing that your PSP could be an unnecessary drain on the earth's resources then the solution is at hand. This Solar Charger has an inbuilt 1800mAh…
Creative gets one over Apple
Creative has never had much success in its attempts to dislodge Apple's top spot in the MP3 player market in spite of an extensive line-up and decent quality products. However, a recent patent award has put a smile back on…
Roberts Radio unveil Gemini 27
Just because the demise of traditional radio stations draws ever closer doesn't mean you can't remember the glory days of the Wireless. Roberts Radios are defined by cool retro styling plus a focus on simplicity and now it has…