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Another Battery Recall, Now It’s Panasonic’s Turn
Reuters is reporting that Matsushita Electric, the parent of Panasonic is recalling 6000 laptop batteries, made in April and May 2005, which could overheat if they are subjected to a strong impact. Panasonic have not identified the maker but…
Private Browser Leaves No Traces
As you (hopefully) know browsing the Internet is not a private activity and it leaves a trail half a mile wide that almost anyone with a mind to can easily track back to your PC. Everything from Windows to…
One Minute Video Review: The Blackberry Pearl
A first look at the new phone and email device announced by Blackberry today, the Blackberry Pearl. It's aimed at the part of the market they've yet to convince – consumers who value the style of their phone above all…
One Minute Video Review: Robosapien and beyond
OK, admittedly this one is *slightly* longer than one minute, but it's the amazing Dr Mark Tilden, creator of Robosapien and the like. Catch him explaining the evolution, and discussing missing the toilet bowl when going for a wee….
Review: Samsung NV3 digital camera
The Propaganda Yes, that’s the Samsung NV3, as in eNVy. Strangely, on the box the tagline is "A digital camera that others can only envy" which seems to refer directly to Samsung’s competitors, rather than consumers. Odd. The idea…
Gillette’s five, nope six blade Fusion
Big nods to our sponsors Gillette, who as you probably know have launched the world’s first six blade razor. We haven’t actually seen one yet, but the PR guys have been banging on about the technology. Apparently five blades…
One Minute Video Review: Samsung K5 MP3 player
One of the final IFA videos, this time looking at the Samsung K5 MP3 player, which features in built speakers. You can get more info here or check out Samsung's promo video here….
Is Google Listening To You?
Probably not right at this moment but according to a report in The Register the boffins in Google Labs are working on ways to use the microphone attached to your PC to listen in to what you are saying…
Wallpaper Changer, Freeware
Bored with your backdrop? Weary of your wallpaper? There’s no need to be, according to Propellerhead, Uncle Bill has kindly developed a small free utility, part of the PowerToys suite, called Wallpaper Changer. This simple little program automatically switches…
Review: Samsung D900 Ultra slim slider phone
The Propaganda Samsung's new Ultra range is designed to illustrate just how much technology they can fit into a slim phone design. So, whilst they've now got the skinniest candybar title, the slimmest HSDPA phone and a host of…