Author: Will Head
Review: Sony Ericsson W200i – Walkman phone for everyone
The propaganda Not everyone wants – or indeed needs – a super phone in their pocket, loaded with features and raring to satisfy any and every multimedia whim at a moment's notice. Some just want a decent enough camera, a…
Nanotechnology the key to clean economy
The use of nanotechnology in the future will reduce pollution, conserve resources and create clean economy, a new report claims. Green Nanotechnology: It's Easier Than You Think, created by the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies group, explores how molecular scale engineering…
Google Adwords being exploited by criminals
Google's keyword advertising program is being exploited by cyber criminals, according to security firm Exploit Prevention Labs. The crooks are purchasing adverts that relate to legitimate businesses and then redirecting unsuspecting users to sites that attempt to install malware on…
The Telegraph vs Google – who's in the right?
Will Head writes… Looks like the Telegraph is the latest publisher none too happy with Google for the way it chews up and indexes its news stories and then hangs them out alongside everyone else's for all the world to…
Is there anything actually worth watching on Joost?
Yes, it's the must-have closed beta programme that everyone's clamouring to be a part of and it's set to revolutionise TV as we know it. But the real question about Joost is is there anything worth watching on it? Musing…
Review: WowWee Flytech Dragonfly – remote control flying insect
The propaganda WowWee, maker of humanoid droid Robosapien, also has a flying insect division and the Flytech Dragonfly is the result of its hard work. Forget your remote control planes or hand propelled gliders – this is a remote control…
The clock is ticking on beta copies of Vista
If you're still running the beta version of Windows Vista and haven't upgraded to a full copy yet, then there's a fast approaching deadline to look out for so you don't run into problems. With little over a month to…
Mobile phones cause forgetfulness
Here's a quick challenge for you – try and remember five numbers that are stored in your mobile phone. Tricky isn't it? If you're finding it a challenge, you're not alone. Over two thirds of the UK mobile phone users…
Watch out – the robots are coming…
Will Head writes… Who's responsible if an autonomous robot shoots and kills someone? This, and other hopefully less scary questions, will apparently be answered at a public debate at the Dana Centre, part of London's Science Museum, tonight. Now, allowing…
Yahoo launching legal lyrics site
Yahoo has teamed up with Gracenote for a big 'ol sing-song. The deal allows it to offer the largest catalogue of legal, licensed song lyrics from Gracenote to users of its Yahoo Music site. It's like Smash Hits never happened….