Tag: Consumer electronics
Intempo launch the Perform iPod dock
Intempo have today launched their latest iPod speaker dock, the Perform. The dock's key feature is it's motorised compartment; slide your iPod in and watch it lower behind a sheet of glass, making the dock a square shape rather than…
Take our survey – maybe win an iPod touch
Fancy a new 32 Gig iPod Touch? Well you could be in with a chance of winning one if you take our survey. We just want to find out a little bit more about you. As well as giving you…
Video Review: Vuzix Video iWear 920 glasses
Tired of watching videos on a titchy iPod screen? Then take a look at this video review of the Vuzix Video iWear 920 glasses, modelled by Shiny Shiny's Anna. The glasses claim to replicate a 67 inch screen infront…
Gadget Helpline: The perfect gift for technophobic mums this Mother's Day
Are you the technological whizz-kid of your household? Know your component cable from your HDMI, or have reached a zen-like level of interconnectivity between all of your social networks so that half the world knows what you're doing at any…
Interview: Betfair TV CEO Simon Miller on online gambling and the future of internet-connected TVs
Fancy a quick flutter on the footie? Thanks to Betfair's recent debut on the Yahoo! TV Widget engine, gamblers can place bets from the comfort of their armchair. But what does this mean for the traditional high-street based bookie? Is…
How social media and consumer electronics changed the world
It is sometimes easy to forget how much social media (blogs, social networking) and consumer electronics have changed the world in the last few years, but this video puts it in some kind of perspective.
Sony Europe introduces "Product, Process and Planet" environmental commitment
Sony Europe has just recommitted itself to lessening its environmental impact, with the introduction of the “Product, Process and Planet” initiative.
The “Product” part of the initiative relates to Sony’s efforts to make its consumer electronics goods more environmentally friendly.
TV products currently account for around 76% of Sony’s overall CO2 emissions, but the company has reduced the power consumption of its LCD TVs, and in recognition of this was awarded the Sustainable Energy Europe Award by the European Commission and the EISA Green TV Award last year.
IFA 2007: Philips launch Aurea
I love Philips press conferences. Already, we've been treated to women dancing in red dresses which have swirled up round their heads. There's been chiffon, seduction music and lots of atmospheric lighting. We already know a fair amount about Aurea….
Londoners love their gadgets, and Brits spent £7.8bn overall
New research from GfK shows that Brits spent over £7.8 billion on consumer electronics between May 2006 and April 2007. That equates to an average £311 for each household.
Londoners easily top the pile, spending at least twice as much on gadgets as any other region, with £2.2bn spent, or £431 per household.
Those in the south west of England spent the least, at just £195m, or £245 per household.
Average increase in spending on the previous year was 10.6%, proving that we’re still happily spending more on consumer electronics products than ever before.
It's official: survey finds Brits leads European on gadget love
Research from GfK reveals that the UK is the largest market in Europe for consumer electronics, with a projected value in 2007 of €13.1bn. This compares with Germany's €12.3bn and France's €9.6bn expenditure, and despite their larger populations. We Brits…
