Igor says enough of the stupid Web 2.0 names
As I've commented before, you're not a real Web 2.0 company if you haven't invented a non-English word to describe your web application, service or product. The Times has published an interesting article which documents the trend from Web 1.0…
GPS pay-as-you-go for cheaper car insurance or big brother passenger?
Norwich Union have introduced a scheme where drivers pay for their insurance monthly based on when, where and how many miles they drive, as well as their age/status, rather than on an annual rate based more on the driver than…
Hitachi's HMR-1 CD player and MP3 recorder
Hitachi has added a bit of extra functionality to the portable CD player in the form of the HRM-1, offering recording to SD card, without the need to connect up to a PC. The HMR-1 is around the same…
Western Digital My Book Pro Edition II 1TB drive
With so many devices offering to throw our digital tunes around the home, it's becoming more convenient to stick all your audio onto a hard drive for remote access. And then there's all the other files you might accumulate….
One Minute Video Review: Nokia 5500
Nokia has today announced the 5500 Music Edition, which is a super-rugged phone for sporty types. The music version features a 512 MB microSD card, a fitness carrying strap, bicycle holder and sports headset. I took a look at the…
Keith Waterhouse, the Daily Mail, Blogging, and the vast Googling tribe of nerds [Rant]
I don't usually give the Daily Mail the time of day, letalone the airwaves, but when I was tipped off about the following piece of tripe from the misinformed Luddite that is Keith Waterhouse, I had to respond. In rant…
Vonage UK launches the V-Phone – the world’s smallest telephone
Vonage obviously thinks small is the way to go if you want to win a big chunk of the VoIP market, launching the V-Phone, described as the world’s smallest phone and most portable telephone landline. All packed into a…
devolo introduces dLAN 200 AVdesk – 200Mbps home networking
devolo is continuing to encourage us to use our home wiring for a home network, boosting its data transfer speeds on the dLAN 200 AVdesk to an impressive 200Mbps. According to devolo, the dLAN 200 AVdesk has the bandwidth…
Kensington's 4-in-1 Car Charger – charge and transmit at the same time
Kensington has launched the 4 in 1 Car Charger for iPod – allowing you to sync and charge your iPod whilst still using accessories, such as FM transmitters. The device charges any click wheel iPod or USB-powered device (for…
General Dynamics launches GoBook XR-1 fully rugged notebook in Europe
Not sure where you use a notebook, but if it's in adverse conditions or somewhere where it might get a few knocks, it might be worth taking a look at the General Dynamics GoBook XR-1, which has just been…