Month: November 2004
Audio Backpack
Have you been good this year? If you have you could find yourself the lucky recipient of this Audio Backpack from I Want One of Those this Christmas. The Audio Backpack isn't just any old rucksack, no sir, it's…
Solio Solar Powered iPod Charger
What's this? An iPod accessory that doesn't have a lowercase i at the start of it? The Solio not only bucks the spelling trend, it also has the distinction of being the only solar power charger for the iPod…
Nokia Communicator on Sale
Nokia’s 9500 Communicator, the phone maker’s first handset with built in Wi-Fi, has gone on sale in the UK. The handset is far less brick-like than the original Communicator handsets, and now comes with a built in VGA camera and…
The British Library Goes Wireless
The British Library in St Pancras has just gone wireless. With wireless service through all its public spaces, including its 11 reading rooms, 225-seat auditorium, restaurant and outdoor Piazza area, it's now the biggest wireless hotspot area in London. According…
World's smallest MP….ZZZ
This week's award for World's Smallest MP3 Player goes to DISC-O. The 15g device looks more like one of the those flying saucer sweets than a music player. Gadgets.co.uk, the company selling it over in the UK, is hedging…
Music downloads from a vending machine?
We thought that the Japanese had the monopoly on crazy stuff available in vending machines. Apparently not. Inspired Broadcast Networks, the company which supplies networked jukeboxes to pubs, bars and shops, is extending its service to allow customers to…
Does Bono love Sony music players too?
He might party with PMs and presidents, have The Pope's number on speed dial and for all we know be in regular e-mail contact with The Almighty. However, according to gossip circulating at the after show party for Channel…
8Mbps Home Broadband
Sorry, what was that we were saying about Telewest's 4Mbps blueyonder broadband service? We thought that was pretty impressive, but it's just been trumped by UK Online's latest offering. The company is now enticing in new custom with an…
Is Sky's dominance about to end?
There may just be trouble ahead for BSkyB. Not to get too dramatic about it all, but ITV's contract with the company runs out on Saturday, which could very well mean the end of Sky's monopoly of the satellite market…
Burberry iPod Photo case
We all know that Burberry plaid is strictly for those who consider gym-wear to be appropriate clothing for any occasion. Whatever you delight in calling them – Chavs, Scallies, Pikeys – Burberry knock-offs are part of every weekend football…