Month: August 2006
9 out of 10 PCs infected with spyware
Research from an anti-spyware company suggests that 9 out of every 10 PCs are infected with some kind of spyware. Though numbers declined in 2005, they've since increased again and infection is on the rise. Not only were 89% of…
K3000 SoundTraveller iPod speaker
Yes it's another iPod speaker though this one is a little less frivolous than some of the previous offerings we've covered at Tech Digest. The K3000 SoundTraveller speaker runs off one AA battery, giving 12 hours of music, or…
One Minute Video Review: Nokia N73
Susi looks at the Nokia N73, which features a 3.2 megapixel camera as well as all the applications you need to get the best of your photos. You can check out the full review here….
On the go: Roll-up Fabric Bluetooth Keyboard
Eleksen Group have started distributing their wireless Bluetooth roll-up fabric computer keyboard, primarily as a solution for mobile workers using smartphones and PDAs where entry methods limit large amounts of data entry. (Now before you start telling me that…
MySpace could launch print magazine spin-off
In an 'old media buys new media launches old media' kind of way, News Corporation is considering creating a real paper magazine for users of the MySpace website. It would apparently feature interesting MySpace members and their hobbies, musical…
YouTube Video of the Day – Cult kids TV from the US' Electric Company
This is the fabulous US kids TV show The Electric Company. In short, why don't they make 'em like this anymore? Mof Gimmers…
Friday interview: Mena Trott of Six Apart on the new frontiers of blogging
Blogging's taking over the world, right? Read a lot of media coverage, and you might think that every man, woman and stick insect in the Western world has a blog on the go, if not several. But that's not true….
Jessops offers free online photo storage
Having trouble squeezing additional images onto your memory card? You could transfer them to your hard drive or you could upload your photos to one of the numerous online photos sites, the latest of which is Jessops' Picture House….
Plextor launches the world's smallest DVD writer
Plextor has launched what it claims is the world's smallest DVD writer – the PX-608CU – just 1.6cm high and weighing 250g. The drive, aimed at notebook users, is barely bigger than a blank disc. It supports all DVD…
Fujitsu Siemens launches Amilo Pro V8210 and Lifebook C1410 entry-level notebooks
Fujitsu Siemens has unveiled two new notebooks, aimed at first-time buyers – Amilo Pro V8210 and Lifebook C1410. Both notebooks feature Intel Centrino Duo technology, with full specifications dependent on customer choice. However, the Amilo Pro V8210 is equipped…