Author: Will Head
Four out of five blogs are offensive
Up to 80 percent of blogs host potentially offensive content according to security firm ScanSafe – and it's not talking about the opinions' of the blog owners. According to its latest monthly Global Threat Report, a large proportion of…
Review: Nokia N95 – feature packed multimedia mobile
The propaganda Nokia is touting the N95 as a multimedia computer, rather than just a simple old phone. While that might be pushing it slightly, it's certainly a feature packed handset. It supports 3G, HSDPA, GPRS, GSM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and…
When is a BlackBerry not a BlackBerry?
Will Head writes… RIM is soon going to be rolling out a version of its much prized instant email software that will run on Microsoft's Windows Mobile platform. The company has offered similar functionality in the past through BlackBerry Connect,…
Boing Boing banned in Boston
The Boing Boing group blog and self appointed "directory of wonderful things" looks like it could be a bit too wonderful for the Mayor of Boston. A reader trying to access the site from the city's free Wi-Fi network over…
Free Wi-Fi in London, thanks to Nokia and The Cloud
If fast Wi-Fi wherever you go is top on your list for deciding where to visit, then the City of London should rate highly on your list from today. The Cloud has turned on its Wi-Fi network covering the…
Review: ZyXEL v660 – mobile and VoIP hybrid phone
The propaganda VoIP may be great for keeping calling costs down – but it does mean you're shackled to your PC by a headset, which doesn't lend itself to long conversations. ZyXEL is hoping to change all that with…
Bigger is better when it comes to bitrates, right?
Will Head writes… When the CD was introduced, it was widely poo-pooed by the audiophiles of the day for not being as rich or soothing as a well looked after 12 inch piece of vinyl. However it was more convenient,…
Review: Sony NW-A805 – Sony's first video MP3 Walkman
The propaganda Sony is looking to re-establish the Walkman brand with the digital generation and the NW-A805 is its first player that does both audio and video. It's available in a range of colours to suit, from conservative black or…
iPhone? Nope, never heard of it
Nearly half of Americans adults have heard of the iPhone, despite the fact it's not even out yet, according to a survey. What's more, 17 percent said they already wanted to buy one – something that will not doubt delight…
Stuck in a boring meeting? Read your email instead
If you've been holding a meeting and found you've had to compete with the allure of mobile email for your colleagues' attention, you're not alone. A survey of senior executives found that 86 percent said it was common for people…
