Author: Will Head
Is IPTV ever going to take off?
Will Head writes… BT finally managed to get its much delayed BT Vision IPTV service out the door at the end of last year and then it all went a bit quiet, with barely a peep heard about it since…
Review: BlackBerry Curve 8300 – Curvy Qwerty smartphone
The propaganda The Curve is the third BlackBerry to use the new rollerball navigation, as seen on the Pearl and 8800 and the second to get its own name in addition to a number. Despite its moniker, though, it's not…
Gmail on the up, but still trails Yahoo and Hotmail
Gmail’s traffic has increased since it dropped the requirement to be invited by an existing member, but it’s still nowhere near as popular as Yahoo Mail and Hotmail. In the two months after it allowed open registration in February, visits…
Apple patent for touchscreen iPod
Apple has filed a patent for an iPod with a display on top and touch sensitive input on the bottom. The patent was filed on 5 January this year and states that the screen on handheld devices like the…
Are we ready for digital switchover?
Will Head writes… We’re going to start seeing analogue TV signals being turned off across the country soon, but the rather worrying news is that half of UK tenants aren’t ready for it. There is still time to fix the…
Review: Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 – sturdy mobile computing
The propaganda If you're the sort person that can't keep a handle on technology, literally, then Panasonic's sturdy Toughbook could be just the laptop for you. It can take the odd knock here and there without a problem and it's…
Yahoo shuts Auction site, gives up to eBay
Yahoo has conceded defeat to eBay in the online auction business and decided to close Yahoo Auctions in the US and Canada. This is the second major service Yahoo has cancelled after announcing its intention to close Yahoo Photos in…
Two new Zunes in the works
It has been widely rumoured that Microsoft has been busy working on a flash based Zune to rival the iPod nano. News filtering out from a developer only conference, however, reveals that it has plans for a new hard drive based…
Want to see the world through your favourite celeb's eyes?
Will Head writes… If you’re celeb obsession is getting too much for you, you may soon be able to get your fix of their lifestyle 24/7 if the rumours about Natalie Portman’s attempt to get funding for her own lifecast…
Review: Toshiba Portege R400 – shiny white tablet
The propaganda With its combination of shiny white and black plastic, the Toshiba Portege R400 looks a bit like the offspring of two different laptop breeds. It's certainly striking to look at. It's a tablet PC too – but unlike…
