Bose release new Acoustic Wave music system
Bose has updated its Acoustic Wave system with the release of system II which it claims brings music even closer the sound of a live performance. The original won awards for being a breakthrough in audio reproduction, and this new…
Google to buy YouTube: or how to do a really good Internet rumour
TechCrunch have started a rumour (OK, solid news based on something someone said somewhere) which I found via Tech's Message: namely that Google could be gearing up to buy YouTube. Now, apart from the obvious traffic that this generates for…
New browser history exploit could expose user data
A possible new privacy threat has been discovered in the way that web browsers store their history. Researchers at Spi Dynamics claim to have found a way for a website to use a piece of Javascript code to detect a…
Online gaming: Women outnumber the men
A survey by Nielsen shows that of the 117 million active gamers in the US, 56% play games online, and of those, 64% are women. Active gamers were determined as being over 13, having at least one games device, and…
Lost In Space robot meets JVC hi-fi with terrifying results
Well, mildly terrifying, anyway. Someone’s selling a home-made robot on eBay that’s based on the one in Lost In Space, except with a JVC stereo shoved in its torso. It comes with three CDs "with voices" to make the…
Hitachi recall modest number of Sony-made laptop batteries
Oh look, another battery recall (yeah I know, easy news). This time it's Hitachi, and they're recalling a relatively small 16,000 Sony-manufactured notebook batteries. Presumably the number is lower as Hitachi aren't such a prominent notebook PC manufacturer. There's still…
YouTube Video of the Day – Stylin' with Mr T
Now, you lot have been too obsessed with technology, and neglected your wardrobe. Don't worry about it though, because Mr T is on hand to offer you some style tips… I'm being serious too. (NB. You may have to watch…
Arianet Play-Pod – 2GB MP3/MP4 player for under £50
Aria Technology usually specialise in retail, but they also do some own brand items – including this Play-Pod (see what they've done there?) 2GB audio/video player at less than £50. The screen isn't the best you'll find at 128…
Lenovo's Bond-style USB webcam
Most webcams are quite large (and indeed round) affairs. Not so the Lenovo USB webcam, which is both slim and stylish – and with a spring attachment for fitting on even the slimmest screen. For me, the standout feature…
Vodafone offers BlackBerry Pearl on its website
As well as O2, it seems that Vodafone is also offering the BlackBerry Pearl, with pre-orders being taken on the company's website. Check out our video for a hands-on look at the BlackBerry Pearl. Or if you just want…