Month: February 2010
Nokia and Intel pair up to make new OS: Meego
Some of the biggest developments unveiled at the Mobile World Conference this week were about software, not hardware. One interesting announcements was a partnership between Nokia - the world's biggest handset makers and Intel - the world's biggest computer chip makers. Well, taking all the "biggest"s into account, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to…
CDs a victim of 2010 Spring Cleans
It looks like CDs and DVDs might be the victims of Spring Cleaning sessions in 2010. Apparently, spring cleans in 2010 are going deeper and further than they do in usual years according to research conducted to mark the launch of The Sims 3 Design & High-tech Stuff Pack. The urge to declutter is particularly…
Altec Lansing's InMotion Compact (iMT320) – small high quality iPod speakers
Audio makers Altec Lansing's range of speakers for iPod and iPhone have just got a new member. The descriptively named InMotion Compact (iMT320) is the most compact iPod speaker set created by the company. Compatible with all iPod and iPhone models and folding up to a kit the size of a book, they say the…
MugStir from Quirky reinvents the spoon
You know they way they say "oh don't reinvent the wheel".. well the team at Quirky have obviously taken that to heart, because they have only gone and reinvented the spoon. News about the launch of the Quirky MugStir filled me with deep joy. More because rebranding the humble spoon as a MugStir was so…
Celebrity iPhone apps: be pregant with Tess Daly's app
Celebrities and iPhone apps: the love saga continues. Tess Daly's publishers have released an iPhone app that corresponds to her new book: The Baby Diaries. The app lets you write your own baby diary, complete with pictures, just like Tess, but sadly it will not let you present an iPhone version of Strictly Come Dancing.…
Shiny Poll: Can we call Google Buzz 'Guzz'?
So the question of the day: can we call Google's social networking site Buzz, 'Guzz'? It makes sense: you know, take the G bit from Google, the uzz bit from Buzz and you've got a sweet little name. Endearing I think. It is also reminiscent of "guzzle" which is in effect what you do.. hoovering…
Samsung N150 netbook will come with high speed LTE internet
Samsung have just updated a range of their netbooks by adding built-in connections to high-speed 4G internet. That will allow these computers to access very high-speed internet over a mobile connection, making mobile internet as fast as wifi. The technology needed to connect to very fast mobile internet is called "Long Term Evolution" often shortened…
Lustworthy HTC Desire will be £35p/m on Orange in UK
Orange will be selling the HTC Desire in the UK from April on a £35 a month contract, they announced today. The smooth, AMOLED touchscreen Desire has just been launched at the Mobile World Conference (beauty shots below). The deal means you'll get the Desire for free, but then will be bound into a £35…
Popjam – a Facebook app that hooks you up with randoms on chat
Like a Chatroulette for Facebook chat, Popjam is a fun little app that relies on the spirit of random to connect you up with strangers. And let you exchange timeless words of wisdom, like those above.. Except unlike Chatroulette which opens up a live webcam, Facebook app Popjam opens up a chat box with another…
The intelligent bin, from Jaycar electronics
It's 30 litre capacity, it accepts standard bin liners and oh yes - it's an intelligent bin. The Intelligent 30l Bin from Jaycar knows when you want open the lid - and opens it for you. Using motion sensors in its lid it detects when you are waving your hand around above it and opens…
