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New handsets hit the streets
04-05-2004
Competition in the maturing mobile market means that phone makers are adding a range of attention-grabbing new functions to their devices. » more
Star Trek voice 'badges' become reality
22-04-2004
Star Trek fans have reason to rejoice, as the tiny lapel badges used as communicators by the sci-fi characters have been brought to life by US firm Vocera. » more
Hi-fi sounds out your room first
19-04-2004
It may look like a reject Dalek but this Danish speaker system is set to revolutionise how we hear hi-fi sound. » more
Sharp GX30 debuts with new camera
19-04-2004
Poor quality pictures made camera phones something of a disappointment when they were first launched but all that is about to change with the GX30 from Sharp. » more
Fingerprint Lock
29-03-2004
Biometric eye scanners and fingerprint readers are the stuff of science fiction -- great ideas that haven't yet taken off in the real world. » more
8GB SimpleTech ProX CompactFlash card
26-03-2004
The first five minutes with your new budget-model digital camcorder are exhilarating -- until you run out of on-board memory and start rooting around for memory cards. » more
The Siemens CF62 & CX65
25-03-2004
Until recently, German phone manufacturer Siemens concentrated on mass-market mobiles. But the company is clearly pitching for style icon status. » more
The AK-MP3 portable MP3 player
24-03-2004
Digital music devices have been merged with phones, techno-clothing and jewellery, so it shouldn't be a surprise that someone has music-enabled assault rifles. » more
Creative Jukebox Zen Xtra 60GB
23-03-2004
Apple's iPod might grab the headlines but the Creative Jukebox Zen Xtra dwarfs it on disk space with a massive 60GB (that's 16,000 songs), making this one of the best value-for-money players on the market. » more
Buyers' Guide to...MP3
23-03-2004
Apple took a large chunk of the market with the ubiquitous iPod, but musicbox manufacturers are fighting back with a range of players to tempt you with their good looks, superior technology and sharp prices. » more
The buyers' guide to backup
06-02-2004
A PC only has to crash and burn once for you to swear you will back up everything in future...until the next time. » more
Archos AV340 video recorder
04-02-2004
Portable music players might be proliferating across the planet but video players will be an entirely different story, says Apple. » more
Have your isight tested
30-12-2003
Could Apple change your mind about webcams? With the isight, it could just happen. » more
Nokia's new 8910i handset
29-12-2003
Black is back with a vengeance in the form of the sleek 8910i handset from Nokia. » more
Protecting your iPod
24-12-2003
If you're planning to buy an expensive piece of music kit now or in the sales, make sure you protect your investment. » more
Chip sector shows signs of stirring
31-05-2002
Wireless sales are responsible for signs of recovery in the computer chip industry, according to the California-based Semiconductor Industry Association. » more
UTV Internet to launch broadband in NI
31-05-2002
UTV Internet will launch a broadband service for its Northern Ireland customers in the next few weeks. » more
Privacy groups slam new EU directive
31-05-2002
The European Parliament has voted to let member states ignore data protection regulations for security reasons, sparking harsh criticism from privacy advocates. » more
UK on-line betting company buys Teamtalk
31-05-2002
Sport multimedia group Teamtalk has accepted a STG13.7 million takeover bid from ukbetting, the on-line betting firm that also controls Sportal.com. » more
Netscape previews version 7.0
23-05-2002
Netscape announced the preview release of its browser this week, causing speculation that AOL would replace Microsoft software on its Internet access service. » more
Microsoft releases Xbox Live plans
22-05-2002
Microsoft has announced ambitious plans that will see the world's number one software maker launch a global gaming network for its Xbox console this autumn. » more
Home users to dominate Irish broadband
22-05-2002
The Irish broadband market will be worth USD89 million by the end of 2006, according to a report from technology research firm IDC. » more
The future of Ireland's radio is digital
22-05-2002
Ireland's radio future is digital, but there is no urgency to invest in the technology to make it happen, according to a new report. » more
Nokia unveils multimedia messaging phone
19-11-2001
Nokia on Monday unveiled a set of new phones and Bluetooth accessories, including the Nokia 7650, offering a colour screen and multimedia messaging features. » more
Broker offers incentive for e-security
19-11-2001
The insurance brokerage Coyle Hamilton is to give its customers a 10 percent discount if they purchase an Espion data integrity product. » more
EU states to decide own anti-spam laws
19-11-2001
A single European anti-spam law was rejected by Euro MPs last week when representatives voted to leave anti-spam measures to EU member states. » more
EBCI to promote Irish e-literacy
19-11-2001
The E-business Certification Institute (EBCI) has launched a major e-literacy programme which it says will bridge the digital divide across the country. » more
With people taking seconds to read or trash email, being clear about who you are is vital to message survival. 