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ZDNet Author Biography: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes is an internationally published technology author who has devoted over a decade to helping users get the most from technology -- whether that be by learning to program, building a PC from a pile of parts, or helping them get the most from their new MP3 player or...; more about Adrian Kingsley-Hughes »

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Xbox division post $1.9 billion loss: Microsoft continues to plough money into Xbox, but a profit is nowhere in sight.On Friday the Xbox division posted a staggering $1.9 billion loss. This loss is partly down to the absorb $1.2 billion the company had to throw as upgrading the 360s warranty and maintenance program. I'm betting that...; Tags: Microsoft, Gadgets; Blog posts 2007-07-25
Wireless USB notebooks appear: Wireless USB finally comes to Dell and Lenovo notebooks. It's been announced today that Dell's Inspiron 1720 notebook and Lenovo's ThinkPad T61 and T61p models are the first PCs to be certified for Wireless USB.Wireless USB is compelling indeed. Imagine being able to break free of the wiring clutter that...; Tags: Gadgets, Industry; Blog posts 2007-07-23
It's content that drives the adoption of new technology: Many companies still seem to be missing the point. Outside of a small number of tech-heads, it's content that drives the adoption of new technology, not how cool the technology actually is.Two areas where this simple but trustworthy rule of thumb has been forgotten are home entertainment and games consoles. ...; Tags: Blu-ray, Gadgets, Gaming, Hardware, HD-DVD, Marketing, Thoughts; Blog posts 2007-07-10
LG to offer "YouTube" phone: The Korean tech giant LG has signed an agreement with Google to develop a cellphone aimed specifically at YouTube users.Apple's iPhone might allow you to watch YouTube videos, but LG's phone goes several steps further, allowing you to record video and upload them directly to YouTube. The phone will also...; Tags: Gadgets; Blog posts 2007-07-03
Has Steve Jobs dropped the iTunes ball?: Has Steve Jobs been too focused on the iPhone over the past six months and allowed problems to develop over in an established part of Apple's business - iTunes. The New York Times reports today that Universal Music Group has notified Apple that it will not renew its annual contract...; Tags: Thoughts, Industry, In the news, Gadgets, DRM, Apple; Blog posts 2007-07-02

How can Apple turn the iPhone into a long-term success?: Steve Jobs is no fool. He didn't lead Apple from the edge of bankruptcy a decade ago to where it is today by making rash moves. Betting against Jobs isn't a good bet. The chances are high that the iPhone will be a success initially, but what about long-term? This...; Tags: Gadgets, Apple; Blog posts 2007-06-25
More on the Yoggie Pico Pro security appliance: Last week I posted information about the Yoggie Pico Pro, an all-in-one security that fits onto a USB dongle. In the TalkBack section Michael Kelly asked a couple of interesting questions: How are virus (spyware, phishing, etc.) definitions kept up to date? Are they downloaded onto the stick or the PC? And...; Tags: Gadgets, Hardware, Security; Blog posts 2007-06-18
The Yoggie Pico Pro Linux security appliance review - Part 1: Yesterday I received a Yoggie Pico Pro personal security appliance for review. This is a new Linux-based security computer that's the size and shape of a USB flash drive. The idea is that rather than run security apps on your PC, have them all running on the Yoggie instead. Nice...; Tags: Security, Gadgets; Blog posts 2007-06-14
10 million iPhones = An idea platform for malware: Let's make a few assumptions. First off, let's assume that Steve Jobs is bang on right and the iPhone will be a massive success. Let's assume that it will be the biggest thing since the iPod. Let's also assume that Steve's right when he says that Apple can shift 10 million...; Tags: Thoughts, Security, Industry, Gadgets, Apple; Blog posts 2007-06-11
Users won't care about iPhone keyboard usability: Each time I look at something related to the iPhone, I keep coming back to one aspect of the device I don't like - the onscreen keyboard. As much as I think that the glass-topped software-powered keyboard on the iPhone looks cool, I keep coming back the one thing that's important about...; Tags: Thoughts, Industry, Gadgets, Apple; Blog posts 2007-06-08
Torture Test - Corsair Flash Voyager GT: Let's find out just how tough the Corsair Flash Voyager GT USB flash drive really is.Do you ever wonder what marketers mean when they use words such as durable and rugged? I do! So when Corsair sent me a Flash Voyager GT USB flash drive for review – a drive that is...; Tags: Torture Test, Gadgets; Blog posts 2007-06-05
iPhone - Out June 29th: Apple will release the long-awaited iPhone on June 29th.The deal will be simple, you hand over $600, sign a 2 year contract and the mobile phone/widescreen iPod/Internet comms device is yours. I still find it hard to see how Apple is going to shift 10 million iPhones in 2008I have mixed...; Tags: Gadgets, Apple; Blog posts 2007-06-04
Friday Rant - Why is ActiveSync so rubbish?: On why on why can't I ActiveSync over WiFi?I used to like Windows Mobile devices. There was a time when I carried an iPAQ with me pretty much everywhere I went. Over the years I've had a few different versions and found them all to be pretty useful (well, all...; Tags: Thoughts, Mobile Technology, Microsoft, Gadgets; Blog posts 2007-06-01
Thoughts on TurboLinux Wizpy: TurboLinux is about to attempt to lure Windows users over to the world of Linux when they begin selling worldwide the Wizpy media player. This is a pocket-sized device that not only plays audio and video files and can pick up FM radio, it also allows users to plug it...; Tags: Linux, Hardware, Gadgets; Blog posts 2007-06-01
Ubuntu on your cellphone? What a fantastic idea!: Would you like to see Ubuntu on your cellphone? Given the state of current embedded platforms, I know that I would.The BBC are carrying a story about the Ubuntu Mobile and Embedded project which aims to create the open source platform for initial release around October 2007. The...; Tags: Linux, Gadgets; Blog posts 2007-05-08
Sony really sucks at DRM: Sony just keeps on running into all sorts of copy protection hassles. Now new DVDs such as Casino Royale and Stranger Than Fiction are refusing to work in certain DVD players - and at least one Sony DVD player is affected.Ive done a bit of investigating and it seems...; Tags: DRM, Gadgets; Blog posts 2007-04-16
Is Apple "unmodding" modded Apple TV boxes?: Is Apple "unmodding" modded Apple TV boxes? Ive come across a few stories/rumors suggesting that it might be. Several of us over in the Awkward TV IRC(l0rdr0ck, myself, and others) have had our Mod’d Apple TV’s played with over night(SSH/VNC disabled), our guess is apple has started to fight...; Tags: Gadgets, DRM, Apple; Blog posts 2007-03-30
Too Frickin' Cool - Dilbert style!: Bit of fun by Dilbert creator Scott Adams:Now for an exciting round of what I call “too frickin’ cool.” The way this is played is that you describe some technology that is so futuristic, so Star Trekish, you can hardly believe that you are using it. When you are done...; Tags: GPS, Dilbert; Blog posts 2007-03-05
Where's the iPod GPS receiver?: There’s currently a lot of hype surrounding Apple’s iPhone (I can call it that now, right?) but the device that I’d really like to see coming out of Cupertino is not a iPod/cellphone hybrid, it’s an iPod/GPS receiver hybrid.I’m convinced Apple could do a better job of making a usable...; Tags: Apple, Gadgets; Blog posts 2007-02-27
Will you pay $500 for the iPhone?: A study by online market research firm Compete Inc suggests that consumers wont be willing to pay $500 for Apples upcoming iPhone and that in order to get users to switch to AT&T the price will have to come down dramatically. Heres what this uncommissioned study found....; Tags: Apple, Gadgets; Blog posts 2007-02-24