January 2008 Archives
I consider myself conscious of the environment but I like so many others am guilty of leaving the television on standby after I've finished watching it.
For some reason the box in the corner remains glittering away as light switches are being switched off at pace around the house.
Now though Television manufacturers Philips have come up with the Eco Tv which should have a far less detrimental effect on the environment than the normal TV set.
Just when you thought that an in-car GPS device was cutting age technology in the automotive area an upgraded version of the route planning aide has hit the shops.
The Dash Express (pictured left) is set to change the way we drive and take away much of the stress associated with navigation in busy towns and cities.
The device is the latest piece of driving equipment from the Dash Naviagtion company and they predict by the end of 2008 it will be a must have for motorists in the UK.
The unit has the ability to receive real-time traffic data from different sources, including units belonging to other owners.
In effect, each unit works as a traffic sensor sending a user's speed and location over a permanent internet connection.
We've all been there. After the initial buzz of being away with work or on holiday wears off we yearn for just an hour of our home country's TV.
While BBC World can be viewed in hotel rooms across the globe it delivers news and programmes on a loop and often can be tedious and not terribly enjoyable.
But now thanks to the Slingbox SOLO you can watch your favorite British programmes wherever you are in the world.
This latest gizmo is expected to be huge in 2008 and means sportsfans for example can watch their football teams play live at the push of a button.
One of a number of Slingbox products in this field it means you can watch television either through your laptop or your mobile phone as the age of telecommunications develops at a rapid pace.
A streaming device that doesn't require any monthly fees, the SOLO connects to equipment such as your DVR, satellite system or cable box to deliver HD-quality TV signals to anywhere in the world.
The SOLO (pictured left) retails at approximately £130 though you might be able to get your hands on it via the USA for less.
So If you're stranded in Sri Lanka or bathing in Bangladesh and can't stop wondering if Vera Duckworth has kicked the bucket yet the Slingbox SOLO may be just what you need!
