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We’ve just released our December 2009 podcast, FrequencyCast. In this new show, we look at wireless hotspots, a new desktop companion and a magic wand. We also run down the latest digital TV and technology headlines and answer your emails, texts and podline calls. If you’ve not tried FrequencyCast yet, please give us a try. [...]

Use the RedLaser barcode scanning application on your iPhone? Be warned – don’t upgrade to the new version that was unleashed today. RedLaser is an iPhone app that scans a product’s barcode, performs a lookup online, and gives you a price comparison. It quickly climbed to the top of the iPhone paid app charts and [...]

It seems that Sky is about to turn off their ‘Sky Anytime’ mobile TV service. Two of our team have received the following text message today from Sky: “We regret to say our Sky App will no longer work from 29 Nov. If you have Mob TV you can still watch via VF Live. For [...]

Gadget site Firebox.com are trying to set a record – the World’s Biggest Secret Santa… and why not? The premise is simple – pick a gadget, add a personalised message, pay a few quid, and someone, somewhere in the world will get your gift. In return, you’ll get a gift and a message back. No, [...]

TomTom has released an updated version of the TomTom iPhone application for the UK and Europe. The update to v1.2 is available via iTunes now, and offers: Updated maps (v8.3 to v8.5), POI, cameras and IQ Routes Text-to-speech road name announcements Added Advanced Lane Guidance Customisable audio warnings for cameras / speed limits We’ve seen [...]

From today, the BBC iPlayer is available as a dedicated channel for the Nintendo Wii. To add the channel, go to the Shopping channel on your Wii, and look for the BBC iPlayer channel. It’s free, and lets you access BBC TV and radio shows from the last seven days, streamed over your Broadband connection. [...]

The popular BBC iPlayer on-demand TV service is coming to the Nintendo Wii on the 18th of November. You’ll be able to download BBC iPlayer as a dedicated channel, available from the Nintendo shop. The channel will be free. It’s been possible to watch the on-demand content via the Opera web browser, but the quality [...]

o2 is in the process of rolling out a new version of firmware to add Internet radio to their o2 Joggler device. Our office Joggler automatically downloaded a new version of firmware yesterday, but all didn’t go well, rendering our Joggler dead. We’ve now managed to revive the Joggler, but when we check for a [...]

Windows 7, Microsoft’s attempt to recover face after the generally unpopular Vista, launched today, the 22nd October 2009. The new operating system offers a number of user interface changes, including the ability to interact with thumbnail previews, improved app maximising and tiling, aero shake to clear your desktop, faster access to common files with Jump [...]

Apple’s just released an upgrade for iPhone, iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS users. iPhone OS 3.1.2 fixes an issue where iPhone doesn’t wake from sleep, an issue that may interupt network connectivity and occasional crashed during video streaming. Update (a whopping 242 Meg!) is now available via iTunes.

At last, you can now get a wi-fi base station in your pocket. If you’re out-and-about and need mobile Internet, there have been three options open to you: Use a mobile phone, get a USB mode for you laptop, or hope you’re in range of a wi-fi hotspot. Now, there’s a fourth option – a [...]

Our podcast boys have just released a quick audio update, as there are a couple of news stories that we wanted to pass on to you as soon a possible. In this show, we look at the plans for Orange and T-Mobile to merge, Apple’s new product lineup, an update on the Sat Nav apps [...]

The battle to be the best sat nav app for the iPhone continues with a new update to CoPilot Live from ALK Technologies. They’ve released a free update to their sat nav application, adding support for safety cameras, and fixing that rather nasty bug where routes were lost when the application exits. CoPilot Live continues [...]

Mobile Phone firms T-Mobile and Orange are set to merge, it’s just been announced. Due to the complexities of such a merger, the super-network won’t come into being until 2011 at the earliest, and is still subject to regulator approval. Assuming the deal goes ahead, the new company would control around 37% of the UK [...]

Show 43 of FrequencyCast, our UK’s TV and Tech podcast, is online now. In FrequencyCast Show 43, Carl and Pete look at GPS Watches, Mobile Phone watches and GPS gadgets. We also compare the new iPhone Sat Nav apps from TomTom, CoPilot and Navigon, plus run down the latest TV and Tech headlines. If you’ve [...]

We’ve just added a page looking at what you can do with a GPS-enabled wristwatch. Our top watch is the Garmin Forerunner 405, which has onboard GPS, can track your heartrate using a chest strap, and wirelessly sends your excercise and location data to your PC. The Garmin 405CX was also rated #1 Sports Watch [...]

iPhone users can now get their hands on a Sat Nav application for considerably less than the cost of a stand-alone Sat Nav device. In fact, as of this month, there are now three on the market: TomTom, CoPilot and MobileNavigator. If you’re thinking of getting a SatNav app for the iPhone, take a look [...]

An interesting month for Mobile Phone watches. Orange has just released their Watchphone, manufactured by LG. The watch, priced at £500 in the UK is a litte pricey, but is an impressive piece of kit. At the moment, to get one, you need to go to Orange’s store in Central London. However, for less than [...]

Two new Sony Readers have been just been announced. eBook reader fans will soon be able to get a more pocketable version of the Sony Reader, with a smaller 5 inch screen – The PRS-300. The other Reader, the Sony Reader PRS-600 has a touchscreen, and comes with a stylus to allow you to add [...]

If you’ve got an old mobile you’re no longer using, you might as well try to get a few quid for it. There are a bunch of companies out there that will exchange your old mobile phone for cash, and now we’ve made things just a little easier for you. We’ve now added a handy [...]