Archive for April, 2008
Childrens Charity Hijacked to Prevent Filesharing
The old “stealing music is like stealing a car” debate rages on this week, with a children’s charity of all things sticking its BMI-backed nose into what kids are downloading.
Given the disgusting amounts of child pornography on the internet, childrens charity Childnet should either throw in the towel or get back on top of warning [...]
How Touching
There are a few touch-sensitive browsers around at the moment for Windows Mobile devices, giving the user as far as possible an iPhone-esque experience.
I’m currently trying out TouchBrowser from Makayama. A free download with restricted trial is available, andyou can see more of it via the film below:
[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyXK4PR5MPc]
However, I’m not entirely happy with it. It [...]
I want that job!
By far and away the best show on TV, The Gadget Show stars Suzi Perry (nice), Jon Bentley (weird) and Jason Bradbury (bonkers, looks like The Hood from Thunderbirds).
Generally, the set up is like this – they review stuff. Then they have a challenge. Then Bradbury makes something, like a hovercraft out of MDF, or [...]
Stolen in 60 Seconds?
Sadly this won’t play on Windows Mobile, but we’re including the funky Gone Stolen in 60 Seconds to balance up our lack of Palm coverage.
It goes like this:
“Hi, I’ve got a job for you. It will be an easy task – a little jeweller’s burglary. Also one antiquarian will need to be looked in on. [...]
Skype Charges Slashed
VOIP provider Skype have reduced call charges, with users in the US and Canada benefitting considerably.
Calls in to cells and landlines in North America have been reduced to just $2.95 a month, while charges for landlines only in the rest of the world are down to $9.95 a month.
Visit www.Skype.com
Look Out – Changes Afoot!
I’m going to be making some changes to The Gadget Monkey over the next few weeks, maximising article space and adding a couple of new features.
I’ve had a bit of feedback from a very knowledgeable chap in the industry who seems to like the whole “monkey” naming thing – to be honest you know, it [...]