Bad guy getting away? Shoot him with this DNA gun That’s right, DNA guns are here and they’re thankfully non-lethal. And orange Don’t let the orange colour scheme of this firearm put you off. It’s definitely not a toy. It’s actually a new gun produced in the UK that’s designed to fire non-lethal pellets of DNA at targets so that they can be identified later. That’s right. No rubber bullets, no beanbags....
Bang & Olufsen launches BeoLab 12-1 speakers Sleek design meets audiophile performance as B&O launch its latest pair of wall hugging sound blasters Bang & Olufsen has revealed a pair of rear Beolab 12-1 speakers which are designed to complete existing surround sound setups. Wall-huggingly discreet but still powerful, you also have the option of having them mounted on a stand if you don’t fancy drilling any holes in your living room....
BBC announces 3D Olympics coverage Auntie Beeb dons 3D specs to fling Olympic rings in your face The BBC’s taken a pretty cautious approach to 3D broadcasting, unlike its 3D-happy commercial rival Sky. Auntie Beeb’s dipped its toe into the 3D waters with test broadcasts ofWimbledonand Strictly Come Dancing. Now it’s set to expand its 3D coverage with broadcasts from the London 2012 Olympics. Obviously you’re not going to get the whole of the Games in 3D – the BBC’s treating it as an “experiment....
BBC iPlayer update lets you download shows to iPhone and iPad Dodgy streaming from the iPlayer on your morning commute will soon be a thing of the past TheBBC iPlayer appfor iPhone and iPad now lets you download episodes to your mobile for viewing later. That’s right, your train journey no longer need be filled with window-whacking rage as Doctor Who wrestles with a sketchy connection. All programs downloaded – initially only over Wi-Fi, but with 3G coming – will last for 30 days or 7 days after first viewing....
BBC launches new Connected Red Button service Aunty Beeb’s got an early Christmas present for Virgin Media customers to unwrap this week The BBC has launched a new Connected Red Button service for Virgin Media TiVo users with a plethora of new features to ensure that nothing will slip past your eyes this Christmas. The new BBC Connected Red Button will enable you to catch up with programmes on channels that are off-air, which includes BBC children’s channels, BBC Three and BBC Four....
BBC making Britain’s first 3D scripted drama series The BBC steals a march on Sky 3D with a full 3D drama series – could a BBC 3D channel be on the cards? Get your 3D glasses ready – the BBC is planning to make Britain’s first 3D scripted drama series as part of a two-year trial into 3D programming. According to TV trade paperBroadcast, the comedy-drama will be Britain’s first full scripted 3D series – Sky aired a 3D short film as part of its Little Crackers series, but the satellite broadcaster has yet to produce an ongoing scripted drama in 3D....
BBC Radio 4 reveals winner of Tivoli Audio radio design competition Winning design will be built by Tivoli Audio and on sale this Autumn, with profits going to Children in Need BBC Radio 4’s Today programme has announced the winner of its design-a-radio competition – and we have to say it’s rather snazzy. Listeners were asked to design the outer skin of a DAB Radio that captured the essence of traditional radio but also felt contemporary – no easy task....
