All articles by Chris Partridge

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    Black boxes

    2000-12-01T00:00:00Z

    Phones that work anywhere in the world (except indoors), cloth keyboards, cameras for budding spies and a mobile you can use to hammer nails … What will they think of next?

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    Speed freaks

    2000-09-08T00:00:00Z

    With sports-car looks and plenty of oomph beneath the bonnet, the latest gadgets will set pulses racing. Pay up, plug in and prepare to roar down the information superhighway.

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    World of gizmos

    2000-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Love it or hate it, you have to admit that technology does produce some cool little shiny things. Here s our guide on how to be the envy of your office or site.

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    Intrapet

    1999-04-09T00:00:00Z

    One step up from a network, an intranet can reduce paperwork and improve communication. But it needs care and attention if it is to become the office best friend.

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    Disco inferno

    1999-03-05T00:00:00Z

    Burning in your own CD-ROMs is now fast, idiot-proof and completely affordable, thanks to the latest CD writing technology.

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    Remote control

    1999-01-29T00:00:00Z

    With infrared ports connecting hardware instead of cables, and a radio-wave system called Bluetooth about to let your palmtop ask your fridge what's for dinner, communication is coming of age.