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We've just noticed that PC World appear to be selling a PAL version of the Slingbox! Have we missed the press release? After checking the PC World website there are none showing in our local store, but there is stock showing at some other stores we tried. With the World Cup just a few weeks away there's bound to be huge interest in this device, which allows you to watch live or recorded TV streamed from your home to a PC or SmartPhone anywhere in the world...

"What is the Slingbox?
The Slingbox is a piece of hardware that lets you watch your home satellite, cable, digital or analogue TV anywhere! Whether you're at home, in the garden, at work or on the other side of the world, the Slingbox's unique software allows you to watch, control and even record on your home TV subscription. Whether at a desktop PC, working on your laptop or using your Windows Mobile PDA - your TV is accessible anywhere - no matter where you are!!!!

Are there monthly fees?
With the Slingbox, you are simply streaming TV content you have already paid for via your TV license and satellite/cable connection. They are NO monthly fees and absolutely NO subscription charges.

How does it work?
The Slingbox utilises your existing wireless network to stream your content around the internet, making it available for access via your unique user ID. There are 3 simple steps in setting up your Slingbox...

Now this looks very useful, send audio from any Windows app to Apples Airport Express... "If you're not familiar with Airfoil, it enables any audio to be sent to Apple's popular AirPort Express hardware, which is otherwise confined to a monogamous and monotonous relationship with iTunes. With Airfoil you can send audio from RealPlayer, Windows Media Player, and just about any other audio application to the AirPort Express...

BlueDelta have launched a new product for AV distribution over CAT5..."Aimed at both the professional installer and true videophile, MILESTONE has applications as varied as home entertainment through to video surveillance; from as close as the next room to as far as a mile away...

An interesting card from the US to transmit FM from your PC. An easy way to distribute your own music to radios all round the home, although we're not sure of the legal aspects of this (export only?)...

Marmitek have just introduced the iParty, an affordable (£45.00) accessory for the iPod Mini which allows you to play your iPod music wirelessly on your own hifi system, the iPod Nano version will be available shortly...