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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...

We've just got an email from the BBC to say the trial of their Integrated Media Player (iMP) has been extended. They will be releasing an upgraded version in the new year also...

"As we approach the end of the year, we wanted to take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas and to thank you for agreeing to trial iMP for the last few months. We hope you have enjoyed using the service.

As you will be aware, our original plan was for the trial to run for 3 months, which meant the service would have ended on December 31 2005. We're delighted to let you know that we've been granted an extension until February 28th 2006.

The data from the extra two months will really help us to understand what you want from the service and how you are using it. This will be invaluable for us in making our case to the BBC Board of Governors for a full roll-out of iMP.

To this end we will be rolling out a new upgrade in January...

We've just received this press release on a new UK company specialising in the supply and installation of IP surveillance technologies.

"Analogue cctv equipment has undoubtedly been instrumental in reducing crime, however, this technology requires investment in expensive equipment and infrastructure so that criminals can be effectively monitored. IP camera technology can be implemented for a fraction of the cost using existing network infrastructures and employs intelligent technology which monitors premises and can track individuals movements without the need of an operator being present. Add to this the flexibility of being able to control and monitor cameras from anywhere in the world over an internet connection and the benefits become very tangible...

Submission by Paul Gale - Following a post by one of the members of the UKHA_D mailing list, I recently bought a home brew product that enables control of a Sky or Sky+ box from a PC (Windows or Linux) and ultimately, the Internet. I've been looking for something to do this for years so thought I'd share my findings with my fellow HAers...

"I have written a program that I wanted and though others might find it fun or useful too. There may be others out there but half the fun is writing with my features and no nags anyways. Plus I respond to my own future feature requests much better than other people Wink...