The team behind the award winning and innovative Wind-Up Radio  have officially, and proudly, launched the first ever water powered radio. This is powered by a new kind of micro turbine technology. The hit TV show Dragons Den has been a showcase for the The H2O™ and the earlier of the product ranges.

The new Shower Powered Radio from The H2O™ gives listeners an energy efficient and convenient way of tuning into their favourite radio shows whilst having a shower. Using the patented and unique micro turbine concept, the radio is solely powered by the motion of the water flowing through the The H2O™ micro turbine. This is turns drives the generator which creates the energy to power the FM radio and the internal battery recharges as the shower is running.

Turning on automatically when the shower is used, the H2O™ Shower Powered Radio memorises the last chosen radio station and speaker volume. The radio even allows users to carry on listening after the shower is turned off; using any excess energy stored in an integral Ni-Mh rechargeable cell.

Installing the H2O™ Shower Powered Radio is simple, with no need for tools. The small, slim design slots directly on to the faucet of the shower; placing the radio in a position to use the steady flow of water on its way to the shower head, without impinging or getting in the way of the shower user. The radio is also waterproof, receiving a waterproof rating of IP44, and so complying with industry standards.

The patented H2O™ micro turbine technology is the latest technology from the H2O™ design labs. Previously, Vivian Blick, Managing Director of Tango Group, the owners of the H2O™ brand, the company behind the radio, showcased the H2O™ brand and its first generation of products on the hit BBC television series Dragon’s Den.

Inventor Vivian Blick is also a former director of Freeplay Energy Group, the company behind the commercialisation of the Wind-up Radio, which was invented by Trevor Baylis OBE in the 1990s.

The Wind-up Radio was invented in order to help raise awareness of AIDS in Africa, where the cost of batteries or electricity made radios expensive or too difficult to access. In June of 1996 the Freeplay radio was awarded the BBC Design Award for Best Product and Best Design, and in October 1997, Trevor was awarded an OBE by The Princess Royal at Buckingham Palace in relation to the product.

Vivian Blick, Managing Director of Tango Group, the owners of H2O™, had the following to say about the launch of the H2O™ Shower Powered Radio:

“Having seen huge success with the commercialisation of the Wind-Up Radio; we were constantly looking into new ways that further innovations in the radio sector could be made. Creating the now-patented micro turbine technology, that allows the radio to operate solely through the flow of water, was the key to our new innovation; and thus the world’s first water-powered shower radio was created.”

“We are extremely excited about the launch of the H2O™ Shower Powered Radio; particularly given its presence as the only radio of its kind available on the market. The radio gives users a unique means of listening to the radio in the bathroom, without having to worry about the inconvenience that disposable batteries can cause. With the clear sound, and excellent reception that the radio enjoys; we hope to encourage singing in the shower all around the UK.”

The H2O Shower Powered Radio is available from Amazon – click image below for more details.

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Essence 2 costs just £12.99 and features ‘combi-control’.  It will operate the TV and set top box at the same time – there’s no need to change modes, let alone switch between two different remotes.

The Essence range is really easy to programme too. To set up a Samsung TV, for example, just press the ‘Magic’ key, press the ‘TV’ key, then press and hold the ’7′ digit until the TV switches off. That’s it!   This three button SimpleSet system, unique to One For All, works for all the most popular brands. No more searching for code numbers, you’ll be up and running in minutes.

The Essence 3 model costs £14.99 and operates three devices – TV, satellite/cable/freeview box and DVD. It has the same pre-installed combi-control and SimpleSet features, and comes in white instead of black.

Four devices can be controlled by Essence 4 – TV, satellite/cable/freeview box, DVD, plus amplifier/tuner or home cinema unit. It also has a ‘learning’ feature which means you can copy any function from the original remote onto any key of the Essence 4. It is priced £17.99.

The range is completed by the Essence TV, an ideal digital TV replacement remote, at £9.99.

Essence is compatible with both traditional and digital TV, so buying now is a future-proof decision. There’s also a 160 degree infra red lens, so it can be operated at just about any angle.

With its easy menu navigation and set up, the new Essence range simplifies digital TV viewing and reduces clutter.

Available at Currys, PC World, Comet, Asda, Tesco and Maplins, as well as online at www.argos.co.uk.

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Key features include:

Compact clock radio/speaker dock for iPod/iPhone
Powerful 3.5W + 3.5W stereo sound with MEGA BASS and MEGA Xpand
Future-proofed DAB+/DAB/FM radio tuner
Charges iPod/iPhone
Dual alarm lets you wake to iPod tunes, radio or buzzer
Supplied remote

The XDR-DS12iP makes a future-proof investment for digital radio fans. Anticipating the UK launch of higher-quality DAB+ broadcasts, the receiver is compatible with DAB+ as well as current DAB transmissions. The stereo sound quality from iPod or digital radio sources is clear and powerful. Conveniently-sited buttons enable MEGA BASS and MEGA Xpand for rich, room-filling sound with extended low frequencies.

The iPod speaker dock is supplied with a handy remote that lets you adjust volume and control the music function of your iPod. There’s also a sleep timer function, giving the option to doze off while enjoying your favourite sounds.

The new XDR-DS12iP iPod speaker dock/clock radio is compatible with iPhone 3GS and most of all iPod models. It is available in the UK only from September 2010.

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You can save £50 off at Amazon.co.uk, which makes the price just £149.99. The offer is valid until 21st June. Simply enter the voucher code SQUEEZE4 at the checkout.

Imagine having the ability to add music to any room of your home, without adding wires and imagine being able to listen to music not only from your personal collection of music files on your computer, but also from the vast selection of music available from thousands of Internet radio stations and even popular online music services. And then, what if all this could be achieved through one compact-sized network music player?

Well it can. The Logitech Squeezebox Boom, is an all-in-one wireless network music player that combines the award-winning Squeezebox functionality with an integrated amplifier and speakers, allowing you to deliver clean, rich, vibrant music from your own collection as well as from the Internet to anywhere in your home.

All you have to do is simply plug in your Squeezebox Boom player, follow the easy setup wizard instructions, and start listening to the music you love.

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The number of devices in the living room is on the increase – DVD, HDTV, cable or satellite box, CD Player, computer game centre and even home cinema system – so the desire to control everything from one remote is no longer a lifestyle choice but a necessity.

However, consumers are wary of the initial setup and controls according to One For All, the home electronics experts -  http://www.oneforall.co.uk

So, they’ve made it simple – the new XSIGHT sets itself up using its touch screen control device.

It’s so easy to set up your XSIGHT remote control. For a start, there is no manual to confuse you! All you have to do is select your language and follow the prompts on screen. Choose to set up the remote on your XSIGHT or PC then set the time, select the device type, e.g. HDTV or satellite box and your device brand e.g. Sony, Panasonic, Philips, then confirm. And you’re ready to start. It’s the easiest, most comprehensive set up ever seen.

If for any reason your device type is not listed, use the USB to connect to your PC and go to One For All’s special website – www.ez-rc.com – for more device types.

To explore everything that the XSIGHT has to offer, connect your remote to your PC and install the CD-Rom supplied. This connects you to One For All’s remote control set up wizard website. Once set up, the shortcut keys will give you access to Favourites, Profiles and Activities.

XSIGHT allows you to add your personal style and flavour to your remote.

Favourites gives you the ability to programme up to 72 favourite channels from a country-specific channel line up. The chosen favourites are then shown in the display as full colour graphic buttons complete with channel logos.

Profiles means that the XSIGHT can assign favourites to specific profiles and pictures for each family member – or each type of programme, such as sport, movies or music. Up to six profiles can be created.

Note: the Profiles function will be available from April 2009 via www.ez-rc.com.

The Activities button provides easy access and control of your viewing and listening habits, for example: watch TV, watch movie, play music. To watch a DVD, for example, a number of individual actions normally need to be performed from selecting channel AV1 on the TV and DVD Input on the home cinema system to switching on the DVD player and pressing ‘Play’. The XSIGHT simply carries all these functions out for you at the single touch of a button. Indeed, it can store up to 12 activities of this kind.

And if this wasn’t enough, the Favourites, Profiles and Activities functions can also be combined. For example, in Movie mode, the sound can be played over the surround system, whilst in the ‘Kids’ profile the TV’s own speakers are activated. New functions can be assigned to keys and softkeys in the display, complete with personalised names and icons.

With this wealth of possibilities, XSIGHT is the ultimate entertainment control centre for your home.

The XSIGHT remote controls will be available in the UK from major electrical retailers and online at Argos.

The XSIGHT Colour is priced £99.99 and the XSIGHT Touch is £129.99. Visit http://www.oneforall.co.uk for more information.

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Everyone wants to give their car the personal feel and the dramatic touch, and some tech-heads out there fill their cars with all of the gadgets and gizmos you would expect to find in the modern living room. Let`s take a look at the kind of in car Gadgets and Accessories which are on the market today and what you can expect from the brands that produce them.

Audio Systems, Hi-Fi and Stereo Equipment – The sheer volume and variety of in car audio equipment is incredible. From the value ranges produced by Rip Speed right up to Sony and Pioneer mega systems with subwoofers and ten speakers, you can put almost anything into your car if you have the knowhow or the money to employ someone who does. Bear in mind that equipping your car with extra audio equipment and amplification devices will drain your battery quicker and result in poorer fuel economy.

Satellite Navigation – Over recent years this has been only available to the wealthy as built in computing software on high-end vehicles, or as expensive, clunky and unintuitive devices which you could take in your car with you. However, now the market has been blown wide open, thanks to the likes of TomTom and Garmin, both of whom are producing cheap Sat Nav systems which are bursting with features and available for use in any car. The current Sat Nav price war means that you will be able to get a decent system for under £100, and some stores and retailers will demonstrate how it works so that you can use it instantly to find your way to destinations without having to glance at a map or get in an argument with your significant other. Shopping around to get the best deal is advisable, as many internet sites have them on special offers, as well as the major high street suppliers. If you want to have face to face contact with a system before you buy, heading to the high street is the best way to see a Sat Nav system demonstrated and in action.

In Car Entertainment – Because of the revolution in LCD screen technology, you can now buy small, great quality LCD screens which strap to the back of the headrests in your car without the need to install them directly into the seats. These units are available with built in DVD players and even digital TV receivers if you want to receive Freeview channels on the move. Some come with connections that you can plug games consoles into to keep the kids quiet during long journeys.

Security – When filling your car with all this expensive new equipment, you may consider increasing the security of your car with a new alarm system or a car tracker system, to make sure that if your car is stolen at any time, you will be able to track it and recover it from its new location. This is something that high end cars are sometimes fitted with as standard, but is a technology that can be installed on nearly any car.

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WorkMate brings touch and feel back to radio with its tactile but tough rubber casing. Powered by mains or four AA batteries, WorkMate will automatically scan and tune plus there is the option to save up to 20 of your favourite radio stations.

“WorkMate will be at home alongside your tool kit for all those DIY jobs or perfect for any outside sport, such as boating or fishing. It’s the perfect gift for dads and granddads so they can tune into talkSPORT while washing the car or gardening,” said Katie Richards, Marketing Manager at Intempo.

“WorkMate shouldn’t be confined to the shed though! Intempo has made sure that WorkMate hits the high notes in design, making it ideal for use indoors as a portable DAB,” added Katie.

There are now over seven million DAB radios in the UK, with annual sales topping two million. More than a quarter of British homes own a digital radio and currently 90% of the UK population can tune into digital stations which account for almost a fifth of radio listening.

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