Telecoms firm O2 has unveiled a new digital calendar and organiser for use with broadband connections.

Available for purchase from O2 outlets, the Joggler boasts a number of features including weather updates, news headlines and a multimedia player for videos, photos and music.

The £149.99 device, which comes with a seven-inch touchscreen, is designed so that families can organise their lives and activities with the help of their broadband internet connections.

The company said in a statement: "It has been built on the insight that family life is hectic and can be difficult to manage.

"Appointments, birthdays, school runs, work deadlines and more can all be stored on the O2 Joggler’s calendar."

The Joggler also communicates with mobile handsets by texting reminders of upcoming events and appointments.

A study published by O2 this week revealed that a substantial number of UK households value their broadband access higher than family holidays.