By now, you'll hopefully have read what our resident film and TV expert Nick had to say on the opening episode of Sherlock, and developed your own opinion on the modern adaptation. But how did Doctor Who power duo Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss feel about tackling the much-loved stories? Gatiss … [Read more...]
15 of the best iGoogle gadgets for bloggers
If you're a heavy user of Google services like Gmail, the Calender and Google Docs, it makes sense to have everything collected together in one place. iGoogle does this by acting as a homepage and a base to access all your services whilst also having some useful widgets and gadgets to hand. You can … [Read more...]
Students redesign iconic PURE radios
As far as radios go, PURE offer some pretty damn stylish offerings. But even the big brands need a bit of fresh blood occasionally, which is perhaps why the radio geniuses created a competition for students at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design to design their very own PURE … [Read more...]
Get geeky-clean with game cartridge soaps
Proper gaming fans scoff at the idea of luxurious long bubble baths. Why waste valuable ass-kicking time, right? Because you can wash with a retro games cartridge soap! I came across these Games Cartridge Geeksoaps on Craftster. The range includes an 8-bit, 16-bit and 64-bit cartridge, and … [Read more...]
Free Domo-kun amigurumi pattern
Domo-kun is a popular character in Japan where he acts as the mascot for their NHK TV station and the star of his own TV show in the US. According to the stories, he hatched from an egg and suffers from a locked open mouth, hence the crazy look. He's become a bit of a cult-figure now and the … [Read more...]
The Shakeweight: Dork Review
A couple of months ago, a video did the rounds of a brand new piece of workout equipment that promised to eradicate bingo wings and have people queuing up for a ticket to the gun show. I watched the promotional video. About five times. What can be so interesting about a glorified dumbell, I hear … [Read more...]
Ethical sexy time: Fairtrade condoms
We all know about the importance of staying safe during sex, but what about being ethical? Possibly not top of your list of priorities when you're about to make sweet love, but stay with us. The fair-trade and ethical sex toy market is a small but growing niche in an increasingly green society. … [Read more...]
SendSocial: Send stuff without an address
One of the downsides of the wonderful world wide web is the amount of personal information flying around for anyone to view. It's genuinely quite scary how easily someone can find out your home address, contact number and personal email address, but inevitable considering the amount of forms and … [Read more...]
Five crafty iPad cases
Here at Dork Adore, opinion is still divided on the iPad. Susi has learned some big iPad lessons, and I really, really want one...although I'm still not completely convinced why. If you've already got your iPad, you'll probably want to keep it in the perfect, glossy condition it arrived in. We … [Read more...]
The best gadgets for camping
You're either a camping fan or you're not. For some, the idea of getting in touch with nature, sleeping under the stars and cooking over a stove is a little slice of heaven. For others, the idea of sleeping anywhere other than a comfy bed with an en suite is horrifying. Prepare to have your mind … [Read more...]










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