It's back! And there's no mistaking how excited everyone was to see it return. Twitter was a-buzz with Stark raving fans all desperate to catch those first glimpses of boobs and gore. And they weren't disappointed... *HERE BE SPOILERS!* For those of us who've read some or all of the books, the … [Read more...]
How to be a famous on Twitter
Back when the internet was all just fields and Twitter was populated entirely by technology journalists and twenty-somethings skiving off work, celebrities were a rare sighting. Nowadays, normal folk can't get a word in edgeways. If you can't beat them, join them! Which is why we've put … [Read more...]
I (don’t really) need a cup holder extender!
It's what you've been waiting for! It's the first of our new, irregular series of "concraptions" (things you don't actually need, hadn't even considered, but suddenly can't live a full and happy life without now you know they exist). I have a bit of a personal obsession with these sorts of … [Read more...]
Kobo eReader Touch review
Still in need of a last-minute panic purchase present for your mother-in-law? Pop to WH Smiths and buy a lavender Kobo eReader Touch. That's my tip, anyway. If you want a review that gets into the ins and outs of which is better – Kindle or Kobo – you've probably come to the wrong place. … [Read more...]
Plumen CFL eco-bulbs that aren’t ugly. Was that so hard?
It's about time CFL bulbs had a makeover. Aside from the incandescent war being waged by a newspaper that has a bit of a thing about eco-bulbs, they're not doing themselves any favours by being so downright plain. Hulger hasn’t tried to tackle those who fear for the future of their dimmer switches, … [Read more...]
Is the very expensive E>One laser hair removal gadget any good?
There's a constant war of attrition going on between me and my extensive range of body hair. If I'm not epilating, waxing or shaving, I'm probably just leaving it all to lie fallow in the hope that a sudden gust of wind won't reveal the thermal layer of leg hair hidden under my maxi dress. But … [Read more...]
App Reviews: StumbleUpon, Fruit Ninja, Wave Launcher, Katango, Walkit
This week, we've got iPhone, iPad and Android app reviews for your, courtesy of the wondrous team at Frackulous. Here's a quick over-view of what you can expect: StumbleUpon for the iPad. A great way to suck up the precious hours of your life, the StumbleUpon app will give you instant access to … [Read more...]
Create an infographic! Everyone’s doing it!
We're not entirely sure when it happened, but it seems like the whole internet is busy creating infographics -- those image-heavy stats ensembles that bring together all kinds of facts (or possibly "facts") and place them into more attractive surroundings. Emma wrote this handy guide to creating … [Read more...]
App review omnibus: Remember names and autotune yourself
Our friends over at app review show, Frackulous, have put together their latest app omnibus, which we present here for your viewing pleasure. This week, we've got better iPhone video from FiLMiC Pro, cheap places to stay from Airbnb, Songify's autotune funsies, the death of the guide book, and … [Read more...]
Top tips for a Zen-like computing experience
Whenever we invent time-saving devices we find a way to make them take up time. The computer was supposed to make us more productive, and yet we're all still working long hours and staring at download status bars slowly installing updates. But if you bring a little slow life to your work life, … [Read more...]
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