I’ve already ranted at length on why I think Inbox Zero is a giant waste of life. But, how would I make things better? That's easy! If I were queen for a day, these would be my rules for email: 1. Never reply saying, “sorry it’s taken me so long to reply.” Unless it’s been a year, or two … [Read more...]
What parenting gadgets are actually worth getting?
When you spend your life seeking out the best gadgets and lifehacks to make life easier, it's inevitable that the urge to splurge on more tech rears it head when you become a parent. As a first-time mum to a five-month-old boy, I was keen to see what tools I could find to make becoming a parent a … [Read more...]
Rubik’s Cube Light up your life!
Hello beloved friends/colleagues/family physicians! Aren’t you tired of your various geometrically-inclined puzzles going unseen in the dark recesses of your lair/mind? Do you yearn for the day that the postman will look past you to the glorious cube glowing on your mantelpiece and collapse in a … [Read more...]
Showdown: The Kobo Aura H2O vs Kindle Paperwhite
Waterproof, dustproof and sporting a high-definition screen – will the Kobo Aura H2O become your go-to e-reader? Up to 2 months’ battery life 4GB storage Dimensions: H179 x W129 x D9.7 mm 265PPI display Resolution: 1430 x 1080 pixels, size 6.8" Carta E Ink HD touch … [Read more...]
Sphero’s BB-8 clearly IS the droid you’re looking for
For many, today presents the perfect opportunity to dress up as Jedi Knights/rebels/Sith (God so help me if I see a Jar Jar) in a socially acceptable way and swarm the toyshops, gobbling up the latest Star Wars goodies. For others, it’s an excuse to come to work in our bathrobes – and who are you/my … [Read more...]
Pac-ing light
For the next stop on my trendy light-feature tour – which appears to be happening at the moment and features Light Stax and the Floating Light – I am looking at the officially licensed Pac-Man Ghost Lamp. As you might expect from a ghost-themed item, the lamp is super lightweight (get it? … [Read more...]
The Floating Light make-your-own lamp
The Floating Light from SUCK UK is a rechargeable, waterproof light that you can plop into a glass of water to instantly amp up the ambience. I really shouldn’t get this excited over a tiny light, but I can’t help it! It’s just so… nifty. For one thing, it’s remarkably bright – like, … [Read more...]
Dork Reviews – Fantastic Four
Chronicle director Josh Trank reboots Marvel's First Family, with a grittier, modern take on Fantastic Four. But does the film improve over the Tim Story films of the 2000's? Or are the rumours true and is it rather not so fantastic after all? … [Read more...]
Novelty NeoGlow Earphones: Yes, they light up!
These flashy new headphones from thumbsUp! are just what you need to stay visible at night – for better or worse. (And yes, of course pun intended.) The prominent selling point of the NeoGlow Earphones from thumbsUp! is that the cable flashes an iridescent electric blue when you activate the … [Read more...]
Light Stax – stack up the fun and light up the Stax
Marketed as the ‘LEGO light’, Light Stax LED Building Blocks are a stackable, expandable take on the regular table lamp. Speaking as a long-time fan of novelty lighting (more specifically, the second Tetris light and this selection of increasingly fabulous Tiffany lamps), let me first say … [Read more...]
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