After seeing the Wii Baby and Me game last year, I figured we'd kind of reached our limit when it comes to freaky games for kids. I was wrong. Toys R Us in the US have bought out a bubblegum-pink Ouija board. Because who doesn't want to scare the crap out of their favourite little girl? The … [Read more...]
Retro Rebellion: Bringing back the landline
Who actually uses cordless home phones these days, aside from the elderly and the technophobic? Mobile phones may have replaced much of the need for a home phone, but this home basic still has its benefits. For a start, the battery tends to last longer, you don't need to worry about lost signal, … [Read more...]
Dork Review: Being Human series 2 – The End
Over the course of two series, Being Human has been balancing its co-existing halves, much like the characters within. The funny flatshare soap, pitted against the gothic fantasy. Neither the show nor its leads have always succeeded in this schizo-juggling, but it’s always been captivating viewing, … [Read more...]
The phones you’ll be upgrading to this year
Another month, another technology show. This time, it was the turn of the mobile industry to get up all in your grill, showing off their latest innovations and creations. I luvz it. Mobile World Congress is one of my favourite shows (Barcelona, phones, tapas - what’s not to like?) and -- thank god … [Read more...]
Five digital cameras for kids
I'm not a big fan of children having a never-ending supply of gadgets. Do young kids really need a mobile phone or a flatscreen TV in their rooms? Digital cameras, like the Lego digital camera on the right (Boots, £39.99), are different though. They promote curiosity, provide permanent mementoes … [Read more...]
Avatar crushes lesser films with sheer numbers
Officially, James Cameron’s magnum opus Avatar is now the most successful film ever made. Having pulled in more than two billion dollars, the blue meanie crushed the previous residents of the chart, in a manner that runs a little contrary to its messages of love and cultural tolerance. But many … [Read more...]
Astro Boy gets the amigurumi crochet treatment
The latest animated series to get a big screen makeover is Astro Boy, a sort of modern take on the Pinocchio story. The film follows Astro Boy, a robot created to replace the son of a scientist who died in a tragic accident, rejected for his lack of emotions. The original Japanese Manga TV series … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day gifts for geeks
C'mon now, you didn't think we'd get through February without at least one Valentine's Day post, did you? I know it's all a scam thought up by Hallmark to get us all spending money, but well....it's all a bit of fun really. Floundering for ideas for the dork you desire? We've come up with a few … [Read more...]
Facebook undergoes yet another redesign…
I’m sure you’ve noticed – Facebook has had another redesign. I’m beginning to wonder if we need to stage a KatiePriceAKAJordan-style surgery intervention, such is the number of times things have been whitened, tightened, and moved a bit right(ened). But I’m not here to cast judgement (even though … [Read more...]
Five cute craft kits for kids
Fancy giving your progeny a passion for crafting? Have a look at these craft kits for inspiration. Step-by-step Sewing This Mini flower and butterfly cushion sewing kit (£6.96 from Baker Ross) on the right will teach your child the basics of sewing, allowing them to create their own flower or … [Read more...]
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