After a winter so cold that even Jack Frost started tweeting complaints about the inconvenience, some might think the main appeal of spring 2010 would be the potential for sunshine. But we dorks all know that the real reason to anticipate the turning of the season is the arrival of not one but three … [Read more...]
Powermat gadget charger review
Loose cables are the bane of my working life. Between my phone, netbook, Nintendo DS and iPod, I've got wires all over the place. Even with an extension lead, I'm still using all the available plugs. So how can I reduce the amount of cable clutter in my room? The designers at Powermat think … [Read more...]
Wireless routers are evil and should be stopped
It comes as no surprise that wireless routers came top of a recent survey to find the most confusing gadgets. The hours I've spent slowly losing my grip on sanity as I try in vain to get the wireless router to find its backside with both hands. It really doesn't bear thinking about. To make … [Read more...]
Apple iPhone bedding: there should be a nap for that
There is a thin line, between being a normal run-of-the-mill dork, and becoming The Uber-Dork. Buying this iPhone bedding set on the right would shove you right over that line. The set is from Swedish website Ellos, and is aimed at the teen and 'tween' market. Displaying the standard iPhone … [Read more...]
The 10 most confusing gadgets of the last decade
I've lost count of the amount of time I've spent puzzling over why a gadget is refusing to work. A recent study suggests I'm not alone in this area. Research carried out by Confused.com has discovered that consumers constantly come across problems and confusion with their gadgets. And what was … [Read more...]
So, what’s the dork opinion on the iPad?
You want to know, don’t you? You want to know which way to jump. Should you join the ‘OMG the iPad is RUBBISH! And it sounds like a SANITARY TOWEL!’ group, or go for the ‘OMG Apple have done it AGAIN! They have created something so excellent I wasn’t even aware I needed one UNTIL NOW!’ folks? Truth … [Read more...]
Five fitness trends you need to try in 2010
New year, new fitness regime? Yeah, my exercise resolutions have kind of fallen by the wayside a little too. Frankly, I need something a little more inspiring then a treadmill and a new tracksuit. So, here's a round up of the top gadgets and trends for fitness in 2010. 1) Reebok EasyTone, … [Read more...]
The Chippendales Diva
See this chic looking intimate massager on the right? It's created by the people behind The Chippendales. You know, those thong wearing, baby oil drenched 'hunks' who strip for millions of adoring women? I'll admit, my initial thoughts when I heard about this product was that it would reflect … [Read more...]
Magimix Vision see-through toaster
Until this very moment, I had no idea how much I wanted to watch my breakfast develop from plain old bread to tasty toast. Previously, I simply popped my chosen bread into a boring old toaster, and waited until it popped up. The Magimax Vision Toaster changes all that. The toaster maintains … [Read more...]
Diva Professional Styling Bullet Straightener: Dork Review
Another year, another hair tool released to rival GHD. This time, it's the turn of the Bullet Hair Straighteners from Diva Professional Styling, who have kindly sent over a pair to test out on my unruly, thick hair. This hair tool claims to bring "curling and straightening together in a way … [Read more...]
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