Everyone’s Hulk-smashing their devices after Big Evil Facebook forced Wee Lovely Instagram to change its terms of use and privacy policy. The upshot of the change basically means that if you’re a ‘grammer, your snaps can now be sold to the worst people in the world: ‘third parties’. (I actually … [Read more...]
Free Aardman knit and crochet patterns
Because I love you, I've rounded up some of the best free Aardman-inspired crochet and knitting patterns around. I've scouted around for some lovely Shauns, some creepy Feathers McGraws, Gromit in all his glory and probably the cutest Timmy Time pattern you're ever likely to see. Shaun the Sheep … [Read more...]
Teeny tiny kitchen appliances – Bosch, Tefal and Caple
Tiny kitchen? Me too. But if you hate washing up as much as I do, you'll find a way to squeeze in a dishwasher. Here's my selection of the best teeny tiny kitchen appliances for your teeny tiny kitchen. Bosch Compact Dishwasher - Review £350 John Lewis There aren't many of these … [Read more...]
Ten movies that will make you feel old
Another year ends, and many of us will be spending time reflecting on all the things we've done in 2012, all the lessons we've learned, what we're planning for 2013... Actually, I'm not doing any of that. I'm making lists of movies that make me feel really, really old. … [Read more...]
Weird watches you might quite like
In a world where stopped clocks furnish so many of our public buildings, and mobile phones have become our main method for timekeeping, stopping to strap on a wristwatch has become a more meaningful action. And now that watches have become almost an unusual bit of body furniture, it’s no surprise … [Read more...]
Google+ Hangouts that should exist in 2013
Google+ Hangouts have been one of my favourite online tools this year, since I started taking part in TeamRedDigital's Q&A. At the moment, there's a growing love for the feature from G+ users, but I feel like they're missing a trick with what could be done. Here are a few hangouts I'd love to … [Read more...]
Smokin’ hot gadgets – Jalo Helsink designer smoke alarms
Smoke alarms have, throughout history, been neglected on an aesthetic level. There's a belief that if an item is practical and safety-based, it can't be stylish too. Dork Adore disagrees with this, and thankfully so does Helsinki-based designer brand Jalo Helsink. Related: Plumen CFL eco-bulbs … [Read more...]
Doctor Who: The Snowmen – Dork Review
It's been a few years since the Doctor Who Christmas special “mattered” to the show's ongoing plots – in fact, not really since 2009's The End Of Time, when David Tennant sniffled his way off our screens. The last two with Matt Smith have been standalone festive stories, but with 2012's The … [Read more...]
Merlin: The Diamond of the Day – Part Two – Dork Review
The last three episodes of Merlin have been teeing up an epic showdown, with Morgana, Mordred and a horde of Saxons on one side, and Arthur, Merlin and the forces of Camelot on the other. They both made dramatic declarations, gave meaningful nods to their sidekicks, then assembled in a quarry to do … [Read more...]
Musical Fidelity’s supreme EB-50 IEM earbuds
When it comes to music quality, there should be no compromise – notwithstanding the compression debate on iTunes etc. These EB-50 IEM "In Ear Monitors" from Musical Fidelity (ear-buds to the rest of us) are the no-compromise, quality proposition you should consider when you chuck your iPhone … [Read more...]
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