Like many, it took me a while to get into The Mighty Boosh, but now I'm one of those people that gets into tetchy arguments while defending it against charges of gross hipsterism. So as a committed fan, I was fascinated to see what Noel Fielding's solo project, Channel 4's Luxury Comedy, would be … [Read more...]
Merlin: Season 3 DVD Boxset – Dork Review
Recently, Merlin season 3 was released on region 1 DVD in the United States, and we were offered the chance to review the boxset. Yes, we’re a UK-based site, but we love Merlin, so why not? Join us, as we relieve the year that saw Merlin battling ever harder to disguise his magic powers in the face … [Read more...]
Groupon for hippies: Alternative group buying sites
You can’t budge on the web these days for adverts promoting Groupon, Living Social, Keynoir or Wowcher discount deal on spas, restaurants, 4×4 drives and even holidays. Everyone and your gran has either been tempted by, or purchased one of these deals. In fact, we know quite a few people … [Read more...]
Organisation Dorkage: Getting stuff done with WunderKit & WorkFlowy
Feeling a little scatterbrained lately, my friends? Well, never fear, fellow disorganised dorks, because I'm here to help you achieve a little “To-Do” list zen with some nifty tools for getting stuff done. Read on! WunderKit Chances are you've heard of the incredibly popular task manager, … [Read more...]
Primeval : Volume 3 DVD Boxset (Series 4-5) – Dork Review
Last year, knockabout dinosaur drama Primeval aired its fourth and fifth series, aired on ITV and Watch in the UK, and BBC America in the US. The last of these episodes comes out in DVD today in the UK, and the whole thirteen episodes were issued in the US as “Volume 3” earlier this month. And fair … [Read more...]
Quirky Retailing: QR T-shirt for full frontal geekery
QR codes. Whether you're addicted to scanning them (in which case we are forced to question your mental well-being) or you've already dismissed them as an obsolete technology thanks to augmented reality (you giant technology snob), there's no doubt that they're finally having their day. Scan Me … [Read more...]
VHS Tape Notebooks: two obsolete media combined!
When I was little, I had a VHS tape that I used to record all my favourite snippets of programs. If memory serves me, it was bright pink with "Please keep off, this means you!" scrawled across the top to warn off my family. Rocking the passive aggression note writing from a young age there. If … [Read more...]
Three alternative ways to do your shopping in 2012
Supermarkets are soulless places, aren't they? All those busy aisles of grumpy shoppers who wield their trolley/pram/wheelchairs like a lethal weapon, diving for the last cut-priced cuts of meat and avoiding the zombie-like members of staff. This is exactly why they stick the wine aisle at the … [Read more...]
LEGO Star Wars Miniland is coming!
Last week saw an epic battle between Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi take place on the face of Big Ben in the showdown of Good vs Evil with the Sith Lord even getting the tube home afterwards. OK, it was the Big Ben at Lego Miniland in Windsor and not the real deal, but I don't think that makes it … [Read more...]
Are eco-friendly cars any fun? Ford Fiesta Econetic
I don't review cars often. I have a little Peugeot 206 that I drive like a go-kart and it gets me from A to B. It's nice but...well, lacking in gadgets and not exactly eco-friendly. While I'm quite content with my little run-around, I'm still keen to keep an eye out for something a little … [Read more...]
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