It's not usually that easy to get excited about what is essentially a speaker for iPods, iPads and iPhones, but the Troy from Sonoro Audio has charmed me. Open the box and you'll find a very nice looking single speaker that combines modern, Apple-ish white wood and plastic with a retro, felt fabric … [Read more...]
On an average day into London my phone is lucky to last beyond 6pm. Admittedly, this is because I'm terrible about flicking through lots of apps, but why has no one invented a way to charge your phone in the same way you can access wi-fi on the go? In the meantime there are dozens of portable … [Read more...]
Portable phone chargers have become something of a necessity of late. Remember the good old days when phones lasted for nearly a week on one charge and you didn't start every phone conversation with "my battery's really low so we might get cut off"? Well, those days are long gone. Now you're … [Read more...]
Plugs aren't remotely sexy, are they? No? Well, this one might change your mind. I don't have a good record with plugs. I either break them, forget to pack them when I'm off on holiday or, worst of all, stand on one in the middle of the night. So it takes a lot for me to get excited about such a … [Read more...]
One of the most annoying aspects about technology is the sheer number of cables, USB wires and chargers needed to keep on top of everything. When I've run out of USB ports on my laptop and my iPhone has hit 2%, there's usually a scramble around the house to find a free charge point. But then I came … [Read more...]
Remember the old days, when a Nokia 3310 used to last half a week? Good times. New technology is a massive battery suck. It's the payoff for having constant access to your Twitter, Facebook, email and Angry Birds on the go. Which is why the average phone now rarely lasts longer than a day (if … [Read more...]
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...]
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