Recently, I got the chance to try out a Roku player for the greater glory of Dork Adore, and I must admit, I was intrigued. Is the introduction of streaming boxes a step towards the redundancy of shiny discs? In the far-flung future, will we stream everything we ever want to watch from a central … [Read more...]
RHA CA-200 Can headphones review
When you look at the price of the RHA CA-200 headphones, you’re likely to think they’re not going to be very good. They’re cans, and just too cheap at £40. But swizzle my swizzler, if I’m not mistaken these headphones are excellent. Okay, to be sure, they have a build quality that you’d expect … [Read more...]
Ear Candy: Ministry of Sound Discotheque headphones
Ministry of Sound has been a staple on the club scene ever since 1991, and its ever-expanding brand now stretches to a record label and electronics. Being a brand mostly associated with DJs, it's obvious that headphones would be high on their product agenda. I got my hands on some of their new … [Read more...]
Kobo eReader Touch review
Still in need of a last-minute panic purchase present for your mother-in-law? Pop to WH Smiths and buy a lavender Kobo eReader Touch. That's my tip, anyway. If you want a review that gets into the ins and outs of which is better – Kindle or Kobo – you've probably come to the wrong place. … [Read more...]
Money is Time: Watch2Pay contactless payment watches
It seems only recently that "contactless" payment technology has received airtime, so I was surprised to discover it has been going for several years. It's just that retailers are only now getting into it. The premise is simple, you get a card which you can top up online (it's not linked to a … [Read more...]
Kitchen Wizardry with the Ice Cream Ball
Apparently, it's summer and nothing goes with hot weather quite like ice cream (and if you've not had any sunshine, ice cream will help cheer you up!) Throw a game of catch into the equation and you've got the perfect park-based pastime. Step in, the Ice Cream Ball from Firebox. … [Read more...]
Dork Review: Morf, the domestic goddess of apps
This week, I've been testing out an iPhone app to help me with the cleaning. Stick with me here people, it's not quite as dull as it sounds. Morf is an app that helps you clean your Stuff using everyday household items. Morf tells you how to: Remove a broken lightbulb....with a … [Read more...]
Review: Heated Gloves from Firebox
Heated gloves. Not the most exciting thing we've ever reviewed on Dork Adore, I'll grant you that. But in a country that considers a stretch of more than two consecutive days of warmth "summer", heated products are a highly desired item. Firebox sent me a pair of Heated Gloves, which boast a top … [Read more...]
Get your iPhone and get off the couch
There are hundreds of iPhone apps out there for measuring fitness, calories, workouts and runs: the problem is, where to start? Joely Black takes a look at the very best iPhone and Android apps to help you exercise and get fit. All the apps are available from the iPhone app store. Check for Android … [Read more...]
Naim UnitiQute high end music centre: Review
When it comes to high-end music centres, I'm usually somewhat overwhelmed by the sheer size and weight of the units. But regardless of their bulkiness, the sound quality is undoubtedly better then your standard £50 music system from Argos. When Naim sent me their latest music centre, I was … [Read more...]
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