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...]
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...]
Last minute Christmas gifts for geeks
There's still a smidgen of time left to order a Christmas present for that lovable dork in your life! Here's a few suggestions from us at Dork Adore. For the vampire fan... Have you got someone in the family who's as addicted to Vampire shows as we are at Dork Adore? I think I've found the … [Read more...]
Stocking Fillers: Novelty Speakers for your iPod
Everyone and his gran seems to have an iPhone/iPod/MP3 player these days, which makes it a hell of a lot easier for you to find a suitable present. A set of portable speakers are small enough to fit in most stockings, and cheap enough to fit most budgets. The Rockstar from Urbanz (£17.99) … [Read more...]
Dork Review: BOSE SoundDock 10
BOSE is a brand I've always heard good things about, but never had the good fortune to actually try out. Until now. I recently tested the BOSE SoundDock 10 digital music system (£699). The iPod docking station looks similar to a lot of the other docking stations on the market, but looks are where … [Read more...]
Dork review: Pzizz for iPhone roadtest – day 4
Tragedy struck this evening when my Pzizz for iPhone went all wobbly and crashed. BEFORE I was quite looking forward to my Pzizz nap (THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I LOOK FORWARD TO THINGS). I took today as leave so, for the first time in weeks, I had the requisite eight hours' sleep, caught up with … [Read more...]
Dork review: Pzizz for iPhone roadtest – day 3
Before Today I was shattered. I had a late night, an early start (yesterday’s pre-coffee cheeriness had vanished; 6am saw me blearily wandering around the house pondering what to do with the toothbrush in my hand) and a long, looooong work day. I was so tired that I could almost hear an angelic … [Read more...]
Dork review: Pzizz for iPhone roadtest – day 2
A little experiment tonight: train-based napping. It was a hugely busy day in the office, I had to work late and I was due to spend the evening with a friend. And my lunchtime attempt to nap in the loos ended abruptly when I gave a male cleaner with a master key the fright of his life by perching … [Read more...]
Etre Touchy gloves for iPhone owners
It’s cold. There’s no escaping it. While hats are good for heads and scarves a necessary neck accoutrement when you’re out and about, gloves and gadgets just don’t go. Ever tried using your mobile while wearing mittens? Not easy. And it’s a slippery job to interact with your iPod when gloved … [Read more...]
Stop wearing those cheap headphones!
When I was little my sister and I were given our first walkman. It came with some 80s style headphones - the ones with the metal hairband and the fuzz-covered speakers that neither covered your ears like cans or latched on like earbuds. The sort that are probably due an ironic revival any day now … [Read more...]
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