Voice activated functions on mobile phones are by no means a new development, and on my phone they tend to be sorely under-used. In all honesty, I'm far too self-concious to sit on a train and shout "call home" into my phone. Almost as bad as those people that insist on using their wireless … [Read more...]
Dork review: Machinarium (or Dizzy meets Riven)
If you take a bit of Dizzy, a spot of Riven and add a cast of cute, rusty robots, you get Machinarium. It's a beautiful little platform puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux, which has you take control of a stretchable robot as he wanders through the robot world. It looks lovely, with seemingly … [Read more...]
Dork Review: Audio Chi’s W-Series can headphones
Can-style headphones tend to be a bit huge for the average ladybonce, which is why it's nice to know there are some manufacturers out there worrying about our pretty little heads. Audio Chi's W-Series have been designed to maintain studio quality audio in a much smaller package than normal cans. … [Read more...]
Dork Review: Zeno Acne Clearing device
Having experienced the special joy of adult onset acne, a miracle cure for spots is something I'd be happy to pay for - especially considering the amount I've spent over the years on pots of nonsense and magic oils. The Zeno zit zapper works by heating up the spot to kill the bacteria underneath … [Read more...]
Dork Review: Sonos BU250 wireless music system
Ah, wireless! One of the buzzwords of the noughties, mentioned in the tech world at every opportunity and held up as the ultimate goal for all gadgets. And rightly so. We've all lived under the tyranny of wires and cables for too long. Who hasn't spent 15 sobbing minutes of their life fighting … [Read more...]
Why I love my O2 Cash Manager card
Finance isn't usually my favourite subject. Checking my bank balance usually requires a glass and a half of wine and crossed fingers. You see, I love to shop...and I have a bit of a denial issue when using my debit card. It's not real money if you're not handing over cash, right? At the ripe old … [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: Motorola H790 Bluetooth headset
Bluetooth headsets aren't the most exciting gadgets this planet has seen, what with their ability to turn us all into the sort of loons who shout at themselves on the street. But if you're in the car, you're going to have to get yourself hooked up to a flashing blue earpiece. After seeing my … [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: Roxy Earphones
Did you read Katie's recent piece on the tragedy of cheap headphones and find yourself nodding along in agreement? Me too. I particularly hate it on public transport when you've got N Dubz blaring into your right ear for three stops from your music-taste-impaired neighbour. Despite this, I've … [Read more...]
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