Apparently, rapper Wretch 32 recently lost all his lyrics for his new album when he dropped his phone in the bath. 'I now know to back up my phone regularly' he said. I have another option for him in the form of this smart phone waterproof case from Gizoo. The Aqua phone case protects your … [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...]
Smart Gloves for Smart Phones
Smartphones have become almost ubiquitous over the last couple of years. Even my mother has a touch screen phone, although she hasn't quite grasped typing on it: she still sends me messages saying things like 'Crime home soon'. I think then that I can speak with confidence when I say that we've … [Read more...]
Is the very expensive E>One laser hair removal gadget any good?
There's a constant war of attrition going on between me and my extensive range of body hair. If I'm not epilating, waxing or shaving, I'm probably just leaving it all to lie fallow in the hope that a sudden gust of wind won't reveal the thermal layer of leg hair hidden under my maxi dress. But … [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...]
Roomba vacuum cleaner review
So, I'm a bit late to the Roomba party. They've been around for a good few years (and have led to the creation of this genius kitten video) but I've only recently got my hands on one. I got the opportunity last week to try out the latest model and being terribly lazy, I greeted the offer of a … [Read more...]
Essential Gadgets: Masterplug USB and mains charger
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...]
PowerBIKE reinvents the wheel with Power Plate technology
You probably thought the bike was a pretty flawless invention, but the fitness fanatics over at Power Plate HQ have decided to improve it, using the infamous Plate’s mechanical vibration technology to up the ante. Yes, a vibrating bike. The powerBIKE is the world’s first stationary bike to … [Read more...]
App review omnibus: Remember names and autotune yourself
Our friends over at app review show, Frackulous, have put together their latest app omnibus, which we present here for your viewing pleasure. This week, we've got better iPhone video from FiLMiC Pro, cheap places to stay from Airbnb, Songify's autotune funsies, the death of the guide book, and … [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...]
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