So, this weekend saw me whizzing over to Dublin for a weekend of tech, team challenges and general debauchery – all courtesy of Acer, who were eager to get people more hands-on with their new products. This is going to be the first of a few Acer-centric posts to come out of the weekend, and it's … [Read more...]
E3 2015: Sony’s three big announcements
E3 is the big event in every gamer’s diary, spilling over with fantastic announcements for upcoming games and projects from the industry’s biggest names – and this year’s show is no exception. The Last Guardian Right from the off, the long-awaited sequel to the ageless Ico and the, well, … [Read more...]
Mathematical! Adventure Time comes to LBP3
This week will see Sackboy transported to the Land of Ooo in the brand new Adventure Time Level Kit. Along the way you will meet Adventure Time characters and gather themed goodies to go in your Popit. Finn, Jake, Ice King, Gunter and The Cosmic Owl are all featured in the Adventure Time Costume … [Read more...]
Grass eco-phone launches England’s Six Nations game
The fully functional herbivorous device is a UK first, having taken more than 240 hours to build, using tens of thousands of blades of grass sourced from Twickenham Stadium for the casing and locally sourced wood for the buttons. The insides are made up of recycled phone bits. Freeze-dried within … [Read more...]
Microsoft Band to debut in the UK
The Microsoft Band is one of the newest additions to the fitness wearables market, incorporating a 24-hour heart rate monitor, calorie tracker, sleep tracker, clock and stopwatch, and displays notifications for text messages as well as allowing you to keep track of Facebook and Twitter, linking to … [Read more...]
WATCH: Mr Holmes trailer released
IT’S HERE IT’S HERE IT’S HERE! The trailer for Mr Holmes has just been released, and everyone is excited (few more so than myself). Based on Mitch Cullin’s novel A Slight Trick of the Mind and directed by Bill Condon, the film follows a 93-year-old Sherlock Holmes as he embarks on his last … [Read more...]
Netflix announces original series premier line-up!
Netflix has announced the premiere dates for its upcoming slate of original series, documentaries and stand-up comedy specials. The much-awaited third series of Jenji Kohan’s Orange is the New Black will premier on 12 June, shortly preceded on 5 June by Sense8, a brand new sci-fi drama about … [Read more...]
Wacom announces the Cintiq 13HD touch
Wacom yesterday announced the upcoming Cintiq 13HD touch, the latest in the company’s line of graphic tablets. It’s marketed as being the next innovation in ‘liberating and immersive digital creative experience’ – but what are the new features, really? The Cintiq 13HD touch weighs in at a … [Read more...]
Gioteck’s plug-and-play headset – perfect for Tron fans
Gioteck HC-4 Stereo Headset Stereo sound Standard 3.5 mm headphone jack 8 hrs battery life Charges via micro USB (cable included with headset) Price: £33 on Amazon Find out more on the Gioteck site The HC-4, launched last December, is part of Gioteck’s headset series, which ranges … [Read more...]
The Sony wearable that tracks your everything
This is an entirely superfluous and decadent gadget: you will buy it simply for the purpose of indulging yourself. The SmartBand Talk SWR30 Sitting in its minimalistic case, the SmartBand Talk SWR30 looks pristine and tempting. Shiny and light, a little bulkier than a wristwatch with a curved … [Read more...]