Love or hate Valentine's day, it's a great excuse to add a bit of romance into your life. Of course, there's no need to sacrifice the geekery and with this in mind I've rounded up some of the best Valentine's appropriate bits of technology on the market right now… 1. Candlelight without the … [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...]
Are eco-friendly cars any fun? Ford Fiesta Econetic
I don't review cars often. I have a little Peugeot 206 that I drive like a go-kart and it gets me from A to B. It's nice but...well, lacking in gadgets and not exactly eco-friendly. While I'm quite content with my little run-around, I'm still keen to keep an eye out for something a little … [Read more...]
The Padintosh: When iPad covers go wrong
You've just received a beautiful new iPad for Christmas. It's sleek, ultra-skinny and just the right size for digital tapping on the go. Ah, the wonders of living in an age where we don't have to lug around a ton of technology to check our emails! So why would you ruin it with a giant … [Read more...]
How to piddle away your time in a club
It's a running joke that toilet queues are usually three times longer for woman than they are for men. This might all be about to change though if plans go ahead to install "the world’s first ‘hands-free’ video game for urinals" in clubs. Yup, it's a game men can control with their willies. Or … [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...]
Dork Adore Gift Guide: The Music Fan
Depending on your own taste in music, buying for a music fan is either a bit of a self-indulgent shopping dream, or hell on earth. Music fans have very high standards (some people may say snobbish, but y'know...) so it's a tough challenge. If you fall into the "hell on earth" category, we've put … [Read more...]
Waterproof your smart phone with the Aqua Phone Case
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...]
Dork Adore Gift Guide: The Scientist
Scientists get a bad rap. We're frequently shown in the media as bespectacled nerds who take everything literally and never have fun. In reality, we like to have just as much fun as everyone else; we just understand it on a higher level. And Christmas is no exception. Everyone has a sciencey … [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...]
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