We've all been waiting for this, haven't we? Maybe we didn't know it, but now it's happened it seems like the universe was created for this very moment: iPhone's Siri has been introduced to the granddaddy of interactive toys, Furby. Now, we're intrigued by Siri and we have … [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...]
Dell Inspiron 15R and its choice of many covers
I've long been a fan of Dell, despite my growing collection of Apple products. The brand's laptops are reliable, quick and do exactly what you want them to do. Now, with the release of the Dell Inspiron 15R, you can make your laptop look good with a collection of snap on covers. … [Read more...]
Watch Doctor Who on Facebook! The Future Is Now!
Want to control time in a Time Lord fashion? That’s unlikely to happen in your lifetime, but you can now watch episodes of Doctor Who online on a whim with the new Doctor Who Video On Demand Facebook app, and only for a small fee! … [Read more...]
App Reviews: StumbleUpon, Fruit Ninja, Wave Launcher, Katango, Walkit
This week, we've got iPhone, iPad and Android app reviews for your, courtesy of the wondrous team at Frackulous. Here's a quick over-view of what you can expect: StumbleUpon for the iPad. A great way to suck up the precious hours of your life, the StumbleUpon app will give you instant access to … [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...]
Giles Deacon 3D glasses from LG
It's not often that my major areas of interest cross over, but Giles Deacon has brought fashion and high-tech together with this pair of 3D glasses from LG (available now from Selfridges). The fuzzy pattern on the frame was inspired by TV interference. The shades allow you to watch 3D movies at … [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...]