I'm not a big fan of children having a never-ending supply of gadgets. Do young kids really need a mobile phone or a flatscreen TV in their rooms? Digital cameras, like the Lego digital camera on the right (Boots, £39.99), are different though. They promote curiosity, provide permanent mementoes … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day gifts for geeks
C'mon now, you didn't think we'd get through February without at least one Valentine's Day post, did you? I know it's all a scam thought up by Hallmark to get us all spending money, but well....it's all a bit of fun really. Floundering for ideas for the dork you desire? We've come up with a few … [Read more...]
Powermat gadget charger review
Loose cables are the bane of my working life. Between my phone, netbook, Nintendo DS and iPod, I've got wires all over the place. Even with an extension lead, I'm still using all the available plugs. So how can I reduce the amount of cable clutter in my room? The designers at Powermat think … [Read more...]
The 10 most confusing gadgets of the last decade
I've lost count of the amount of time I've spent puzzling over why a gadget is refusing to work. A recent study suggests I'm not alone in this area. Research carried out by Confused.com has discovered that consumers constantly come across problems and confusion with their gadgets. And what was … [Read more...]
Five fitness trends you need to try in 2010
New year, new fitness regime? Yeah, my exercise resolutions have kind of fallen by the wayside a little too. Frankly, I need something a little more inspiring then a treadmill and a new tracksuit. So, here's a round up of the top gadgets and trends for fitness in 2010. 1) Reebok EasyTone, … [Read more...]
Apple Tablet Rumour Round-Up
If there’s one thing in life more exciting than an update to a current Apple product, it’s the potential launch of an entirely new Apple product. At least, that’s what the technology world would have you believe. Only those lucky few with homes under rocks will have missed the fact that Apple is … [Read more...]
Dork romance: A Mario Kart love song
You can keep your Marvin Gaye, Westlife and Whitney Houston love songs. This Valentine's Day, I only want to be serenaded with one romantic jingle. The Mario Kart Love Song The song is a YouTube sensation, written by a gaming fan who incorporates his love for Mario Kart with the object of his … [Read more...]
The best gadgets at CES 2010
So, CES has drawn to a close, and the UK tech contingent is heading home. Or at least we would be, if something that looks suspiciously like The Day After Tomorrow hadn’t been happening in our absence… CES this year has been… fine. It’s been slightly more interesting, in terms of launches, than … [Read more...]
Dork Review: Wii Shape Up
Right, lets be honest, most of us are going to pile it on this winter. There's too much fun food around to even consider a diet, and there's absolutely no way I'm going to consider any form of exercise more taxing then reaching for the roast potatoes. Easing your way back into an exercise routine … [Read more...]
Dork Review: Nokia Booklet 3G
The Nokia Booklet 3G is Nokia's first mini-laptop, and another string to add to their mobile communications bow. As the name would suggest the Booklet comes equipped with 3G and Wi-Fi, and has up to 12 hours of battery time, so you can grab it for a day's work without dashing home for the charger … [Read more...]
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