I think I can safely speak for many of us when I say that I'm really not that good at keeping up my fitness. Aside from all the other stuff that needs doing in a day, counting steps and getting enough sleep are things that seem to just magically fall by the wayside, left to linger as I sit and drink … [Read more...]
The best places to learn code
Ever since I tried the Hour of Code back in March my mind has kept on trickling back to the idea of coding. Every time I have to do a repetitive task I think ‘man, this would be so much easier if I could just input a repeat command into this’. It was because of this that I decided to try out a … [Read more...]
Octa TabletTail Monkey Kit Review
Hello devoted fans and eager headhunters. Aren't you tired of having to support the full girth of your tablet with your thick, fleshy fingers? Wouldn't you love to be able to hold a hot dog in one hand and a beer in the other whilst staring morosely into the void of the internet, able to … [Read more...]
Patrona insanely expensive iPhone Wallet. I still want it though
The Patrona iPhone wallet wins for four very good reasons. First, it's available in a fine assortment of colours and patterns, including orange leather, which matches Dork Adore's logo and is therefore welcome in our hearts Second, it stores three of your cards so that you can head out for an … [Read more...]
Review: Ultimate Ears Boom bluetooth speaker
I'm something of an audiophile, so it took me ages to settle on the Bluetooth speaker I actually wanted to buy. After all, this was going to be my boom-box, digital radio and shower companion all in one, so it had to be a good all-rounder. Research done, I was all set to go for a Bose model on the … [Read more...]
Revolights LED City Wheels – Bike safety made awesome
If you're a fan of hopping on a bike and exploring the city, then I sympathize with you - the grim and wet weather haven't exactly been ideal biking conditions. Visibility and safety for cyclists is a pretty important point, especially in a city like London, where biking is a bit more of a sensible … [Read more...]
Bongo Drop Bluetooth Speaker – Ideal for on the go
If you're a fan of both fashionable gadgets and portable speakers, then the new Bongo Drop by XSories is definitely worth checking out. Because aside from being so very pretty (I would very much like an orange one, thank you) it's also compact, handy and entirely ready for you to take with you … [Read more...]
Wacom Inkling – the pen that turns your notebook into a design tablet
The Wacom ‘designer tool on the go’ Inkling (available from Amazon) is a digital pen which records what you draw as you draw it using Real Ink on Real Paper. It lets you create layers as you go and stores up to 10 pages worth of pics which you can then transfer to your computer. Sounds pretty great, … [Read more...]
Dork Adore Gift Guide – Gadget Geek Gifts
Regular readers all know that, here at Dork Adore, we're big fans of all things gadgets and tech. And with Christmas just around the corner (it's there, peeking at you...) and gifts to be bought, it makes perfect sense to do a gift guide just for all the gadget fans out there (... well, … [Read more...]
Barely-there colour trend hits technology.
All-over white, interspersed with occasional flashes of strong colour, is a big feature of winter 2013 dressing, and this look is perfectly aligned with what we're seeing in the world of designer tech. It's a look that's very easy on the eye - especially after a few seasons of pattern mania. The … [Read more...]