As you may have guessed from a glance at our Craft section, Team Dork Adore are a bunch of avid makers (myself included; I'm a papercrafter/knitter). So when we got the chance to send one of us to The Spring Knitting and Stitching Show at Kensington Olympia, we jumped on it. I braved the first day … [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...]
Timey-Wimey, Filmy-Wilmy – Project Almanac – Dork Review
Like the time travelling cousin to Josh Trank’s Chronicle, out comes director Dean Israelite’s Project Almanac, a solid-but-a-bit-predictable thriller which plays around with the found footage genre (wait, come back!) and presents you with a question that you may have already answered in the … [Read more...]
Here are 10 Things I Hate About the Gilmore Girls
Have the Gilmore Girls put something in your drink? Why are so many of you in love with such a terrible show? Hello my name is Katie Lee and I hate the Gilmore Girls.There, I said it. I finally came out as a nerd who can't stand those two women and their stupidhead show. Here's why. 1. Everything … [Read more...]
Doctor Who LEGO on its way!
It's been an exciting day for LEGO and Doctor Who fans. One of the few Doctor Who sets that had been put forward for the Ideas site, where fans create sets and upload them for review - and potential sale as an official product - has been given the go ahead. This collection was by Andrew Clark. … [Read more...]
The Latest Crochet and Knitting Books for Spring
Resolved to make more STUFF this year? Let us help you with a round-up of the most recent crafty books for the new year. (We've also found some free patterns from the books, so check those out too!) Knit Your Own Farm by Sally Muir and Joanna Osbourne The latest book from the craft duo … [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...]