Monthly Archives: November 2014

Gadgets November 28, 2014 posted by

Mr. Coffee Smart Optimal Brew – the coffeemaker that’s smarter than you are

Yeah, so today is Black Friday in the US and many other places. That means it’s a day when ordinary, rational human beings will go and stand outside in bitterly cold weather to queue for a television at 30% off a fictitious price. Thank goodness for civilisation. It’s also probably a time when a good hot cup of coffee will help them feel less like frozen popsicles, and more like intrepid bargain hunters. So, for those of you out there…

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Mr. Coffee Smart Optimal Brew – the coffeemaker that’s smarter than you are
Gadgets November 27, 2014 posted by

Iblazr – get rid of those bad flash phone snaps

Cell phones are getting really good for photography. Not just selfies, but general snaps too, since their resolution is now so good. But try taking shots in a darker location and it’s a different story, because the inbuilt flash of your phone really doesn’t cut it. But now there’s a tiny add-on which promises to deliver better shots in the gloom, and it has its own battery too.

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Iblazr – get rid of those bad flash phone snaps
Gadgets November 26, 2014 posted by

EHEAR E2 – a Bluetooth wireless headset and action camera in one [Review]

Just when you think you’ve seen it all, along comes a product that makes you go, hmmm. This new EHEAR E2 Bluetooth Headset & Action Camera is one such product. It’s actually a very clever idea. Take a standard wireless headset which you can use with your phone to pick up and make calls, and integrate a camera so you can also take videos as you travel around. Makes sense.

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EHEAR E2 – a Bluetooth wireless headset and action camera in one [Review]
Gadgets November 26, 2014 posted by

AeroBull – man and music’s best friend

Phone docks with personality are a fun find and one that actually takes sound seriously is even rarer still. Usually they are small, desk sized contraptions but this isn’t the case with the AeroBull, the speaker that doubles as a work of art and will probably end up replacing your real dog as your best friend.

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AeroBull – man and music’s best friend
Gadgets November 26, 2014 posted by

Lettermate – at last a cure for awful handwriting on envelopes

There are certain people who should never be allowed anywhere near a pen and paper. Yes we’re looking at you Mr and Mrs GP doctor people. And others. These folk seem to have a pathological problem with writing clearly (just check out the average prescription note next time), but there are also others who simply can’t write straight. Probably genetic. Now help is at hand.

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Lettermate – at last a cure for awful handwriting on envelopes