Nowadays it’s all rush rush, go go, so we’re always fascinated when someone tries to buck the trend and take us back to a more leisurely way of being. Like when we actually all had some free time to spare. Remember that?
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Pepper – meet the robot with emotions who’s here to cheer you up
Will we ever live in a robot infested future? More to the point, would we like to live in one? These are questions that the people in Japan are probably asking right now, as their country introduces increasing numbers of robots into the market. The latest one however has a rather interesting job to do.
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy S5 – Top 10 Cool Camera Tips [Review]
There’s no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy S5 sets new standards for Android smartphones in a lot of ways. One of the most interesting feature sets revolves around the huge 16 megapixel camera on the phone, which offers up ultra high resolution images (aka 4K) plus a bunch of other neat features for photo enthusiasts to play with.
Read MoreMini 0803 Ambarella A7 Dashcam – high resolution, small size
Dashcams are pretty useful at times, especially when you’re one of those unfortunates who spends most of their working day sitting in a vehicle of some sort or another. A well positioned dashcam can mean the difference between proving your innocence in any traffic incident and getting stuck with a bill, or worse.
Read MoreEverything you NEED to know about Net Neutrality with some comedy magic thrown in as well
So this particular video is going the rounds at the moment, but it’s important enough to be featured everywhere, so we’re happy to report it again here. If you have been bored stupid by all the ongoing ruckus over Net Neutrality, and even a little confused by what it means, then you REALLY need to watch this hilarious video from comedian John Oliver.
Read MoreYou’re Getting Old – cool online app lets you find out what’s been going on during your lifetime so far
They say that time flies, and boy does it. Especially as you get older, when days merge into weeks into months. It’s hard to keep track of what’s been happening in the world, when all you can remember is buying cheese last week. Or was it milk?
Read MoreWireless Light Switch – unleash your inner Jedi with this cool switch
I hate it when I get comfortable in bed and almost ready to sleep but realize that the lights are still on. That’s when I wishing I could turn them off with my Jedi powers. Well praise be to the ultimate geek powers that work hard to give us crazy things and save us time. They have delivered.
Read MoreiPhone 5 Keyboard Case – Bluetooth QWERTY case makes your typing fast and fancy
A wise man once said ‘a touchscreen without a space bar is like a bear without a barrel’ and we’ve got to admit it does seem to make some kind of sense. If you’re going to be doing real work on your handset, you’ll definitely need something which offers a bit more flexibility than just swipe and smile.
Read MoreGotham GolfCart – tee off with the style of a caped crusader
Yep, we’re going to have to file this one under…um…show off-ery? So we’re thinking this custom Gotham GolfCart thing has got to be the most over the top, in yer face, ‘if you’ve got it flaunt it’ piece of tin this side of a Swarovski encrusted DeLorean flying car.
Read MoreAnki – open source flashcards help you learn stuff quickly and effectively anywhere [Freeware]
Not all of us can have great memories, which means it can be difficult trying to remember facts for exams, work or even hobbies. The best way to overcome the problem is probably to sign up for a course or two, but if you don’t have the time or money, there is a free alternative which can be pretty valuable.
Read MoreHow to get security updates for Windows XP until April 2019
Wow, it just won’t die will it? Like some sort of zombie operating system, no matter what Microsoft does to try and kill off the world’s favorite O/S, Windows XP still keeps bouncing back. Tattered, worn, with stinky breath, but undeniably alive.
Read MoreTablet Lawn Chair – because squinting at a screen down in the basement is not good for your eyes
OK, we’ve got to admit, there’s something a bit weird when you’re so addicted to the small screen that you need to take it with you outside in the fresh air and sunshine. Shouldn’t we be looking around and enjoying the smell of freshly mown grass or something?
Read MoreDrivology – big brother wants to reduce your car insurance premiums…are you game for a bit of Orwell in your life?
How much of your privacy would you be willing to sacrifice in order to save money? A little? A lot? How about we ask you to carry around an app which monitors all your driving habits every day, and if you succeed in meeting our criteria for ‘safe’, we’ll reduce your insurance premiums? Sound interesting?
Read MoreYouTube announces proposed new crowdfunding program – fans to get the chance to chip in to their favorite channels
The YouTube phenomenon continues on and on, with no signs of stopping, with around 1 billion viewers now visiting the site every single month. That’s a lot of eyeballs, and it’s clearly exercising the attention of Google a lot nowadays, judging by the number of new initiatives which are arriving on the scene for the video makers and their fans.
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy S5 – 18 Cool Tips and Features Of The New Superphone [Video Review]
The new Samsung Galaxy S5 is the latest iteration of the now venerable line of Android smartphones from the giant Korean company. It features all the typical Samsung flair for features and razzle dazzle, but underneath the glitz there’s a pretty solid piece of phone engineering that works as well as you’d expect from a flagship handset.
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