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Reviews March 30, 2016 posted by Nigel

Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Pro – superb 18 hour tablet with integrated 60 inch projector [Review]

Tablet computers still exist. No really they do. We know it seems like so 1950s to talk about them – remember when they were so HOT you would scald yourself picking one off the shelf – but they still have a useful purpose in the right hands. In fact Lenovo believes that their major use is as an entertainment device, which demonstrates a lot about how the market has shifted over the past year or so.

Reviews March 9, 2016 posted by Nigel

Rearview Mirror HD Car Camera – cool budget car dashcam in a mirror [Review]

Car cameras (aka dashcams) come in all shapes and sizes, but one of the most interesting we think, is the type that comes embedded in a rearview mirror format. They’ve been around for a long while now, but the latest generation sport higher resolution and lower prices, which make them an attractive option for Joe Public.

general February 23, 2016 posted by Nigel

TomTom Bandit Camera – stylish action cam with great battery life and features [Review]

There are lots of action cameras on the market, and for the most part they are all focused on repeating the GoPro success story. The result is they look the same, operate the same and offer varying degrees of build quality and features. So it’s nice to find one company which is bucking the trend, by producing a camera which is genuinely different. We take a closer look to see just how different.

Awesome February 16, 2016 posted by Nigel

Titan M USB Cable – we test out the toughest USB cable in the world. And it’s tough! [Review – Editors Choice]

Ever had a USB cable fail on you? Annoying isn’t it? We’ve lost count of the number of cables with smashed tips or invisible breaks which have caused us grief over the years. So when we heard that a company was claiming to have the ‘toughest cable on earth’ we just had to test it out. Could this be the solution to our cable break woes?

Cool Web Apps & Sites February 9, 2016 posted by Nigel

Byline – superb crowdfunded journalism site delivers the kind of independent news we used to enjoy

Anyone with a brain will realize that the news business is in dire straits, and not only financially. The rise of the Internets, coupled with declining ad revenue has really changed things for the worse. The quality of the reporting, and its close ties with corporate marketing budgets and government agendas, has trashed the credibility of much of the Fourth Estate severely. But now there’s a new option in town, and it’s very cool indeed.

Gadgets February 8, 2016 posted by Nigel

Swiza Drone Backpack – carrying around your drone is no longer a drag

Nowadays no well dressed geek would be seen out and about without his trusty quadcopter. After all, you never know when you’re going to spot a nice juicy landscape which needs filming from the air. Not to mention video selfies. Yeah sorry. Anyway, carrying around your drone is no longer a drag with the new Swiza Drone Backpack.

Gadgets February 8, 2016 posted by Nigel

ZipperMend – clever gadget instantly fixes busted zip pulls

In our private list of annoying problems which happen far too much, the busted zip pull ranks pretty high. And if you’ve ever had it happen to you on a suitcase or coat you’ll know what we mean. For one thing it is such a stupid problem. A tiny one inch bit of metal or plastic breaks off and suddenly life has become ridiculously difficult? Truly annoying. But now a fix has arrived.

Gadgets February 1, 2016 posted by Nigel

Fifty Cent Covert Knife Coin – perfect for escaping from traumatic situations with the relatives

Imagine the situation. You’re trapped in a dark cellar, hands tied, with rats nibbling at your feet. And all because you inadvertently criticized the mother-in-law’s baking skills. It could happen to anyone, heck it’s probably happening right now, somewhere deep in Meerkat country. But listen, there’s a way out.

Eco Friendly February 1, 2016 posted by Nigel

Mo Solar Car – is this open source electric vehicle just what our cities need? [Video First Look]

There’s no question we’re in a race against time as far as city transportation goes. The more people we cram into these urban spaces, the more pollution and congestion builds up. And it’s getting to a ridiculous state right now. Just take a look at Milan, Beijing or any other major city, where private transport has caused problems. You travel through London at an average speed of 10 mph or something at the moment. Which is why this new little…

Gadgets February 1, 2016 posted by Nigel

Ringly – smart ring moves tech bling to your fat fing-er

You know that stuff called ‘wearables’, that everyone was shouting about last year? Well the idea hasn’t gone away. In fact it seems to be getting worse. The geeks are now trying to stick this kind of on-body tech into just about every bit of our lives. Like this Ringly device for instance, which is being marketed as a ‘smart ring’. Oh yes.

Gadgets January 29, 2016 posted by Nigel

Woolet – the smart Bluetooth wallet you can’t lose in a cab

It’s like a perpetual nightmare. The thought of leaving your wallet behind at a bar, in a cab or somewhere else where you aren’t. We’ve all had those moments, even if they didn’t turn out gruesome. But now technology is stepping up to help banish the lost dosh blues once and for all, thanks to the power of Bluetooth.

Gadgets January 29, 2016 posted by Nigel

Wireless Glass Keyboard – touch sensitive Bluetooth thing glistens with shiny

There are some products which definitely come out of the ‘because we can’ stable of innovation, and we think this new Wireless Glass Keyboard is one of those. After all, why would you create this? Because it’s more portable? Not really. It’s easier to use? Probably not. So why?

Gadgets January 28, 2016 posted by Nigel

R2D2 Humidifier – the force, or something equally hilarious and trendy, comes to your bedroom

OK, here’s a question. How many ways can you slice and dice a stupid fictional robot character and make a zillion dollars in licensing fees? Answer. We don’t know, because we haven’t tried marketing a toilet scraper yet. Yes that’s right, here we go with yet another R2D2 themed object. We’ve had wireless keyboards, car chargers, bubble machines, desk vacs, web cams, smokers, remote controls and security safes. Why not an R2D2 Humidifier? We hear you ask. Wearily.

Free Software January 28, 2016 posted by Nigel

WPS Office – the best darn Android office suite around [Freeware]

It’s a fact that the more powerful these darn smartphones become, the more tempting it is to use them for more adventurous stuff. Like… oh you know, navigating around. But more seriously, the power of modern phones is also just perfect for doing real office type work, but they’ve been held back until now by sub-standard software. No longer. Welcome WPS Office.

Reviews January 26, 2016 posted by Nigel

UMI Emax Mini Android Phone – sleek iPhone clone offers great budget specs [Review]

It’s always nice to come across a product which is more than the sum of its parts, and which offers a better experience than the price should suggest. And so it is with the new UMI Emax Mini smartphone. This sleek little iPhone clone, looks good and more importantly, works extremely well, and all at a very impressive price.

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