CES 2014 threw up all sorts this year. There was the return of virtual reality with Oculus Rift, the introduction of wearable technology, but more excitingly, the revelation that our homes can become even more futuristic with the releases set for this year. Over the past few years our living spaces have become more … Read more
I was young and foolish. I happened upon a good deal on an i7 laptop, and I went straight for it. Don’t believe me? Witness that slightly wonky (really, Dell?) sticker on my laptop. At the time of buying, i7 was pretty much the best processor you could buy. A good system was had, … Read more
What is it? In an age swamped by ‘smart devices’, here is a security camera for the simple among us. The Outback Cam by Swann promises to deliver you security images/video, both in day and night (thanks to its IR vision), which can be then viewed by popping out the supplied SD card and … Read more
Look at that. Isn’t that just beautiful? Lytro are not quite a household name yet, but they came out with the ‘capture now, focus later’ technology a few years back. While their boxy cameras were nothing special to look at, they had their advantages. Then again, I haven’t quite seen a tourist in London or … Read more
What is it? This small little speaker packs in a lot of power paired with Bluetooth connectivity, and the added advantage of being splash proof, making it ideal for outdoor use, as well as use around the kitchen and shower/bath. Look and feel Shaped like a ruggerdized block, this tiny little speaker features a … Read more
While there are many apps out there that can be used to Blog using the iPad, the best and easiest way I find to blog is using the Chrome browser. It lets me use the editor to its maximum potential. Now while I haven’t tried to do this in the last few versions, I … Read more
There is spam and then there are scams. It is often interesting when you get such an email pass through your junk email filters, and appear in your inbox. Not that it matters as much, but we oalways find it amusing when we spot a new scam or spam. Recently we were contacted by a … Read more
Smartphones are awesomely convenient—until, of course, a polar vortex hits and you have to don a pair of gloves. There’s no tapping and swiping with those babies on. The tech market intelligence company ABI reports that by 2016, all mobile devices will have touchscreens. If you ever want to use one of the latest smartphones … Read more
See that image above? That is how visible you ought to be when on a bike at night. See that image above? That is exactly what Veglo have made possible with their Commuter X4, a backpack attachable backpack like light accessory that makes you extra visible when on a bike. Watch the following … Read more
High-tech gadgets are not just for the lads. If you’re stuck on what to get your girlfriend, wife, partner, daughter or mum for her special day, take a dive into what really catches her interest. Chances are, there’s a techie gadget she’ll fancy that meshes perfectly with her lifestyle. Women Want High Tech More Than … Read more