It’s not that dads are particularly hard to please, but rather they’ve already got the things they want… New set of golf clubs? He bought them. An accessory for his bike? He already saw to that. A fancy beer glass? He has his trusty favourite! And so, finding a gift for your picky pa is … Read more
One of the best parts about being a technology fan is the fact that as time goes on, technology tends to get cheaper and cheaper. You can buy today for a hundred which was selling a few years ago for 5 times the price. However, as our ‘normal’ hardware gets better, so do our standards. … Read more
If someone from 50 years ago were to materialise in your home they would be overwhelmed by the fantastic gadgets on display. Just think what your average 1965 inhabitant would make of a wall-mounted HD or UHD television, or a microwave and laptop. Now think of what 2065 will bring – it’s impossible. However, if … Read more
It doesn’t really matter if you hire security guards or have CCTV systems installed, the biggest threats to your business now exist online. IBM believes that the average consolidated total cost of a data breach is now $3.7 million, representing in a 23 per cent increase since 2013. Therefore, no organisation can ill-afford to ignore … Read more
BlackBerry is dead! Long live the new Blackberry! With these words I bring to you the story of a new generation of Blackberry devices. They still offer you a great bit of hardware, the keyboard that has featured and evolved heavily in BB10 the OS (RIP) features both in physical and touch screen form, and … Read more
Back in the day, anything that needed doing was done by hand – or by a rudimentary machine that was supervised by a human being. Since the introduction of both the internet and more sophisticated gadgets, however, things have changed dramatically with complex computer systems now replacing many paid roles. That said, technology has also … Read more
The theatre is about more than performing in or watching a fascinating story unfold on stage. Beyond the artful sets, amazing costumes and incredible acting are plenty of life lessons that are there for the taking. With this in mind, let’s look at some of the many learning opportunities that present themselves when the lights … Read more
Your phone is probably dirtier than you think it is. In fact, research across the world has suggested that your phone is likely to be five times dirtier than your toilet seat. Yet, no one would even contemplate rubbing their face and hands over that, so why do people not take more care to keep … Read more
Once confined to science fiction stories and films, self-driving cars are no longer a fantasy. While we are a couple of years away from autonomous vehicles, much of the technology involved is already here. Driver aids are already better than some of us at reverse parking or hill starts. Larger vehicle fleets sport collision sensors … Read more
With the growing obsession with thin and large televisions, one thing has suffered immensely: the sound output. As such, more and more people are turning to soundbars. They come in all shapes and sizes, and are often quite dear when it comes to the cost. The ones that pack in a punch are often huge, … Read more