Last weekend was perhaps one of the most exciting weekends I have ever had due to running OxGadgets. Why? Acer took me and a bunch of other journalists and bloggers up to Edinburgh, set us some challenges, gave us some kit, and off we went. You can read more about the challenges at the following … Read more
What is it? In simple words, it is a small bag. In fact, it wouldn’t be wrong to describe this as a ‘hip pack’, ‘bum belt’ , or what Americans refer to as a ‘fanny pack’. However, what makes it interesting is that it is targeted directly at the people who use and carry … Read more
Apple recently made some news in its app markets by ceasing to label games “free” if they involve in-app purchases. Instead, according to BusinessInsider.com, users will now see a “Get” tab where it used to say “Free.” It’s a subtle switch, but one that speaks to the growing attention being paid to freemium games. … Read more
As of 2011 there were more than 250 million registered motor vehicles cruising the streets and highways. With a number as high as this, it’s easy to see why driver safety is so crucial. By taking advantage of the many forms of technology we have today, you can maintain, ensure safety and be prepared for … Read more
Don’t let the graphics fool you. It looks Androidish, but it isn’t running on Android. The RWatch, retailing from GearBest.com at the following link, is an interesting specimen giving you a lot of functionality in a tiny little space, with a fairly reasonable sub £40 price: http://www.gearbest.com/sports-led-watches/pp_41652.html Set up The app, I guess, only runs … Read more
What is it? We have spoken about this before. We reviewed the Sphero, and the Sphero 2. We talked about these little ‘app controlled’ balls, that fill your living room with action, joy, and embed themselves into many games. Sphero is back with another product, and this time, it isn’t a ball. It is … Read more
To celebrate the launch of the iPhone 6, sat nav app CoPilot is offer you the chance to get your hands on one for free! To enter, simply: -fill in your details here -Head to the CoPilot Facebook page -Or even simpler just RT @CoPilotLive’s comp Tweet below: Make your friends jealous! RT & … Read more
What is it? The Epson PS-500, the ‘Pulsense 500’, is an activity monitor from Epson, that features a built in heart rate monitor. This uses an optical sensor, and in fact, if you take the watch off while the heart rate monitor is on, you can see that it is lit green. It measures your … Read more
What is it? The original Moto G was the best budget phone I owned. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, responsive enough to make you forget that it was ‘budget’, and with direct ownership from Google (back then!) meaning prompt software updates, there was very little you could fault in this … Read more
ARCHOS are slowly making their way into the Android market, and while we’re still waiting on their smart watches and home automation products, they have today announced the Xenon 64, the first phablet from them. Featuring slick premium finish, with only 9,3mm thickness and a 6.4″ screen, it supports a Quad Core Processor and … Read more