Putting the age wars aside, it is only true that times are changing. While the older generations had to know how to deal with cheque books and hammers, our generation has been working on computers, has put words like MS Office in their CVs, and generally carry computers in our pockets. Of course, things aren’t … Read more
This new development was recorded in Uganda, one of the African countries. No matter how difficult it is for you to believe the reality of this event, children who have been diagnosed for complicated pneumonia have been saved through the provision of oxygen (highly concentrated ones) from an innovated oxygen (solar powered) delivery mechanism. This … Read more
I bet you have heard about Pokémon Go! Of course, you have! It has taken over the world. Sure, some flaky incidents have taken place ever since people started playing but doesn’t mean the game is ‘evil’ or there’s no use of playing it at all. Two hospitals in the United States are using … Read more
Christmas maybe sold as a very family experience, but this year would probably see the most amount of digital gifts being given away to kids. This means that more kids will be spending time online, and this puts online safety at the forefront. O2 and NSPCC have partnered this Christmas to bring awareness to parents … Read more
For children and teachers, there has perhaps never been a more exciting time to learn. Advances in technology now mean that UK classrooms can buzz with creativity and innovation and with companies like Hope Education supplying a wide range of educational supplies including laptops, projectors and TVs to schools, pupils have access to a greater … Read more
The Smart Home is here and now, and security is probably one of the best applications of it. Security cameras have been in use for decades, and have provided lots of useful information. The Samsung SmartCam HD is much more than your average security camera. With the ability to watch video in HD, motion … Read more
The bigger joy of running OxGadgets is all the people who write to me, and tell me about their projects. The team from Codie got in touch with me recently, and they basically have a small toy robot, that with the help of an app, is designed to help kids learn coding. They are Budapest … Read more
When your children were preschoolers, you paid close attention when they and their friends were all having a playdate. From making sure that everyone shared the toys to providing everyone with goldfish crackers and apple juice, you stayed pretty busy keeping an eye on your little ones. As your kids got older you backed off … Read more
Last year I reviewed this weird and wonderful bicycle accessory called the Hornit, what claimed to be the world’s loudest horn. Interesting and fun as I found it to be, I found it lacking in one department. I wanted it to have a light! Hornit are back, and this time they are focusing on the … Read more
Americans are taking to the waters in record numbers, according to growboating.org. About 88.5 million people participated in recreational boating at least once in 2013. It was no different in Canada, where nearly half the population went boating last year. Because of its popularity, new gadgets and technology are being developed for boaters all the … Read more