Reviews

Review: Jack Wolfskin DRY ‘N COSY LONGSLEEVE Shirt

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Thanks to the recent running bug that I have been infected with, I am trying quite a lot of running gear. While warmer climates around the world just require a good loose t-shirt and a pair of shorts, the cold and wet climate we often have in Britain means we need better gear, better shirts, … Read more

Review: Pump and OMG In-Ear Phones

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It is not often that a small player goes after the big guns. To be quite honest, most of us can’t afford it, and often the bigger guns have a way of buying out the competition. It may be a harsh world, but not all is lost. A while back, Adam Blair from Pump Audio … Read more

Review: BT Mini Home Hotspot 500 Kit

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What is it? With the advent of new devices, our reliance on the internet is becoming more and more apparent. We need WiFi everywhere, and as much as possible. Sadly, it doesn’t work as well as we’d like. Most routers/WiFi hubs have a limited range, and things such as walls, the area of your house, … Read more

Review: XSories U-Shot Deluxe Leather

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  Okay, before you judge this, it is not a selfie stick. This is, to quote a certain reference from a certain movie, the Selfie Stick’s father. Well, by definition it is a Telescopic Pole, which extends 49 cm, and attaches to cameras using the universal 1/4″ standard. Look and feel Anything and everything that … Read more

Oxford guide to coffee and WiFi – Cowley Rd

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Long time ago I promised my friend Sami an article about free WiFi in Oxford. That was really long time ago. For one reason or another I got pulled away from doing this for over a year. It’s time to fulfil this promise.

This article intends on being short series, divided into four parts (or regions). Cowley Road, City centre, Jericho and Summertown. I aim to focus on local businesses, not chains like Costa, Starbucks etc. Why? Because small business can be influenced to change, if needed, or benefit from good press.

So, without further ado, let’s start with first area – Cowley Rd.

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Review: Jawbone Up Move

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Jawbone are not new to the fitness tracker market. Along with Fitbit, they have been providing fitness trackers to the masses. However, Jawbone have always focused on providing the premium product to the consumer, i.e. their trackers have always been a bit on the expensive side. Not any more. With the Jawbone Up Move, you … Read more