Kate Sorenson is as frugal as they come. Her personality drives her to find the best possible savings and in addition share them with others. A big thanks to her for this well written and informative article. Computers are glorious things. They let you communicate with anyone in the world or learn any piece … Read more
By Sami Mughal If you are one for small details, this is your product. Since getting my HTC ONE X, and trying to use it as a computer replacement, I have been looking for a keyboard that would pair with the phone, work wirelessly, and be small enough to be carried around. Physical:The Freedom Pro Keyboard … Read more
I am currently reading Shantaram, by Gregory David Roberts. The book is extremely popular here (Oxford and most of UK), and I noticed that it even featured in Rang De Basanti. However, just visiting its Amazon link, I came across a few negative reviews. This one, caught my eye, and I have to say, for … Read more
By Sami Mughal So about two years ago, Sharpie announced the Liquid Pencil (http://blog.sharpie.com/2010/08/introducing-the-new-sharpie-liquid-pencil/). Every since that announcement, I have been waiting for it to be released in the UK. Two years go by, and still nothing. However, the other day, browsing through Staples (in the UK), I came across the Staples Liquid Pencil. Compared … Read more
This is one for those who like knitting, and those who like to be stay warm in the cold winter months. It being cold and with the holidays season running on a high, I came across Wool and the gang (http://www.woolandthegang.com), where you can buy needles, yarn, wool, knitting kits, and of course, they also … Read more
This is for the ones who have a passion for the skies. Telescopes are an essential part of the kit one must possess to look up to the heavens. The main problem one has with buying a telescope is that there is such a wide variety of choice out there, and it is very hard … Read more
By Sami Mughal The new plethora of smart phones that are taking over our lives mostly boost a button-less interface. They often boast a touch screen keyboard, which depending on how fat-fingered you are, may or may not be functional for you. There are phones out there that have a keyboard packed into them, like … Read more
By Sami Mughal Within 8 hours of Apple announcing the latest feature on their new iPhone 4S, Siri, Dexetra came out with their own version. Ironically it is called Iris, which is Siri spelt backwards. Being more of an android person myself, I had to give it a go, so I downloaded it. https://market.android.com/details?id=com.dexetra.irisNow before … Read more
The very name ‘Desk Genie’ (http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/desk-genie-non-slip-charging-desk-stand-p22432.htm) inspires a lot of wonder as well as scepticism. However, to say that I am impressed would be an understatement. I ordered this contraption that comes with many promises mostly out of curiosity, but the fact that it has delivered everything on the list definitely gives it a good … Read more
So a few days ago I received a huge box courtesy of Doritos and Pepsi Max Citrus Freeze. It claimed to pack a Super Hero Survival Kit. Curious, I opened it up! Turned out Doritos had sent me their new flavour Jalapeño Fire paired with the Pepsi Max Citrus Freeze to try out and write … Read more