Month: December 2008
Time is a conundrum with the Chronochrome
I think there was definitely drugs involved, perhaps some alcohol, fused together because someone thought it'd be a good idea to create a cerazy mind bending cocktail. Whatever narcotics the designer(s) of this timepiece were on, it made them do something crazy. I'm finding it quite difficult to ascertain quite what they were going for.…
Electricity generating speed bumps the next thing in eco-mania?
Those annoying beneficial road safety measures, otherwise known as sleeping policeman could be about to get a high-tech overhaul. Power generating road humps are to be tested on the streets of London, in what I do believe is the first in speed bump electricity generating history over here... and perhaps even the world. I'm a…
Secret Santa Solutions: under £15
Continuing in our Secret Santa series of gifts for that troublesome colleague, we're bringing you a selection of the best buys for under £15, and address just what you can get for those difficult to shop for people. The Boss The problem: Duh, they're the BOSS. They can raise your salary, fire you, or make…
Christmas tree lights Yoda is
You either love him or find his total disregard for the rules of the English language and back to front speech infuriatingly annoying. If you're not a fan, you probably wouldn't want the green Jedi master adorning your tree, but enthusiastic Star Wars fans step this way. Yoda will shine brightly on your tree, lest…
Etymotic release their beloved hf2 'phones in ruby red
Normally the fact that Etymotic have released their headphones in a new colour wouldn't be much of a story, but seeing as Christmas is round the corner, it could be a nice gift idea. You get all the goodness of the hf2's which include sound isolating properties, high fidelity audio and an in line microphone.…
Friday Video Fun: Learn to ride a segway
A bit of home grown video fun today, in the form of Segway riding. I got to visit Goonhilly, thanks to Virgin Mobile, where they told me all about the texts they were sending into space. The best bit, though, was undoubtedly the Segway riding - I've seen heaps of people at tech conferences have…
Could this be the Attila the hun of mobile phones?
Attila the Hun was a fierce warrior and king of the Huns during the fifth century. During his rule, he was one of the most fearsome fighters of the Western and Eastern Roman Empires' enemies. So is that what message Motorola is trying to put across by naming their new phone the Atilla? Has Motorola…
Shiny Poll: Has Chrome won your heart?
Google's Chrome browser launches out of Beta today, and Google promise its more stable and usable than ever, as it's now on its fifteenth update. Sad news for non-Windows users though - both Mac and Linux versions are still stuck somewhere in that pesky pipeline. So, are you a convert? Are you a Chrome convert?…
Shiny Gallery: Survive a techy Christmas without the added extravagance
So money's a bit tight with you too huh? It sucks, I know. But this shouldn't mean you can't put anything gadgety on your Xmas list. There are loads of inexpensive gadgets out there - you just have to know where to look. Geeks and lovers of gadgety goods still need their tech fix and…
Guess who's looking extra glamorous while on her Blackberry Curve
Who's this hot celeb looking too hot to trot while talking away on her Blackberry Curve? As far as diva demands go, this super diva is up there with the likes of J-Lo, Madonna and Celine Dion. Some of these demands include de-humidifiers (to protect her voice), cuddly kittens, tea service for eight (made only…
