Month: April 2009
GALLERY: The Top Ten Science Fiction books I'd like to see as games
It wasn't so long ago I told you about the Raymond Chandler novel being turned into a computer game. It's a common trend to create a game off the back of successful book/movie mashups, but for every creation that's an astounding success there are those that flop heavier than Oprah in a fat suit. There's…
The Shiny guide to creating your own website: How to make a blog in 5 easy steps
It seems pretty much everyone has a blog nowadays but if you're one of the shrinking number that has never quite got to grips with web 2.0, I'm here to simplify this process for you. It doesn't have to be baffling talk of mySQL and 10Gbps server accounts, I'm going to break down the tools…
Nokia release the Supernova 7100 for £85!
Nokia are expanding their PAYG line with the launch of the Supernova, a budget handset that manages to impress. True, the paltry 1.3 ,megapixel camera isn't going to wow dedicated snappers, but the handset includes a handy slider keypad that's roomy enough to text easily on. It also means you'll be able to use it…
PSP2 rumours abound: But the end of the UMD is nigh!
Just what the next generation PSP will look like has been the topic of many debates in the games world. We're dying to know the full specs of the anticipated PSP2 and want to know when can we expect to get our grubby mitts on it. Well the above image is NOT the finalized version…
The Airswitch light from Mathmos laughs at touch and clap technology
Not so long ago a house that came with touch sensitive lights was dubbed the epitome of cool by my friends. Look- no switches! A simple touch could dim the light, and provide you with around ten minutes of novelty fun. Well this tech could take s serious backseat to the gesture sensitive lights from…
Ministry of Sound team up with ACS to offer hifidelity earplugs
If you spent a large portion of your youth moving from one dingy warehouse to another whilst waving glow sticks, you'll know the pain of ravaged eardrums at the end of a night. Add to that the everyday acoustic stress you receive and having to deal with your housemates attempts at learning drums, and your…
Cowon get a D+ for their latest audio player
D+ is not the kind of score you'd be happy with on your report card, but it might put a smile on your face if you were to get the Cowon MP3 player. It's the latest addition to their range, and is a step up from the D2, their previous offering. The D+ player boasts…
Toshiba release a new netbook, the Mini NB200
Another day, another new netbook hits the market, but this one is looking rather tasty. The latest offering from Toshiba offers consumers a 10.1 inch LCD screen, which has a great backlit display to reduce strain on the eyes. It includes an extra large touchpad and a keypad that's almost full size. The NB200 comes…
Mario danglers make your phone smile
Fans of mobile phone charms will gasp in delight when they see these cute danglers, as they're all Mario themed and intricately detailed. There are six to collect and because they're packaged in adorable capsules it's pretty much pot luck what you get. Each order contains three capsules which have three danglers in them, so…
Shiny Preview: EA Sports Active
Last year we told you about EA Sports Active, EA's bid to get a slice of the Wii Fit market, and today we give you a sneak preview of the game, which is due out next month. I like how they've included resistance bands to use with the game, as that means you're working out…
