Month: November 2014
EE is another network in takeover talks with BT
Hot on the heels of the news that BT was in talks to bring O2 back into the fold, EE has confirmed that it's also talking to BT about the possibility of becoming part of the telecoms giant. EE's parent companies, Orange and Deutsche Telekom, confirmed that they are both in 'highly preliminary exploratory discussions' with BT over…
In search of the maximum mani: a DIY gel nails odyssey
I'm pretty sure I have the world's most chippable nails. I can't be 100% sure without conducting the necessary research, but I've definitely never encountered another nail-painter whose polish disappears with such reliable speed. Most people measure a manicure's success in terms of days, but using ordinary polish I'm lucky if mine lasts a full…
13 brilliant Secret Santa gifts for under £5 (yes, we found some)
[nextpage title="Next"] When it comes to Christmas, there is only one hunt more stressful and fraught with error than finding the perfect party outfit, and that is finding the perfect Secret Santa present. Factor in a colleague you actually like, a price limit that hasn't been adjusted for inflation and a rule against giving people 'a voucher…
O2’s Gift Hacker lets you crowdfund your Christmas presents
We all face that obvious Christmas dilemma when we're telling our relatives what we want. Do we ask for a bunch of stuff we don't really need that's cheap, or do you risk being cheeky and ask for something more expensive that we would really love? It's a serious issue, and O2 appears to have a…
Nine years later and BT wants to buy back O2
Some of you might have memories of a little thing called BT Cellnet that existed back in the day, a mobile network that seems to have fizzled out of existence. It didn't, because BT sold the network to Telefonica in 2005 and it ended up being rebranded as a little thing called O2. Nine years later BT…
The iPhone 6 can play 4K video, and we’re only just finding out
Usually tech, like many other things, has little secrets tucked away that the manufacturer leaves for us to find for ourselves. Usually these are little jokes or subtle references known as Easter Eggs. Can someone please tell Apple that full blown features do not really qualify as such. As it turns out the iPhone 6…
Apple might be heading into the world of virtual reality
Everyone seems to have their own virtual reality ambitions these days, and from the sounds of things Apple might be looking to join the likes of Oculus, Samsung, Sony, and Google by developing virtual reality apps of its own. A recent Apple job listing indicates that the company is looking for an app developer with experience creating for iOS,…
10 gadgets to keep you warm and comfy this winter
[nextpage title="Next"] Temperatures have dropped below freezing in England for the first time this winter, and don't we know it! Luckily for us, it's not entirely necessary to bulk out in layers any more - tech, of course, extends to a whole host of weird and wonderful gadgets designed to keep us warm and cosy. So…
Amazon is going to deliver to your local Post Office
As if there weren't enough places to get your Amazon-ordered Christmas presents delivered , the retail giant has announced that customers can now pick up their orders from the local Post Office. Over 10,500 Post Office locations have been added to Amazon's Pickup Location Programme. That's adding to the extensive network of lockers and Collect+ outlets, meaning Amazon…
A leak has revealed details on the OnePlus One sequel
The OnePlus One was the breakout hit of this year, possibly helped by the bizarre marketing technique that made sure people knew about the phone but made it difficult for them to buy one for themselves. As is the was with all smartphone makers the folks at OnePlus now have to contend with leaks, and this one…
