http://www.shinyshiny.tv/ Gadgets, Web Stuff, Tech Reviews and Geeky LOLs en Copyright 2012 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:35:15 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=4.38 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss The Queen's Gallery in London is currently exhibiting a number of fascinating anatomical sketches by Leonardo da Vinci, some of which have never even been displayed before (like, EVER). In order to make the collection more accessible to his... http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/app_of_the_day_leonardo_da_vinci_anatomy.html http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/app_of_the_day_leonardo_da_vinci_anatomy.html iPad Wed, 16 May 2012 16:35:15 +0000 The popular Pictionary / Words With Friends hybrid Draw Something amassed more than 50 million users in a matter of weeks and a large proportion of our lives in March were spent trying to think of the funniest ways to... http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/its_official_brits_have_given_up_on_draw_something.html http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/its_official_brits_have_given_up_on_draw_something.html Mobile phone apps Wed, 16 May 2012 14:30:02 +0000 This is the Hugvie, a creepy, colourful little robot baby that's designed to make you feel more of a connection with those you talk to on the phone. The Hugvie is a robot/cuddly toy hybrid developed by the Osaka University... http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/creepy_faceless_robot_baby_will_make_you_feel_better_on_long_distance_calls.html http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/creepy_faceless_robot_baby_will_make_you_feel_better_on_long_distance_calls.html Robots Wed, 16 May 2012 10:49:25 +0000 British summertime just isn't the same without rain, puddles, mud and more rain. Luckily we've already got our eyes on our number one summer saviour for festivals, washed out barbecues and picnics, the cheesy, flashy and kinda sci-fi Ella-Ella... http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/you_can_stand_under_my_ella_ella_led_umbrella.html http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/you_can_stand_under_my_ella_ella_led_umbrella.html Geek style Tue, 15 May 2012 17:30:21 +0000 Lovehoney has given the classic Rabbit vibrator a revamp, making the new device sleeker, quieter and more powerful than ever. But does it look good enough to display in your room? We're not quite so sure... The Happy Rabbit... http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/will_the_new_and_improved_happy_rabbit_be_the_iphone_of_sex_toys.html http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/will_the_new_and_improved_happy_rabbit_be_the_iphone_of_sex_toys.html Naughty Toys Tue, 15 May 2012 15:23:42 +0000 There are oh so many photo apps out there for editing your mobile snaps, but there's definitely a trend amongst avid Instagrammers at the moment to not just be content with the one, but to combine lots and lots of... http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/top_5_apps_for_combining_your_mobile_photos.html http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/top_5_apps_for_combining_your_mobile_photos.html Top Stories Tue, 15 May 2012 11:12:33 +0000 Researchers are currently devising a way to gauge out a bit of our arms to replace all of that unnecessary muscle and flesh with our favourite gadgets. You know, to make life that little bit easier. A few months ago... http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/wtf-researchers-find-gadgets-work-just-as-well-under-our-skin.html http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/wtf-researchers-find-gadgets-work-just-as-well-under-our-skin.html Gadgets Mon, 14 May 2012 12:22:22 +0000 A British woman is set to take legal action against Facebook after online trolls set up a fake account in her name and began sending abusive messages to young girls. The internet may be full of wonderful and magical things,... http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/woman_sues_facebook_after_trolls_set_up_fake_abusive_account.html http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/woman_sues_facebook_after_trolls_set_up_fake_abusive_account.html Facebook Mon, 14 May 2012 11:19:15 +0000 This week Jux, the dark horse of the blogging world, has rolled out a new commenting system to its users. Big, bold blogging platform Jux may still be in its infancy, but since we first wrote about its potential... http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/jux-introduces-new-commenting-system-watch-out-tumblr.html http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/jux-introduces-new-commenting-system-watch-out-tumblr.html Social networking Fri, 11 May 2012 18:00:16 +0000 Online rumours are suggesting that iOS 6 will come with Apple's own built-in Maps application, so does that mean the slow death of Google Maps, an app that we've all come to love and hate in equal measures? As... http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/rumour_is_apple_set_to_drop_our_beloved_google_maps.html http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/rumour_is_apple_set_to_drop_our_beloved_google_maps.html Apple Fri, 11 May 2012 15:50:54 +0000 Facebook could be trialling a new feature that'll give attention seeking users the chance to part with their pennies in order to make their status updates even more prominent. Oh we just can't wait. Everyone has at least one... http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/facebook_could_start_charging_attention_seeking_users.html http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/facebook_could_start_charging_attention_seeking_users.html Facebook Fri, 11 May 2012 11:32:22 +0000 If you're already collected together the pennies to upgrade to CS6, then why not give Adobe's newest subscription-based cloud service a whirl too. Today Adobe has begun rolling out its new Creative Cloud, a supplementary service that can be... http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/adobe_launches_creative_cloud.html http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/adobe_launches_creative_cloud.html Web Stuff Fri, 11 May 2012 10:58:09 +0000 If you enjoy taking photos of your face and then editing them beyond recognition, then moreBeaute could be your new favourite app. Quick and easy-to-use photo application moreBeaute makes your skin look smooth and glowing, a bit like a... http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/morebeaute2_the_ultimate_photo_app_for_posers.html http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/morebeaute2_the_ultimate_photo_app_for_posers.html Mobile phone apps Thu, 10 May 2012 15:34:33 +0000 There are a range of different services that promise to turn your Instagram snaps into stickers, calendars and t-shirts, so we're not surprised to see a new company has popped up that lets you turn them into big, beautiful... http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/instacanvas_turn_your_instagram_photos_into_wall_art.html http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/instacanvas_turn_your_instagram_photos_into_wall_art.html Mobile phone apps Thu, 10 May 2012 14:20:33 +0000 Facebook finally announced that it will be introducing a shiny new app store soon, called the App Center. In the next few weeks the Facebook team will be launching its own App Center on the web and within the... http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/facebook_introduces_its_own_shiny_new_app_store.html http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2012/05/facebook_introduces_its_own_shiny_new_app_store.html Facebook Thu, 10 May 2012 11:32:32 +0000