Month: July 2010
Shiny Review: Sony Ericsson Vivaz
This week, I got my paws on Sony Ericsson's Vivaz. With HD capability - and a nice new curvy design - I wanted to know whether it pulls off the multimedia magic we've all been promised. First off: looks. Much has been made of the 'human curvature' design, and it's not exactly been a universal…
SendSocial: Ditch the real address, and send packages to a Facebook ID
SendSocial is the web service that allows you to 'send anything, anywhere, without an address'. Starting at three quid a pop, it lets you post birthday presents to your mates using Twitter and email IDs rather than an actual address. And now, you can send packages using Facebook profiles, too. Haven't heard of it yet?…
Time is running out to grab $25,000 in Vimeo's first video festival
There's just one month left to submit your entries in Vimeo's first ever festival and awards ceremony. And with a judging panel that includes David Lynch, Morgan Spurlock and Roman Coppola, you're going to have to do better than that home movie of you falling off your skateboard. The Vimeo competition is all about celebrating…
Grindr goes mainstream – but what will it take to make it in the straight market?
Grindr - the hook-up app currently being used by over 700,000 gay, straight and curious men - is sure getting some airtime. Shortly after Steven Fry explained the concept to Jeremy Clarkson and the viewers of Top Gear, The Guardian's Polly Vernon asks whether the app constitutes 'a new sexual revolution'. With an app for…
Shiny video: Testing the Philips CushionSpeaker
I tried out the CushionSpeaker from Philips, which is supposed to make things more comfortable resting your laptop on your knee. Being a huge fan of watching iPlayer in bed (at any time of day or night, to be honest) and a sufferer of the dreaded Hot Knee Syndrome, I quite liked it, actually. The…
Apple's official statement about iPhone 4's poor reception – software update coming
Confused? Well kind of. Do you agree that the vast majority of users who have not been troubled by this issue? Letter from Apple Regarding iPhone 4 Dear iPhone 4 Users, The iPhone 4 has been the most successful product launch in Apple's history. It has been judged by reviewers around the world to be…
Shiny Preview: Road testing the Penny Farthing from IWOOT
The things we do for the love of tech... I risked life and limb testing the Penny Farthing from IWantOneofThose.com. As you can see, it takes a bit of practise... Very stylish, I think you'll agree. Big thanks to my stabilisers (ie. Chris). if you fancy taking a spin, maybe read up on some Penny…
Geek chic: Fashion to prove your passion for tech
Sometimes, it's just not enough to shout your love of gadgets from the rooftops. Luckily, some gadget focused fashion will see you right. Have a look at our gallery to find the best ways to update your wardrobe.
Tuned in or switched off? The dangers of 'iPod oblivion'
Once again, tech lovers are being warned of the dangers of iPod oblivion: the 'trance-like state' users find themselves in when listening to music on their mobiles or mp3 players. With a plugged-in cyclist recently getting rather too close to a tram in the Australian state of Victoria (he was lucky to escape with only…
Summer swimming? No sweat, thanks to the Pool Jet
If your swimming style is about as graceful as a hippo in a tutu, this could be the gadget to revolutionise your holiday poolside antics. The Pool Jet from IWantOneOfThose is a hand-held underwater device that will pull you gently through the water (saves you embarrassing yourself in front of all the stylish senoritas with…
