Here's a clever one - the iCoat bubble case for iPad and iPhone. While normal bubble wrap wouldn't last long, this is a tough, light and tear-resistant case. Made by Ozaki, the jelly cases are available in clear or translucent black, and cover all the sides of the device. It allows access to all controls…

Imagine this: Point your mobile phone at your car and it will open the door for you, greet you by name, initiate your favourite settings and even start playing your music of choice. This could well be the future, judging from the announcement from semiconductor group NXP and car group Continental. Presenting this futuristic vision…

i, the Independent's spin-out newspaper, has presented the most influential tweeters in Britain. The top ten are as follows: 1. Sarah Brown (campaigner) 2. Richard Bacon (broadcaster) 3. Eddie Izzard (comedian) 4. Stephen Fry (comedian / national treasure) 5. Umair Haque (economist) 6. Russell Brand (comedian) 7. Tinchy Stryder (musician) 8= Hilary Alexander (fashion director)…

The new Facebook for SIM app means users can get Facebook access from any phone, not just the upmarket brands. This could be a significant boon for the social networking site, enabling it to gain tractions in markets where people cannot afford smartphones. Developed by Gemalto, an Amsterdam-based digital security group, the app runs on…

This is a guest post from TechDigest While we knew playing games on mobiles was becoming increasingly more popular, a new study suggests there may be a revolution in the wings. Game playing on mobiles might replace games consoles altogether by the year 2025, according to findings from GoodMobilePhones.co.uk. Or at least this is what…

Catholic church officials were quite keen on the idea of a confession app, taking the stance that it could bring more into the fold. But the Pope has other ideas, it seems. 'It's essential to understand that the sacrament of penance requires a personal dialogue between the penitent and the confessor, and absolution by the…

Only days after new Nokia CEO Stephen Elop issued that damning comment about the company standing on 'a burning platform', the mobile group has confirmed a 'strategic partnership' with Windows. 'A new mobile ecosystem' will be the result, if the companies are to be believed. No tall order, then. The Windows Phone 7 OS will…

Fooducate, a new, free app, aims to help shoppers make more informed choices while pondering labels in supermarket aisles. Scan in the bar code and the app will immediately tell you whether the item is healthy, by giving you a score from A to D. If your choice turns out to be a dud, a…

Love it or hate it, it's Valentine's Day on Monday. Cue flowers, cards and dinners for some, for others it may be a case of fish and chips - and not just for the singles as V-day is a challenge for a lot of couples too. So in an effort to provide some comic relief,…

If you want your dates to be statistically above-average successful, then you should cast an eye over this research by dating site OkayCupid. These guys have trawled through 736million responses from their members about dating conversations and come up with a list of what lines work best. I for one am glad that some maths…