Braggie actually encourages you to show off online

Let’s be honest: social media was built on bragging. Sure, there’s a lot of TV show hashtagging and linking to the Sidebar of Shame, but whether it’s your hot new dress or cute new baby, everyone posts pics of stuff they want to show off. We just usually try to frame it so it doesn’t…

How fashion brands do social media: 5 great examples from ASOS, Topshop, Marc Jacobs

Retailers are starting to understand it’s no longer enough to simply stock the online shelves and invite us to the shop. We’re becoming a nation of communication addicts, and some of the best fashion brands are finding fun ways to become part of their customers’ everyday lives through innovative uses of social media. The following…

Cute Overload #4: World’s biggest bunny

Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy For Cute Overload #4, meet Darius – the Guinness Record-holder as the world's largest rabbit. Owned by Annette Edwards, and insured for $1.5 million, the rabbit measures 4"3, which, we feel the need to add, is only 10 inches shorter than our writer,…

WonderLuk can print out whatever jewellery you want

We've seen 3D printed teddy bears and 3D printed drawings, but now it's possible to get 3D printed jewellery, designed however you like, thanks to Wonderluk, the first premium brand to sell made-to-order 3D-printed jewellery and accessories. The launch collection is an intriguing mix of accessories including bracelets, brooches, necklaces, rings, earrings and even iPhone cases.…

Soulra Rugged Rukus is the solar-charged Bluetooth speaker you need

With Glastonbury rapidly approaching, you may be trying to make sure you've got everything on your checklist ticked off. But, if you're still looking for a good speaker to blast your music out of, the Rugged Rukus could be for you. Thanks to a solar panel, this wireless Bluetooth speaker can keep going for eight…

Single and heading to Glastonbury? MySingleTent may find you a date

As the festival season kicks off with Glastonbury this weekend, MySingleFriend.com has launched an innovative new service, MySingleTent.com, to help singletons hook up with other single festival-goers. Recent research from the dating website found that nearly two thirds (63 per cent) of singles thought festivals were a good place to meet new friends and a…

Microsoft has unveiled the new Nokia X2

Microsoft has unveiled its first phone after completing its takeover of Nokia's handset division - and the device is powered by Android, which is strange as the operating system, developed by Google, is usually seen as a rival to Microsoft's own Windows Phone OS. As a follow up to the original X, the X2's features…

Tesco and blinkbox music team up to offer customers streaming deal

If you're a Tesco Mobile customer, you'll be happy to know that you can listen to all the music you want for free this summer, as the mobile network has joined up with blinkbox music. This new partnership means that any Tesco Mobile customers who upgrade to a Samsung S5, HTC M8 or Sony Z2,…

Is this leaked “Volantis” image really the next Nexus tablet?

We’ve been wondering what was going on with the next Google Nexus tablet for a while, and now it seems like we might be a little closer to knowing. Photos and specs leaked to Android Police this weekend seem to show the Google Nexus 9 tablet, made (as expected) by HTC. Codenamed Volantis (because Game…

Caribu allows families to read together, no matter how far apart they are.

We all know that it can be really hard to be away from your loved ones, especially when they're very young, so apps that bring family and friends closer together are always really lovely. New app Caribu does this by allowing children and their families to read a bedtime story together, wherever they are. Users…