Month: August 2014
Apple rumours: iPhone 6 mass production, more image leaks, and confirmation from Thailand?
Those Apple rumours just keep coming, especially coming up to the iPhone 6′s rumoured launch window, and keeping up with them all is proving to be a difficult task. To keep you up to speed, here is today’s round-up of the biggest Apple rumours and news. 1. Thailand has apparently approved two iPhone models to…
10 impressive ways cameras are changing medicine (including tiny microscopes, venom-powered cancer scans, and 3D surgery goggles) #PhotoWeek
Using cameras for medical purposes is nothing new: X-rays, MRI scans, and -scopes of various kinds all use imaging techniques. But with advances in digital photography and smartphone specs, there are now more ways than ever for healthcare to merge with technology. This is true for both the consumer market – where, as we’ve already…
Wearables could monitor Parkinson’s patients in real time
The Michael J Fox Foundation has teamed up with Intel to test using wearable technology to keep track of the symptoms of Parkinson's. Earlier in the year, the charity ran a small trial monitoring the symptoms of 16 people with the disease using Intel’s Basis smartwatch. This collected a gigabyte of data per patient every…
Want to spontaneously try aerial trapeze? Viva la Vita is the app for you!
It can be really hard to find the time to exercise in London. With long commutes, and long hours at work, the last thing you generally want to do is head out to the gym. A new app Viva la Vita gives you the ability to spontaneously pick a gym class when you want, working…
5 airbrushing apps to make that selfie photo-ready #PhotoWeek
We all have that one friend who somehow looks incredible in Facebook and Instagram pictures, and we always wonder how she looks so perfect, even when it looks like she’s in a sweaty club, drunk and been dancing for hours. With so many apps with the ability to airbrush photos to make everyone look perfect,…
Our top 8 apps for photo sharing and storing #PhotoWeek: Instagram, Flickr, Path
It seems we're all so obsessed with editing our photos that we've forgotten where we should be sharing them. Here's our rundown of the top 8 apps to share, store and save your photos, whether you're looking to build followers, join a dedicated community or just keep everything in one organised spot. 1. Instagram This…
The ten best waterproof cameras to take to the beach #PhotoWeek: Sony Xperia Z2, Nikon, Canon
Summer isn't over, and plenty of you will be jetting off to a sunny beach somewhere to relax and enjoy yourself. One of the big things about holidays is, of course, taking plenty of photos to remind yourself about it in the future -- but what about under the waves? Going snorkelling or diving is…
Pouting, Paint & Contrast: an ode to Myspace selfies #PhotoWeek
Warning: this article features examples of extreme pretension and self-promotion. Readers of a weak disposition may wish to consult their GP before continuing. We know by now that selfies have been around for longer than we have. There’s Robert Cornelius’ first effort back in 1839, the Edwardian lady with her Kodak Brownie and at least…
shinyshiny speaks to photographer Ida Husoy on how to go viral, and iPhones over DSLRs #PhotoWeek
Nearly two years ago, on an incredibly foggy day in Liverpool, Ida Husoy, a student at the time, decided to capture a photo of the Royal Liver building from her flat on the Albert Dock, using her iPhone. What she didn’t realise at the time was that her photo, seen below, would be shared by…
Mobile rumours: Nexus 6 leaks, Nokia 730 specs, Samsung Mega 2
The world of mobile news is scary and complicated, with rumours flying about all over the place about what the many different companies are planning on doing. If you don’t know what you’re looking for then chances are you won’t get very far, so to ease your burden here are some of today’s biggest mobile…
