Month: September 2014
How online retailers are finally, hopefully, starting to represent everybody’s bodies
We always knew we liked ModCloth. The US fashion site has swished into many shoppers’ hearts with its vintage-inspired frocks and eternally flattering silhouettes (we’re still waiting for a UK launch guys, but until then we’ll be sat patiently by the letterbox for 10 business days) – but now they’re on a mission to make…
Ten of the most exciting, innovative, and purr-fect wearables for pets #WearablesWeek
When we talk about wearables, we're usually talking about tech for humans, from VR headsets to fitness trackers to Google Glass. So it might have slipped your notice that the demand for pet wearables is big. Huge. In fact, it's estimated that the market will be worth $2.5 billion by 2025. Pet wearables can do…
Bent your iPhone 6 Plus? Apple says you’re using it wrong
People have been claiming that their iPhone 6 Plus devices have been bending on their own, bringing a whole new meaning to curved screen. Well according to Apple itself the phone won't bend under normal use and it's only had nine official complaints so far. So basically if your iPhone 6 Plus has bent out…
Phones 4U will not be refunding iPhone 6 pre-orders
In another piece of bad news for the failing high street chain, and contrary to previous statements, Phones 4U has announced that it will not be refunding customers who pre-ordered iPhone 6s and paid up front for the device. It has sent an email out to affected customers, informing them to get in touch with…
Apple has released iOS 8.0.2
You can't fault Apple for its efficiency. A day after the company pulled the iOS 8.0.1 update from iTunes and revealing that iOS 8.0.2 would be released as soon as it's ready to fix the problems, the company has released iOS 8.0.2. That's pretty speedy work. The list of fixes are exactly the same as…
New Zealanders could reserve a place in the iPhone 6 queue with a giant emoji
Queuing for a new piece of tech is a time-honoured tradition that has continued into the age of same-day home delivery for some reason. While some people were willing to pay nearly £600 for a spot in the iPhone 6 queue, New Zealand has got it right by letting people reserve their spots. It's quiet…
BSL SignBank is the first British Sign Language dictionary based on actual use
University College London has just launched BSL SignBank, a new online British Sign Language (BSL) dictionary – the first ever to be based on how Deaf people actually use the language. Click on a letter, choose a word, and you can see exactly how to sign it. (That's 'computer', above.) Previously, online BSL dictionaries were…
The Moto 360 is available for pre-order in the UK
The Moto 360 has been available for pre-order in the US since the start of the month, and after a long, long, wait we can finally pre-order the circular faced smartwatch in the UK. O2 has the watch up for pre-order for the price of £199.99. There's no word on when the device will be…
The latest Chrome Canary build has an endless runner hidden away
It's never fun to lose your internet connection, and while Chrome has the once-amusing image of the T-rex to indicate that your connection has gone it still isn't any sort of comfort. The latest build of Chrome Canary adds a little extra in the form of an endless runner. Spotted by Francis Beaufort, the endless…
Apple confirms iOS 8.0.2 will be released in the next few days
Apple may have pulled iOS 8.0.1 after it was discovered that the update affects how TouchID works and stops network service. It has, however, revealed that iOS 8.0.2 is in the works and will be released as soon as it's ready. The aim is for that to be within the next couple of days. It's…