Month: January 2015
Someone has created adblock for real life
Adverts are one of those things in life that we have to live with, because they're everywhere and they pay, or subsidise, the many services that we use. Online we can get around that with adblock software, and someone has managed to develop it for real life. It's called 'Brand Killer' and it's a custom…
2.9% Neanderthal and proud – exploring my genes with 23andMe #HealthAndFitnessWeek
When 23andMe launched in the UK late last year, the response was split between interest and concern. The opportunity to have your genes analysed, your ancestry traced and your health mapped through your DNA seemed irresistibly futuristic to some, and worryingly Orwellian to others. We took the former view, finding the idea of exploring our personal genome both fascinating…
12 bright iPhone 6 cases for spring
Back in September, when the iPhone 6 first came out, we found you our favourite cases to protect it from life, and make it look even prettier than it already does. Now, four months later, and with millions of people around the world owning Apple’s flagship phone, there are obviously tons of new cases coming…
12 bright iPhone 6 cases for spring
Missed our first 8 favourite bright iPhone 6 cases? Click here to go back to the beginning. 9) Create and Case Stand Case - Chevron Flora II If you're looking for something pretty and bright, but also practical, this Create and Case case could be for you. It holds up to three cards, as well…
Google is ‘resetting’ its Google Glass strategy
Recently Google announced that it was ending the Google Glass Explorer Programme, which meant the device was pulled from sale. In the wake of that announcement, Google has announced that its strategy for Google Glass is going to be 'reset'. During the latest earnings call Patrick Pitchette, Google's chief financial officer, admitted that Google Glass…
12 bright iPhone 6 cases for spring
Are you wondering where numbers 1-4 on our list are? Click here to go back to the previous page! 5) Native Union Clic Wooden Case We love the Native Union iPhone case ranges, as, not only are they lovely to look at, they feel good too. The range comes in a few different types of wood…
10 miniature medical miracles: tiny tech that could change our lives #HealthandFitnessWeek
Smartphones might be getting bigger, but smart medicine is only getting smaller and more sophisticated. From microchips that can diagnose diseases or control our fertility to scientific breakthroughs too tiny to see without a microscope, there's an increasing number of impressive miniature medical miracles in development that have the potential to revolutionise healthcare in the…
The Jolla Tablet now has a bigger battery and more storage
Back in November we told you about the Jolla Tablet, the first ever crowdfunded tablet. Impressively Jolla managed to raise over $1 million within two days, and it looks like that money has been put to use upgrading the tablet. The new Jolla is similar to the original, but the device's battery and storage have…
The Ice Women cometh – why are so many ladies choosing to swim outdoors without wetsuits?
It may not be how most of us choose to exercise but ice swimming is becoming increasingly popular as this weekend’s sell out Big Chill Event in Windermere shows. Chris Price speaks to the women who venture out into our lakes, rivers and seas all year round without a wetsuit and asks why? While most…
Retrojam creates playlists of the popular music throughout your lifetime
Nostalgia and music are both wonderful things, so why not take a couple of minutes out of your day to experience them both? That's the point of Retrojam, a site that creates playlists of the most popular music from throughout your lifetime. All you need to do is enter your birthdate, and Retrojam will generate…
