Month: January 2015
CES 2015: Smarter has revealed a new Wi-Fi enabled coffee machine
The Internet of Things is really kicking off, and now it seems that every single household appliance is connected to the Wi-Fi router. The coffee machine is now exception, and Smarter has just launched one that you can control from your smartphone at this year's CES. That means that you can set your coffee machine…
CES 2015: Connected Cycle will transform your regular bike into a smart bike
It seems to be that everything has a 'smart' element these days, but replacing all your existing kit for smart gadgets is expensive and time consuming. So why not just buy something that does a quick conversion? That's what Connected Cycle is for. Connected Cycle is a smart bike pedal that utilises the pedalling from…
CES 2015: Volvo discloses collision prediction technology for cyclists
Over at technology event CES, some exciting things are happening - and today we heard some great news for cyclists. As Techworld writes, car maker Volvo has unveiled new collision prediction technology which will be demonstrated during CES in Las Vegas this week. Using a two-way communication system, the proximity of a connected car and…
CES 2015: The InBody Band fitness tracker also analyses body composition
Fitness trackers are all the rage these days, but don't you think they should focus a little less on what your activity is and more on what it does to you as an individual? That's what the InBody Band is here for. InBody is a company that specialises in machines that analyse body composition, and…
CES 2015: Sound Labs unveils the world’s first smart 3D audio headphones
CES 2015 has officially kicked off in Las Vegas, and Sound Labs has started the week by debuting Neoh, the world’s first smart 3D audio headphones, meaning watching a film on your phone could potentially make you feel like you’re at the cinema. According to Sound Labs, Neoh uses motion sensors that deliver multipoint sound…
We all wish this iPod Classic case for the iPhone was real
A lot of us were very sad to see the demise of the iPod Classic, but we might be able to forgive Apple's indiscretions if it went ahead and released this case that turns an iPhone into the next best thing. Sadly at this point in time the case is not a real product from…
Reports say Netflix is going to crack down on ‘VPN pirating’
Anyone who's ever used Netflix will be aware that you can easily access foreign catalogues by using VPNs and browser extensions to fool servers into thinking you're somewhere that you're not. If you do that on a regular basis then I have some bad news, because reports say Netflix is going to try and put…
Sesame is the first touch-free smartphone for disabled people
Many of us can use a phone without having to think about it, but for disabled people without the use of their hands, it’s a much trickier proposition. That means not only is it harder to be as independent as they’d like, but a whole world of technological developments is closed to them. Or at…
The more Facebook friends you have, the less generous you (probably) are
Have a lot of Facebook friends? Then why do you hate humanity so much? Just kidding, but a new study from the University of Warwick has found that those of you with 'Friends' up the wazoo are less likely to give generously to charity. (I guess un-tagging yourself from photos and writing ‘U ok hun’…
10 best celebrity Twitter moments of 2014
[nextpage title="Next"] 2014 was the year of the selfie, the belfie, and just Kim Kardashian generally. We're pretty sure we'll never get that image of her naked in Paper out of our minds. From THAT Oscar selfie to Lorde just being generally outspoken and amazing, we're taking a look back at the 10 best celebrity…
