Month: February 2015
Pebble smartwatches are now compatible with Android Wear apps
It's a feature that's been available in beta since December, but now all owners of the ever popular Pebble smartwatch will be able to use Android Wear apps with their timepiece. That's in addition to the apps already available on Pebble's own app store. That means the one useful app you could be using if…
Artificial Intelligence: Should we really be afraid or embrace the technology?
Films like Ex Machina have portrayed AI as being all about superintelligent cyborgs when the reality is nothing of the sort and hopefully never will be. Chris Price reports Think artificial intelligence and what springs to mind? Chances are it’s a scary apocalyptic film like Terminator where robots rise up and threaten to kill all…
The HTC One M8i could be a slightly cheaper alternative to the HTC One M9
Last year's HTC One M8 went down incredibly well with the masses, and while we've all been eagerly anticipating the follow-up none of us really expected that HTC might have something else up its sleeve. One leak suggests that the HTC One M8i is coming later this year as well. According to @upleaks, the HTC…
OnePlus One review: the invite-only ‘flagship killer’ is a strong first smartphone from a new brand
The OnePlus One is the first smartphone from Chinese startup OnePlus, available by invite only unless it's Tuesday. (Yes, seriously). The self-dubbed 'Flagship Killer' has turned the tech world upside down, proving that a £270 phone can boast specs as good as a £500+ model, that a phone doesn't have to have a household name brand behind it to be…
Gallery Doctor manages your phone’s photo gallery so you don’t have to
If you're one with a passion for mobile photography then there's no doubt that your phone is filled with photos. Organising all those photos is a huge hassle, so why not save yourself some time and let Gallery Doctor do it all for you? The app has one single function: it automates the deletion process…
Shopping app Mallzee is teaming up with Samsung for exclusive offers
Personal shopping app Mallzee has just announced a new partnership with Samsung in the UK and Ireland. Throughout 2015, Mallzee will be available on Galaxy apps and Galaxy gifts, and will be offering exclusive discounts to Samsung customers, the first of which is 20% off at Warehouse. If you’re unfamiliar with Mallzee, the company’s branding…
How to give up social media for Lent (without ruining your social life)
Logging off until Easter? Follow these tips to make sure your social media detox is a success We all know by now that whatever great things social media might have brought into our lives – new friends, hobbies, entertainment, even a greater appreciation of our lives – it's also the source of a whole heap of…
NoPhone is a dummy phone that stops you being unsociable
For a lot of groups these days, the norm of 'socialising' actually involves sitting around a table staring at their phones without saying very much. But what if you could have a device that gives you the comfort of holding your phone, but without distracting you from everyone else? That's what NoPhone is for. It…
The Blacksmith Genesis is the first ever compact 3D printer and scanner
This weekend saw the launch of the Blacksmith Genesis, the first ever compact 3D printer that also has scanning capabilities. That means that users will be able to scan an item, edit it on the computer, and then 3D print their own copy. (Yep, it’s a potential copyright nightmare.) It’s made by Singapore-based start-up Blacksmith…
Apple might be making a car, and it could drive itself
When you hear news about Apple it's usually some sort of rumour about the next iPhone, or some bizarre new gadget that it may or may not be working on. You don't really expect to hear about a car. You are now, because a couple of rumours appeared over the weekend regarding Apple's own automotive ambitions.…
