Month: February 2015
Australia is competing in the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest. Wait, what?
The Eurovision Song Contest announced today that Australia – yes, that Australia, the one all the way over the other side of the planet and very much not in Europe – will be competing in 2015's final. Here's the announcement video: Given that it's not April the 1st (we checked), we're pretty confused. Yes, the Song Contest…
5 of the best iPhone 5 cases on ASOS
On the lookout for a new case for your iPhone 5? Put your feet up – we've found 5 gorgeous ones you can buy with your next ASOS leggings haul. And they're all under £20. [nextpage] The space case If you effing love Science, this is the phone case for you. It's fabu-nebulous (sorry). Mr…
Shell is going to let you pay for petrol with PayPal
We're getting to the stage where it's going to be incredibly annoying when we're not allowed to pay for something with our phones, and in a pre-emptive move Shell has teamed up with PayPal to let us use them to pay for our petrol. The system itself will involve opening up the Shell Motorist or…
5 easy Valentine’s Day hair tutorials to help you look like you’ve made an effort #LoveWeek
If life were a film, your Valentine's Day date would be proceeded by a day off, an army of products and a rom-com montage of you preening and polishing until you look your most fabulous 'you'. But life isn't a film, and thank god because that sounds exhausting. Instead, here are some brilliant video tutorials…
You can get an extra 2GB of Google Drive space if you do this security checkup
As our lives get more ingrained in the digital sphere, it becomes more important than ever to ensure that our information is kept secure from unscrupulous individuals. Google knows this, and is offering a reward for anyone who makes sure their Google account is secured before the 17th February. That reward is 2GB of free…
Future15 is the London festival showcasing emerging tech trends
Future15, a new, two-week showcase event demonstrating how interactive technology is revolutionising the way brands, consumers and businesses interact, opened today, and we got a sneak peek at it for ourselves last night. The brainchild of design studio, Studio Output and brand experience specialists, Engage; Future15 shows off the emerging tech trends for 2015, including…
The Apple Watch will have an app for diabetics to track their glucose levels
Wearables are trying to integrate themselves into your life in a lot of different ways, but none so useful as being able to track various aspects of your health. It's now been revealed that the Apple Watch will also be capable of tracking glucose levels, making life much easier for diabetics. Dexcom, a company responsible…
Sony drops the Xperia E4 mid range smartphone – five inch display and serious battery life
Sony has taken the wraps off a new mid range smartphone. The Xperia E4 boasts a 5” qHD display, apparently has enough battery life (2,300mAh) to get the owner through two days (or a week if they use its Ultra Stamina Mode) and like a lot of Sony phones majors on entertainment and audio facilities.…
The LG G3 will come with a free virtual reality headset
Mobile VR is a big thing now, with the likes of Google Cardboard and Samsung's Gear VR already available for the masses. LG is the next company to jump onto the bandwagon, and has announced that everyone who buys the LG G3 smartphone will also receive a free virtual reality headset. The new headset isn't…
The OnePlus One can be sort-of bought without an invite
The OnePlus One was the breakout hit of last year, no doubt helped by the buzz generated from the unique invite-only purchasing system. There have been many promotions that let people buy a OnePlus One without an invite in the past, and now the company has announced you won't need one anymore. As long as you…
