Month: February 2015
WANT: Firebox is launching the world’s first WiFi coffee machine
Hot on the heels of lazy-person favourite, the iKettle, Firebox is launching what might just be the dream product for us lackadaisical internet types: a WiFi coffee machine you control with your phone. The unimaginatively-named Smarter Coffee costs £149.99 and can: Brew 1-12 cups of coffee on demand, controlled from your smartphone or tablet Automatically grind and brew the right…
Eero’s smart router promises to solve all your Wi-Fi woes
We live in the 21st century and one of the advantages is of that is the glorious magic that is wireless tech. But things like Wi-Fi aren't without their problems, particularly when you consider that they're so much slower than wired connections. Eero's smart router plans to fix some of those problems. Eero's router combines a…
Our 10 ‘New In’ favourites on ASOS
[nextpage title="Next"] We've now all been paid, as of last week, so this week is the perfect time to go on an online shopping spree, and what better way to do that than with a little help from us and our weekly pick of ASOS's New In section. From jumpsuits to shoes to pyjamas, there's…
Pebble has announced a new smartwatch software platform
It's taken two years, but Pebble has finally sold one million units -- the first smartwatch to do so. To celebrate Pebble has renewed its commitment to the smartwatch industry, promising that more is coming. That includes new models and a brand new software platform. Eric Migicovsky, Pebble CEO, says that the new platform isn't going…
The OneBoard Pro+ is a keyboard and an Android device
Over the past month or so we've seen an awful lot of different devices with computer inside them. Devices like HDMI sticks, and even a computer mouse. But all of those devices need a keyboard to work, so why not stick the computer inside the keyboard? Before you make you snarky remark about that being…
Google, Microsoft, and Amazon pay to get around AdBlock Plus
We don't like seeing adverts, necessary as they might be, so there's a big demand for software that prevents you from seeing them when you browse the web. Obviously the companies making their money from ad revenue don't like that, and it seems some of them might be paying to get round it. According to the…
Google could be launching its own ride-sharing app
There are so many ride-sharing apps around these days, and sometimes it's hard to keep up with which one is which. There might be another one to add to that list soon, because apparently Google is planning on launching a ride-sharing app of its own. According to Bloomberg the tech giant has been working on the…
Samsung has announced Galaxy Unpacked 2015 for next month
There's been a lot of rumour and speculation about the Samsung Galaxy S6, but so far we've heard nothing from Samsung itself. That might have just changed, because Samsung has just sent out invitations to this year's Galaxy Unpacked. The invitation doesn't give much away, not even the date the event will take place. It is assumed…
10 cheap Valentine’s Day outfits you might actually wear again
[nextpage title="Next"] Scientists have yet to discover exactly what it is about Valentine's Day that makes even the most sensible person suddenly feel they have to swathe themselves in hearts, red satin and really scratchy lace. It's probably the same thing that makes sensible people think the love of their life might want a 3ft teddy bear,…
The Lumia 535 is now available in the UK
Back in November Microsoft announced the Lumia 535, the first Lumia phone not to bear the Nokia branding, and today it's finally available to buy in the UK. The Lumia 535 comes with a 5-inch quarter HD display, two 5MP cameras with a wie-angel lens on the front for selfies and Skype calls, a 1.2GHz…
