Author: Susi Weaser
Geek Chic of the Week: Anime contact lenses
I've had lasers burn away retina in my eyes, and even I find the idea of these contact lenses creepy and gross. They're designed to give you that wide-eyed innocent look of anime characters, and are proving to be a big hit over in Japan. They're tinted and are extra wide, making your iris look…
Shiny Review: Philips GoGear SA2840
Dan's been checking out the Philips GoGear SA2840. Although not mammoth in storage terms (this model is 4GB) it's got a pretty OLED display screen, easy of use, microphone functionality and a radio. Still, for 35 quid, you could do a hell of a lot worse.
Orange steals T-Mobile's thunder and launches Blackberry Bold first in the UK
T-Mobile got their announcement out first, but upset people by offering the Blackberry Bold on a business tariff only [UPDATE: The Bold will be offered on the Flext 35 tariff, with an extra 10 quid for the Blackberry email service]. Now Orange have announced they'll be pipping them to the post, by offering it to…
1GB Hello Kitty memory stick from WHSMith
It's a Hello Kitty memory stick!! Yep, that's it. *whistles* There's not much more to say about it. *scuffs shoes* I guess the fact that it's from WHSmith for £8.74, as opposed to Japan for 2000 Yen is noteworthy. And that it's 1GB, not 16MB, is worth noting. But then I guess you got all…
Where to watch the Olympics without leaving your desk
I get it now. There are people out there who like watching the Olympics. There are people who will watch more than just the opening ceremony. But if you're a deskbound desk monkey, where can you get your athletic-based hit? Don't worry - we can hook you up. BBC This should be your first port…
Microsoft announces 60GB Xbox 360, with less chance of RRoD
From 15th August, you'll be able to nab yourself an extra 40GB of storage on your Xbox, thanks to the latest Microsoft announcement. The new Xbox 360 will pack a 60GB hard drive, rather than 20GB, for the same £199 price tag. Unannounced, but discovered by an Xbox modder, comes a decreased likelihood of the…
Shiny Gallery: Geeky cupcakes
Bacon, well-made Bento boxes and cupcakes - such are the current internet obsessions (om nom nom). Whilst I'm more about the taste than the decoration i.e. I'm marginally less rubbish at making the batter than applying the icing, there are people out there who have combined their geeky sensibilities and their home baking skills. This…
Get your 12seconds invite here!!!
I wrote about 12seconds (the more video-y Twitter-like service) last week, and lo! We have invites for you lucky people out there. In fact, we've got 100 of them. The idea is that you have 12 seconds to record your musings, plottings or movements, which get uploaded to your own timeline. It's a fun alternative…
Shiny Review: AirDrive headphones
These are possibly a marvellous idea, and possibly filling a non-existent gap in the market. Possibly both. They're earphones that sit over your ears and transmit the noise through your bone and tissue, therefore allowing you to hear the outside world. Crazy, no? Get your Airdrives here.
Science Monday: Female guppy will risk life to escape sexual harrassment
It seems when male guppies get in the mood for love they can be frighteningly persistent, and if they're rejected will apparently "attempt to sneak a mating". Something tells me that the sneak mating move isn't a defence that would stand up in court. Rather than risk attracting males, female guppies will instead choose to…
