Author: Katebaxter
Shiny Review: Orbitsound T4 Radiopod
At first glance, the T4 Radiopod appears much like any other internet / DAB / FM radio. At 109x109x143mm it's quite dinky, with a square black design that's more subtle than edgy, and the device features an iPod dock in case you want to take charge of the tunes. So far, so standard. But the…
From bars to icebergs: incredible inflatables from around the interwebz
Heading poolside this summer? Well, you can ditch the saggy old lilo this year. Because these inflatable bad boys are about to blow it right out of the water. Check out our gallery for some extra special swim-stuff.
Touchnote CEO explains Sony Ericsson revenue sharing deal
You may or may not already have heard of Touchnote, a company encouraging people to turn their myriad digital snaps into real physical postcards. But, with a new global deal that will see a Touchnote app installed on Sony Ericsson Android and Symbian handsets (including the Vivaz and Vivaz Pro), the company hopes to be…
Pure Oasis Flow on its way to the UK
Looks like the Pure Oasis Flow we've heard so many rumours about is finally on its way to the UK... Pure has today released details about the internet-connected digital radio, which is both weatherproof and splash resistant. Costing £170, it features touchscreen controls and an OLED display, and will also act as a portable iPod/mp3…
Gym bunny alert: Testing sports headphones from Philips
Despite once being a regular gym-goer, I'm no longer the biggest exercise fan in the land. My workouts these days tend to involve lifting cakes out of the oven. But having received a sample of the Philips SHQ1000 sports headphones - which are not only sweat and rain proof but are injected with an antibacterial…
Tribute to Anna Chapman: Spy gadgets for girls
Who cares if the only information she could take back to the Kremlin was the kind of stuff we can all find for ourselves on Wikipedia? Alleged Russian spy Anna Chapman has captured our imaginations: a flame-haired femme fatale embroiled in a twisted tale of Hollywood proportions. Sort of. To celebrate, we've put together a…
Five ways we'd use the Grindr model for good
Earlier today, I droned on about the pros and cons about Grindr, the location-based pick-up app for gay, bi and curious guys. And I explained why I don't think the model will translate easily into the straight market. But I do think the model itself is a good idea. Using GPS to find the kind…
Time to break out the BBQ: our favourite grills for the summer season
The weatherman says that barbeque times are upon us. So, ditch those little disposable ones that burn a hole in your decking, and get yourself fitted out with a serious bit of kit. Our gallery contains some of the best (and most bonkers) barbies on the market. Throw another shrimp on, etc etc.
Justin Bieber takes another bashing from the interwebz
Aaah. The world wide web just won't leave the poor wee soul alone. After a weekend in which an XSS vulnerability meant that his YouTube videos were hacked - redirecting viewers to porn sites or displaying messages of his 'death' - Justin Bieber's Twitter page has now been the cause of much viral hilarity. A…
Shiny Review: Sony Ericsson Vivaz
This week, I got my paws on Sony Ericsson's Vivaz. With HD capability - and a nice new curvy design - I wanted to know whether it pulls off the multimedia magic we've all been promised. First off: looks. Much has been made of the 'human curvature' design, and it's not exactly been a universal…
