Category: Gadgets
Fifth of parents think children addicted to technology
Over a fifth of parents (21.1%) think their child has a technology addiction, according to a survey by gadget insurance provider, Protect Your Bubble. The research looked into tech consumption among children and found that the majority of parents long for more family time, with nine in 10 (86%) wishing non-tech activities were a regular feature…
Hive Hub 360 uses AI for all-round audio detection
Centrica Hive Limited, part of British Gas' parent company, has announced a new addition to its product family. The Hive Hub 360 is a wireless hub that connects Hive devices together and can be used to detect important sounds in the home using artificial intelligence. Described as the most advanced Hive Hub yet, it combines…
Top 5 accessories you need for filming winter sports – including skiing and snowboarding
Get some stunning footage from this year's skiing or snowboarding holiday. Chris Price gives a few top tips and picks out his favourite accessories for filming winter sports Shooting sport at any time of the year can be tough, but particularly so during the winter months. Poor weather, limited daylight hours, extreme temperatures and the…
Xmas gift guide: Top 5 stylish audio gifts
Looking for a stylish audio gift for the music lover in your life? Here we look at five great looking and great sounding gadgets which will also make wonderful Xmas presents. Portable Speaker.... Denon Envaya Range – The Envaya, Envaya Mini and Envaya Pocket From £89 www.denon.co.uk Each speaker is certified dust and waterproof (IP67 rated), meaning…
Fashion Magazine Fashion Fix Daily launches on Amazon Echo
Is this the future of publishing, magazines that are essentially read to you by a robot because you're too lazy to read the words for yourself? Certainly Fashion Fix Daily hopes so as it's just launched the first ever magazine for Alexa Skill that's dedicated to fashion news, trends and updates. With every article curated by UK…
What to buy the Dad who has everything? We pick 5 unusual gifts for Father’s Day, including a smart watch buckle & James Bond gloves
Quick. There's not much time to get your Father's Day presents. Here are a few ideas of quirky gifts to buy the Dad who has everything - well nearly everything. SitPack - compact, foldable resting device £45 www.sitpack.com If your Dad loves the great outdoors, is always on the move or spends endless hours watching…
Millions of unwanted fidget spinners to be sent to landfill once craze is over
They may be the scourge of teachers everywhere, but Britain's kids (and quite a few adults) have succumbed to the fidget spinners craze that's swept the world. But, and I hate to break this to you if you're addicted, like all crazes it's going to come crashing down sooner rather than later. And that's when…
Pom Pom Powerbank from Prezzybox. Yes it really is a thing!
And the prize for the most ridiculous looking gadget of the day goes to this dead ferret. Well actually it's the Pom Pom Powerbank for charging your smartphone. Coloured in cream, and featuring a beige leather look and gold loop attachment for hooking up your keys, this furry fashion number is now available from Prezzybox for…
Talk to your dog, even feed her treats, while you’re at work with the Furbo dog camera
Chris Price reviews Furbo, the treat tossing dog camera, now available from Amazon for £199. The best and the worst thing about the Internet of Things (IoT) phenomenon is that now everything pretty much can become a smart device with its own clever application. There's really not much you can't connect to the internet and…
Celebrate #NationalPetDay with these latest pet gadgets – including Furbo, a treat tossing dog camera!
With tomorrow (April 11th) marking NationalPetDay in the US, Chris Price looks at some of the gadgets you can buy for your furry loved one, including a smart collar and a treat-dispensing dog camera! Furbo treat tossing dog camera Designed for the guilty, or perhaps curious, dog lover who wants to keep an eye on…