Category: Tech
Cool-er people read: A colourful eBook is UK bound
I've been flying the flag for eBooks for some time now so was excited to learn about a new model we're going to get on our shores. Sure it's no Amazon Kindle DX, but it does play a variety of files- JPEG, PDF, EPUB, TXT. Sadly there's no compatibility for LIT files, but hey, you…
Camp Rock Dance Mat for Jonas Brothers freaks fans
There's very little information about this mat other than the fact that it has the ubiquitous Jonas brothers on the front, so whether that's enough of a selling point for you, will be anyone's guess. Having accidentally downloaded the film, it quickly got deleted when I realized what a bunch of neophytes they were but…
GyPSii arrives on the iPhone: Location mapping and networking in one
If you haven't heard of Gypsii yet I can't imagine where you've been for the last year. Considering I'm sure you're an avid fan of Twitter, Facebook (and possibly also a MySpace user) Gypsii, is the social networking app that not only lets you share your thoughts easily, but also your images. You may ask…
MSI get ultra slim with the X340 notebook: Should the MacBook Air start cowering?
At CES MSI told us about its ultra light laptop the X320, that would rival the MacBook Air for weight and design, and existed in a spectrum of beauty so pure that eyes would weep at its glossy finish and ultra refined keyboard layout. Well times have moved on, and now not only is the…
No more Voda-moan: Vodafone abolishes roaming charges for European calls
If you're lucky enough to have international friends, you're probably guilty of not calling them regularly enough, But hey, it's not just 'out of sight, out of mind', there are significant call costs involved as well. Well Vodafone have decided they want to help you stay in touch with all your friend,s and have abolished…
Shiny Review: Ricoh CX1
Ricoh's latest camera has a certain retro appeal with its chunky styling and over sized body, and I was seriously bowled away by the amount of features it packed in; -the CMOS sensor meant that pictures taking was a joy. £299 from Ricoh More cameras here
The Sony X Series vs the iPod Touch
Way back in January we were uber excited about the news of a new addition to the Sony walkman family, the brand spanking X Series walkman. It was debuted at CES, and we learnt all about how it combined useful wireless capabilities with a gorgeous looking 3 inch OLED screen. That dream has just become…
Motorola to get a slice of the Android pie?
If you're a big fan of the T-Mobile G1 and HTC magic, you'll be expecting the next mobile in the Android stable to resemble these two behemoths. Well, we've all heard news of Samsung getting in on the act, but word is that Motorola, doyenne of the Razr, are aiming for some action. The image…
Shiny Interview: Dave Gibbons from Watchmen shares tips on how to write comics and what TV shows to watch
Intel is sponsoring the Digital Artist awards, and who better than to run their masterclass in the art of drawing comics than the delightful Dave Gibbons from Watchmen fame. I was lucky enough to get the chance to attend a session with him, and grabbed some alone time with the man himself afterwards. In person…
Vodafone to enter the app market
Are there any developers left NOT featuring or planning a downloadable app store? And is the continual creation of more and more apps really helping anybody? Sure, if you're an iPhone or Android user you'll welcome the large variety of (often free) applications that let you do everything from check you train times to play…