Category: What to buy
Ted Baker & Quella launch beautiful racer bikes
Bike envy has been taken to a new level, with the launch of made-to-order model by Ted Baker and small artisan bicycle firm Quella. The two British companies have teamed up to create the Italian-inspired racer, which is available in "Redfinn, Bluetail or Greengill". The stylishly retro bicycles feature a unique copper-plated design over a fine steel frame, as well…
Ministry of Sound launches the Audio M and Audio M Plus speakers
Just in time for the last month of long summer evenings, Ministry of Sound has released two new nifty speakers, the Audio M and the Audio M Plus. Both models are small and stylish, with apt-X Bluetooth, True Wireless Stereo mode (in which you can pair two units to play your tunes in high-quality real…
Pure unveils new stylish new digital radio collaboration with Sanderson
Award-winning consumer electronics manufacturer, Pure, has lifted the lid on a stylish digital radio collaboration with leading British manufacturer of fabrics and wallpaper Sanderson. The Sanderson models come adorned in two specially-tailored, iconic prints : "Chelsea" is a classic print, having been in Sanderson's range since 1957, while "Dandelion Clocks" was first introduced in 2008 and has…
9 bright & functional cycling accessories for summer (part 2/2)
Welcome to part two of Shiny Shiny's summer cycling round-up! This time I've tried and tested some fantastic accessories, and again, they're all chosen with safety and style in mind where possible. Click here to read part one, which is a round-up of bright and colourful clothing for female cyclists. 1. Overboard waterproof yellow pannier, £39.99 This…
Top picks for summer: colourful, functional cycling clothing (part 1/2)
Summer is here! OK, it's been here for a while - and so a round-up of the best clothes, accessories and the occasional gadget for summer cycling is long overdue. (Incidentally, we've got a list for winter, too, if you're in the cold camp.) Sadly, cycling can be very dangerous - especially for women - so…
Ted Baker’s Rose Gold Collection for iPhone is a thing of beauty
Ever the expert purveyors of beautiful things, Ted Baker has launched its latest desirables: Rose Gold cases for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Launched in association with Proporta, the cases come in four delicate variations of dazzling white or creamy nude. They comprise a back shell and flip front, which opens to reveal a compact mirror for taking a sneaky peek while…
5 portable Bluetooth speakers for summer – including Otone Audio Bluefiniti, House of Marley Liberate
With summer now upon us, you’ll be heading to holidays and festivals, where music is a must. There are so many Bluetooth speakers claiming to be portable, but we’ve found five that actually are, and they also all do have surprisingly big sound, so you can use them all year round for any party you throw
10 of the best Samsung Galaxy S6 cases and covers
If you couldn’t wait to get your hands on one, chances are you won’t want to let it slip through them – sure, it should be hardwearing enough to withstand a drop or a knock, but who wants to take that chance? Increase its lifespan with one of our ten fave Samsung Galaxy S6 cases instead…
10 of the best Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge cases
If you splash out on a top-of-the-line smartphone, you’ll want to keep it safe. Here are 10 of our favourite Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge cases for the job…
8 Father’s Day gifts for your tech-obsessed dad: part two
Welcome to part two of our Father's Day gift round-up, collected together with a tech-obsessed dad in mind. This time we're looking at dads into health and fitness, tracking their steps and protecting their beloved tech. 5. Best for clumsy dads: Lifeproof iPhone Case When it comes to durable and waterproof phone cases that also…