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Win! Win! Win! Shiny Shiny Lubix Bluetooth headets!!!
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:43:50 GMT
Fed up of Bluetooth headsets so small they disappear into your ear canal, leaving you looking like you're chattering away to yourself? Bored of black, black and more black? Love Shiny Shiny so much you'd like to let all the world know? Us too! Which is why we're super totally overly excited to have hooked up with Lubix, giving you the chance to win one of these hot Shiny Shiny Bluetooth Stereo he...
Having a party but can't be bothered to concoct a playlist? Read on...
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:43:50 GMT
You're having a party, everything's sorted (or so you think) - your dress, which is fabulous by the way, finger food, guests, booze, decorations and then it clicks "oh s**t, the music". You were so wrapped up with finding the perfect dress, with the perfect shoes and accessories to make your ex-boyfriend see green, you completely forgot all about one of the most crucial ingredients to a great part...
Beware the lesser known 'cheating spouse' iPhone glitch
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:43:50 GMT
Pity the poor wife who found raunchy photos of her husband emailed from his iPhone to some hussy, and had to go to an iPhone forum to find out the truth. When she confronted her husband, he said that although he'd take the photo there was an Apple bug which randomly attached pictures of penises* to random emails, making them appear in sent folders although they were never sent.
The iGala wireless digital frame does more than your average
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:43:50 GMT
Digital photo frames... will they ever be exciting enough to top your must have list? Probably not. But manufacturers will try and bring something new to the table in an attempt to get noticed. The 8-inch iGala is a classic example of such behaviour. As well as displaying your favourite snaps in succession via some kind of fading, special effects sequence, the iGala comes with added WiFi functiona...
The Power Slider promises to sort out rubbish iPhone battery life
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:25:02 GMT
It goes without saying there are a substantial amount of you who are more than a little disappointed with the iPhone's battery life. All it takes is a few calls, a quick mess around on Pacman or Super Mario, and before you know it your battery's gone into the red and your frustration levels hit max. The Power Slider by Incase swears that it'll boost your iPhone's battery life for up to five hours ...
Soundwave claims world's first amphibious MP3 player
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:22:26 GMT
Now waterproof cases aren't entirely trustworthy and if you're going to worry about your MP3 player the entire time it's in the water, you may as well forget it. A waterproof MP3 player on the other hand is something you can enjoy without paranoia kicking in. The Soundwave would make a handy amphibious accessory. It's shock resistant, comes with waterproof headphones and armband accessories can ha...
The Flip Mino now available in HD
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:35:16 GMT
TheFlip Mino has been an office favourite for some time now, so the news of the Flip Mino HD caused waves of excitement. Though it's only available Stateside at the moment there are rumours it will hit our shores, and when it does you can look forward to a 1.5inch TFT screen, with upgraded memory. There's now 4GB rather than 2GB as on the Mino Ultra, and video resolution is higher as well at 1280...
Google iPhone app lets you speak your searching thoughts
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:35:16 GMT
Google, parent of Android mobile OS, are pioneering some exciting new voice recognition search technology... on the iPhone. You can now download Google Mobile, a new application in iTunes, which will allow you to speak your search query into the handset and have the results returned within seconds.
Toshiba does the Matrix in new 'timesculpturing' advert
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:03:17 GMT
What's the Matrix famous for? Ok, not the lickable, leather coat toting Keanu Reeves. What's the other thing it's famous for? You got it, bullet time - the slowing down of every millisecond of movement from every angle which sure makes someone getting shot at more exciting to watch. Instead of jumping on the bullet time bandwagon, Toshiba hired an ad agency with its very own bullet time variant, t...
Geek Chic of the Week: Jean Charles de Castelbajac's LEGO fashion show
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:31:32 GMT
Who doesn't like LEGO? It's bright, it's colourful and it can always be turned into something new. Much like the catwalk in fact, and that could be why Jean Charles de Castelbajac decided to have his runway show feature LEGO pieces. I love the images of the models strutting along with bold prints and LEGO hats, and he even created a LEGO runway video featuring all the same designs. Watch it after...
E-book review: Long term test of the BeBook
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:55:59 GMT
the Sony Reader E-books are still a topic that manage to enrage the nation. Half are for, half are against, and most feel the price isn't justified. But is either side right? And if you take into consideration the price of an average book, surely paying a one off fee for e device that comes with literally thousands free to download isn't such a bad deal? I've been road testing the BeBook, and can ...
Can't afford iPod speakers? Take a look at the CupSpeakers
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:38:57 GMT
If you had it your way, those brand spanking new iPod speakers you've been eyeing up for months would be at the top of your Christmas wish list. But alas, with the credit crunch, bills and other financial woes, you won't be getting them this year and that's all very sad. I wouldn't call these the next best thing, but with no money to fund those speakers, these makeshift 'Ghetto' iPod speakers migh...
Online shopping eases Credit Crunch Hell
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:23:01 GMT
There are bargains to be had on this here internet, and this time, they've got Government backing. New plans, due to come in from 1st December, mean that you'll only now pay import tax on stuff worth over 105 quid. So, order your gadgets from outside the EU and you'll save on import duty.
Review: Trialling the GO!View service on the PSP
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:37:52 GMT
The PSP has been trying to get a foothold in the on demand media market for while now, and it hopes that its Go!View service will be the one to establish it in the publics mind. We've told you already about its functionality and video on demand service, but how is it from a users perspective? Here's my tale... Signing up
Tight Christmas times? Give the (free) gift of the internet
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:06:35 GMT
It's going to be a tight 'ol Christmas, if newspaper headlines are to be believed. And let's face it, you've spent so much on your iPhone contract, the deluxe all singing all rocking version of Guitar Hero World Tour and all the apps under the iTunes sun, you've got no money for things like gifts. So what to do? Luckily, the internet is awash with ideas for serious cheapskates. And none of them i...
Logic3 Valve80 brings warm sound to your (possibly) cold living room
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:06:35 GMT
There's something slightly love/hate about the new Valve80 iPod speaker system from Logic3. Whilst valve technology generally brings a warmer sound to your music, that doesn't necessarily make up for the fact that it looks like you've got an 80s film version of The Future sitting in your living room.
Get fit with your phone: Four fitness handsets for personal training
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:06:35 GMT
The big tins of chocolates (Roses, Quality streets and Celebrations) have started creeping into supermarkets across the country, filling whatever gap they can in an attempt to lure us into a chocolate-y trap, making us want to take up the two for £10 deals and pile on those calories/pounds. This can only mean one thing - Christmas is nearly here (yay). When the end of the year kicks in and that gu...
Cool concept: There's no escaping that dreaded wake up call with this
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:15:26 GMT
There'll be no fleeing of this alarm when it clamours on in the morning. You could really, but it's called the Escape Clock, and is fashioned as an ESC key, so there had to be some kind of escapism reference in there somewhere. The designer of the Escape Clock, Santiago Cantera, has equipped the huge escape key with the necessary technology to enable it to hook up wirelessly to a pair of speakers ...
It must be Christmas: Elf Yourself is back
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:15:25 GMT
Well, folks, the countdown has begun. There's only [probably not enough days] to do your Christmas shopping, [insert your local X Factor contestant] has turned on the lights in [City] town centre and there's a feeling of [insert crowd-based emotion] in the air. But the biggest sign that Christmas is imminent? Red cups at Starbucks. Well, that and the fact that Elf Yourself is back, and this year i...
Facebook app for Android loses the 'ace' for fBook
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:27:29 GMT
The stalemate between Facebook and Google over an official Facebook application has had some improvements and there's been a breakthrough. There is now a Facebook app on the G1. Not housing an official Facebook app was pretty big news to some Facebook zealots. Yes, you can still access it via the web browser, but it's just not the same.
The Xdream bike takes fitness to a new level of entertainment
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:11:11 GMT
The difficulty people have with fitness is that they know they need to do it. Much like homework, vegetables and maths, something that you know is good for you often feels like a real chore. So how do you make something so necessary entertaining? You could talk about how you're working both your upper and lower body, mention the calories burned are 55% more than with a standard cycle bike, but th...
Find Vodafone Liveguy in Edinburgh today and win a free laptop!
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:35:37 GMT
It's official, Liveguy is in Edinburgh today! We've sent along our very own Jane (aka Stylist Brighton) to chase after him and she's already managed to track him down once using the clues, so if you want to win a Dell Inspiron Mini 9 netbook check his website here, where you can track him via GPS and get his latest clues.
Epic and Scarlet cameras have got serious brains
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:47:36 GMT
This, folks, is the sticklebricks of the camera world. Don't think you need a camera masquerading as a child's toy? How wrong you are. The idea behind RED's new Epic and Scarlet cameras is that you buy one basic unit with a camera sensor in it ('the brains') and then add the modules that make sense to you.
Pure Evoke Mio brings bright colours to DAB/FM radios
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:31:07 GMT
A DAB/FM radio's not very exciting no matter what fun features you pack it out with. Does the injection of bright and bold colours make this breed of radio any more exciting - well, no not really, but it helps. More importantly, does the inclusion of a couple of chilli's in the product image make it any more appealing? This was perhaps the motive behind Pure's Evoke Mio with its chilli, chocolate,...
Rawk on the move: Guitar Hero Carabiner
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:26:20 GMT
Guitar Hero obsessives needn't get withdrawal symptoms when forced to spend more than a few hours away from their beloved game to attend to more important things such as work or buying the weekly food shopping - Guitar Hero Carabiner is here. Stick one of these in your pocket and whenever you get the urge to strum your favourite rock tune, pull out your mini colour coded guitar and go nuts. Keepin...
Do you have the rage... read rage?
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:55:45 GMT
Hate reading Manuals? Would you rather walk your way through your new gadget yourself, completely unassisted, rather than having to trawl through pages and pages of over repetitive, monotonous, increasingly and unnecessarily complex instructions that could have been whittled down to half the size of the bulky book the manufacturers expect you to use? You're not alone there. Research has identified...
The Girl Tech Stylin Studio targets the Bratz generation
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:24:16 GMT
I've never been a huge fan of makeover sites as I find they often produce rather strange colours and aren't very realistic.All that faffing around taking a picture of yourself with your hair tied back seems like a lo
Meet Jules, the realistic robot, who can mimic human expressions
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:52:30 GMT
Robotics is an area which is expanding in leaps and bounds and I've never seen anything quite like this humanoid robot before. Unless of course you count I Robot, but CGI films are hardly a good example. The robot you can see is called Jules, and is the first robot that can actually MIMIC human expressions realistically. He picks up these expressions through the electronic motors on his skin whic...
Gift cards that double up as cameras are pure class
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:20:42 GMT
Getting a gift card is a bit of a strange event. It's lovely to have actual cash to spend on what you desire, but it';s also an admission the buyee has no idea what to get you apart from cash. And you know EXACTLY how much they've sent. On the plus side, their rather thoughtless present now has the option
Hello Kitty has Big City Dreams for the Nintendo DS
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:20:42 GMT
Things have been a little dry on the Hello Kitty front so I'm happy to see she's embarking on a new adventure by moving to the big city to follow her dreams. Hello Kitty Big City Dreams is all about Hello Kitty fun and exploration, so expect loads of cute and loveable friends, frilliness, an overuse of bright colours and irritating yet wonderful theme music. For all those who have fantasies about ...
Samuel L Jackson loves Knomo bags
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:49:11 GMT
As far as laptop bags and cases go, Knomo's line of luxurious chic-tastic laptop gear with the Chanel-esque quilting is right up there with the best. Clearly aware of this little home truth, Samuel L Jackson, yes the Samuel L Jackson, evidently a man of taste, popped into Knomo's central London offices recently to check out the autumn/winter line and get a sneaky peak at the newest samples that'll...
Samsung SGH-B130 phone for a fiver at Carphone Warehouse
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:33:09 GMT
This is going to go either one of two ways - the phone's a piece of cheap plastic-y tat that can only be used a few times after which it starts to deteriorate and lose all of its functions, or it's going to be one of those tantalising offers that are too good to be true. When you find out what's on offer, you'll find Samsung's SGH-B130 falls into the latter category. It's packing a colour screen, ...
The infra red hairbrush looks like it'll do some damage
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:33:09 GMT
This is the infra red hairbrush for head massaging, hair and scalp stimulation, and err... hot hair. Other than sounding and looking like it'll cause your hair to combust and your scalp to burn, the IR hairbrush has a purpose that's twofold. I'm not entirely sure why you'd want to heat your hair up while simultaneously massaging your scalp, but its creators seem to think they've found a niche mark...
Vodafone LiveGuy gives Susi the low-down before the treasure hunt begins
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:45:44 GMT
As we announced a couple of days ago, we'll be joining in with a live Treasure Hunt for Vodafone's 'Live Guy' next week and getting in on all the Live Guy action (and hopefully win a Dell Inspiron mini 9 netbook) while he makes his way across the country as stealthily as possible. So what's his mission all about? As of Monday 17th December, LiveGuy will be entering 11 cities with his little netboo...
Vodafone LiveGuy gives susi the low-down before the treasure hunt begins
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:58:06 GMT
As we announced a couple of days ago, we'll be joining in with a live Treasure Hunt for Vodafone's 'Live Guy' next week and getting in on all the Live Guy action (and hopefully win a Dell Inspiron mini 9 netbook) while he makes his way across the country as stealthily as possible. So what's his mission all about? As of Monday 17th December, LiveGuy will be entering 11 cities with his little netboo...
The Infra red hairbrush looks like it'll do some damage
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:38:57 GMT
This is the infra red hairbrush for head massaging, hair and scalp stimulation, and err... hot hair. Other than sounding and looking like it'll cause your hair to combust and your scalp to burn, the IR hairbrush has a purpose that's twofold. I'm not entirely sure why you'd want to heat your hair up while simultaneously massaging your scalp, but its creators seem to think they've found a niche mark...
Mobile phones are in for a 12.25 megapixel treat
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:22:56 GMT
I'm sure you've been told or have heard at some point in your life (probably by guys endowed with unimpressive packages) it's not the size that matters, it's how you use it... or is it the motion in the ocean? Well it's something along those lines, but that's all irrelevant anyway - the Exmor CMOS sensors from Sony completely throw that theory out the window with their brand new Exmore CMOS sensor...
EA Sports Active challenges the Wii Fit
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:19:15 GMT
There's a new fitness game in town, courtesy of EA Sports (it's in the game) - EA Sports Active. The game doesn't make use of the Wii Balance Board, but it makes full use of the Wii remote and intimidating sounding Nunchuck for control. There's also a rubber strap and rubber resistance band which all sounds a bit fetishy until I tell you the strap attaches the controllers to different parts of the...
Guitar Rock Tour power slides onto the iPhone
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:19:15 GMT
It's been a long time coming but the guitar strumming game better known as Guitar Hero Rock Tour has finally made it onto the iPhone. The mobile alternative to Activision's popular rock god wannabe game let's you bang on the drums, strum the guitar or play tunes on the go. Your gaming technique will obviously differ drastically from what you're used to, but the game makes the most of the sizeable ...
Wake up with the Space Invaders alarm clock
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:12:46 GMT
£24.95 from Firebox I don't know if you spent the 80's mindlessly focused on your now defunct Master System/watching Thundercats re-runs or Spice Girl trainers, but I know you're well aware of what Space Invaders are. The gam
Shiny Preview: The INQ1
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:14:09 GMT
Today we told you all about the INQ1, the spec heavy phone that can be purchased by those on a budget. We promised you a video.. and here it is! Enjoy.
Shiny Gallery: The best concepts gadgets we wished were real
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:14:09 GMT
Concepts are brilliant aren't they? they open our minds to a realm of possibilities and the gadgety dreams of geeks across the world. How we wish the greatest concept designs would make it into production to satisfy our inner geek. Some ideas are ridiculously more far-fetched than others branding it with a 'never-gonna-happen' tag, whereas others are completely doable and have even made it into pr...
True Utility's solar torch is perfect for your pocket
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:10:31 GMT
Drat these dark nights and the clocks going back. Now when I get to my front door at the respectable time of half six I can barely see to open the lock. Then again I could blame the local council for lack of good street lighting... This super sweet LED torch will come in really useful, ad as it's sola
Put your iPhone in its element... quite literally
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:10:31 GMT
In the words of the PR person who sent me the info on these personalised iPhone cases, the Element iPhone case "are just too awesome". They're super-impact resistant and gamer friendly with a grippable (rubberised or titanium grip mounts - that's almost indestructible) and soft texture to give you piece of mind that your precious handset won't smash into smithereens upon impact when accidentally d...
Shiny preview: Apricot Picobook Pro
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:22:27 GMT
Apricot entered the UMPC market for the first time in around 10 years in September, exciting Zara who remembers the Apricot brand well. Its aim... to challenge the likes of Asus, Advent and other netbook brands with their big comeback. Find out what Zara thinks and whether it's up for the challenge below.
No more slouching with the i-posture
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:18:30 GMT
Your mum always told you stop slouching and keep a straight posture. But because you were a stubborn little brat and consequently ignored her advice, you're still a sloucher aren't you? Would you give yourself mum-like reminders to refrain from crookedness in the form of a little gadget worn around the neck? The iPosture won't slap you around the head and tell you to stand straight. Instead the di...
The plasma cup for a glowing cuppa in the morning
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:18:30 GMT
If you've ever wanted a glowing cup to sip your morning beverage out of, look no further than the luminous plasma cup. On the contrary, if you're already set in your ways and aren't open to change in your beverage consumption challis, the Plasma Cup is not for you. It doesn't discriminate - it'll take whatever liquid you pour into its fiery depths, hot or cold. It'll only glow when placed on the e...
Guess who's more concerned about her iPhone than the red carpet?
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:15:05 GMT
You're on the red carpet, you're looking fab (is that boob I see?), uber fans are screaming your name, the paparazzi are having a field day with your new glam look, and what do you do? Check your messages on your iPhone of course - hello?
Macbook fanboy teases other fanboys with Macbook Nano
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:12:11 GMT
The announcement of a netbook Mac would make any Apple fanboys day, which is probably how a few of them felt when they clapped eyes on this mini Mac. It would have probably taken them a few seconds for it to register that the Macbook Nano is a fake, and then... the wave of disappointment. Sadly, it doesn't exist.
Woman auctions name on eBay - winner chooses name
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:12:10 GMT
Hmmm this is normal! You've got issues with your name and regressing back to childhood only brings back traumatic memories of the name calling and feelings of being a misfit. So what do you do? You resent your parents of course for condemning you to a lifetime of isolation. But in a more practical approach you think about changing your name so you're not forced to live a reclusive lifestyle with a...
                       
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