Are you sick of running out of power on the move? Then the Mipwr Dynamo team may have just the answer. It is an iPhone case with a hidden lever that can be pressed down repeatedly to charge the battery, but remains thin enough to fit in a pocket. The …
Read More »The Saucy Fish Co voted ‘Cool Brand’ alongside Apple and Porsche
The Saucy Fish Co is the first ever fish business that has been included into the CoolBrands list, which has been in operation for 12 years. Apple got the top vote as coolest brand in Britain, followed by Aston Martin, Rolex and Glastonbury. The Saucy Fish Co was a qualifying …
Read More »3D scanning and augmented reality for iPad
Occipital have developed a product called the Structure Sensor, a clip on accessory for the iPad which is designed to allow the user to scan 3D objects as well as to play augmented reality games. Occipital have clearly seen the potential of the Kinect for 3D applications. want to bring …
Read More »Sony to release 20.7MP camera phone with add on lenses
Sony Mobile have announced a new addition to their Xperia smartphone lineup this week – which has a 20.7 megapixel camera and can accept add on lenses. The Xperia Z1 looks set to target an audience who want a much higher grade camera on their smartphone. The high resolution lens …
Read More »Analyst claims Apple will ship 63m iWatches in 2014
Wang Wanli, analyst with CIMB Securities Limited was interviewed by the Commercial Times. He claimed that Apple will be releasing their iWatch next year and that annual shipments will reach 63.4 million in the first year after launch. Wanli said that Quanta Computer will split iWatch orders with Inventec on …
Read More »Unilever slammed for ‘degrading’ Facebook noodle advert
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) have ruled that Unilever cannot use one of their Piri Piri Pot Noodle online advertisements in its current form and ordered the firm not to use ‘offensive images' in the future. The company caused an uproar on the Unilever Pot Noodle Facebook Page. They showed …
Read More »Newborn babies pictured on social media with an hour
The constant need to share every single aspect of our lives online extends to new born babies. A new poll found that parents are most likely to share a photograph of the new family member within the space of a single hour. The most popular platform for sharing images of …
Read More »UK considering ban on car key fob style mobile phones
UK officials are considering banning the sale of mobile phones which are designed to look like car key fobs. The BBC reported today that they had been speaking with a government spokesman. The issue is being discussed with the National Trading Standards Board and the Serious Organised Crime Agency. The …
Read More »Barnes and Noble not dropping colour Nook tablets
Two months ago Barnes and Noble said they would be ditching their colour (non E Ink) tablets from their product line, but according to recent reports they have reversed their position. The range includes the Nook Color, the 2011 Nook Tablet and last years Nook HD and Nook HD+. The …
Read More »Google claim they are immune to UK law
Internet powerhouse Google have been at the centre of a controversy after being accused of illegally tracking UK users browser histories. More than 100 British people are attempting to take the company to court over the issues. Google say they do not have to comply with UK laws, even though …
Read More »Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic and Comfort products for Windows 8
Microsoft announced a new range of Sculpt keyboards and mice, particularly targeting the latest Microsoft operating system. Microsoft gathered the information for the products design by researching into 10 markets and discussing products with more than 5,300 workers. A high percentage of the staff experienced discomfort daily when working with traditional …
Read More »Ford Focus is officially the worlds best selling car
The Ford Focus was the world's best selling car in 2012 and it is already leading the chart in 2013. According to global registration data from Polk, vehicle registrations in the United Kingdom climbed by 18 percent during Q1 2013 to hit 288,724 models sold. The Ford Focus claimed 25,081 …
Read More »Teenager kills himself over online blackmail conversation
A 17 year old from Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland has taken his own life after a Skype conversation with someone pretending to be a girl, the same age. Daniel Perry was the victim of a chat ‘hijack'. According to newspaper reports, A gang hijacked his Skype chat and threatened to show …
Read More »Turn your iPhone into an outdoor GPS with TopoCharger
GPS units are fading in popularity thanks to the improvement with smartphone mapping systems, however they still are not built to guide a user around forests and trails. The new Trimble TopoCharger is designed to change your iPhone into a fully fledged outdoor GPS system. The TopoCharger from Trimble Outdoors …
Read More »Facebook acquire Mobile Technologies
Facebook have acquired the company responsible for speech translation application Jibbigo. Mobile Technologies are based in Pittsburgh and it signals a move for Facebook into strengthening their platform. Facebook have said that they will continue to support Jibbigo for ‘the time being'. The application was launched in 2009 and allows …
Read More »Are you suffering from ‘Game Boy Back’?
If you or your child is having difficulty standing up straight then you may need to blame your console. The effects of hunching over to play with smartphones, consoles and tablets have created what two Dutch orthopaedic experts are calling ‘Game Boy Back'. These back problems are normally associated with …
Read More »Norway government block Apple 3D Oslo photos
According to latest reports, Norway's government are blocking Apple from taking photographs of their capital city Oslo. Apple are wanting to take 3D images for their Maps application, according to local media. Newspaper Aftenposten say that there are security concerns about access to detailed views of government buildings and anyone …
Read More »High tech Japanese toilet can be hacked
Security researchers at Trustwave have revealed a vulnerability with high tech Japanese toilets. The issue means that anyone who downloads the Inax Satis application can control any high tech toilet. According to Trustwave all Inax Satis Bluetooth toilets have the same Bluetooth Pin (0000) hardcoded. Anyone who downloads the application …
Read More »i-H2GO toy car runs on hydrogen, controlled by smartphone
Corgi International have teamed up with Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies to create the new i-H2GO remote controlled car, with a difference. The new car ships with a photovoltaic panel and a refuelling station. Ordinary water is poured into the station and the panel supplies the power to electrolyze the water, …
Read More »Apple said to be testing larger iPhone and 13 inch tablet screens
Many people are saying that the Apple iPhone screen needs to get larger. When you look at the latest Android phones such as the HTC One, Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note it is beginning to look tiny. A new report suggests that Apple may be listening to feedback. The Wall …
Read More »Women paving the way for tablet growth
Men may be seen globally as being most interested in new technology but UK research has detailed that more women are using tablets than men. A survey of 3,824 British adults by YouGov show that women claim 52 percent of tablet market share in the UK, up from 43 percent …
Read More »Tired? use the NapAnywhere pillow
If you like napping when you are travelling then the new NapAnywhere pillow might just be the next gadget on your shortlist. The new design is designed to support your neck, even when sitting straight up. Ideal for those plane flights. Some of our staff would feel right at home …
Read More »Nikon to release smartphone?
The compact camera market is struggling thanks to the ever increasing quality of smartphone cameras. Nikon President Makoto Kimura told Bloomberg his company is aware of the trend and wants to create a series of new products aimed at the bigger market. He hinted that they may consider releasing a …
Read More »Apple Store celebrates 5th birthday with free downloads
The Apple Store is celebrating their 5th birthday and the company are giving away 5 applications and games, free of charge to everyone. Apple have grown in the last 10 years to the world's most successful technology company. In 2007 they launched their first mobile phone and it was an …
Read More »Google will spend $500 million marketing Moto X Phone
The Wall Street Journal have said that Google will be spending a whopping $500 million marketing their flagship smartphone of the Motorola Mobility unit. This figure is greater than the marketing budgets of both Apple and Samsung, the smartphone market leaders. The Moto X phone is due out sometime in …
Read More »Next gen Kindle Fire will have sharper display, less weight
Amazon are due to release new Kindle Fires later this year, based on release dates for the previous two years. A new report claims that the new Kindle tablets will be improved. BGR leaked the news that Amazon will be releasing upgraded versions of their three tablets – The Kindle …
Read More »‘No insurance’ £300,000 Lamborghini could be scrapped
A couple of days ago, the police in London seized a £300,000 Lamborghini Aventador because it was being driven illegally in Knightsbridge. The driver didn't have insurance for the car. The ultra high performance car, in bright purple is currently being displayed outside Scotland Yard and the police are still …
Read More »Wi-Fi available to London underground O2 users from July 9th
Virgin Media's Wi-Fi service on the London Underground will be made available to O2 customers for free from July 9th. It is set to be a popular move for thousands of daily travellers. In April, Virgin Media said they signed up O2 as a ‘wholesale partner' for their services, joining …
Read More »HTC One ‘Glamour Red’ showcased
HTC have been showcasing their ‘Glamour Red' version of the popular One smartphone. The HTC One was already available in traditional Black and silver versions, but the red model will certainly appeal to a more flamboyant user base. Reports from the Far East point to a Blue version also planned …
Read More »WearIt Sporty smartwatch: for the active user
With Apple and Samsung dragging their heels, other companies have been launching their latest smartwatch designs, hopefully to grab some sales before the headlines feature the big players. The WearIT smartwatch is a sportswatch design designed for the active user. The WearIT features a small 1.54 capacitive touchscreen with a …
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