Author: Elizabeth Hands
The Canon PowerShot N: Anything but square
We’re used to our compact cameras being rectangular so Canon’s new gizmo, the Canon PowerShot N is a bit of a departure from the norm. It’s a shape that immediately sets it apart from the competition, giving it a feel that manages to be both up-to-the-minute and retro at the same time. Its square shape and [...]
Tim-E: New bedside alarm robot
If, like me, you find it difficult to drag yourself out of bed in the morning no matter how loudly your alarm clock buzzes, then this new gizmo could be for you. The snappily-titled Californian company Nuts and Voltz has come with a new robot-style alarm clock for your iPhone or iPod that it is [...]
Flypast: Have you got what it takes to take on the Dambusters mission?
It’s a problem that’s been around since the onset of technology – how to interest youngsters in their school work when there are so many modern-day distractions. But one games developer may just have come up with the solution, at least for children who are busy learning about the Second World War. Games designer Bruce [...]
The ChefPad: The tablet designed especially for cooking
Our recipe books may be taking up lots of space on our kitchen counters, but they’ve become somewhat obsolete. We tend to turn to food sites and blogs for inspiration these days. And, the good thing about searching online is we can simply tap all the ingredients we have in the fridge in and see [...]
Tweet Pee – The nappy that Tweets you when baby needs a change
We all know Twitter can be a bastion of the inane, with users tweeting about the most banal aspects of their lives. But a nappy manufacturer has taken things to the extreme. Kimberly-Clark, which makes personal hygiene products, including the Huggies nappy brand, has created a little device that fits on the front of nappies, [...]
Breaking up in the digital age
According to the famous Neil Sedaka song, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do. But, it would appear it is even harder in the days of social media. Psychologists from the University of California Santa Cruz say ending a relationship in the digital age is tougher because of the longevity of material posted on social networks. [...]
Are you a slacktivist? Charity (Unicef) bosses slam Facebook users
Children’s charity Unicef has openly derided Facebook users in a hard-hitting campaign, saying hitting the like button won’t save lives. The charity’s Swedish arm has criticised so-called “slativists” for engaging with Unicef online but failing to part with any cash. With the strapline “Likes don’t save lives,” Unicef says it needs money rather than social [...]
The Acer Iconia W3 – Is this the mini Microsoft tablet set to take on Apple?
Microsoft has already released the Surface and the Surface Pro in a bid to snatch market share from Apple’s iPad and Macbook Air. So, we knew it wouldn’t be too long before the Bill Gates-founded multinational launched its own mini tablet. But, it appears Microsoft has been forced to show its hand before it was [...]
Anger after Netflix pulls hundreds of movies from its service
Online streaming service Netflix has been bombarded with messages from angry fans after removing close to 2,000 movies. The American provider is not renewing licensing agreements with three of Hollywood’s largest studios, meaning users now have far fewer films to choose from. It comes as the result of Netflix choosing to let movies from MGM, [...]
Festival Apps – Our favourite apps for festival goers
It’s always exciting when California’s famous Coachella music festival takes place – because then we know festival season on both sides of the Pond is truly under way. And, there’s a lot that can go right at the festival of your choosing – like securing the perfect spot to watch your favourite band, managing to [...]
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