Month: November 2010
Are NASA about to announce the existence of aliens?
NASA are holding a press conference on Thursday to discuss "an astrobiology finding". If that doesn't mean they've discovered aliens - I don't know what does. This was announced today on their website: "NASA will hold a news conference at 2 p.m. EST on Thursday, Dec. 2, to discuss an astrobiology finding that will impact…
The LG Optimus 7 Windows smartphone – and we have six to give away
As you may know already during December we are running a competition to give away no fewer than six fabulous LG Optimus smartphones. All you have to do to enter is click here and fill out a quick survey. So what are you going to win? Here's the lowdown on the innovative new smartphone. LG…
Scenely Launches: Group Buying For Gigs
Since Groupon launched in 2008, there has been hundreds of copycat sites launch, trying to capitalize on the success of the group buy phenomenon. However, most of them seem to focus on gym classes and spa deals, which is great but really how many times can you go to the spa. That's why were so…
Telegraph to go behind a paywall
UK paper The Telegraph will go behind a paywall according to a story on Financial Times and a host of tweets. [We would link you to the Financial Times story, but it's behind a paywall too so there's not much point.] The Telegraph has one of the best UK websites, rivalling both the Guardian and…
Look-Up: AR app for iPhone brings gaming to the real world
An augmented reality app that lets you see UFOs hovering over the streets and shoot 'em down with your iPhone takes phone gaming to a new level. The game is not just on your 3.5 inch screen, it's floating above your head, it's on your right and it's coming straight at you firing flaming missiles.…
Lamp Climbing Bike Lock
Someone once told me there a few things that you never really own, sunglasses, gloves, and bikes. As any of you who cycle will know, no matter how good your bike lock is, bike thieves will inevitably find someway to ride off with your bike. But what if your bike lock could climb up a…
Web game lets you 'kettle' rioting students – #demo2010 #dayx2
The police tactics of "kettling" student protesters at the riots in London have been controversial. At the recent protest-cum-riots against tuition fees, the police boxed up hundreds of protestors in a small area and refused to let them leave. Some little jokester has invented a sweet online game that lets you kettle virtual students yourself…
TokyoFlash Launch Three New Watches
The Kooky Japanese watch-makers TokyoFlash, have released three new affordable watches today. Known for their abstract art watches these are no different and practically require a physics degree to read. That said, we love the futuristic designs and would totally be willing to try and learn their crazy time keeping ways. Check out all three…
MSN is 15: they take us back to 1995 and forward to 2025, it sounds dreadful
MSN launched 15 years ago today, an era ago in internet time. They have set up a little site to remind us all what what 1995 was like. Pretty weird is the answer. Apparently people fancied Cindy Crawford. MSN also decided to ask people what they thought the world would be like in another 15…
86% Of Brits Would Rather Receive Something Practical For Christmas
It seems like us Brits are a practical lot when it comes to our holiday wishlists. According to a new study from Oral-B (yes the toothbrush people) into Christmas spending, almost 90% of us will be looking to give and receive practical presents this Christmas. In fact 8 out 10 people would rather give someone…
