Month: July 2014
Top 10 running apps for the iPhone: Nike+ Running, Endomondo and RunKeeper
Now that the nights are a little lighter and the air is a little warmer, there's no excuse not to ditch your spin class, gym session and Netflix addiction in favour of a run. Of course, getting into the habit of putting on your kit, pounding the pavement and dodging cyclists can be daunting to…
The Audio Retro can turn your phone into a Walkman
We do love listening to music on our phone, but sometimes we get nostalgic about the good old Walkman days. This Audio Retro case is the solution to this problem. Essentially a protective case for any portable device, the Audio Retro looks exactly like a portable cassette player, but is also water-resistant, tear proof and…
HTC One mini 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy S5 mini – about the quiz
A word or two about the quiz Here we pitch the Samsung Galaxy S5 mini against the HTC One mini 2. The winner is totally down to you. The two phones have a lot in common, both sport a 4.5inch screen and run the Kitkat 4..4 version of Android, but there are a few key differences…
HTC One mini 2 Vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini – our interactive buying guide
Weighing up the pros and cons of buying a mobile? Not sure which model to shell out for? Well we can help. We have taken many of the most popular mobiles and compared their specs, looks, performance and features. And then to make things easier for you incorporated them into a quiz, or as…
Scottish scientists create chimp ‘dictionary’
Researchers have known for a long time that chimps communicate with each other, but no one had taken the time to make a detailed analysis of specific behaviours before. Now a new study by Scottish scientists should add an extra layer of meaning to your next safari park visit. Catherine Hobaiter and Richard Byrne from…
The TaskOne iPhone Tool Case will make you the ultimate superhero
We all like to think our phones can do just about anything, but we're pretty sure yours won't be able to slice through a fresh sirloin steak or fix a bike without this phone cover that can pretty much make your phone the most useful tool in the world. The TaskOne iPhone Tool Case somehow…
Top 10 wall decals to refresh your living space
Our homes are a visual representation of our personality, for better or for worse, but there's always something trying to get in the way of true expression - landlords, partners, or the fear of messing it up. Unless you attended art school, chances are you're not 100% sure what colours go together and while there are some impressively…
8 Sony Xperia Z2 phone cases: MobileFun, Zenus, ArmourDillo
We've already taken a look at the Sony Xperia Z2, and seen how great the phone is, but it's no fun having your phone looking exactly the same as everyone else's, so here's a rundown of some of our favourite covers for Sony's latest phone. Whether you're looking for protection, style or practicality, we've got…
DIY smartphone hormone tests are coming
We’ve written before about the rise in smartphone test apps and how the trend for at-home health screening is only set to grow. Now scientists have told a conference that the next step will likely be do-it-yourself tests to check levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Dr Joel Ehrenkranz and his team from Intermountain Healthcare…
Sony announces Xperia C3 for selfie-obsessives
Sony has finally accepted that duck faces are here to stay and announced a new selfie-focused phone, the Xperia C3. It has a 5.5 inch 720 pixel display, 1 GB RAM, 8 GB storage with support for 64 GB microSD cards, and is powered by a 1.2GHz Qualcomm processor running Android 4.4.2. It also comes…
