Month: July 2014
New wearable diagnoses diabetes complications
Taiwanese scientists have invented a wearable that looks like Google Glass, but can diagnose a common and devastating side-effect of diabetes. Autonomic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that […]
Bolt: Instagram’s answer to Snapchat is here (but only in three countries)
This week Instagram has lifted the lid on its new photo and video messaging app, called Bolt, which is all about ‘wicked fast photo messaging’ and looks set to take on […]
imoji lets you turn yourself into an emoji!
Here at shinyshiny, we LOVE emojis, but we’re well aware of the fact that there still isn’t enough diversity among emoji characters, even after Unicode updated the little pictures last […]
New campaign uses iPhones to diagnose malaria
We’ve heard crowdfunding stories about cool new gadgets which need extra cash to get them into distribution, but this latest campaign is for something altogether more altruistic, and potentially life-changing: an app […]
Are these your next 4 social networks? Shots, Secret, Pencourage, PumpUp
If you’re getting bored of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, you’re obviously not the only one, as there are so many more social networks out there that are still managing to […]
Is Microsoft about to release two new Windows Phone 8.1 devices?
Could Microsoft be planning to launch two new Windows Phone 8.1 devices soon? If The Verge is to be believed, it certainly looks that way, and one of them has […]
The Gherkin’s in a pickle: five alternative uses for the iconic building
Here at the shinyshiny offices, we have a bit of a soft spot for the friendly-looking Gherkin (real name 30 St Mary Axe) just around the corner. So when news […]
Bluetooth-enabled Casio watch automatically adjusts time
Electronics giant Casio has officially announced that the Casio Edifice EQB-500 will be coming to the UK in September – and this is exciting because it’ll have Bluetooth 4.0 enabled. Bluetooth will allow […]
Wireless earphones from FreeWavz also track your fitness
Regular readers of shinyshiny will know that we recently covered a story about OwnPhones’ 3D printed earbuds, and now there’s another exciting Kickstarter project underway: FreeWavz wireless, fitness-tracking earphones. As the […]
Mobile rumours: Samsung, HTC, Google, and more
There are a lot of mobile phone manufacturers out there making things for us consumers to enjoy, but with that many companies creating that much stuff, how are you able […]