Author: Diane Shipley
Staff Writer Diane is especially interested in high-tech medical advances, weird and interesting uses of science, new gadgets, and the intersection of tech and lifestyle. When not working, she reads the internet, listens to podcasts, watches American TV, and thinks about leaving the house.
Braggie actually encourages you to show off online
Let’s be honest: social media was built on bragging. Sure, there’s a lot of TV show hashtagging and linking to the Sidebar of Shame, but whether it’s your hot new dress or cute new baby, everyone posts pics of stuff they want to show off. We just usually try to frame it so it doesn’t…
Is this leaked “Volantis” image really the next Nexus tablet?
We’ve been wondering what was going on with the next Google Nexus tablet for a while, and now it seems like we might be a little closer to knowing. Photos and specs leaked to Android Police this weekend seem to show the Google Nexus 9 tablet, made (as expected) by HTC. Codenamed Volantis (because Game…
These students designed a waistcoat to restart hearts
A team of students has designed a waistcoat to restart people's hearts (and if it helps them to look a little more like Benedict Cumberbatch in the process, so much the better.) The aim is to replace standard portable defibrillators, which are given to patients who have had a heart attack and are waiting for…
June is the UV-monitoring bracelet that wants to keep you safe in the sun
When the weather finally heats up in the UK, it's such a surprise that most of us can barely remember to slap on last year's sunblock before running out to soak up a few rays. But if we're not careful, we end up spending the next day woefully rubbing aloe into our shoulders. Sure, technically…
Top 10 cycling gadgets: See.Sense, Lock8, Firefly and more
Ever since the Olympics, more and more women in the UK are getting on their bikes, with Sport England reporting a 200,000 increase in regular cyclists and this year's Tour de France kicking off in Yorkshire only adding to our enthusiasm for literally jumping on the saddle. But whether you see yourself as the next…
Wanna beat Andy Murray? 10 gadgets and apps to improve your tennis game
With Wimbledon starting today, it's that time of year again: when British people kid ourselves that we're going to be the next Heather Watson or Andy Murray, start batting some balls around at the local park, and then realise that tennis is a lot harder than it looks on TV. But if you're a serious…
Our top 10 coffee makers and machines for a stylish caffeine hit
Ah, coffee. Bringer of energy, enthusiasm, productivity… And, yes, a shaky, tear-filled meltdown mid-afternoon if you have too much. But that’s all the more reason to make your morning cup of caffeinated nectar one to savour. With all the coffee makers and machines on offer, there’s sure to be something that fits your taste and…
Our 8 favourite phones with awesome cameras
Promotional Post for EE. Nowadays most smartphones on the market have a pretty decent camera built-in, but today we're taking a look at some of the more high-end devices that promise to bring professional grade photography straight to your handset.
The Mindreader helmet wants to ease your cycling stress
What’s your bike helmet done for you lately? Protected your head from smashing into the pavement? Sure, I guess that’s useful. But if it’s not also tuned into how you're feeling then it’s pretty basic compared to one company’s design for the helmet of the future. The MindReader helmet is a Kickstarter project that aims…
Goal-line technology causes World Cup confusion
Goal-line technology (GLT) was used at the World Cup for the first time yesterday, but instead of making things clearer, it only caused confusion. Karim Benzema's shot hit the inside of the goalpost before bouncing off goalkeeper Noel Valladares and becoming the second goal of France’s 3-0 victory over Honduras. But replay of the shot…
