Author: Holly Brockwell
Editor Holly worked on some of the tech industry's most high-profile smartphone launches before coming to us, and is a self-confessed Android fangirl. She's currently lusting after the Galaxy S6 Edge, and is never seen without her Misfit Shine.
OnePlus One review: the invite-only ‘flagship killer’ is a strong first smartphone from a new brand
The OnePlus One is the first smartphone from Chinese startup OnePlus, available by invite only unless it's Tuesday. (Yes, seriously). The self-dubbed 'Flagship Killer' has turned the tech world upside down, proving that a £270 phone can boast specs as good as a £500+ model, that a phone doesn't have to have a household name brand behind it to be…
I did the NYT’s Love Questions with the man I just split from. Here’s how badly it went… #LoveWeek
The New York Times recently put up a list of 36 questions that can, in theory, help you fall in love with someone. They're from a study by psychologist Arthur Aron (et al), and snappily referred to as the 'Closeness-Generating Procedure'. In short, they're designed to accelerate intimacy, to get you to reveal the kinds…
DEBATE: Is Valentine’s Day a good thing? Shiny singletons Holly and Tom go head to head #LoveWeek
It's February, which means couples (and to a lesser extent, pancakes) are all up in our faces. Every year, we hear a chorus of disapproval from people who think Valentine's Day is a marketing ploy, a cynical invention designed to part us from our money. And yet still every year the bouquets get sent and the…
The Fire Brigade is dealing with more penis rings than ever before – and it’s all 50 Shades’ fault
There are plenty of reasons to dislike 50 Shades of Grey. The potentially abusive relationship between Christian and Anastasia, the standard of writing in the novels, and the proliferation of terrible, terrible brand promotions trying to capitalise on the series' success, to name just three. But here's a new one: it's bad for the fire brigade. Why?…
6 gifts to buy yourself this Valentine’s Day #LoveWeek
Whether or not you have a Special Someone (blergh) this Valentine's Day, you deserve something beautiful from a person who loves you: you. You work hard, right? You're a good person, no? Exactly. These little treasures are a thousand times better than a wilted bunch of obligation carnations, and they won't expect you to cook dinner, either. [nextpage]…
WhatsApp, baby? Why always-on communication is turning us off #LoveWeek
For the most part, being connected all the time is a good thing. It means you can always find a friend when you need one, get a taxi home when you're drunk and lost, and pay for said taxi when you realise you've left your purse in the pub. But I think being able to reach…
Australia is competing in the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest. Wait, what?
The Eurovision Song Contest announced today that Australia – yes, that Australia, the one all the way over the other side of the planet and very much not in Europe – will be competing in 2015's final. Here's the announcement video: Given that it's not April the 1st (we checked), we're pretty confused. Yes, the Song Contest…
5 of the best iPhone 5 cases on ASOS
On the lookout for a new case for your iPhone 5? Put your feet up – we've found 5 gorgeous ones you can buy with your next ASOS leggings haul. And they're all under £20. [nextpage] The space case If you effing love Science, this is the phone case for you. It's fabu-nebulous (sorry). Mr…
8 Valentine’s Day gifts for the dog in your life #LoveWeek
There's no love like a dog's love. Full stop. So leave the packed restaurants and high stakes Tinder drinks to the two-legged folks this February the 14th - you've got a wag-tailed, bright-eyed perma-pup to shower with love. We've made it extra easy this year with our selection of the top 8 Valentine's Day gifts for dogs. [nextpage] A personalised box of treats Pooches over…
Dear Uber: rescue kittens aren’t toys, and they won’t save your reputation #UberKITTENS
Uber – the somewhat notorious minicab app – has launched a scheme allowing customers to 'rent' rescue kittens 'on demand' in Australia. Called UberKITTENS, it's a programme that's been running periodically in America for a while. And one I strongly disagree with. Uber knows its reputation is shot to pieces. Multiple rape cases, incredibly inappropriate comments from its executives, ramping prices…
