Category: Gadgets
The Apple Watch was originally a lot more health oriented
Across the world right now are countless people eagerly awaiting April and the launch of the Apple Watch, even if it's features aren't that different from other smartwatches on the market. It wasn't always that way, though, and it sounds like Apple's earlier ideas were a lot more focussed on user health. According to The Wall Street…
Will a Clarisonic actually change your life?
Spoiler: I do not know the answer Like haircuts, bra shopping or your method of poaching eggs, skincare can become an arduous lifelong mission. An obsession, even, like a rollercoaster of hope and disappointment with no clear end point, carrying on doggedly in pursuit of THE perfect solution, THE answer that will change everything, until eventually…
Sony’s SmartEyeglass augmented reality glasses are available for pre-order
Back in September Sony revealed its SmartEyeglass augmented reality glasses to the world, promising that they would be on sale by March. Is it keeping that promise? As it turns out yes it is. The glasses are available for pre-order right now, ready to be shipped next month. SmartEyeglass itself takes the shape of a pair…
NoPhone is a dummy phone that stops you being unsociable
For a lot of groups these days, the norm of 'socialising' actually involves sitting around a table staring at their phones without saying very much. But what if you could have a device that gives you the comfort of holding your phone, but without distracting you from everyone else? That's what NoPhone is for. It…
The Blacksmith Genesis is the first ever compact 3D printer and scanner
This weekend saw the launch of the Blacksmith Genesis, the first ever compact 3D printer that also has scanning capabilities. That means that users will be able to scan an item, edit it on the computer, and then 3D print their own copy. (Yep, it’s a potential copyright nightmare.) It’s made by Singapore-based start-up Blacksmith…
The Tactus Phorm case puts buttons on your iPad Mini’s display
Touchscreens are great for a number of things, but for typing you're better off using a keyboard accessory. A new startup called Tactus Technology wants that to change, and it involves raising portions of the screen to create 'buttons'. Tactus is currently preparing to release its Phorm case, a case and screen protector combo that…
Qualcomm’s streaming stick is an Android powered threat to Chromecast
The world of HDMI-based streaming is already rather hectic, and now Qualcomm, makers of the processors used in a large number of smartphones, have one of their own. It's called the 4K Streaming Adapter, and it's an Android device for the back of your TV. It might not look like much from the outside, but…
12 best decals and stickers for your Macbook (or any generic laptop)
[nextpage title="Next"] If you've got a Macbook, you'll be aware that, as much as it feels great to bring out such a great-looking Apple product in a coffee shop, it can sometimes feel like yours is just the same as everyone else's. From the funny to the pretty, we've found our 12 favourite decals and…
iPin turns your phone into the ultimate presentation tool
Normally when you have to do a big presentation you have to carry a bunch of equipment to make sure you can get everything right. Typically that's a set of notes, a computer or USB stick, a remote, and a laser pointer. You may not have to do that anymore because, as is the way…
Future15 is the London festival showcasing emerging tech trends
Future15, a new, two-week showcase event demonstrating how interactive technology is revolutionising the way brands, consumers and businesses interact, opened today, and we got a sneak peek at it for ourselves last night. The brainchild of design studio, Studio Output and brand experience specialists, Engage; Future15 shows off the emerging tech trends for 2015, including…
