Category: Gadgets
WhatSim is a SIM card dedicated to WhatsApp
Using your phone abroad isn't quite as easy as it is at home, and unless you grab yourself a local SIM while you're there you have to double check your network's policies so that you don't get slapped with an obscene bill. But what if you could just use WhatsApp and not have to worry…
You can have a second display on your iPhone with the popSLATE case
There aren't many phones on the market with a second display these days, but what if you really want one to make life a little bit easier? Thankfully iPhone owners can do that by buying their phone a special case. The popSLATE case is available for any iPhone 5, 5S, or 6 and sticks an e-paper screen onto…
Mouse-Box is a mouse that houses an entire computer
There was a time when computers were so large a single machine was bigger than your average student flat. Nobody back then really figured computers would be small enough for consumers, let alone so compact you can fit one inside a standard sized mouse. But that's what we've got now. It's called the Mouse-Box, and while…
The 5 best uses for a selfie stick
We're big fans of the Wand of Narcissus at ShinyShiny, as you might have seen in our recent post 'In defence of the selfie stick'. If you've been wondering why you need one, want to get the best out of yours, or just need to justify your purchase to judgey friends, we've got you covered.…
Starbucks is going to offer wireless charging in London
Following on from McDonalds' recent announcement that it will be offering wireless charging, Starbucks has announced that will be offering the same service in its UK branches-- starting in London. 10 London branches of Starbucks will be fitted with Powermat's PMA wireless charging points, following on from a similar partnership that saw wireless charging brought to more than…
Kisha is putting an end to lost and forgotten umbrellas
It's incredibly easy to leave your umbrella lying around somewhere, especially if the weather improves and you forget that you left the house with it. They're not expensive to replace, but it's still annoying and that's why the Kisha Umbrella is going to make sure you never forget it. The Kisha Umbrella is a smart…
A new nanowire mesh will heat our clothes instead of our homes
We all know that central heating is inefficient. In fact, according to Co Exist, it’s responsible for a third of climate change emissions worldwide. Even if you’re sitting in a cosy house or office right now, that’s enough to send a chill down your spine. But a new invention by scientists at Stanford University could…
ASUS Transformer Book review: a tablet/laptop hybrid that’s ideal for work
At ShinyShiny, we like to give devices a good, proper, hands-on review before we give an opinion. So I've been using the ASUS Transformer Book (model T200TA-CP004H) as my main work computer for more than a month now, testing not just first impressions but how it actually performs, day-to-day, when you're relying on it. I…
In defence of the selfie stick
If there's one thing that grinds the gears of the angry Twitter masses more than TFL and a brand tweeting a typo, it has to be the selfie stick. These little inventions have developed a bad rep over the past year or so, you'd think that they'd been spawned by the devil. Admittedly many of…
Your guide to Xiaomi – the world’s most valuable startup
Xiaomi (pronounced a bit like 'show me', but 'show' is as in 'shower') is a Beijing-based electronics company that is currently the world's 3rd largest smartphone distributor. As of the end of 2014, it's also the world's most valuable start-up, valued at over $43 billion. Xiaomi was founded in June 2010, and by August it…
