Fight tech with tech. And reasons to drone on about home security….

In the tabloids, there are almost daily reports on the latest break-in stats, the newest trickery used by criminals and the best initiatives to tackle them. It can seem as though everyone is droning on about home security. But for good reason! Your home security is under more scrutiny than ever. This time, believe it…

#IFA2015 trend report: five things we learned

IFA, Europe's biggest annual consumer electronics and home appliances show in Berlin, Germany, was packed full of exciting products as usual. Here are five key things we learned this year. 1. Women's smartwatches are definitely a thing While there have been some stylish-looking smartwatches released recently – the Apple Watch and the Alcatel OneTouch watch, especially – they are…

HearNotes are ‘the first truly wire-free earbuds’

Indiegogo, the crowdfunding site, has thrown up yet another innovative product for us to marvel at. What's getting us excited this time is HearNotes, 'the next generation of portable, audio evolution', which are the first truly wire-free earbuds to go to market. Using tech that's '10 times superior to Bluetooth', the team behind the nifty earbuds have…

Evoke F3 digital is radio latest in Pure’s connected audio collection

Pure has dropped a new digital radio, Evoke F3, to add to its impressive collection, featuring Bluetooth and Spotify Connect as well as digital and FM radio. Joining a host of other connected audio products by Pure, including the award-winning Evoke F4, One Flow and stylish Sanderson collection, the Evoke F3 is a compact table-top radio with…

#IFA2015 Samsung SleepSense wearable for improving sleep

Developed in conjunction with medical device manufacturer EarlySense, Samsung has announced SleepSense at IFA 2015 in Berlin. It's a new type of personal healthcare device that is supposed to help you improve the quality of your sleep. Just slip the sensor underneath your mattress to track your movements in the night. This sensor (pictured above) then syncs…

LIVALL Bling Helmet is the world’s first smart cycling helmet

With danger on the roads being an ever-present issue for cyclists, especially in London, it's about time we turned to technology to make ourselves safer - and the latest innovation comes in the form of LIVALL's Bling Helmet. While it doesn't look particularly special, this is no ordinary cycling helmet. LIVALL, a Chinese company, has integrated some…

Ministry of Sound launches the Audio M and Audio M Plus speakers

Just in time for the last month of long summer evenings, Ministry of Sound has released two new nifty speakers, the Audio M and the Audio M Plus. Both models are small and stylish, with apt-X Bluetooth, True Wireless Stereo mode (in which you can pair two units to play your tunes in high-quality real…

Pure unveils new stylish new digital radio collaboration with Sanderson

Award-winning consumer electronics manufacturer, Pure, has lifted the lid on a stylish digital radio collaboration with leading British manufacturer of fabrics and wallpaper Sanderson. The Sanderson models come adorned in two specially-tailored, iconic prints : "Chelsea" is a classic print, having been in Sanderson's range since 1957, while "Dandelion Clocks" was first introduced in 2008 and has…

8 Essential waterproof gadgets for summer fun and travel

If you’re heading off on your holidays this year, then you won’t want to be worrying about what you can and can’t take to the pool. So make sure everything you pack is waterproof – or at least packed in waterproof luggage or a swim-friendly case. We’ve collected together out eight favourite waterproof gadgets whether you want to record yourself doing some crazy water sports or just keep your phone by the pool and avoid splash-related emergencies.