Category: Smartphones
Top 5 upcoming smartphones for 2018
Chris Price looks at five new smartphones for 2018, including the Google Pixel 2 and the Samsung Galaxy S9 There are plenty of things that smartphone owners use their devices for on a daily basis. However, one of the biggest uses is for gaming. Looking at US data, research firm Flurry found that smartphone users…
REVIEW: BBC’s Augmented Reality for Human Body: Secrets of Your Life series. Is this the future of TV?
If, like me, you watched the first episode of the Human Body: Secrets of Your Life series on the BBC and enjoyed finding out about what makes us humans truly unique, then you may be intrigued to check out the accompanying augmented reality experience. Created by the Open University and BBC Studios, it uses the latest Augmented…
Talk to your dog, even feed her treats, while you’re at work with the Furbo dog camera
Chris Price reviews Furbo, the treat tossing dog camera, now available from Amazon for £199. The best and the worst thing about the Internet of Things (IoT) phenomenon is that now everything pretty much can become a smart device with its own clever application. There's really not much you can't connect to the internet and…
Celebrate #NationalPetDay with these latest pet gadgets – including Furbo, a treat tossing dog camera!
With tomorrow (April 11th) marking NationalPetDay in the US, Chris Price looks at some of the gadgets you can buy for your furry loved one, including a smart collar and a treat-dispensing dog camera! Furbo treat tossing dog camera Designed for the guilty, or perhaps curious, dog lover who wants to keep an eye on…
Switching from Apple iOS to Android. Why does it have to be so DIFFICULT?
Phones like the Huawei P10, above, look great but if you are used to the Apple ecosystem you may have a few issues when making the switch! After spending all weekend trying to switch from the iPhone 6S to Android, ShinyShiny TV editor Chris Price explains how you can make the process…
ShinyShiny talks to artist Chris Levine about his work with Huawei
Artist Chris Levine with his 'trademark' eyes shut shot Artist Chris Levine (pictured above) first came to the public eye in 2004 when he was commissioned by the Jersey Heritage Trust to create a holographic portrait of the Queen to mark 800 years of allegiance to to the crown by the…
What to expect at MWC 2017. Including BlackBerry Mercury, Nokia 3310, Huawei P10
Which smartphones are planning to launch at this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC)
Which are the best wireless Bluetooth headphones for iPhone, Android?
Now that Apple has ditched its headphone jack on its latest iPhone 7, perhaps now is the time to buy yourself some wireless headphones. Thanks to the latest Bluetooth specification sound quality is improving all the time and in many cases performance from these wireless models is now on a par with wired headphones. Last…
Top wireless Bluetooth earphones to wear to the gym
Who needs another set of wires? Now Apple has got rid of the headphone jack on its iPhone 7 and 7 Plus devices you simply can't plug in your standard set of wired headphones into the phone anymore without a Lightning adapter. Fortunately, Apple includes one of these with both new phones along with a…
Five cool accessories for the new Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge
Last year we rounded up some great accessories for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge, and with the upcoming release of the beautiful Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, we're back with a new selection. So if you're one of those eagerly awaiting your pre-order, you may want to consider kitting out your purchase with…
