Category: What to buy
Urbanista Rio earphones review: comfy, with great sound
If you're the kind of person who can't leave the house without some in-ear entertainment, you'll understand that finding some comfortable, decent-quality headphones is high on the priorities list - and that it takes some convincing to switch to an unknown new pair! Yet over the past couple of weeks, I've done just that, and…
Our Christmas shopping list – Google Nexus 6P, Crosley Collegiate and a whole lot more
So, just about a week of shopping time left to go, and you are going to have move swiftly if you want stuff delivered to your home. Here then is what is on our Christmas shopping list... Vodafone Ultra Smart 6 - £115 This mobile is just insanely cheap. Not much more than £100 for a…
10 amazing reflective items for cycling in the dark
It's autumn again, and as the leaves turn shades of brown and fall to the ground, the clocks go back, and darkness creeps in earlier and earlier. As cyclists very well know, this time of year can be perilous. If you don't pay attention to the time, you can suddenly find yourself riding home in the early…
Ted Baker & Quella launch beautiful racer bikes
Bike envy has been taken to a new level, with the launch of made-to-order model by Ted Baker and small artisan bicycle firm Quella. The two British companies have teamed up to create the Italian-inspired racer, which is available in "Redfinn, Bluetail or Greengill". The stylishly retro bicycles feature a unique copper-plated design over a fine steel frame, as well…
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…
9 bright & functional cycling accessories for summer (part 2/2)
Welcome to part two of Shiny Shiny's summer cycling round-up! This time I've tried and tested some fantastic accessories, and again, they're all chosen with safety and style in mind where possible. Click here to read part one, which is a round-up of bright and colourful clothing for female cyclists. 1. Overboard waterproof yellow pannier, £39.99 This…
Top picks for summer: colourful, functional cycling clothing (part 1/2)
Summer is here! OK, it's been here for a while - and so a round-up of the best clothes, accessories and the occasional gadget for summer cycling is long overdue. (Incidentally, we've got a list for winter, too, if you're in the cold camp.) Sadly, cycling can be very dangerous - especially for women - so…
Ted Baker’s Rose Gold Collection for iPhone is a thing of beauty
Ever the expert purveyors of beautiful things, Ted Baker has launched its latest desirables: Rose Gold cases for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Launched in association with Proporta, the cases come in four delicate variations of dazzling white or creamy nude. They comprise a back shell and flip front, which opens to reveal a compact mirror for taking a sneaky peek while…
5 portable Bluetooth speakers for summer – including Otone Audio Bluefiniti, House of Marley Liberate
With summer now upon us, you’ll be heading to holidays and festivals, where music is a must. There are so many Bluetooth speakers claiming to be portable, but we’ve found five that actually are, and they also all do have surprisingly big sound, so you can use them all year round for any party you throw
