Zara Rabinowicz is a London based freelance writer with a passion for the technology sector. She has previously written for Stuff Magazine, BBC Technology and edited ShinyShiny.tv, as well as contributed to many other publications. Formerly an Apple addict she’s been lured over to Android with the likes of HTC handsets such as the Magic and the Hero, and the entertaining way they name their software updates after confectionery items (Donut and Cookie are two prime examples). She stays on top of developments in the tech world by frenetically monitoring her various RSS feeds in her Bloglines account, and has serious guilt trips about pressing ‘Mark as Read’. She loves gaming, and specializes at learning all the sneaky moves in Tekken, but is a gracious winner. Her current console of choice is the XBOX 360, though the Playstation has a special place in her heart, and she’s been known to Wii on occasion. Her gadgets of choice would be her eBook, her Canon camera and her hardworking computer, without which she loses the ability to function as a normal human being. She’s excited about what’s to come in 2010, and views the future of tech as primarily being software based, with new OS’s and interfaces changing the way technology is viewed today. She’s particularly intrigued with what new services will be on offer, and sees the eBook platform as grounds for major development, hopefully with a national eBook library coming soon. You can read her random musings on her blog www.AlmostZara.com and follow her on twitter.

Say hello to the Vodafone 845: The first Android Smartphone featuring Vodafone 360

Smartphones are so commonplace now that it’s hard to remember not all of the population use them. Though they may be the best thing since Firefly got cancelled, checking emails, using maps and social networking is not an everyday activity for many Vodafone’s latest foray into the handset market aims to change that as they’re offering their first budget priced branded Android handset loaded up with their social 360 interface….

Spyro and Zylo join Sony Ericsson’s Walkman family

Using your mobile as an MP3 player is not a new idea, but one that Sony Ericsson have been successfully peddling for many years now. Their Walkman mobiles may not offer the glamour of Apple models, but they come at a considerably lower pricepoint and with a host of additional features, including one button access to social networking sites and the option of using your music as a background to…

Tunebug Shake: Surround sound in your bike helmet

There’s nothing nicer than the open road and some seriously corny tunes to free the mind and relax the spirit, but bicyclists tend to miss out on this pleasure. They need to be constantly aware of the surrounding traffic, so headphones are not an option, and stick on bike speakers tend to provide tinny audio- when you can hear them at all, over the sounds of street. TuneBug aims to…

Apple’s iPad: 6 reasons why we’re disappointed

The iPad and Jesus have a lot of things in common- both took a long time arriving, and then were mistreated by the populace. That’s pretty much where the comparison ends, as though there has been a lot of hyperbole regarding the iPad’s claim to be king of the tablet world, I remain unconvinced that it has any real selling points. Sure, it’s a super stylish 9.7 inch screen, with…

Casio toughens up with rugged EX-G1 camera

The likelihood you’ll spend your free time clambering over tyrannous icebergs or abseiling down Mt Everest are slim, but it’s nonetheless good to be prepared. Casio have just released details of the Casio EX-G1, designed to be the camera equivalent of a first class marine. It’s an unusual move for Casio, as they generally tend to target the casual consumer, but it looks like they’re keen to get a slice of the outdoor sports market….

Hands on: Oral B Triumph with Smart Guide 5000

Look after your teeth, and they’ll look after you’, said my Mum, and that advice has held her in good stead as she’s now 50 without any fillings. We all know we’re supposed to brush for 2 minutes at a time, but in this time-poor world, dental hygiene is an area that often gets neglected. Oral-B aims to change that by introducing the OralB Triumph toothbrush which helps inspire you…