Is it just us, or does it feel that every weekend is a Bank Holiday weekend at the moment? Not that we’re complaining of course – we’ll save that for the weather, which is looking predictably unpredictable. That said, we’re going to work on the naive assumption that the weekend will be basked in glorious … Continue reading Quirky Gadgets For Your Bank Holiday BBQ
Category: Home & Garden
Find the latest and greatest gadgets and new technology to use at home and in the garden.
Unboxing: Black+Decker ORA vacuum cleaner
It’s an upright vacuum with 12 cyclones, which claims to have no loss in suction, with 3 attachments and a charging stand. But wait – there’s more! It’s also a handheld vacuum cleaner that detaches from the main unit and becomes a compact (though heavy) smaller unit. The vacuum’s power is all stored in this smaller … Continue reading Unboxing: Black+Decker ORA vacuum cleaner
Hands-on: Karcher’s WV2 Premium
Condensation in the home and office has to be one of the most difficult things to tackle in daily life. When you’re in an enclosed space that’s prone to condensation, you need a quick way to remove it before your windows look like they’ve been whitewashed. Karcher, a German company, aims to challenge this with … Continue reading Hands-on: Karcher’s WV2 Premium
Breaking free from vacuum filters: the Dyson Cinetic Big Ball
It’s certainly got an attention-grabbing name – The Dyson Cinetic Big Ball. But does Dyson’s latest vacuuming construction live up to its warrior-esque title? Any newly-released vacuum by Dyson has to be worth taking note, especially when it claims to process dirt and dust into microscopic pieces without any clogging and by doing so eliminating … Continue reading Breaking free from vacuum filters: the Dyson Cinetic Big Ball
CES 2015 Video: Kelvin, the wireless wine thermometer
The perfect wine, they say, must be served at the perfect temperature in order to capture its true taste. Kelvin aims to help those trying to gain this perfect temperature in the easiest way possible. It does this by wirelessly monitoring the temperature of the bottle, and sending notifications to your smartphone depending on the … Continue reading CES 2015 Video: Kelvin, the wireless wine thermometer
CES 2015 Video: Rotimatic, quick and delicious rotis and more in one minute
Rotis, the bread-like snack that is a staple for many worldwide, just got much easier to make at home thanks to the new Rotimatic from Zimplistic. The machine makes use of a built-in robotic system and hotplates to create delicious bread treats with great efficiency – it is able to produce rotis, doughballs, wraps and … Continue reading CES 2015 Video: Rotimatic, quick and delicious rotis and more in one minute
CES 2015 Video: 4mom’s mamaRoo Bluetooth baby bouncer
4mom’s mamaRoo, as showcased this year at CES, could be the newest boon for parents with young children that appreciate movement. It’s a high-tech baby bouncer, controllable on your smartphone or tablet, that is able to move ‘like you do’ i.e. in similar patterns that a young child might be used to – such as … Continue reading CES 2015 Video: 4mom’s mamaRoo Bluetooth baby bouncer
Dremel Micro, the World’s smallest handyman
The latest in DIY gadgetry has surfaced in the form of the Dremel Micro – designed to be like a multi-purpose drill with an adaptable head to suit many tasks. With just 250gr it is packed with a Lithium-ion battery fitted with a charge level indicator to let you know how much battery you have left before charging … Continue reading Dremel Micro, the World’s smallest handyman