Archive for the ‘Misc. Tech & Gadgets’ Category
Com-putter science: GPS golf caddies
Imagine for a moment that you are faced with a dilemma. You are in the middle of the fairway having just nailed a drive and your second shot is crucial. It’s about 173 yards to the green but It’s over water and you’re just not sure what the carry is. There was a time when you just had to hit and hope, after all, most of the time you don’t…
Current cost power monitor: Making you green with Envi
At first I was sceptical – how could a manufactured piece of plastic that plugs into my electricity supply actually reduce my carbon footprint? Once I plugged in the Current Cost Envi electricity monitor, however, my mature scepticism mutated into a boyish excitement. In an effort to reduce my energy usage, I had entered into a competition with myself. While reducing my energy consumption may be a challenge, setting up…
TWIG: Blackbox silencer headphones, SLURLs review, Sound Pillows and more
The Week In Gadgets It’s been a busy week in technology with the demise of my favourite web app Google Wave, the unveiling of Amazon’s Kindle 3 and Apple’s “Magic Trackpad”… or as we like to call it “Trackpad” Released 2 weeks ago, but only in my hands this week, Blackbox’s new i10 silencer headphones were also impressive. Self-powered and noise cancelling the i10s are for hardcore audio enthusiasts –…
Apple Magic Multi-Touch Trackpad review roundup
Whilst the reviews of the Apple Magic Multi-Touch Trackpad, which are rapidly circulating the web, predominantly concur with Apple’s assertions that the Magic Trackpad’s responsive multi-touch gestures work as smoothly as they do on the MacBook, the evaluations are not wholly complimentary. The recurring ailments of the Magic Trackpad are that the clickable buttons at the corners do not work particularly well and software customization is limited. PC Advisor were…
Indispensable gadgets for the beach
In typical fashion, the British summer has taken a turn for the worse – at least in the north anyway – meaning thousands will be swiping last minute bargains and flocking to sunnier climes. Latestgadgets looks at those essential gadgets to spruce up lazy days on the beach. Amazon Kindle 3 Perfect for taking all your books with you on holiday. Read our special feature on it here… Twister Beach…
myID have your biometric passport covered
When you travel abroad, your passport is by far your most valuable asset. And with the rise of identity theft, not to mention all manner of sophisticated cloning techniques, passport safety is serious business. A simple holder to pop it into will keep it secure – but where’s the glamour? After all, there’s no point going to the bother of colour co-ordinating your designer luggage to match your designer outfit,…
The GE Wattstation electric car charger – redefining the electric car industry
“Good design is when a new technology enters our lives and makes it more simple, beautiful and healthy”, were the words of the great industrial designer Yves Behar, founder of Fuseproject, a branding and design company based in San Francisco. Pertaining these words of wisdom to the electric car industry, which currently boasts only relative popularity, and is notably absent from roads in the United States, Behar has announced the…
Round-up: Wil Wheaton T-Shirts, Blinkx beat on Samsung Galaxy, Shazam Encore
Awesome things have a way of getting into the Latest Gadgets inbox. Here are just a few. Remember when we mentioned Jinx– clothing for geeks and the like? Well they’ve teamed up with nerd icon Wil Wheaton … y’know ensign Crusher from Star Trek :The Next Generation … Sheldon’s rival in The Big Bang Theory? Gordie Lachance from Stand by Me? If you don’t know what I’m talking about deduct…
Latest Gadgets round up: John Lewis’ top tips, TomTom Yoda and a USB powerbank
Some awesome things make their way into the Latest Gadgets inbox. Here are just a few. John Lewis invited us to take a look at their Christmas range, despite the blazing heat. There was even a fake snow machine battling valiantly to create atmosphere. Being one of the larger combined online and Bricks & Mortar retailers, John Lewis have a reasonable insight into the gadget market and have a lot…
Air Multiplier – Dyson upgrades bladeless fan range
When you are sitting at your desk, how many times have you had to complain to get the air conditioning turned on or off? James Dyson says ‘air conditioning is inefficient and gives little or no ventilation’ and he absolutely correct. Enter the Dyson Air Multiplier. Dyson have developed two new Dyson Air Multiplier fans: the AM02 Tower and the AM03 Pedestal. The floor standing fans have no blades and…
