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Yeti USB Microphone – plug and play high-end audio
The oddly-named Yeti is a THX certified USB microphone from Blue. With microphones built into almost anything with a USB port these days (I have 6 built-in microphones in my direct line of sight) the Yeti has some serious work to do to justify its £129 price tag. Pulling the Yeti from the box your first impression is that this thing is hefty. Weighing in at approximately 1.5kg, the Yeti…
Movement wars: the future of gaming
With the dust settling on last months E3 we thought we would look into our magic ball, and answer the main underlying question. Who will win the “movement wars.” The big three are looking to the casual market and are staking their future on new-fangled movement controls. We’re going to wade through the PR rhetoric to give you a real taste of what to expect in the coming months. All…
The Pioneer ICE car – triumph of the Technobrains
Since the late 70s, an epic battle has been fought between Petrolheads and Technobrains – the former hoping to keep computer-controls out of cars, with the latter championing the digital cause. And the Technobrains won. Today, high-tech electronics have taken over most of the monitoring systems under the bonnet (you should really check your own oil, though – use the long stick bit). Commanding the engine isn’t enough for some,…
AlertMe energy management systems: Take the power back
Ever wonder how much you’re spent on using your kettle today? Or how about how many kilowatts you’re going over your daily average by? Well now you can find out. In a set-up reminiscent of educational books of 70s and their visions on what houses of the future might be like, AlertMe have launched a range of products designed to help you monitor your energy use. Set-up is simple. Attach…
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…
Gadgets or Garb? Wearable gadgets roundup
Not satisfied with merely placing state-of-the-art gadgets on our desk at work, in our living rooms, handbags or cars, the latest setting to boaster the hottest lifestyle-enhancing widgets is quite literally on our bodies, cunningly disguised as items of fashion. Latestgadgets looks at five gadgets you can wear… WiFi Detector T-Shirt Cafés, restaurants, hotels and even pubs now lure punters in by proudly stating WiFi is available on their premises….
Skullcandy 50/50 headphone review: Bass on a budget
My informal headphone review process for the past 10 years has been to put HipHop by Dead Prez on and stroke my chin. The Skullcandy 50/50s passed this test with flying colours. For some of you, the next 290 words may be a waste as I have already told you all you need to know. Of course sound quality is what matters, and on the whole the 50/50s deliver. Powered…
Kitchen gadgets roundup
Listen to music while you make room in your freezer for that big leg of elk “No gimmicky offering to get tongues wagging,” assures the latest press release from Slovenian brand Gorenje (and with England actually managing to win against them we don’t need to hold that against them). World Cup victory aside, just wait a cotton-darn pickin’ moment. It’s a fridge-freezer with an iPod dock on the front –…
All set for a summer of fun – and a few ideas for Santa … yes we said Santa
The sun was blazing down, we’d had small children splashing about in our paddling pool all day (and a few grown-ups too it has to be said), so it was a bit of a shock when my first Christmas press release of 2010 landed in my inbox. However, as said missive was from Hamlety, that Mecca of childhood delight, I decided to give them the benefit of the doubt. And,…
Solar Sound 2 review: Solar powered portable stereo
With it looking increasingly likely that there will be actual sunshine this summer, more and more people will be heading outdoors for picnics, barbecues and general frolics. Devotec’s Solar Sound is a nifty little gadget for outdoor weather music. In the box you get the unit, a 3.5 mm retractable stereo audio cable, mains plug that also works with USB and a little carry case.The unit itself is a medium-sized…
