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Are we there yet? Backseat gadgets to keep kids entertained on long journeys
Forget I-Spy and number plate cricket, today’s kids would rather keep their eyes on an iPod Touch or a portable DVD player than watch the roadside on long car trips. So, if the recent half-term was a nightmare of squabbling siblings, cries of are we there yet? and bolshie backseat drivers, think about getting the kids a gadget before you set off over the summer holidays. That’s the conclusion of…
Sony takes aim at the novice snapper with A390 and A290 DSLRs
Hot on the heels of Sony’s NEX range of interchangeable lens compact cameras comes a more traditional pair of DSLRs aimed at the novice snapper. These 14mp entry-level DSLRs are pretty much the same, although the A390 features an LCD screen that tilts and folds, while the A290’s screen is fixed to the body. The A390 also features Quick AF Live View, which avoids squinting through the viewfinder – a…
Latest Gadgets’ alternative graduate gadget gift list
Spring has sprung and final exams are in full swing. Why not bribe reward your favourite graduate for achieving a stellar work/play balance over the last few years? They might have the latest offerings from Apple and other hip brands already, but here are a few alternative gadget gift ideas for budgets big and small. £50 and under Orange Miami Touch Screen Phone – One of the cheapest touch screen…
iPhone 4: the verdict
So, the next generation of iPhone has been released. Here’s what the great and the good of the tech world who have managed to grab a few minutes with the holy grail for phone lovers have to say about it… Pocket Lint: “The iPhone 4 feels great in the hand. The glass on the back and front makes it smooth and appealing – no wonder Apple’s own case is just…
Panasonic high definition DVD recorder for Freeview+HD: ideal for the World Cup
Them at Panasonic have pre-empted Freeview HD being rolled out across the country by releasing an absolutely marvellous bit of kit in the DMR-XW380. Seemingly a cross between Sky Plus and a DVD player, this brand new gizmo will enable you to record programs from Freeview HD channels onto its hard drive and then, if you wish, transfer that onto a DVD with the quality of picture not being compromised….
Latest Gadgets: Travel apps roundup
Mobile technology has revolutionised the way people see the world, and whether you’re staycationing in Britain or venturing abroad, travel apps can help make you the most of your adventures. Here’s a selection of recent additions to the iPhone store to help you on your way. Get Packing II This neat little app will calculates everything you’ll need to take on your holiday, from the exact quantity of items, right…
Music made “Sweeter” with Orbitsound’s new range of audio products
Furthering its innovative range of gadgets utilizing spatial stereo technology, the British audio company Orbitsound has unveiled a new range of products for 2010, which produce premium sound that rivals the quality of much more expensive stereo systems. It is logical that it would take a real ‘muzo’ to fully understand and appreciate the engineering and production of music at its highest quality and this is the crux of what…
Worldcard Mobile business card reader & scanner iPhone app
This app is designed to take the annoyance out of manually transferring contact information from business cards to your phone. Trying to stuff hundreds of business cards into your wallet seems old-fashioned and impractical in these modern times, so this app succeeds where others have failed at providing a simple solution to the problem. It works by capturing the card’s data from a photo, splitting it into separate fields and…
Latest Gadgets round up: Heart rate monitors, Volo TV and Jinx tees
Some awesome things make their way into the Latest Gadgets inbox. Here are just a few. I get bored with exercise quite easily and am convinced I would work out more if there were more gadgets involved. A flimsy excuse at the best of times, it falls to pieces with the release of the Polar FT2 and FT1 portable training computers, specifically designed to ease recreational exercisers into an active…
Pet-nology: Three pet tracking gadgets
There are some huge similarities between gadgets and pets – people become excited when they get a new one, they are both well looked after, and when they go wrong, they cost a lot of money to fix. One key difference, however, is lifespan. Gadgets have a turnover of a few years, while pets will hopefully last at least a decade. Which is why when you lose a gadget you…
