They Might be Giants are the band of choice for those of a geek bent – and have been since their formation back in 1982. Anybody who releases albums such as 'Here Comes Science', featuring songs about space, physics and computer-assisted design, is onto a winner in my book. However, most … [Read more...]
Doctor Who Christmas Tree Decorations
The organised ones among you will already have your tree up and raring to go for Christmas. But if you're more lax in your festive arrangements, you might like to cast your eyes over these trinkets. These Doctor Who tree decorations are available from the BBC Shop. You can choose from a Tardis or … [Read more...]
Waterproof your smart phone with the Aqua Phone Case
Apparently, rapper Wretch 32 recently lost all his lyrics for his new album when he dropped his phone in the bath. 'I now know to back up my phone regularly' he said. I have another option for him in the form of this smart phone waterproof case from Gizoo. The Aqua phone case protects your … [Read more...]
Dork Adore Gift Guide: The Scientist
Scientists get a bad rap. We're frequently shown in the media as bespectacled nerds who take everything literally and never have fun. In reality, we like to have just as much fun as everyone else; we just understand it on a higher level. And Christmas is no exception. Everyone has a sciencey … [Read more...]
Money is Time: Watch2Pay contactless payment watches
It seems only recently that "contactless" payment technology has received airtime, so I was surprised to discover it has been going for several years. It's just that retailers are only now getting into it. The premise is simple, you get a card which you can top up online (it's not linked to a … [Read more...]
Smart Gloves for Smart Phones
Smartphones have become almost ubiquitous over the last couple of years. Even my mother has a touch screen phone, although she hasn't quite grasped typing on it: she still sends me messages saying things like 'Crime home soon'. I think then that I can speak with confidence when I say that we've … [Read more...]
Kitchen Wizardry with the Ice Cream Ball
Apparently, it's summer and nothing goes with hot weather quite like ice cream (and if you've not had any sunshine, ice cream will help cheer you up!) Throw a game of catch into the equation and you've got the perfect park-based pastime. Step in, the Ice Cream Ball from Firebox. … [Read more...]
Giles Deacon 3D glasses from LG
It's not often that my major areas of interest cross over, but Giles Deacon has brought fashion and high-tech together with this pair of 3D glasses from LG (available now from Selfridges). The fuzzy pattern on the frame was inspired by TV interference. The shades allow you to watch 3D movies at … [Read more...]
Dork Fashion Icon: Leslie Winkle (The Big Bang Theory)
She might not be the most obvious fashion icon, but Leslie Winkle is sort of my hero. She's super intelligent, with a brilliant sense of humour and invariably gets one over the boys in the show. Despite being a nerdy scientist, she also gets her fair share of bedroom action. A sexually … [Read more...]
Organise! Flex by Filofax – Review
It might seen a little redundant in this age of technology, but I'm having a love affair with my Filofax. Despite relying on technology for most aspects of my life, I've never got over my habit of relying on handwritten notes to myself: I can only plan things if they're written down in an actual … [Read more...]