As if tech wasn't enabling our Netflix addiction enough, here come the rather fun Goo.ey skins, which are essentially sticky backs for phones, iPads and the like. The Goo.ey skin sticks on the back of the phone allowing you to safely and (most importantly) confidently attach your phone to any flat … [Read more...]
Edifier Spinnaker review: bluetooth speakers for your iPhone
These Edifier Spinnaker bluetooth speakers are a delight to look at and listen to. Not only are they good-looking and stylish, they are the first set of speakers that can truly call themselves ‘dock busters’, because buying a dock for your smartphone just went out of date. So if you’ve just got an … [Read more...]
Aves Digital Aqua portable Bluetooth speaker
This is a really neat portable bluetooth speaker solution for your musical, and other, needs. The Aves Digital Aqua (RRP £60) is part of a range of bluetooth products from Aves Digital. It represents their most portable product, for use on holiday, at your desk, and even at the office for the odd … [Read more...]
Gemini Devices JoyTab Review
The Gemini Devices JoyTab may look like a direct iPad competitor at first, but you'll think twice once you see the price tag. It's a nice size at 9.7 inches and has a sturdy build of plastic and glass. But it comes in slightly thicker and slightly heavier than the aluminium iPad. There's no … [Read more...]
Music Angel friendz Review
Over in Norway, these little angels are selling like hot mince pies with brandy butter – and it's easy to see why. For quality stereo music from your smartphone this is the pie plate to finger first.These Music Angel friendz come in the usual array of fun, funky colours – some metallic – that always … [Read more...]
Wireless iPad Keyboard from Adonit – it’s right classy
The Adonit Writer+ keyboard is a wireless iPad keyboard that doubles as a protective case, making it similar to the Logitech Solar iPad Case we reviewed recently. First impressions are that this keyboard case looks like a classy piece of kit. The actual keyboard element is excellent and a … [Read more...]
Sonoro Audio Troy: A stylish retro iPad Speaker that does a lot more
It's not usually that easy to get excited about what is essentially a speaker for iPods, iPads and iPhones, but the Troy from Sonoro Audio has charmed me. Open the box and you'll find a very nice looking single speaker that combines modern, Apple-ish white wood and plastic with a retro, felt fabric … [Read more...]
Hands on with Blue Microphone’s Mikey Digital for iProducts
I have been trying out the portable Mikey Digital iPhone, iPod and iPad microphone from Blue Microphones. What is the Mikey Digital? Mikey Digital (RRP £99.99) is a handy little device that records CD quality sound on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad sound clips and video. The Mikey Digital … [Read more...]
Why I no longer watch TV
I don't want any of you to think that I am the kind of person who doesn't own a TV set or who thinks that watching TV is a waste of time or is bad for your health. I am definitely not! There are plenty of shows that I love, and – thanks to my other half – I have a TV that is bigger than the … [Read more...]
The best ways to enjoy the iTunes festival
I think it is fair to say that this year the great British summer has been a bit of a wash out. Now that festival season is drawing to a close it may be time to hang up your wellies and put on your slippers to enjoy the iTunes Festival from the comfort of your warm, dry home. The festival … [Read more...]