Monthly Archives: May 2008

1 In 3 London Kids Victim Of Tech Theft

1 In 3 London Kids Victim Of Tech Theft

The technological era is one that has been embraced by children, bullies, and muggers alike. While happy slapping hasn’t hit the headlines as much in recent months, the Guardian recently reported that as many as …

WiiFit – Hero To Villain

WiiFit – Hero To Villain

The WiiFit has been applauded by most parties because it encourages us to get off our rotund rears and do some actual moving exercise. However, news that one offending WiiFit game called a “perfectly healthy” …

Setting Up A Home Network The Easy Way

Setting Up A Home Network The Easy Way

A home network can be a thing of joy – almost artistic in its uses. Conversely, it can be a bleeding nightmare – hellish in its lavish intricacies and baffling terminology. And then, of course, …

The Facebook Refurb – Good Move Or Bad?

The Facebook Refurb – Good Move Or Bad?

In terms of design and simplicity, Facebook has become a victim of its own overwhelming, short term success. Because of the increased number of users, applications, and other features, what was once considered an intuitive …

Affordably Automate Your Home

Affordably Automate Your Home

Affordably Automate Your Home Home automation has yet to really take off in this country as it has in other areas of the world. In Japan, for instance, you can do pretty much everything around …

The jDome – Total Gamer Immersion

The jDome – Total Gamer Immersion

It looked, for a while, like we might have some great rumours about the Xbox 540 – the upcoming update of the Xbox 360 that would essentially be thinner, quieter, and quicker than the Xbox360. …

Will The $100 Laptop Cause Ripples?

Will The $100 Laptop Cause Ripples?

The $100 laptop is a project that has been in the pipeline for a while now. The premise is a good one, too. The OX is designed for use by children in developing countries and, …

Sound Asleep Pillow Review

Sound Asleep Pillow Review

Do you listen to music when you go to bed? Do you ever wake your partner up with your music blaring?  Do you wish you had a more comfortable pillow? If you answered yes to …

The Action Man Styled Wrist Tracker Thing

The Action Man Styled Wrist Tracker Thing

Despite looking like the type of thing you buy an Action Man fanatic kid for Christmas, the Wrist Tracker is serious piece of kit. It integrates all the functions of a mobile phone, GPS tracker …

Recent Discovery Could Lead To DVDs Holding Hundreds Of Films

Recent Discovery Could Lead To DVDs Holding Hundreds Of Films

When the mp3 file format came along, it negated the need to store hundreds of “backup” discs in the glove box of the car. It meant that we could happily record numerous discs onto one …