Month: September 2015
Apple iPhone 6S and 6S Plus available from Vodafone with free Spotify, Netflix
The new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are now available at Vodafone UK (www.vodafone.co.uk). Customers who buy the iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus on a Red Value 4GB bundle or a higher priced bundle will receive free access to a choice of Netflix, Spotify Premium, Sky Sports Mobile TV or a NOW TV…
Design of the day: KEF MUO wireless speakers
New from KEF are these colourful wireless Bluetooth speakers. Called MUO, they combine a nice industrial design with, the manufacturer claims, precision engineering and class-leading sound performance. The MUO, which cost £299, have been created by KEF in collaboration with award-winning designer Ross Lovegrove, who previously designed the Muon loudspeakers – a high-end luxury product costing £140,000…
Doro introduces smartphone for elderly that claims to think like they do
The Doro 825 - an intuitive smartphone for the elderly Smartphone ownership among people aged 65 years and over is nearing 40 per cent according to the latest study from Doro. And this figure is set to rise in 2016 with 60% of those surveyed by the company intending to purchase…
Vodafone announces James Bond marketing campaign for Sony Xperia Z5
Vodafone and Sony have joined forces to bring Sony's Xperia Z5 in black to market ahead of the release of the latest Bond movie, SPECTRE, on October 26. To support the launch of the so-called 'Bond' phone, Naomie Harris who plays Moneypenny in SPECTRE, will feature in Vodafone’s latest marketing campaign. Available to pre-order from…
VW’s Audi and Porsche unveil electric cars at Frankfurt motor show
Audi's e-tron quattro concept car was unveiled in Germany. The manufacturer claims a range of 500 kilometres. Is Tesla about to have a rival in the luxury electric car market? Volkswagen's two premium flagship brands, Audi and Porsche, unveiled battery-powered sports cars at the Frankfurt auto show on Monday. Although neither…
Steady your smartphone or GoPro video footage with XSories X-Steady
You've probably seen the Steadicams that all the professionals use to stop their videos from being shaky when they are filming - usually at the side of a football or ruby pitch. Well now you can get your very own version for your smartphone or GoPro. Available from XSories, the X-Steady Electro 1 Axis helps horizons…
Nissan LEAF electric car upgraded with improved range for 2016
25% increase in LEAF driving range - 155 miles (250km) on a single charge Significant battery updates improve performance New NissanConnect EV infotainment system with greater functionality; off-board telematics for remote operations Nissan has updated its LEAF electric car with a new 30kWh battery that promises to give drivers 155 miles of motoring range. It's…
Vodafone announces WiFi calling for places without a phone signal
Unable to get a signal to make a call? Then Vodafone promises a solution called WiFi Calling. Whether you’re stuck in the basement, in a home with thick walls or on the London Underground, WiFi Calling means you can talk on the phone even if there is no mobile signal. Unlike some Internet-based voice services you also…
Don’t wait to celebrate. Get your online winnings straight away with William Hill’s Priority Access Card
It's fair to say that betting has changed a little bit since the days when you had to queue up at the bookies with your receipt to collect your winnings. These days around 50 per cent of William Hill's business is online and a growing proportion of online betting (already over 50 per cent) is…
#AppleEvent: iPhone 6S with 3D Touch and iPad Pro to combat flagging tablet sales,
Apple has unveiled a larger iPad tablet for professional use, a TV box with its own app store and new generation of iPhones, dubbed 6S, that can detect how firmly their screens are being pressed. The firm suggested the iPad Pro was suited to work tasks, video games and both editing and watching movies. Sales of…