Category: Gadgets
Sir Clive Sinclair RIP – 10 things about the great man you may not know
Image: https://twitter.com/Clive_Sinclair/photo Born in Richmond, London (then Surrey) in 1940, Sir Clive left school at 17, not wanting to go to University. He worked for four years as a technical journalist to raise funds to found Sinclair Radionics. He set up the company in 1962 at a house in Islington, north…
2 in 3 Brits don’t know how to recycle tech items, claims survey
As the August bank holiday approaches, Currys PC World is asking Brits to think before they bin, as the nation gets set for a bank holiday weekend clear out. New research from the electricals retailer highlights the UK’s e-waste issue and growing customer confusion around what to do with old and broken tech items. It…
Richard Mille and McClaren collaborate on Speedtail watch
Supercar manufacturer McLaren Automotive and watchmaker Richard Mille have collaborated on a new timepiece, dubbed the RM 40-01 Automatic Tourbillon McLaren Speedtail. Like the Speedtail car on which it is based, the watch’s lines mimic the form of a water droplet while bezel indentations evoke the bonnet openings and pushers that recall the air outlets…
Brits now upgrading phones every 2 to 3 years, claims study
Gadget-loving Brits are most likely to upgrade their phone every two to three years, their games console every five years and their car every six to 10 years, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults examined how we keep up with technology as it develops at an increasingly rapid pace. The kettle is…
Smart pet gadget lets you monitor cat’s water intake
Want to monitor how much your feline is drinking? Sure Petcare has announced its latest smart pet product - Felaqua Connect. Designed in collaboration with leading veterinary behaviourists, it allows cat owners to keep track of their cats’ daily water intake via the Sure Petcare app. Each cat at the property can be registered to…
Latest Fax Advancements in 2021
Most people have heard of a fax machine. However, they are not as prevalent or popular as they once were. While this is true, there are still many businesses, organizations, and individuals who rely on these machines for communication every day. Through the years, innovative fax companies like mFax have continually worked to improve the…
Tekkiepix promises gadget photography through the ages
Remember when 'gadgets' were virtually the size of your living room and you needed to spend the equivalent of several months wages just to record some rubbish TV show on to a tape that invariably got caught in your machine. Now thanks to new website Tekkiepix you can cheer yourself up looking at pictures of…
Technological tips to fight the loneliness of the new year
At the beginning of 2021, many of us were hoping for a brighter year. But in reality, we are still a long way from living socialization. This, combined with a new wave of lockdowns and restrictions across Europe, has turned many of us to the increasing use of technology to stay connected with our loved…
CES 2021: Is the MyQ Pet Door the ultimate cat/dog flap?
MyQ Pet Door Annual technology show CES is famous for its often wacky pet gadgets and this year's event is no exception - even though it's being held virtually, rather than in the exhibition halls of Las Vegas. Perhaps one of the most bizarre gadgets so far is the $3,000 (£2,220)…
Affordable Tech Necessities for Travel
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to travel comfortably. Most people in the modern world use electronics daily, even when traveling. You may already own some of the items you need to travel with electronics. Think about your priorities when you choose tech travel items. You may need upgraded headphones if you…