Category: Gadgets
5 Ways Technology Has Changed the Way We Travel
In the age of technology, things have become much easier. Finding a Phoenix real estate agent, locating a cardiologist in Sacramento, connecting with our long-lost relatives in North Dakota, all of these things can be done within seconds. Travel is something that has become incredibly simple with modern technology, and we can do so more…
The Inexorable Rise of the Enterprise E-Commerce App
Major smartphone developers such as Apple and Google seem to be churning out dedicated applications by the thousands. In fact, it is estimated that more than 10,000 of these apps enter into the marketplace every month. This figure has not been lost on enterprise-level organisations, as they are understandably keen to jump on board the…
KitSound introduces £129 Slam XL – Bluetooth speaker with flashing lights
KitSound is pleased to introduce the Slam XL Bluetooth speaker. Built to deliver big sound with bright lights, it comes with a choice of mood-setting lighting modes, a boombox-inspired speaker design, and a carry handle to keep things mobile. Featuring 100 Watt output and 2 full range drivers thumping out impressive bass and remarkable sound for…
Somfy announces outdoor smart camera with built-in siren for £249
First announced in January 2018 at the CES Show in Las Vegas, the Somfy Outdoor Camera is now available from major retailers priced £249. Winner of a CES Innovation Award, this new outdoor camera is part of Somfy's strategy for preventative security solutions. The Somfy Outdoor Camera completes the Somfy Protect range of connected security…
Electric scooter firm Bird trials service in London’s Queen Elizabeth Park
Pedestrians might not be so pleased, but the young - or the young at heart, at least - will have welcomed the electric scooter trial in London which started yesterday (November 6th, 2018). Already operating in a host of US locations as well as European cities including Paris and Brussels, Bird has brought its scooters-for-hire…
FlexPai introduces ‘world’s first’ foldable screen phone
It's been talked about for years, but now a California-based start claims to have beaten rival manufacturers to market by introducing 'Flexpai', the world’s first foldable smartphone. Currently only available in China, it offers a 7.8-inch display when unfolded. At full screen size, the screen resolution is 1920 x 1440pixels and the pixel density 308ppi. The…
Mobility experts Biomega develops SIN, Denmark’s first electric car
Skibsted Ideation, the company behind Biomega - the Danish brand known for its high-end electric bicycles - will launch its first 4-wheel Electric Vehicle (EV) at CIIE in Shanghai on November 5th. The concept car has been developed to take Biomega’s principles of social innovation, design thinking and urban mobility and apply them to the…
Hive extends range with £179 outdoor camera – complete with automated sounds
It's already well known for its clever thermostat and range of connected devices including smart lighting and plugs. Now Hive has revealed its latest external smart camera (pictured left), the £179 Hive View Outdoor. Designed to deter unwanted attention and keep people informed of activity outside their property, it launches globally in December and is…
OnePlus unveils 6T phone – high end features from just £499
OnePlus has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, which it hopes will offer a lower priced alternative to the latest smartphones from companies such as Apple and Samsung.The new OnePlus 6T, which starts at £499, has an all-screen design and large 6.41in FHD+ OLED display. It also fits a fingerprint scanner directly into the screen and…
Top tips for driving in dark as Ford introduces Adaptive Front Lighting System
Night driving is a source of worry for many people with 81 per cent of drivers scared to drive after dark, according to a new survey from Ford. At the same time, experts say the risk of being in a fatal crash is three times higher at night. However, new lighting technologies could help make getting…
