Category: Gadgets
Kevin Lynch Q+A: Author of Steve Jobs A Biographic Portrait
Chris Price talks to former Tech Digest contributor Kevin Lynch about his latest book on Apple Founder Steve Jobs... What was the most interesting thing you found out about Steve Jobs while researching this book? That Jobs should primarily be regarded as a design hero rather than perhaps a business hero. So many of the…
Six transformative ICO-funded companies which are definitely worth watching
This time last year the investing world was abuzz with tales of ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings) and how small companies were raising millions off the back of half an idea and a cleverly worded white paper. Mercifully the hype surrounding ICOs seems to have well and truly receded, and now the dial has shifted towards…
Honor launches new 8X budget smartphone for £229, announces Band 4 fitness tracker
Huawei sub-brand Honor has launched the latest and most powerful addition to the X-series line-up – the Honor 8X . It's also announced a new fitness tracker, the Honor Band 4 . Set to retail for the competitive price point of £229.99, the Honor 8X features a 6.5-inch Notch FullView Display with a 91% screen-to-body-ratio and chip-on-film…
REVIEW: Steve Jobs, a Biographic Portrait by Kevin Lynch
Whether you like Apple or not, you can't help but admire the energy and sheer determination of its founder Steve Jobs. Born in 1955, he was adopted by a working-class Californian couple and went on to become one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Incredibly smart, he was also undoubtedly ruthlessly ambitious,…
Bluesound Unveils Gen 2i wireless audio system with Apple AirPlay2, two-way Bluetooth
Wireless, high-res multi-room audio provider Bluesound has announced Bluesound Generation 2i (Gen 2i), building on the success of the brand’s previous platform, it claims. Gen 2i offers dual-band Wi-Fi 5, Apple AirPlay 2 support, upgraded Bluetooth codecs, improved amplification and acoustics, and more, while maintaining value for consumers with minimal changes to retail pricing, claims the…
How to play GAMECUBE games on a PC
We all like games that link us back to the younger versions of ourselves. The nostalgic memories of sharing gaming consoles and shouting when we passed little milestones not only distracts us from the fast-paced everyday life, but also revives the childhood spirits in us. We all want to go back to the days when…
To Upgrade your iPhone or Not to? iPhone X vs iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS
Only last year Apple launched its pioneering iPhone X device that emerged as the highest-selling smartphone during the first three months of the year 2018. Apple's most-expensive iPhone (until recently) also got the title for being the most profitable smartphone in the world. The iPhone X garnered 35% of the total smartphone industry profit, meaning…
Smart health review: OMRON EVOLV blood pressure monitor £129.99
Name: OMRON EVOLV Type: Automatic upper arm blood pressure monitor Specs: Click here for full specs Price: £129.99 Founded in the 1940s, Japanese company OMRON has been in the medical care business for many years and is probably best known for its range of digital thermometers, nebulisers and blood pressure monitors. We review a smart blood…
Vodafone’s VOXI partners with PayPal to offer interest free deals on smartphones
Vodafone's youth brand VOXI has announced a collaboration with PayPal that it reckons will give customers a more flexible and affordable way to purchase a smartphone with no upfront cost and 0% interest using PayPal Credit. Offering monthly instalments over 30 months for its range of smartphones via PayPal Credit, VOXI customers will have full control over…
How much of a threat are poker bots to online poker?
Online poker is a pretty incredible invention. Instead of having to visit a casino or gather your friends in the kitchen, players can log on, often even on their phone, and start playing real people from all around the world. Most of the time anyway. Playing poker over the internet comes with a certain degree…
