Category: Gadgets
Virgin Media launches dedicated UHD entertainment channel
Virgin Media is launching the UK’s first dedicated 4K ultra high definition (UHD) entertainment channel from September 17th. The channel will be exclusively available for Virgin TV Full House and VIP customers with a V6 set-top box. These customers can tune into a collection of dramas, documentaries and, Virgin claims, some of the biggest names…
Optoma unveils £1149 short throw home projector
For those who love gaming or watching TV, sports or films on a big screen, Optoma has unveiled the £1149 HD31UST ultra short throw projector. Capable of projecting a 100 inch image from just 30cm away without the hassle of shadows or cables running across the room, this projector - the successor to the popular…
10 surprising ways that driverless cars could change the world
With driverless, or autonomous, cars set to arrive on UK roads by 2021 according to the government, they are predicted to change the face of personal mobility forever. Undoubtedly, they'll make our roads safer, give us more free time and make our journeys faster. But what are the less predictable consequences of driverless cars? Select…
5 Tips to Build your Brand’s Social Influence
At the beginning of 2017, there were more than 39 million social media users in the United Kingdom alone. With so many eyes on the screen, there is no doubt that brands can have a major influence over consumers through social media channels. However, many brands fail to manage their social media channels and thus…
The Latest Trends in IT Management Software
In the digital age of today’s modern world, businesses continue to rely on technology. It doesn’t come as a surprise; not only does technology allow an incredibly high level of efficiency in running a company, but it can better streamline tasks that would have otherwise been impossible to accomplish effectively. With new innovations comes…
Top 20 driving distractions. Four in five motorists admit taking eyes of the road to use phones, even stroke pets!
Motorists admit taking their eyes off the road - to stroke pets, use their phones, even attempt sex acts on their other half, a study has revealed. Research from German Autolabs has revealed four in five drivers have potentially put themselves and others in danger by putting on make-up, caressing their beloved pet or performing…
Review: Airtame wireless dongle £299
Chris Price reviews the Airtame, a plug and play device that can help businesses connect their employees and guests with the TV and projector screens in their organisations much more easily…. When it comes to giving presentations on the big screen it never seems as easy as it should be. All too often, the computer…
Sphero Mini now available in three new colours for Apple
Connected play company Sphero has announced three new colours for its Mini robots, exclusively for Apple. Sphero Mini packs tons of fun into a tiny, app-enabled robotic ball, claims the manufacturer. Drive using the Sphero Mini app, or with your facial expressions in the new Face Drive feature. Use Mini as a controller to play different games, or…
IFA 2018: Harman Kardon launches £549 Citation 500 smart speaker
Harman Kardon has become the latest manufacturer to launch a smart speaker. The Citation 500 is billed as a high-quality intelligent speaker with a sleek, sophisticated design. The manufacturer says the Citation 500, which was awarded with the prestigious EISA Smart Speaker 2018-2019, will deliver superb sound while complementing the aesthetics of your home. Inspired…
BBC’s first ever virtual reality prom developed for Oculus Go
For the first time, virtual reality will be seen at the BBC Proms in a new work by Anna Meredith and 59 Productions. Commemorating the centenary of the end of the First World War, the project helps to bring some of the lesser known stories and history of the Great War to life, while enabling viewers…
