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OnePlus 2 to launch on August 11th – and it looks very promising
The OnePlus One smartphone was undoubtedly one of the most talked about mobile phones of 2014, becoming the smartphone of choice for those power users who were after a premium Android phone for a fraction of the cost of a Samsung model. However, there was just one problem: getting hold of one. Originally Chinese firm OnePlus used…
First impressions of Apple iOS 9, what can you expect?
In association with Voucher Bin The public beta of iOS 9 began on 9 July 2015, the first time this early access to a release has happened. So what can you expect from iOS 9? Whether you’re new to Apple products, or an aficionado, you will want to know what the future looks like for…
Could this Kingii wearable help to prevent drowning? Indiegogo campaign raises $400K in 2 days
It doesn't seem you can go a day without some new wearable asking for money on crowdfunding websites like Kickstarter or Indiegogo. But here's one that promises to be more useful than most - in fact so useful it might actually save your life one day. Called Kingii, it's a device that claims to help…
Ford announces in car video camera technology so you can see around corners
Earlier in the week we wrote about a Samsung prototype safety truck that features four large screens on the back to give vehicles a clear view of the road ahead if they want to overtake. Now Ford has announced a technology that enables you to see around corners in order to help prevent collisions. Installed…
Will Samsung ‘Safety Truck’ video display improve road safety or not? We’re not so sure
Really not sure what to make of this. I think it's a great publicity stunt for Samsung but not sure whether it will do anything to improve road safety or not. Basically it's a huge video display (or rather four displays) on the back of Samsung trucks which show the driver behind the view in…
Denon’s HEOS HomeCinema sound bar helps to boost TV sound
* Amplifies TV sound and works as a HEOS speaker * Wireless subwoofer included * Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS * USB input for mass storage Want to boost your flat screen TV's sound? Then investing in a soundbar is a pretty good idea. New from Denon is a wireless soundbar and subwoofer system called…
Vodafone announces 4G in 58 destinations – extends Vodafone WorldTraveller
Vodafone has announced that its 4G service is now available in 58 destinations across the world which it claims is more than any other UK mobile provider. From 15 June, 22 destinations including the Caribbean islands of Antigua, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and Trinidad & Tobago,…
Optoma announces next generation LED projector, HD91+
1080p LED technology Full lens shift, wide 1.9x zoom and throw ratio: 1.5 to 2.89:1 Full CMS+ for calibration precision 20,000 hours lifespan for LEDs Near instantaneous on/off The next generation of Optoma’s award-winning HD91 LED home cinema projector, the HD91+, has just been unveiled. The new HD91+ takes the design of the HD91, but…
Sphero launches Darkside connected toy – Ollie’s mischievous alter-ego!
Connected toy company Sphero has announced its latest toy Darkside is now available on Firebox for £99.99. Billed as mischievous alter-ego of Ollie, which launched last Autumn, Darkside is the first toy in the Sphero family designed with a personality and brought to life through the app experience and physical toy animations. The user becomes acquainted with…
Optoma unveils ultra short throw projectors for big pictures in small rooms
Available in 1080p and WXGA resolution Interactive and standard models available Fast and simple set-up – preassembled wall mount and auto calibration Super bright lumens 16W built-in speaker Large images from a short distance Multiple connections including two HDMI inputs, RJ45 control and monitoring Optoma has unveiled a new range of super bright, ultra short…
