We’ve been lucky enough to score some time at the IFA 2008 consumer trade show in Berlin. This year’s event sees a record attendance of 1,212 exhibitors including all of the big names: Sony, Panasonic, JVC, Samsung, Philips, and the unforgettable Teg Syllax (they specialise in cables and jacks I hear). Over the course of [...]

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The concept of paintball warfare has been around for a while as a way for you to bond with people by shooting painful, orange pellets at them. Well, for your next office party,you can really get to “bond” with the Associate Directors by shooting at them from a tank (don’t tell me your heart didn’t [...]

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How many times have you accidentally deleted that file you needed the week after and kicked yourself when you realized what you did a week ago, or maybe you’ve committed the ultimate crime, accidentally deleted one of your partner’s favourite photos? Well, it’s time to breathe a sign of relief as the Stellar Information Systems [...]

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Without a doubt, sat navs have revolutionised road navigation and potentially saved many a marriage from the usual “Turn left there. No THERE!” argument. Well, now the wisdom of the ‘nav extends to those keen to be green: walkers and hikers. The Satmap Sports GPS* is a brilliant idea taking the technology out of cars [...]

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As digital camera technology progresses, so too does the challenge in actually using all of the features on your new camera. Long gone are the simple days of “point-and-shoot”, now you often need to adjust the subject setting, adjust the flash, decide if macro mode is appropriate and make sure that the special sepia effect [...]

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Overview With the ASUS Eee and the MSI Wind offering users affordable and easy access to not only the Internet but a bog standard office PC it’s no wonder that Acer has joined the battle. Introducing their Acer Aspire One, it’s aiming to knock ASUS and MSI off the apple tree and take pride of [...]

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As a person who is at the same time both lazy and uncoordinated, I did actually yell out, “Hey, alright!” when I came across this little gem of a gadget. The Twirling Spaghetti Fork does exactly what its name implies- it twirls your spaghetti for you. Gone are the perils of sitting down to a [...]

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Bank Holiday’s are great for an extended weekend of chilling out and lie-ins but the thing I hate the most is waking up on the Tuesday morning for work. There have been times when I have reluctantly been able to get myself out of bed on the Tuesday morning.

Well, it’s time to treat yourself and wake up to your favourite Radio DJ this bank holiday rather than the blaring sound of your mobile phone alarm, by bagging a PURE Radio at John Lewis. And if money is a bit tight after those Bank Holiday shenanigans then they are also offering 10% off any PURE radio.

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