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  • Palm is making a comeback next year

    It isn’t clear exactly what sort of gadgets we can look forward to, but TCL’s marketing manager Stefan Streit said that the portfolio will be designed to appeal to fans of the brand and their much-loved palmtop organizers. I’m hoping… Read More ›

  • No backups here

    The manager of Terry Pratchett’s estate says he’s honoured the late fantasy author’s wishes by destroying a hard drive containing his unpublished works with a steamroller. Rob Wilkins posted a picture of himself near a steamroller and tweeted: “About to… Read More ›

  • A fidget spinner for adults

    We wanted to create a great looking EDC CUBE, use premium materials and keep it at an affordable price. Here it is! Silver Anodized Aluminum. CNC machined and hand finished. G-10 Fiber links. Brass Pins. Infinity cube has a solid… Read More ›

  • SanDisk 400GB Ultra UHS-I microSDXC Memory Card

    Designed with the Application Performance Class 1 (A1) rating, the 400GB Ultra UHS-I microSDXC Memory Card from SanDisk has been optimized to give Android users an improved mobile experience, delivering faster mobile app performance. The A1 spec allows the card… Read More ›

  • LEGO Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon (75192)

    After years of speculating and months of navigating the leaks, I am really happy (and relieved) to be able to share with you the very first official images to the highly anticipated LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector’s Series Millennium Falcon… Read More ›

  • Sense Sleep System

    Sleep Sounds – Play one of several calming ambient sounds that can help you drift peacefully off to sleep, and mask disruptive noise during the night. Sleep Monitor – Improve your sleep and learn how the environment of your bedroom… Read More ›

  • New York

    I’m not posting this just because I think St Vincent (Annie Clark) is a brilliant musician, but rather for the clever use of the colours in the video. A visual and audible feast. You can also listen to Annie explain… Read More ›

  • Welcome to the Hedonic Treadmill

    Welcome to the Hedonic Treadmill. Population: All of Us. Sometimes I still get myself a little frisson of excitement about how cool the little gadget I’m carrying is, how chuffed I am to have my Todo list all organized on… Read More ›

  • What are specs?

    For many people the need for the best possible specifications when buying a phone, computer or tablet ranks high in their purchase checklist. This is a normal thought process, particularly with computers, because the assumption is that the best speed… Read More ›

  • Why the Mac needs iCloud Backup

    On the Mac side, Apple has of course offered Time Machine since Mac OS X 10.5, and though it has had its bumps, it’s generally been improved to the point where it’s a solid backup option. And as someone old… Read More ›