Christmas Gift Guide 2016: Gear for elite gamers
Oculus Rift There are very few gifts that come with the promise of being able to transport someone to another world but Oculus Rift is one of them. This virtual reality headset straps across the...
View ArticleChristmas Gift Guide 2016: workout gear for fitness fanatics
Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells It’s no secret that gym equipment takes up a lot of room. If you want to have gear to work out with in your home but don’t have the floor space, then Bowflex has the...
View ArticleChristmas Gift Guide 2016: Smart pet tech for your clever boy
Let the dog throw their own ball Sure, you can stand in a wet field in the pouring rain, chucking a drool-sodden tennis ball great distances with a bog-standard launcher in the hope your pet pooch will...
View ArticleWEB FONTS: Spot a trend, choose a font, create great typography
HOW TO SPOT A TREND It’s a well known fact that many trends, whether it be colour, pattern, music, or even typefaces stem from fashion design. Part of a fashion designer’s job is to see into the future...
View ArticleVirgin announces new 4K TV Box
Today, Virgin has announced a host of new products and apps, alongside detailing new improvements to its TV Anywhere app. The company kicked off its London event with the Virgin V6 box. The new device...
View ArticleChristmas Gift Guide 2016: Audio Addicts
Yamaha WXA-50 Wireless Amplifier Although vinyl has made a comeback, music streaming is now king and having an audio component that optimises what’s coming in through the air makes a big difference....
View ArticleChristmas Gift Guide 2016: Big Kids
Anki Overdrive with Super Trucks Taking the principles of Scalextric and giving it a modern twist, Anki Overdrive has turned a corner when it comes to miniature racing. After assembling the track,...
View ArticleChristmas Gift Guide 2016: Budding Photographers
Olympus Pen-F Olympus’ recently launched Pen F camera is not entirely new. Rewind to 1963 and you’ll have found the same make in a similar-ish style, albeit as a half-frame 35mm single-lens reflex...
View ArticleChristmas Gift Guide 2016: Petrol Heads
Garmin BC 30 wireless reversing camera There’s always a risk of an accident when reversing a car and it’s never quite clear who is to blame if there is a collision. Garmin’s wireless reversing camera...
View ArticleChristmas Gift Guide 2016: Master Chefs
Tefal Cuisine Companion The Cuisine Companion takes care of the entire cooking process for you, but you’ll still need to do the dishes. It not only preps your food for you, but also set itself...
View ArticleChristmas Gift Guide 2016: Gadget Geeks
HP Spectre 3 If laptops could receive awards for their looks, the HP Spectre 13 would win, easily. Weighing in at just 2.45lbs and being built from a carbon fibre and aluminium frame, it can also...
View Article5 UX tools you can trust
Visual Website Optimizer GOOD FOR: Validating assumptions or testing new hypotheses that’ll improve the overall user experience Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) is becoming increasingly popular in...
View ArticleWEB DESIGNER 256 OUT NOW
The latest issue of Web Designer is now on the shelves, real and virtual. So, what’s inside the latest issue of Web Designer? Loads. Read on… 7 Key steps to SEO success SEO expert Paul Betteridge...
View ArticleDesigned by Apple in California book released
Apple has released a new hardbound book chronicling 20 years of Apple’s design, featuring 450 photographs of past and current Apple products. Designed by Apple in California covers products from the...
View ArticleChristmas Gift Guide 2016: Budget Buys
Parrot Airborne Caro Travis This drone may be small but it comes with plenty of features for the asking price. For the more inexperienced pilot, it has the tools to get anyone more confident with...
View ArticleChristmas Gift Guide 2016: Tech Playboys
Yamaha YXZ1000R Yamaha has made a vehicle for those who want to go as fast as they can, wherever they can. This side by side (an off-road vehicle designed for multiple people) has as much power crammed...
View ArticleBluetooth 5: Great for smart home tech, but not for music lovers
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has officially adopted Bluetooth 5, a new version of the wireless standard we all use in many of our internet-connected gadgets. This includes big...
View ArticleLogitech Pop: Can this smart home switch turn you on?
Tech makers seem to be convinced that control panel chic is the next big thing in interior design. Logitech follows in the footsteps of Amazon Dash, Philips Hue Tap and Flic to launch another...
View ArticleAnimate pop-up information panels with CSS
Bang & Olufsen are a well-established global brand leader in some of the very best products for sound quality. They’re also just as well known for the innovative styling of their products, and are...
View ArticleWin a Yamaha MusicCast Chorus Starter Set
Once upon a time, if you wanted your music to follow you around the house, your options were limited. Most of us just used our smartphones, which are tinny compared to having a dedicated speaker. But...
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