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Awesome Inflatable RC Android – hours of fun!

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A few days ago I got my hands on a RC Inflatable Google Android ‘Pump and Play’ inflatable toy. As the name suggests, it’s an inflatable remote control device shaped like the Android mascot. And as my friend Nathan was so quick to point out,… Read more »

Playing with my Watchbot

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So, a couple of weeks ago I got my hands on a Watchbot, a wifi-connected webcam that can be controlled from your computer or your phone. I’ve been wanting to play with one of these for a few years now. You may remember the early… Read more »

A great case from Ideal Cases

How unique is your phone? Well, in this day and age the chances are that there are thousands of phones around just like yours. So the way to make it unique is to get a great case for your phone. A few days ago I… Read more »

Testing: Huawei Wi-Fi Repeater

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We’ve had a small Wifi problem at home. My Fritz!Box is sitting in one corner of the house, providing coverage to pretty much the complete house, but the signal is a bit weak in the opposite corner of the house. Some devices work fine, but… Read more »

Where are the keys?

Here’s another gadget we’ve been playing with, a key finder! Have you ever lost your keys and spent ages hunting for them, only to find that they’ve falled behind a cupboard or your kids put them in your shoes. Yeah, we’ve all been there, but… Read more »

Loving my Sony Smartwatch

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I’ve been using my Sony Smartwatch for a couple of weeks now and I’m loving the way the watch integrates with my phone. I can use it to see who’s calling, change songs playing on my phone and even use it to see what my… Read more »

Got to get a train horn ..

My mate Rob told me a great story the other day: Gotcha! That’s what I shouted at one of my best friends as I drove off with a huge grin on my face after introducing him to my new train horn. I think most people… Read more »