UK efforts to nurture a tech startup revolution are worryingly trivial October 20, 2013 IF THE government thinks investing in Silicon Roundabout is the best way for the UK to produce the next Facebook or Twitter, it’ll be waiting a long time. As a Brit at the helm of a software company co-headquartered in California and Sheffield, I’m often asked my thoughts on what the UK should do to [...]
Bose launches SoundTouch range October 16, 2013 @steve_dinneen The Boston-based manufacturer has reimagined its wireless speaker systems with these app-controlled devices AUDIO firm Bose has launched what it is calling “an entirely new way to listen to music”. The SoundTouch range is a set of wireless speakers that sync wirelessly with your music library, audio streaming services such as Pandora and almost [...]
Dyson’s new vacuum cleaner is half dust-buster, half sports car October 16, 2013 REVIEW DYSON DC59 ANIMAL £349.99; dyson.co.uk Five Stars It’s hard to write about Dyson without comparing it to Apple. Both companies take something functional and make it beautiful. In a way, Dyson’s achievement is even more impressive – Apple is associated with music and video; all Dyson has to work with is your own filth. [...]
Designers of the future October 9, 2013 Yesterday it was revealed that Jony Ive designed a Leica camera for a charity auction that’s expected to fetch up to $750,000. Increasingly, designers are the stars of the tech world. We pick six of the whizzes shaping the way we live Jony Ive The son of a silversmith, Jony Ive was born in London [...]
Keep your phone safe from bumps, scratches and smashes with these cases October 9, 2013 SUKI FOR PHONE BY COVERT Covert have dozens of beautiful iPhone cases but the Suki stands out as smart with its luxurious velvety lining and moulded gel inside. covertaccessories.com £19.99 INCASE IPHONE 5 SNAP CASE Incase have something of a monopoly over the iPhone case market. They’re well produced but pricey for what they are. [...]
The new kids on the block October 2, 2013 The tablet market is no longer divided into “Apple” and “others”. With the release of Tesco’s budget Hudl and Microsoft’s revamped Surface 2, the market is hotting up in time for the Christmas splurge Microsoft Surface 2 From £359 Microsoft desperately wants to get a slice of the tablet market, surprising some observers by launching [...]
The new iPhones tested September 25, 2013 REVIEW Apple iPhone 5S Five Stars I’ve discovered a great litmus test for whether you should buy a gold iPhone or not. I dropped my review unit down the back of my seat at the theatre. After the performance, as everyone was filing out, I went back to look for it. An usher saw me [...]
Stay ‘Appy: five of the best iO7 apps September 25, 2013 Citymapper FREE Forget Googlemaps, Citymapper is the ultimate transport app for London. It’s easy to use, utterly comprehensive and a lifesaver when you’re out late and unsure of how to get home. Essential for Londoners. Runkeeper FREE Who needs a personal trainer when you’ve got a smartphone? Getting fit doesn’t seem so impossible when you [...]
Review: Splinter Cell Blacklist September 18, 2013 The latest installment in the long-running franchise reminds Steve Dinneen of his lost youth GAME Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U, PC Four stars WHEN I was a student I didn’t just play Splinter Cell; I made an art form of it. My flatmate and I completed the entire game in co-op mode without being spotted [...]
iOS7: Need to know September 18, 2013 LAST week, the world was abuzz with the unveiling of Apple’s iPhone 5S and 5C.If you’ve been sitting in a queue for one since Monday, you’ll know that the new models – out tomorrow – come preloaded with Apple’s newest mobile operating system iOS7.If you’ve been sitting on your sofa with a cup of tea [...]