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The Best New Wearables from CES 2016

January 12, 2016 by Dan

CES is the industry showcase for Tech that reveals all the trends and cool devices for the year ahead. Wearables are yet again amongst the most popular new gadgets of the moment, with many brands launching new models at the Las Vegas event. Here we round up some of the best in show. Fitbit Blaze … Read more

Accessorise: Urban Armor Gear Case for the iPhone 6S

October 27, 2015 by Ben

Let’s shine a light on the bodyguards of our expensive phones – this week it’s the Urban Armor Gear case for the iPhone 6s. As you know, the iPhone 6s is stronger and its aluminium body makes it more durable. But you’ll still need to protect it with a case that’s designed specifically to keep … Read more

The #AppleEvent: New Launches, Specs & Numbers

September 10, 2015 by Ben

The #AppleEvent started off with a bang with Tim Cook on stage and culminated with what everybody was waiting for – the iPhone of the year. Watching the live stream and reading the outpour of Apple love on Twitter, the event was a mega success just like every year. All around the world, people were tuning in … Read more

Top Launches Coming Up at IFA Berlin This Week

September 8, 2015September 2, 2015 by Ben

September is full of exciting new launches and we’re hoping to see more at the IFA Berlin event this week.

IFA begins on September 4th in Berlin, Germany and will last till the 9th, where you will get to see the likes of LG Display CEO Sang-Beom Han and Microsoft’s Nick Parker speaking about the latest from their factories.

Expected Launches

From mobility, health and big data to design, home, and entertainment, the event will bring a range of announcements. We’re going to tap in for updates on the latest mobile launches. Expected are the LG sensor SmartThinQ Sensor for smart homes that was recently unveiled, Sony’s Xperia Z5 series, Motorola’s Moto Style, Asus’s ZenFone series, LG’s Urbane Watch Luxe and a new Windows 10 mobile from Microsoft.

Let’s take a look at some of them:

LG’s SmartThinQ Sensor

Samsung’s Gear S2 smart watch was to be unveiled at the IFA, but there could have been a lot of pressure after the teaser shown at New York last week because Samsung has officially shared specs of the watch online:

1GHz dual-core chipset
512MB RAM
4GB of storage
Tizen OS
And there’s a 3G version too.

Urbane Watch Luxe was also recently outed and will be displayed at the IFA. Priced at

5 Top Camera Attachments for your Smartphone

July 16, 2015 by Dan

We all love our smartphone cameras but sometimes we wish that we could take shots that look a little more…well, professional. If you’re in agreement, check out these 5 top camera attachments to smarten up your photos. Moment Tele and Moment Wide Lenses (about £70 each) Give your smartphone photos a professional touch with these … Read more

Our 5 Favourite Headphones for Your Smartphone

July 9, 2015 by Dan

If you’re after a good set of ear buds or headphones to listen to music, audio books or to watch movies, then we’ve got 5 of our favourites for you to check out. Tracks HD (£99) Great value, durable, stylish and offering fantastic sound quality, these Sol Republic headphones have a robust brushed chrome look … Read more

5 of the Best Bluetooth Speakers to Use with your Smartphone

June 27, 2015 by Dan

It’s that fantastic time of year again when we get to see the sun and enjoy the great outdoors at its best. And what better way to enjoy the sunshine than to be outside, listening to music on your smartphone using a really smart pair of bluetooth speakers. Here are 5 of our favourites: UE … Read more

5 Great Cases for the Samsung Galaxy S6

May 3, 2015 by Dan

There is already a huge choice of cases available for the new Samsung Galaxy S6 smartphone with some well-known brands in the mix as well as some fun and innovative cases to keep you handset safe. Here are 5 of the best. Mophie Juice Pack (£64) Samsung opted to include a non-removable battery in the … Read more

What Gadgets Can You Wear?

August 28, 2015January 31, 2014 by Dan

Wearable Technology stole a lot of the headlines during January’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held in Las Vegas with several new products being launched from the impressive to the downright crazy. A recent survey indicated that over 50% of people in countries such as the USA, Canada and Australia would consider buying some type of … Read more

Cool Smartphone & Tablet Accessories for your Kids

December 20, 2013 by Dan

If you’ve got older kids, chances are they already have a smartphone or tablet which has been put to good use. If you’re stuck for a last minute Christmas gift or they’ve got some Christmas money they’re desperate to spend, here’s some inspiration for some cool and slightly different smartphone and tablet gadgets. ION Audio … Read more