Gadget Reviews & News

The Tron Lightcycle Motorcycle - I Want One!

2010-06-30T16:38:00.000-07:00

This may not be the Jetpack that we were expecting in the 21st Century, but this beast of a bike looks fantasticly futuristic.Based on the original design of the lightcycle featured in the forthcoming Tron movie, this bike is available with a 1000cc or electric engine and fully road legal!Only 5 of these will ever be built and if the movies a hit the value of them would rocket faster than the

Cordless Drill-Drivers

2009-12-11T17:53:00.001-08:00

I recently wore out the battery on my old 12v Black & Decker Drill/Driver. It wouldn't hold charge and after 5 years good service it was no surprise and was pleased that it lasted so long!The search for a replacement was pretty urgent as I had a few bit's of flat-pack furniture to put together and wanted a pretty fast decision after some basic research on the choices.I briefly considered buying a

UK Music Industry in Trouble?

2008-12-07T18:52:00.000-08:00

In these economically uncertain times, you may be losing count of which companies are going into administration (or bust!). Last week saw major UK retailer Woolies call in the administrators, this shook the music industry badly, as Woolies own one of the biggest distributors of music EUK. Stories of panic by record companies going direct to retailers such as Asda to make sure they get their

Gadgets for Christmas - Part #2 Desk Gadgets

2008-11-17T17:19:00.000-08:00

I've been hunting down some desk gadgets that would make ideal presents for Christmas. Having found quite a few freaky and unusual gadgets ideally suited to desk use here are a few of my favorites.This Miniature Henry vacuum is going to be well loved by those who eat their lunch over their keyboard, or have to keep their own desk space clean. Powered by 2 AA batteries (not included as usual!),

Gadgets for Christmas - Part #1

2008-11-16T17:04:00.000-08:00

With only a few weeks left until Christmas are you still looking for the right gift for your gadget-loving buddy/partner/boss/etc?I'm going to showcase a few of the gadgets I've been looking at recently from a few of the top Gadget Stores in the UK.First store up is IWOOT (I Want One Of Those!), they really have a great range of gadgets and some of the oddest gifts available. Just randomly

Eco-Gadgets from Oxfam

2008-10-16T16:46:00.000-07:00

Oxfam have been one of the biggest names in charitable works for a number of decades now. Few people will be able to say they haven't at least visited an Oxfam shop at some point or other. Whether it is looking for that essential item to make that fancy dress costume zing, or a cool ethical gift or fairtrade produced card Oxfam is often the first choice.But did you know Oxfam now have an online

Green Computing - Cut The Carbon Footprint of Your PC!

2008-03-09T05:49:00.000-07:00

I really hadn't given a lot of thought on how to cut the carbon footprint of my pc, thinking there was no way to cut it further than using screensavers and sleep modes. Well, I'm going to share with you a couple of different ways of cutting your pc's carbon emissions.A home user running a single computer can make a valuable contribution by saving up to 135kg of CO2 per year and approximately £50

Review - Phillips Sonicare HX6932/10 Flexcare Rechargeable Toothbrush & Sanitizer

2008-02-09T15:10:00.000-08:00

The easy conclusion would be that this power toothbrush is going to deliver the best brushing of your teeth outside of a Dentists! After making such an incredible statement I will now back it up with my findings.This toothbrush isn't exactly revolutionary in using ultra-sound to clean your teeth as well as the brush. It also isn't the first to provide lights to indicate battery condition or

Gadget Sale at Play.com

2007-12-20T14:52:00.000-08:00

Play.com have just announced a massive sale with bargains in every department! You can find plenty of Gadgets like the Doctor Who's Sonic Screwdriver - LED Torch & Harry Potter's Ford Anglia - Die Cast Vehicle for under a fiver! And all prices include Free Delivery!