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HEXUS picks: 10 tech toys for Christmas

HEXUS picks: 10 tech toys for Christmas

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Christmas is just around the corner, and HEXUS' Parm Mann sounds off on ten gadgets he'd wish to ...

Question of the week: what would you do if you had more processing power?

Question of the week: what would you do if you had more processing power?

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Computer processors are continuing to provide a rapid increase in performance, but we ask, what e...

Gyration Media Center Remote: HTPC navigation done right?

Gyration Media Center Remote: HTPC navigation done right?

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Struggling to control your Media Center PC from the couch? Gyration's Universal Media Center Remo...

 
 
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At last, a remote that doesn't require batteries

20th Nov 09 10:58 | lifestyle | news

At last, a remote that doesn't require batteries

A couple of Japanese firms have teamed up to develop a prototype remote control that generates its own power.

Creative announces latest Kindle killer

3rd Nov 09 08:35 | lifestyle | news

Creative announces latest Kindle killer

Jumping on the Kindle competition bandwagon, Creative has also decided to come out with an E-reader, which it claims will be able to handle not just text, but rich media too.

Dyson turns his attention to the household electric fan

13th Oct 09 14:20 | lifestyle | news

Dyson turns his attention to the household electric fan

The man who brought us the bagless vacuum cleaner has today unveiled the bladeless electric fan.

Activelink Power Loader brings Alien tech to Earth

30th Sep 09 11:50 | lifestyle | news

Activelink Power Loader brings Alien tech to Earth

Activelink's "Power Loader" exoskeleton looks like something you might find aboard the warship Sulaco.

Logitech launches Harmony 700 universal remote

3rd Sep 09 11:17 | lifestyle | news | IFA 2009

Logitech launches Harmony 700 universal remote

A Harmony remote that's priced within reach of the average consumer? Well, almost.

Logitech launches Harmony 900 universal remote

11th Aug 09 10:18 | lifestyle | news

Logitech launches Harmony 900 universal remote

One remote to rule them all?

Rumoured Microsoft handheld gets a new codename: xYz

15th May 09 10:00 | lifestyle | news

Rumoured Microsoft handheld gets a new codename: xYz

Fits somewhere in between Xbox and Zune, get it?

inamo restaurant: where dining and technology unite

23rd Feb 09 12:57 | lifestyle | news

inamo restaurant: where dining and technology unite

Fancy eating at a restaurant with interactive tables? Check out inamo on Wardour Street in London's Soho.

HEXUS picks: 10 tech toys for Christmas

23rd Dec 08 15:15 | lifestyle | features

HEXUS picks: 10 tech toys for Christmas

Christmas is just around the corner, and HEXUS' Parm Mann sounds off on ten gadgets he'd wish to find beneath the tree this year.

This year's top-twelve toys for Christmas are...

21st Oct 08 13:17 | lifestyle | news

This year's top-twelve toys for Christmas are...

The Toy Retailers Association has announced its dream list of 2008 Christmas toys. Want to keep the kids happy? Read on.

Only in Japan: Nikon launches geek-friendly multimedia headset

7th Oct 08 14:55 | lifestyle | news

Only in Japan: Nikon launches geek-friendly multimedia headset

Ever wanted a multimedia headset that provides a display, headphones, mobile A/V player, Wi-Fi and 8GB of memory? Here it is.

Universal wind-up remote says goodbye to batteries

13th Aug 08 12:56 | lifestyle | news

Universal wind-up remote says goodbye to batteries

Yes this is a wind-up, but Gizoo's Universal Remote Control really does work without batteries.

Waboba Ball: the latest craze at the beach

4th Aug 08 09:21 | lifestyle | news

Waboba Ball: the latest craze at the beach

Ever heard of the Waboba Ball? It's apparently one of the hottest crazes this summer and appeals to those who love sports, sun and water.

Nike launching Marty McFly-inspired sneakers, power-laces nowhere to be seen

27th Jun 08 09:09 | lifestyle | news

Nike launching Marty McFly-inspired sneakers, power-laces nowhere to be seen

It isn't quite 2015, but Nike is readying Back to the Future inspired trainers in the form of the McFly Hyperdunks.

LCARS-based home automation is seriously cool

16th May 08 11:54 | lifestyle | news

LCARS-based home automation is seriously cool

Trekkies be warned, after seeing this, you're going to want to have one.

Myvu launches better-looking video glasses

12th May 08 12:15 | lifestyle | news

Myvu launches better-looking video glasses

The trouble with video glasses is that they tend not to be the best looking piece of eyewear you'll ever see. Are Myvu's Crystal Edition any better?

Thumps Up launches Wi-Fi Detecting Watch

30th Apr 08 10:45 | lifestyle | news

Thumps Up launches Wi-Fi Detecting Watch

Cause, you know, we all need to know where the nearest Wi-Fi hotspot is.

Another cable clutter solution: Driinn mobile phone holder

22nd Apr 08 09:19 | lifestyle | news

Another cable clutter solution: Driinn mobile phone holder

Don't you just hate the mess of cable when you're charging your phone?

T-Sketch t-shirt gives added ammunition to chavs

28th Mar 08 11:35 | lifestyle | news

T-Sketch t-shirt gives added ammunition to chavs

Creator of self-proclaimed cool and innovative gadgets, Thumbs Up UK, has unveiled its T-Sketch t-shirt and with it, brought an end to civilisation as we know it.

Prepare for the 2008 Olympic Games with USB Runner Hub

28th Feb 08 11:51 | lifestyle | news

Prepare for the 2008 Olympic Games with USB Runner Hub

You can get your USB hubs in just about any shape or form these days, and now there's one to get you in gear for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Travelodge introduces the UK to 'itch-free' pyjamas!

6th Feb 08 12:14 | lifestyle | news

Travelodge introduces the UK to 'itch-free' pyjamas!

All my dreams may have been answered by none other than Travelodge. The hotel chain has recently had itch-free pyjamas developed to ensure a perfect nights sleep at some of its ...

Intel's Reader speaks up

11th Nov 09 08:56 | lifestyle | news

Intel's Reader speaks up

The chip maker has announced a new device that can read captured text aloud to the dyslexic, sight impaired or blind.

Apple tablet may tip up in early 2010

28th Oct 09 10:56 | lifestyle | news

Apple tablet may tip up in early 2010

New whisperings from media companies suggest Apple's oversized iPod touch-alike may be about to land on shelves by early next year.

WikiReader takes free, web-based encyclopedia offline and on the road

13th Oct 09 10:59 | lifestyle | news

WikiReader takes free, web-based encyclopedia offline and on the road

Ever wanted to carry three million Wikipedia articles in your pocket? Now you can.

HP DreamScreen reinvents the photo frame

17th Sep 09 09:25 | lifestyle | news

HP DreamScreen reinvents the photo frame

With wireless connectivity, support for social networking and much, much more, HP's DreamScreen isn't your average photo frame.

Sony unveils seven-inch wide Reader Daily Edition

25th Aug 09 15:39 | lifestyle | news

Sony unveils seven-inch wide Reader Daily Edition

Sony's latest e-book reader packs built-in 3G connectivity, and it'll arrive in time for Christmas.

UK Folding Plug concept could be the best thing since electricity

23rd Jun 09 11:42 | lifestyle | news

UK Folding Plug concept could be the best thing since electricity

Fed up with the size of the British Standard BS 1363 power plug? Check out this concept.

Orange Tabbee Internet tablet to sock it to O2's Joggler

3rd Apr 09 11:09 | lifestyle | news

Orange Tabbee Internet tablet to sock it to O2's Joggler

Internet-centric Tablet? Family orgainser. O2-beating device. You decide.

Amazon launches Kindle 2, but should we expect UK availability?

10th Feb 09 15:04 | lifestyle | news

Amazon launches Kindle 2, but should we expect UK availability?

Amazon has unveiled its Kindle 2 wireless reading device amid plenty of fanfare, but will it ever reach UK users?

Gresso Enigma: the 192GB credit-crunch-defying flash pendant

15th Dec 08 11:19 | lifestyle | news

Gresso Enigma: the 192GB credit-crunch-defying flash pendant

Looking for a last-minute Christmas present for the lady who loves her tech? How about a bit of flash-drive jewellery?

Awesome tech: scientists capture video footage of fish 7,700 metres below surface

8th Oct 08 13:12 | lifestyle | news

Awesome tech: scientists capture video footage of fish 7,700 metres below surface

Scientists from the universities of Aberdeen and Tokyo have caught on camera what's believed to be the world's deepest living fish.

Gyration launches Air Music Remote

9th Sep 08 14:45 | lifestyle | news

Gyration launches Air Music Remote

The successor to the HEXUS-recommended Media Center Remote is now shipping, and it's packing an LCD screen.

Question of the week: what would you do if you had more processing power?

8th Aug 08 09:54 | lifestyle | articles

Question of the week: what would you do if you had more processing power?

Computer processors are continuing to provide a rapid increase in performance, but we ask, what else might you do with that extra oomph?

Gyration Media Center Remote: HTPC navigation done right?

25th Jul 08 13:55 | lifestyle | reviews

Gyration Media Center Remote: HTPC navigation done right?

Struggling to control your Media Center PC from the couch? Gyration's Universal Media Center Remote could be the solution for you.

Unboxing the world's coolest gadget: the Flux Capacitor!

18th Jun 08 14:39 | lifestyle | news

Unboxing the world's coolest gadget: the Flux Capacitor!

We might not have the 1.21 jigawatts required to run it, but we've got our hands on a Flux Capacitor.

One For All launches 'Energy Saving' universal remote

14th May 08 11:51 | lifestyle | news

One For All launches 'Energy Saving' universal remote

One For All's universal Energy Saver remote promises an energy saving of 90% when you switch off your TV.

The ultimate stress-buster: everlasting bubble-wrap

1st May 08 11:35 | lifestyle | news

The ultimate stress-buster: everlasting bubble-wrap

Pop all day and all night along with Puchi Puchi indefatigable bubble-wrap.

Oregon Scientific's Meteo watch tells weather and time

28th Apr 08 17:51 | lifestyle | news

Oregon Scientific's Meteo watch tells weather and time

If you're serious about weather forecasts, you'll want to take a look at Oregon Scientific's new Meteo watch.

Solve your cable clutter with just a CD spindle and scissors

18th Apr 08 08:51 | lifestyle | news

Solve your cable clutter with just a CD spindle and scissors

It isn't the best solution you'll ever see, but it sure is cheap and easy.

UGOBE Life Forms' Pleo woos the CeBIT crowds

10th Mar 08 08:38 | lifestyle | news | CeBIT '08

UGOBE Life Forms' Pleo woos the CeBIT crowds

We've seen our fair share of adult tech-toys at CeBIT this year but few have drawn crowds quite like the small but adorable toy-dinosaur, Pleo.

Fisher-Price's new Elmo Live is jaw-droppingly fab!

20th Feb 08 10:55 | lifestyle | news

Fisher-Price's new Elmo Live is jaw-droppingly fab!

Elmo cuddly toys-turned-robots are already a cause for uncontrollable laughter, the new Elmo however, Elmo Live, takes things to a whole new level. Elmo can now sing, dance, tel...

Exclusive Stormtrooper replica helmet now available

18th Jan 08 13:53 | lifestyle | news

Exclusive Stormtrooper replica helmet now available

Any self-proclaimed Star Wars fan can't go without one of these. Play.com are now selling full size Stormtrooper replica helmets.

Gadget Helpline staff prefer dealing with women

9th Nov 09 13:56 | lifestyle | news

Gadget Helpline staff prefer dealing with women

Men may not be quite the tech-sperts they believe themselves to be, according to a new survey by Gadget Helpline.

Amazon's Kindle to become UK bestseller?

19th Oct 09 13:40 | lifestyle | analysis

Amazon's Kindle to become UK bestseller?

With the availability of Amazon's kindle in the UK, we look at whether the device has much potential and whether bibliophiles will be prepared to shell out for the device.

Amazon Kindle e-book reader goes international

7th Oct 09 09:47 | lifestyle | news

Amazon Kindle e-book reader goes international

Available to UK customers on October 19th, but there are a few provisos.

Rubik's TouchCube hits retail, puzzle aficionados rejoice

4th Sep 09 09:02 | lifestyle | news

Rubik's TouchCube hits retail, puzzle aficionados rejoice

World’s first fully electronic Rubik’s Cube reinvents 1974's classic puzzle game for the 21st century.

US magazine to display Harry Potter-style moving images

21st Aug 09 09:36 | lifestyle | news

US magazine to display Harry Potter-style moving images

Entertainment Weekly to get video screens.

MSI's TGR-W1 robot greets visitors at this year's Computex

2nd Jun 09 00:37 | lifestyle | news | Computex '09

MSI's TGR-W1 robot greets visitors at this year's Computex

First seen at the Taipei International Robot show, this robot is designed to greet guests and act as a tour guide.

Energy Efficiency

5th Mar 09 00:00 | lifestyle | tech explained

This HEXUS.help guide explains the need for energy-efficient components and how much current hardware can literally cost you.

Logitech launches Comfort Lapdesk for Notebooks

9th Dec 08 12:01 | lifestyle | news

Logitech launches Comfort Lapdesk for Notebooks

Can't quite get comfortable with a notebook on your lap? Logitech has itself a solution - the Comfort Lapdesk.

Electrolux launches second-generation Trilobite 2.0

8th Oct 08 11:27 | lifestyle | news

Electrolux launches second-generation Trilobite 2.0

Electrolux has itself a new-and-improved automated vacuum cleaner, and promises a dream-cleaning scenario.

Robotic cycle-storage system could be a congestion beater

9th Sep 08 12:59 | lifestyle | news

Robotic cycle-storage system could be a congestion beater

Tokyo's high-tech cycle storage solution has been captured working its magic on video, and it's something special.

Survey says: millions of Brits baffled by gadgets

7th Aug 08 11:42 | lifestyle | news

Survey says: millions of Brits baffled by gadgets

A poll of 2,000 Brits has revealed that millions of consumers don't understand gadgets, and many of us will end up throwing them across the room.

Swann Security launches the ultimate spying tool: FlashlightDVR

7th Jul 08 12:33 | lifestyle | news

Swann Security launches the ultimate spying tool: FlashlightDVR

Swann Security's latest device, the FlashlightDVR, hides a camera and DVR for those who need to capture without being noticed.

Logitech announces V450 Nano mouse

23rd May 08 11:51 | lifestyle | news

Logitech announces V450 Nano mouse

Swiss peripheral manufacturer, Logitech, has announced its latest notebook-orientated mouse.

Question of the week: do you still use an alarm clock?

14th May 08 11:21 | lifestyle | articles

Question of the week: do you still use an alarm clock?

Has the old and faithful alarm clock been made obsolete by gadgets such as the mobile phone?

4,500 Brits vote on nation's most useless gadgets

30th Apr 08 13:18 | lifestyle | news

4,500 Brits vote on nation's most useless gadgets

A poll of 4,500 Brits has revealed the most pointless gadget to date, can you guess what it is?

F1/Carbon concept watch looks a gem

25th Apr 08 11:46 | lifestyle | news

F1/Carbon concept watch looks a gem

If you took the ideals of Formula 1, combined it with gems and put it all into a watch, you'd get something like this.

Microsoft's Surface finally surfacing on April 17th

2nd Apr 08 15:01 | lifestyle | news

Microsoft's Surface finally surfacing on April 17th

Microsoft's coveted Surface device will be making its public debut at AT&T stores in the US on April 17th, consumer availability feels that little bit closer now.

Charge of the primates - Power Chimp, Monkey and Gorilla

4th Mar 08 23:32 | lifestyle | news | CeBIT '08

Charge of the primates - Power Chimp, Monkey and Gorilla

Power on the move, it's small, clever and you never know just how useful it will be until you have it.

Little annoyances on otherwise useful gadgets

18th Feb 08 13:43 | lifestyle | articles

Little annoyances on otherwise useful gadgets

Ever come across a gadget that is essentially very good but has one or two minor niggles that truly infuriate you? I have, and here are just a few of them.

Starry Night, the bed of all beds

11th Jan 08 15:13 | lifestyle | news | CES 2008

Starry Night, the bed of all beds

We've seen televisions, phones, laptops, cars and much more at CES this year. Expanding on the already diverse set of products, Legget & Platt were at hand to show off a rather ...

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