Here comes NetLingo with another classic tech-term: inner geek The techie deep within each of us. It’s what we turn to when we’re searching for that abstract clue to help us unlock the secret to our favorite game or when we’re trying to remember how we did something in a software program. For example, “If…
Gadget Show Live 2009: Tyresure
For the final piece of reportage from the Gadget Show Live 2009, I thought I’d mention another wireless tech with a really valid use. This time we are talking about Tyresure, which is a system for wirelessly (via Radio) monitoring the tyre pressures on each wheel of your car/bike/lorry etc. The system works by having…
Gadget Show Live 2009: s-w-a-p!
One device I wish I could have got to see at Gadget Show Live 2009 is the s-w-a-p: Smart Watch and Phone! Here’s some detail on their Classic model (pictured above), from the website: If you fancy knowing more, you can check the s-w-a-p website here – there are also links to distributors there too.…
Gadget Show Live 2009: Locked Up Monitored Security
What does this tech look like to you? Are you thinking home security? Well, you’d be right – but there’s oh so much more! Locked Up Monitored Security Ltd have a complete solution that encompasses wirefree security, internet cameras, home automation, and safety too – basically a multi-tiered solution to get your house completely secure…
Gadget Show Live 2009: Veho
There was an interesting company called Veho at the Gadget Show Live 2009 – they were demoing loads of tech, but I pulled two items out to mention: Bluetooth music cube – presumably any device that support A2DP profile can connect to this bad boy – noteworthy mainly because of it’s tech-funk industrial design, and…
Gadget Show Live 2009: MBT
MBT’s stand at Gadget Show Live 2009 was about a different kind of Mobile tech – that is, making YOU more Mobile! IN case you are not familiar with MBT, it stands for Masai Barefoot Technology – and the USP (Unique Selling Point!) is that the tread of the shoe is curved – making for…
Gadget Show Live 2009: Loc8tor
You might be wondering what the Loc8tor is – but those savvy amongst might have figured that the name is a giveaway, and it’s about finding stuff – wirelessly! The Loc8tor system is a small transmitter you attached to your prize items, and then a receiver which had directional guidance to find the transmitter –…
Gadget Show Live 2009: Truecall
Now you know not all Telecom tech has to Mobile – sometimes, you gotta look closer to home to see where improvements can be made. For example, I wrote a piece the other day about why Home (landline) phone technology is seemingly 10 years behind where Mobiles are today. Another irritation of course are that…
Gadget Show Live 2009: Vuzix!
I was really pleased when I found out my favourite Video eyewear company were going to be at Gadget Show Live 2009 – Vuzix have such a great set of products that I thought they would be busy – but nothing prepared me for this! The stand was absolutely beseiged – and I mean rammed…
The five-minute fiddle: Skullcandy Full Metal Jacket for iPhone
So at the Gadget Show Live 2009 today, I visited the Skullcandy stand – and was given some “Full Metal Jacket” headphones, that work specifically with the iPhone. They have quite a distinctive design, as you can see from the pic above. They have some impressive specs also: Think FMJ audio superiority with a new…