Personal Tech
Students take £4,000 worth of gadgets to university
Today's student will take just under £4,000 worth of possessions with them to university, according to a survey by Endsleigh, the student insurance provider. In addition, over a third of these possessions will be carried around town and campus by students - with over £1,300 worth of possessions on them at any one time.
Eurosport's free iPhone app celebrates first birthday
The free app, boasting more LIVE sports content than any other sports app in Europe, has been downloaded 2,518,432 times (and counting!) since its launch last year.
Rolling Stone and Zinio launch new iPad issue
Zinio, the global leader in digital-publishing technology and services, has introduced a new, interactive release of Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time on its cross-device Zinio Unity platform. Using the Zinio App for the iPad (zinio.com/ipad), the iconic music title’s digital version will allow music enthusiasts to sample and purchase music with a swipe of a finger.
Brits trust web more than friends
Brits trust the internet more than friends and colleagues when it comes to handing over personal information, according to a study published today by data storage specialists NetApp.
Experience a 'Grand Life' in NYC
The Soho Grand and Tribeca Grand Hotels have launched their iPhone and web-based mobile app, bringing the Hotels’ celebrated downtown City Guide into the traveling hands of the consumer.
What really comes out of your car exhaust?
Admittedly we all know we should do our bit to make the environment greener, and make a concerted effort to recycle and keep energy consumption at home to a minimum. But how many of us choose our daily transport based on its green credentials?
Sony expands A-Mount lens line-up for DSLR cameras
Sony is expanding its already strong line-up of over 30 A-mount lenses with new models that will appeal to seasoned photographers and those new to DSLR cameras alike.
Don’t forget to cover your iPad and iPhone this summer
AXA warns consumers to get their personal possessions cover or travel insurance in order as the company estimates over £7bn worth of electronic gadgets will be taken on holiday by British holidaymakers this summer as we look to replicate home comforts while abroad.
Want the ultimate insider’s guide to Hong Kong? ask Ting Ting
Due to launch in late August 2010, visitors to Hong Kong will soon have the most comprehensive and innovative guide to the city in the palm of their hand.
Shop over 2,000 fashion brands in one iPad app
Fashion shopping site Shopstyle.co.uk, the fashion site that brings together Britain’s favourite brands and stores under one digital roof, announced that it has launched a new fashion shopping application for the iPad.
AOL unveils new mobile portal and Android apps
AOL have unveiled a new smartphone portal, m.aol.com, that takes the best of AOL and optimizes it for any mobile device.
Audi Magazine turns new page with groundbreaking iPad app
Audi is remaining true to its core philosophy of Vorsprung durch Technik, or advancement through technology, by launching its UK customer magazine as a cutting-edge app for the recently released iPad.
Toshiba Media Controller for Apple iPhone and iPod touch
Toshiba have unveiled a version of its Toshiba Media Controller (TMC) for the Apple iPhone and the Apple iPod touch. The iTMC app facilitates streaming and playback of multimedia content such as videos, photos and music between DLNA-capable devices within a home Wi-Fi network.
Self-powered noise-cancelling earphones for iPod & iPhone
Blackbox, the world’s premier provider of best-in-class audio products designed for personal listening, have announced the launch of its exciting new i10 earphones specially created and designed for iPod and iPhone users.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 - Creative compact digital camera
Panasonic have announced the long-awaited DMC-LX5 - a successor to the DMC-LX3, acclaimed worldwide by photography enthusiasts.