Personal Tech

The wireless speaker built for a life of action
Outdoor Tech’s Big Turtle Shell – a portable, rugged, wireless boom box and power bank - is now available in the UK.

Vanguard introduces new Endeavor ED II Series
Building on the successful foundation set by the award winning Endeavor ED binoculars, Vanguard introduces the new flagship Endeavor ED II binocular series.

Sharper shooting with Sony’s a5100
Crisp, blur-free action shots and soulful portraits. Smooth, cinematic Full HD movies. Better-looking selfies. They’re yours for the taking with Sony’s pocket-sized a5100 – the clever little camera with an awful lot of picture power.

BBC Weather is the fastest-growing BBC app of all time
The BBC has revealed its BBC Weather app to be the fastest-growing BBC app of all time, with over 8m downloads since its launch on 10 June 2013.

Sony launches 'Album of the Day' App for iPhone and iPod touch
Sony has announced the official launch of its first music flash sales app, Album of the Day, for iPhone and iPod touch. The Album of the Day App allows music fans to access limited time daily offers from artists they know and love.

Samsung Galaxy Alpha, the evolution of Galaxy Design
Samsung redefines its smartphone design with a stunning new look featuring sophisticated design techniques and compact construction.

Samsung launch 802.11.ac Access Point Series
Samsung has announced the immediate availability of the new Samsung 11ac Access Point Series (WEA400) in the UK.

MINI & JustPark - A world first in smart parking
JustPark, the online service that lets you park wherever and whenever, has revealed that MINI will be the first car brand in the world to allow drivers to reserve parking directly from their dashboards.

Capture everything with the Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and PowerShot SX400 IS
Canon has unveiled two new lightweight, superzoom, bridge cameras, ideal for capturing hidden details, both near and far – the PowerShot SX520 HS and PowerShot SX400 IS.
Samsung enhances Kids Store on its mobile devices
Samsung has announced its updated Kids Store feature which is available in Kids Mode on the Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Tab S. The Kids Store allows you to not only shop for free or paid apps for children, but also helps you protect your children from unwanted content with the option to set up safeguards.

App helps to demystify User Experience (UX) industry jargon
Digital agency Cyber-Duck has announced the launch of UX Companion, the first app to offer a comprehensive glossary of user experience (UX) terms and theory.
3D screens?! Smartphone makers should focus on the basics to win us over
With 3D graphics, eyeball scrolling and flexible glass no longer merely futuristic concepts but incorporated into our smartphones, mobiles are getting more sophisticated all the time.
Aviva Drive app drives down the cost of car insurance for safer drivers
The Aviva Drive app, which assesses driving over 200 miles and gives a discount of up to 20%, has seen safer drivers save an average of £101 on their comprehensive car insurance policies bought direct from Aviva.
Nationwide’s mobile app creates saving spree
New features on Nationwide Building Society’s top rated mobile banking app are enabling customers to manage their money and save the pounds.
No longer Britain’s favourite mobile: iPhone 5s knocked off its perch
After a staggering nine months at the top of the charts, the iPhone 5S has finally been knocked off its perch by cheaper sibling handset the iPhone 5C, according to the uSwitch.com Mobile Tracker, which is based on live searches, pre-orders and sales.