Blog Profile / Shiny Shiny
| URL : | http://shinyshiny.tv/ | |
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| Filed Under: | Technology / Gadgets | |
| Posts on Regator: | 7245 | |
| Posts / Week: | 27.1 | |
| Archived Since: | April 6, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
The image on Obama's Tumblr that encapsulates the differences between the US and the UK
While looking for an image for a Tumblr story I stumbled across this recent image from Obama's blog. For me it totally encapsulates the differences between the UK and the US in the way we see the world, but especially...
Tumblr to Yahoo? But would Tumblr users just not go elsewhere?
Are you a Tumblr fan? Do you have a blog on the world's hippest platform? Well if so you might want to spend a few minutes digesting this. The normally very reliable All Things D is suggesting that Tumblr...
Turn your photos into whimsical wonders with the A Beautiful Mess iPhone app
The Beautiful Mess iPhone app, from the cult lifestyle blog of the same name, is designed to let you enhance your photos and turn them into quirky masterpieces. You can personalise images with layers of text, doodles, borders - and... Show More Summary
Bang & Olufsen launch BeoLab 14 5.1 surround sound system: Retro chic for home cinema fanatics
High-end audio manufacturers Bang & Olufsen have launched their first dedicated 5.1 surround sound system, the BeoLab 14. And, in typical B&O fashion, it's as expensive as it is stylish. Consisting of a subwoofer and five satellites, they're primarily made...
Huawei brings Ascend P2 phone to the UK - landing in June
Huawei's ongoing attempt to become a major player in the UK phone market is getting a significant shot in the arm next month as the company brings its Ascend P2 mobile to the UK. The company says that the mobile... Related Stories Samsung Galaxy Note III image leaks and specs
Snapchat - this year's Chatroulette - and why you should think carefully how you use it
One of the big surprises of recent days has been the meteoric rise of the photo app Snapchat. It has gone from a standing start to take top spot in the iTunes app chart and is apparently hugely popular with... Related Stories What is...Show More Summary
This year's top Festival gadgets - from portable showers to retro tents
Seems like there's a festival for everyone these days - even for us less naturally out-doors types. So even better news is there are lots of festival gadgets and gear, perfect for those not wanting to suffer out in the...
New social network for students Unii launches - guaranteed 100% parent-free
Pesky parents. In the good old days students could get up to whatever they wanted to at Uni safe in the knowledge that their parents would remain unaware of their midnight spin dryer riding habits (or was that just me?),...
Nokia unveils new 'affordable smartphone' the Asha 501 with massive battery life and new platform
So you want a cheap, but reliable phone and don't give a monkeys about big screens or fancy operating systems. Well Nokia is once again coming to your aid. The company seems intent on cornering this low-end, old school market... Related Stories The Nokia Asha 210 - budget messaging phone - coming soon
BlackBerrry R10 new budget phone leaks - unveiled later this month?
Fancy a new BlackBerry but haven't got the funds to secure one of their new high-end phones the Z10 and Q10. Well the good news is that BlackBerry appears to have a new budget-ish mobile that runs its new 10... Related Stories More evidence...Show More Summary
The Shiny Shiny guide to Espresso Makers and Coffee Machines
Even when times are hard, our commitment to 'proper coffee' is looking like it's here to stay, with many of us still willing to fork out the equivalent of your lunch budget for a cup of the ol' Joe each... Related Stories Two thirds of Britons have used a phone or a tablet in the bath... Show More Summary
Google in rape and racist joke app storm
Earlier today Gerald at Tech Digest run a story about how a highly offensive 'Racist Jokes' app has landed on the Google Play store. Quite rightly IMO he says that is shocking that Google could be making money from the... Related Stories...Show More Summary
Top 10 Festival apps - virtual Zippo lighter and Swiss Army knife
Festivals: mud, wellies and days without a shower. Not a picture your smartphone naturally fits into, but these days it really should. While your phone can't provide you with a wet-wipe, it can do almost everything else - from finding...
Instagram adds 'Photos Of You' name tagging
There's a small, but rather useful tweak to Instagram today. The photo app/social network has added a new feature called Photos of You, which it is billing as a new way to add people and things to photos. According to... Related Stories...Show More Summary
Toshiba adds the WT310 - a business-minded tablet
What's the difference between a standard tablet and one designed for business users? Toshiba has just unveiled the WT310 tablet, a touchscreen device it says is designed for business professionals on the move. The tablet boasts an 11.6inch HD screen...
More Samsung Galaxy Note 3 rumours - June launch? 5.99inch screen?
There are a shed load more of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 rumours this morning, some of which are more believable than others. A trusted source has been chatting to Sammobile and seems to have confirmed a lot of what we... Related StoriesShow More Summary
Sony's Honami - is this the phone that Samsung and Apple should be worried about?
There are some fascinating rumours flowing around the web today about an upcoming phone from Sony. And if half of them are true it appears that the Japanese giant might just be about to unveil a mobile that might not... Related Stories...Show More Summary
The Shiny Shiny guide to buying Retro Desk Chairs
At the moment we love all things vintage, and find nothing more satisfying than stumbling across the perfect artefact that brings a bit of chic to an otherwise practical item, like a chair. However it takes time rooting through your...
Vine makes some cool new amends - adds Selfies videos
A month or so ago I wondered out loud whether people were still using Vine, that Twitter backed animated GIF/mini video type thing that was all the rage earlier in the year.. Well it seem that Vine has been listening... Related Stories What is WhatsApp and does it really have more users than Twitter? Vine makes some cool new amends - add Selfies videos
The best corporate website you will ever see
The thing about corporate websites is that they tend to be a little bit dull, a few corporate head shots here, a yawn of a mission statement there. It is not surprising that most of us tend to switch off... Related Stories Is The Guardian turning into Buzzfeed? Pics of sleeping dogs is the future