Barclaycard PayTag: Mobile NFC system

Barclaycard PayTag: Mobile NFC system:
I’ve never had a problem emptying my bank account, but just to be on the safe side, Barclays yesterday announced the launch of the Barclaycard PayTag. Extending a regular credit card account, the PayTag sticks to the back of a mobile handset and siphons cash – although obviously only when you tell it to – PayTag’s not a snitch.

The PayTag is a third of the size of a normal card and can be easily stuck to the back of a phone used to

Dream:ON and the rise of the social app

Dream:ON and the rise of the social app:
When we think of iPhone apps, images of Angry Birds, personal organisers and vintage-looking photos might come to mind. A new app called Dream:ON, however, is just one of an alternative selection of iPhone software, which benefits users and serves as a social experiment.

Users place their iPhone in bed with them while they sleep. Once the app detects they are dreaming, it plays

The Rise of the Budget Tablet: How Reduced-Price Tablets are Impacting the Market

The Rise of the Budget Tablet: How Reduced-Price Tablets are Impacting the Market:
The release of Apple’s first iPad changed the mobile technology market forever. Since then, many competitors have been quick to jump on the tablet bandwagon, and the market has sprung to life. While the majority of tablets have been targeted at the businessman, the busy commuter, or the freelancer, lower-priced ‘lifestyle’ tablets are now starting to creep onto the market.

One such tablet is the US-produced E FUN Nextbook Next 7S, an Android-based tablet that runs Ice

Logitech’s Solar-Powered Keyboard Case

Logitech’s Solar-Powered Keyboard Case:
A case and a bluetooth keyboard are two of the must-have accessories for every iPad owner. Logitech have done the sensible things and created a new gadget that combines both these features, and does so in style.

The Logitech Solar Keyboard Folio is the newest product in the company’s line of tablet accessories. It functions as a case, protecting the front and back of your iPad, and also transforms into a Bluetooth keyboard.

Review: Griffin in-car smartphone mounts

Review: Griffin in-car smartphone mounts:
We got our hands on two of Griffin’s recently released hands-free mobile car kits.

Aircurve Window Mount, RRP £24.99: Designed for the iPhone 4 and 4S, the Aircurve has been

Cygnett Keypad Review: Typing on the go

Cygnett Keypad Review: Typing on the go:
When it comes to writing emails and documents on the iPad, the iPad virtual keyboard can be tricky especially if you use the symbols. Sometimes I miss having the symbols just a button press away. This is why portable keyboards have become very popular.


 You can get cases with keyboards built in or you can get Bluetooth

Logitech G600: A gaming mouse for the MMO generation

Logitech G600: A gaming mouse for the MMO generation:
Is your old bog-standard mouse getting a bit rusty when you play WoW or LotRO? In that case, maybe it’s time to invest in the new Logitech G600, a mouse especially designed for MMO players.

The customisable mouse features a grand total of 20 buttons (yes, on a mouse!), with 12 of the buttons set on a side panel for ease of use. Fully

Sony NEX-F3: Your flexible friend

Sony NEX-F3: Your flexible friend:

Sony’s new compact snapper, the NEX-F3 has a lot of live up to. Its predecessor is the NEX-C3, which received some rave reviews from those in the know.
So can the NEX-F3 offer anything more? Well, first and most obvious is its flexible screen, which tilts through 180 degrees – ideal if you like taking self-portraits. There is also an interesting mode called Smile Shutter, which takes a shot as your subject smiles – again quite handy for self-portraits.

Pong: Hi-tech iPhone and iPad cases

Pong: Hi-tech iPhone and iPad cases:
It’s pretty hard to get passionate about iPhone cases as I’ve seen many in my time, but even I couldn’t turn down a chance to meet with the minds behind what they were calling “the most technologically advanced iPhone and iPad cases ever”.
I met with Darcy Dinga, Pong VP & GM and over a coffee he proceeded to blow my mind by showing me how my iPhone might just be blowing my mind.

Toshiba AT300 Tablet: Gaming, entertainment and style to go

Toshiba AT300 Tablet: Gaming, entertainment and style to go:
Toshiba has released a new tablet that offers a slimmer, lighter experience, without compromising on power, connectivity or style. Complete with Android’s Ice Cream Sandwich operating system, the app store Play, and a powerful NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor, the device combines high performance, modern design, and some of the best tech features available on the market.

Sony Cyber-shot RX100: Big sensor, big price

Sony Cyber-shot RX100: Big sensor, big price:
Sony is targeting the high-end compact camera market with its latest release – the Cyber-shot RX100. This is the first time the company has produced a compact camera with a large sensor, which they say is the world’s first1 1.0-type 20.2 effective megapixel sensor.

Archos Elements line of entry-level tablets

Archos Elements line of entry-level tablets:

Electronics firm Archos has added a new member to the tablet club as they release the Archos 97 Carbon this month.

The model is the first in a range called “Elements”. Designed as an entry-level device, the tablets are affordable, stylish and portable. The 97 Carbon is available in three different sizes: 7, 8 and 9.7 inches. Each tablet has full

ZTE Grand X: Redefining medium range

ZTE Grand X: Redefining medium range:

I’ve been meeting with ZTE on and off for the past few years to play with their latest handsets. Normally they trot out a decent, affordable but decidedly low-end handset like the F930 or the ZTE racer. Nice but nothing to write home about. But it’s clear from conversations with the company that they have a deep-seated desire to escape the medium range, or at the very least redefine what “medium

iPhone gadgets: Clip-on lenses from Gizmon enhances your iOS camera

iPhone gadgets: Clip-on lenses from Gizmon enhances your iOS camera:
Enhancing your iPhone camera isn’t easy always easy, but luckily for you, today we have few handy gadgets that will somewhat enhance your iPhone’s camera.

Speculated: iPhone 5 might use NFC technology

Speculated: iPhone 5 might use NFC technology:
We’re waiting the new iPhone with anticipation, and speaking of which, today we have some leaked information regarding iPhone 5.




According to the reports, hardware code dump for iPhone 5 prototype references to the NFC-capable hardware, which leads us to conclusion that iPhone 5 might have NFC features. In addition to the

Latest all-in-one PC from Vizio powered by Ivy Bridge

Latest all-in-one PC from Vizio powered by Ivy Bridge:
In the past we saw all sorts of HDTVs from Vizio, and now, Vizio has introduced two of its all-in-one PCs, so let’s have a closer look at them.




These all-in-one PCs are available as 24-inch and 27-inch models, and all of their hardware components are placed in the base of the PC. Speaking of hardware, these all-in-one PCs are powered by Intel’s Ivy Bridge Core processor up to i7-3610QM, and up to 8GB of RAM.

FixMeStick: USB device that cleans your computer from viruses

FixMeStick: USB device that cleans your computer from viruses:
Computer virus can be a huge problem, but luckily for you, today we have a device that will easily clean your computer from viruses.




FixMeStick is a USB device that can easily clean your computer from harmful viruses and according to the creator of this device, all that you have to do in order to clean your computer is to connect FixMeStick to your