Having performed to over a million fans since they formed over a decade ago, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac returns to the UK in early 2016 to launch its stunning new stage production performing in meticulous note-for-note detail all the classic hits from one of the most outstanding and enduring catalogues in the history of rock […]
Dominic Marsh takes a look at the £180, silver plated power block from MCRU.
Cherry Red Records have announced the release of the new album by the legendary Hawkwind, “The Machine Stops”, will be the the 15th April 2016. A concept studio album and a live stage show, The Machine Stops is based on E.M. Forster’s Sci-fi classic. His dystopian vision of the future is brought to life with characteristic Hawkwind style. An atmospheric, […]
Fitbit Alta has just been announced by the wearable fitness tech company but this one is different. The Fitbit Alta is a leather, bracelet-like activity tracker with a tap-sensitive, monochrome OLED display. The difference is that this bit of trackside tech is actually aimed at everyday wearers, rather than fitness junkies. Get the whole story […]
Microsoft buys SwiftKey, the UK-based artificial intelligence firm in a deal worth £175 million ($250 million) according to The Financial Times. Microsoft has confirmed in a blog post that the company is buying SwiftKey, the London-based iPhone and Android keyboard, and will absorb its 150 person team into the company. Get the whole story at […]
Heated blinds may soon become a regular installation in the home if product designers from an interiors specialist have anything to do about it. This latest idea for the smart home of the future places a heated element in to window blinds to keep out the chill and ensure warm and cosy living spaces. Get […]
Facebook News Feed is getting changed again so prepare for the angry posts of “I hate change!” as it takes minutes to get used to the new algorithm. That’s right my social butterflies, the bluetopped site is tweaking its algorithm to sift through and weed out posts you might not be as interested in at […]
Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are on their way. Wonder what they’ll look like? Well, thanks to leaky lips we know exactly what you can expect. This has got to be the world’s worst kept smartphone secret. Get the rest of the story at GadgetyNews.com
Apple iPhone 7 Plus could well come packing a dual-lens camera if the latest tests prove positive. It appears that there’s a few camera suppliers throwing their hats in the ring in order to attract the fruity phone cobbler’s attention. Taiwan-based Largan Technology as well as Japan- and China-based camera lens makers have sent dual-lens […]
Windows Phone looked to be a contender in the arena, taking on Android and iOS when it bounced on to the scene five years ago. Things have changed for the big M, and not for the better. Microsoft brought in its range of Windows Phone 7 handsets as a true alternative to Apple and Android […]
The Project Mayak team has announced the official start of preparations for the launch of the Mayak satellite into orbit – the first Russian spacecraft created by crowdfunding. It will also become the brightest star in the Earth’s sky. This exciting space venture is the work of a skilled team including the official Chief Stress […]
A Microsoft Surface Phone has been nothing but a rumour for many years now, but there is now more recent evidence that such a smartphone could be on its way. It is easy to get over-excited as this latest news has hit so close to Mobile World Congress but, thanks to keen-eyed Redditor nok4us, it […]
The Apple iPad Air 3 is expected to appear at Apple’s press event in March along with a new smaller 4-inch iPhone. The annual refresh cycle seems to be all well and good at Apple and, according to a recent report, the iPad Air 3 will come with a number of upgrades over the current […]
The Intempo Bluetooth Jukebox is a new twist on a 1950’s throwback. A modern nod back to when fashion started to shake off the constraints of post-war rationing and less conservative styles started to appear. The 50s brought tighter skirts and leather biker jackets, as well as the now timeless Jukebox. Whenever the word ‘Jukebox’ […]
CES 2016 saw the official launch of the world’s first hifi listening chair, from Danish Gamut Audio. The chair is designed to control the sound reflections that reach your ear, allowing you to hear a more precise and natural soundstage. Specifically, it shields the ear from reflections emanating from behind the listening position, while at […]
Acoustic treatment manufacturer GIK Acoustics (we’re using their traps and panels in the listening room at the moment) announces the expansion of the Alpha Wood Series to include larger panels as well as corner bass traps. GIK first introduced the Alpha Wood Series last autumn with the launch of their 4A Alpha Panel. Last month […]