I've managed to get my hands on a sneak preview of the BBC Natural History Units new blockbuster landmark series, LIFE which is due to go out this autumn on BBC1. There is not a lot on TV that excites me quite as much as these epic documentaries shot using the latest filming technologies and taking years to complete. The Open University (whom i work with occasionally) are co-producers on this … [Read more...] about LIFE – Natural History on TV
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Polaroid PoGo Portable Bluetooth Printer
Polaroid Kindly sent me one of their PoGo Zink (Zero Ink) bluetooth portable printers to have a play with and over this last week i have done just that. It's not that bad, pretty good fun in fact and I can see lots of uses other than the ones they advertise.. but be warned some of them may get you into trouble... There is no ink to buy as some kind of crystal technology is incorporated into the … [Read more...] about Polaroid PoGo Portable Bluetooth Printer
Roberts SolarDAB Radio (Review)
I'm back in love with radio. Although I have a radio in the car and another in the kitchen I have been re-enthused into actually listening to the good old radio over my iPod by the Roberts solarDAB. Maybe it's the ease of use, maybe it's the form factor, perhaps it's just a really cool gadget. I have another Roberts radio and respect their workmanship and heritage but since breaking the … [Read more...] about Roberts SolarDAB Radio (Review)
Portable Solar Power
Yesterday I picked up a little solar panel and charge regulator contained in a handy little flight case. I love it so far. I have been testing it with the Mac Book Air and it all works splendidly. I am looking forward to testing it further at the Larmer Tree Festival and of course my own festival Geeknbury. This is what technology should be doing, liberating us. Check out the Qik posts … [Read more...] about Portable Solar Power
Opting out of the iPhone
Why won't I be rushing out for the new Apple iPhone? Well, as a Mac lover with a heap of Apple products to my name you'd think i was waiting in eager anticipation for the new Apple iPhone.. Especially as my Vodafone contract ran out last week. After looking at and having a play with the iPhone and it's data tariffs I have decided to not only stick with my current service provider but to also … [Read more...] about Opting out of the iPhone