I got sent the Y-Cam Bullet last year and then when I moved home it found itself into a box, only to be re-discovered last week. Cables, adapters, wall/ceiling mount, power lead, optional sun visor etc, all come in the box. I had already purchased a Y-cam S in black over 2 years ago (the older model without the micro sd card slot). I used it as a night vision baby monitor and at the time I … [Read more...] about The Y-Cam Bullet IP Camera
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Technology's tipping point
This post originally appears on the Open University's website 'Platform' linked here I didn't just go to SXSW for the free cocktails, late night parties, and spontaneous meet ups. No, I had work to do and a part of that was my own research. Simply put, I was really interested to know if anyone had any idea as to what 'the next big thing' might be. The conference centre was where most … [Read more...] about Technology's tipping point
Into 2011
(This blog post also exists in shorter form on the Guardian's website.) 2010 saw massive adoption of social media channels. Not all the right ones in my mind but nevertheless people were saturating themselves with the social web and it felt almost normal to be a geek. We learnt that changing your avatar green just stopped your friends recognising you. Politicians are as engaging online as they … [Read more...] about Into 2011
The SolarStrap from @Select_Solar
Just unboxed this nifty little iPhone solar charger from http://SelectSolar.co.uk It's designed to strap in to your clothing, backpack, bag strap or bike and stores power on an internal battery. I'll give it a test and report back. … [Read more...] about The SolarStrap from @Select_Solar
KeyCase iPad Folio Deluxe with Bluetooth Keyboard – Review
I first heard about the KeyCase iPad Folio Deluxe with Bluetooth Keyboard on the @BritishMac podcast. Apart from being the longest named iPad accessory I have come across, I thought it looked pretty handy. I found the @GearZap website and immediately got lost in the masses of iPad accessories. I asked @Gearzap on twitter if they had a unit I could review and … [Read more...] about KeyCase iPad Folio Deluxe with Bluetooth Keyboard – Review