Archive for September, 2009
by Simon Hill

We’ve known that SuperSpeed USB 3.0 was in the pipeline for a while now but the first products have now been certified. Some of them were on show at the Intel Developer Conference this week. The products weren’t expected to hit the stores until early next year but some companies are predictably battling to rush them out in time for Christmas. So what’s the big deal? USB 3.0 offers a massive upgrade... Read More

by Simon Hill

These latest earbuds from Sony Ericsson offer a unique new design, although they aren’t quite as amazing as the marketing people seem to think. The basic idea is that you can stick them in your ear and the music will automatically start. Pull one out and the music will automatically stop. You can also use them to receive and end calls in the same way. Put the earbud in the call is answered, pull... Read More

by Simon Hill

This folding bike is aimed at city dwellers and commuters fed up of getting stuck in traffic. It has a very distinctive design which you’ll either love or hate and it is the brainchild of inventor Grant Ryan. There is a large front wheel, a small back wheel and a seat with handlebars around it. At first glance you may wonder where the pedals are and that’s because there aren’t any. This is fully... Read More