Ian Hughes News Archive 
Reviews from Ian Hughes
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WEBSITE OF THE DAY - passionato.com
Digital downloads for the discerning 15 September 2008 0:00 GMT TweetIf you're a classical music fan who spent most of Saturday night wallowing in the sheer fabulousness of the Last Night of The Proms, the thought of visiting iTunes to buy your music downloads might fill you with a certain amount of horror.
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VIDEO OF THE DAY - New Porsche spied
Fancy a sexy new Porsche? Oh dear... 12 September 2008 12:00 GMT TweetSo, you're in the market for a sensible, yet stylish four-seater. What do you buy? BMW, Audi, Mercedes? Or perhaps you wait for the new Porsche Panamera, 'cos anything out of that particular Stuttgart factory has got to be worth waiting for hasn't it?
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WEBSITE OF THE DAY - mycrocosm
Say it with a pie chart. You know you want to 12 September 2008 0:00 GMT TweetIf you're one of those people who works in an office environment where people really love a pie chart to display things that really could best be just explained with a few simple words, mycrocosm might appeal.
It is "a web service that allows... -
VIDEO OF THE DAY - Green museum
A look at the future of environmentally friendly architecture 11 September 2008 12:00 GMT TweetThe new California Academy of Sciences, designed by Renzo Piano - perhaps most famous as Richard Rogers's architectural partner on the Pompidou Centre in Paris - is the greenest museum on Earth.
This behind-the-scenes look explains how that... -
WEBSITE OF THE DAY - totspot.com
Safely share the joys of parenting 11 September 2008 0:00 GMT TweetIf you're a parent, especially a new one, you might find that you no longer have the energy to go down to the pub to bore all your mates with stories about how life-changing and amazing procreation is.
Never fear, Totspot is here.
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VIDEO OF THE DAY - History Hacker Teaser
Teaser for a new tech show with a twist 10 September 2008 12:00 GMT TweetIn my mind this is what YouTube should be about: engaging online video content of the highest quality. Sure, there's a place for the home-spun "this is how I do things" type clips, but if this is the teaser, I can't wait to see the show.
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WEBSITE OF THE DAY - a.viary.com
Take flight with a set of beta creative tools, coming soon... 10 September 2008 0:00 GMT TweetFancy being at the forefront of web-based artistic innovation?
Sign up with aviary and they'll drop you an invite to their suite of creative tools as soon as they hit beta testing.
We can't wait to see what's in store when this... -
VIDEO OF THE DAY - Lost Civilisation of Ikea
You'll think twice about that cheap sofabed after this... 9 September 2008 12:00 GMT TweetWe love a bit of history here at Pocket-lint and we've unearthed this fascinating glimpse into the future of, er, history.
You'll love this if you hate the way the multi-national corporations are making everywhere look the same, or maybe... -
WEBSITE OF THE DAY - basedrift.com
Race through the virtual streets of London and win big prizes 9 September 2008 0:00 GMT TweetIt must be, ooh, hours since a new social network popped up on the net.
This is one is very, very different though.
Bringing together online gaming, great prizes, social networking and the underground music scene, all wrapped... -
VIDEO OF THE DAY - Free fuel
EA bring gridlock to North London. Ain't advertising great? 8 September 2008 12:00 GMT TweetWanna see what happened when a games company offered free fuel to a load of cash-strapped North Londoners?
Laugh? We almost bought a Prius….
If you've seen a video online that you want to tell us about email us via the feedback... -
WEBSITE OF THE DAY - radiopop.co.uk
Ever wondered about your radio habits? Somebody clearly has 8 September 2008 0:00 GMT TweetYet another beta site from the Beeb. This one tracks radio listening habits, but doesn't really say why that's useful.
Looks good though.
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VIDEO OF THE DAY - What If?
It's the end of the world as we know it. According to Discovery anyway... 5 September 2008 12:00 GMT TweetWhat if?
A question that most people will ask themselves quite regularly.
The Discovery Channel asked: "what if the Earth was hit by a 500km diameter meteor?"
The results are sobering, terrifying and strangely beautiful. -
WEBSITE OF THE DAY - tourofbritain.com
On your bikes for the best of British cycling 5 September 2008 0:00 GMT TweetBefore you all write in, yes I know we featured this site last year. But something tells me that the premier British cycling event might be drawing slightly bigger crowds in 2008 thanks to Messers Hoy, Wiggins and Cavendish.
Cav was the only... -
VIDEO OF THE DAY - Jetpack vs Car
Bringing you the answers to the most important questions. Not 4 September 2008 12:00 GMT TweetIf there's one question that has troubled mankind for decades it is surely "which is faster over a standard quarter mile drag race - a jetpack or a racing car?"
As ever, we bring you the answers you need to continue your life on an even keel. -
WEBSITE OF THE DAY - bbc.co.uk/music/beta
The Beeb lifts the lid on its musical tastes 4 September 2008 0:00 GMT TweetYesterday we were addressing the movie buffs amongst you. Today it's the music fans.
If there's a more respected broadcaster anywhere on the planet than good old Auntie, then we'd love to here about it.
'Til we do, we reckon... -
VIDEO OF THE DAY - Chrome
Google's Chrome browser gets a proper introduction. Sort of... 3 September 2008 12:00 GMT TweetYou've probably read all about Google's new browser by now (if not, it's on our news and reviews pages!)
Here's a neat animated introduction to what it's all about.
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WEBSITE OF THE DAY - boxwish.com
Live your life like it's your favourite movie 3 September 2008 0:00 GMT TweetIf you're somebody who likes to live their life like you're in a movie this site is definitely your bag, baby. It'll appeal to anybody with an attention to detail too.
Box wish "brings movies to life".
If you like the way they... -
VIDEO OF THE DAY - Hadron rap
Getting down with the science 2 September 2008 12:00 GMT TweetWow. If science had been this much fun when I was at school I would've left with more than just a "C" in chemistry, that's for sure.
Love it.
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WEBSITE OF THE DAY - nethouseprices.com
Get the real facts and figures on house prices in your area 2 September 2008 0:00 GMT TweetIf you're a UK homeowner you might be thinking it's all doom and gloom. But in real terms what do all these pessimistic headlines mean?
This is one site (of many available) that will tell you what's what where you live. Not based on speculation... -
VIDEO OF THE DAY - Instant Mona Lisa
Art in an instant. Move over Rolf Harris 1 September 2008 12:00 GMT TweetPretty sure if Leonardo could see this he'd be spinning in his grave.
We love it though. The boffins at Nvidia show of their wares in amazing ways.
If you've seen a video online that you want to tell us about email us via the... -
WEBSITE OF THE DAY - wordle.net
Turn your favourite prose into an artwork 1 September 2008 0:00 GMT TweetThink of this a bit like the ultimate fridge door; you know the ones with the magnetic letters so can leave random streams of consciousness on them. Or messages, of course.
Wordle asks you to past in a chosen piece of text which it then displays... -
VIDEO OF THE DAY - Physical graffiti
Parkour: the funkiest way to keep fit 29 August 2008 12:00 GMT TweetParkour, or free running, has hit the mainstream. It's featured in ads, music videos and even the last James Bond film and this little clip extols the virtues of this fun, free and exciting way to keep fit.
Now, where's my Nikes…?
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WEBSITE OF THE DAY - bigeyedeer.wordpress.com
Cartoons from the edge and beyond. Enjoy 29 August 2008 0:00 GMT TweetYou know us by now. Occasionally we like to spread a little cheer and particularly on Friday, so this great little cartoon blog is just the ticket.
Some of the humour is a little near the knuckle but we love it and we think you will too. -
VIDEO OF THE DAY - Star Wars Holocron
This guy has the dream job 28 August 2008 12:00 GMT TweetA long, long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away (America) a young writer by the name of George Lucas threw a pebble into the science fiction pond. The ripples became a tidal wave as Star Wars took over the collective consciousness of generations to follow....
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WEBSITE OF THE DAY - zubedpi.com
Get the low-down on the low-lifes of London town 28 August 2008 0:00 GMT TweetGeographically speaking this one is a bit specific for many of our readers, but we hope you'll appreciate the tech behind it if nothing else.
The site offers Londoners the low-down on crime in their areas and it makes stark viewing if you...
APP OF THE DAY: The Weather Channel review (iPhone / iPod touch) Tonight for the first time, just about half-past ten...
Mazda CX5 2.2 TDI AWD A very zoomy SUV
WIN: Tickets to Ibiza Rocks to see Maverick Sabre and Labrinth live Epic prize courtesy of Sony
Apple testing 3.95-inch iPhone 5, with 16:9 display 1136 x 640 resolution revolution
Pentax K-30: 16-megapixel weather-proofed mid-level DSLR 81 seals makes this one tough cam
APP OF THE DAY: WhatsApp review (Android) Instant message, cross platform
3G FaceTime coming in iOS 6? Warning in 5.1.1 seems to point that way
Skyfall trailer hits YouTube: Bond 23 could be best one yet (video) New 007 flick for UK in October
Panasonic H-HS12035 Lumix G X lens announced, hints at weather-proofed GH3 Premium MFT lens
Panasonic Lumix GF5 Micro Four Thirds' mighty mini
What is So.cl? Should you be signing up?
Running blind: How Simon Wheatcroft uses his iPhone to see Runkeeper and more let this man run solo
WEBSITE OF THE DAY: Your iPlayer TV, your way
Bungie Destiny contract reveals Xbox 720 will arrive in 2013 - E3 announcement? Commissioned for Xbox 360 and "next Xbox"
British Gas turns Team GB swimming stars into superheroes Aquanauts assemble
Olympus OM-D E-M5 review
The compact system camera to beat all others?
Nokia Lumia 900 review
Is big beautiful?
HTC One V review
V for victory?
Huawei Ascend G300 review
Big bang for your hundred quid
FIFA 12: UEFA Euro 2012 review
Lacks polish, if not the Polish
Asus Transformer Pad TF300T review
Transforms your money in to a great tablet
BlackBerry Mini Keyboard for PlayBook review
Will this make working on the go easier?
Fujifilm X-Pro1 review
Like a Leica
Nikon Coolpix P510 review
Does the P510 zoom beyond expectations?
Volkswagen Beetle Design 1.2TSi DSG review
The bug is back. Again.
The Walking Dead: The Game review
Fleshed out zombie bonanza
HP Envy 14 Spectre review
The Ultrabook that isn't an Ultrabook
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR review
Can Fujifilm’s latest put the ‘super’ in superzoom?
Nikon Coolpix S6300 review
Point, shoot and scoot