Backing-up you important files is becoming more pertinent as more of us increase the number of files we store on our computers, thanks to the rise of the likes of digital photography, downloading music and mobile working. Finding the best backup solution...

One of the common complaints in swimming laps is boredom. Lavod hope to make that a thing of the past with their MusicTube, a waterproof MP3 player. Certified to IPx8 standard, it will be waterproof for up to 2 hours in 2 meters of water.

The...

Spider-Man returns to a console near you in Web of Shadows. But can Spidey enjoy a comeback after a rather lacklustre offering in Spider-Man 3?

Web of Shadows is an interesting title because it doesn’t follow a film and so essentially starts...

Microsoft have been fairly consistent with their hardware accessories of late, producing peripherals that are well built is not terribly exciting in terms of design. The LifeCam VX-5000 follows that trend. But is this a webcam you should consider?

Backup is boring, but as we all increase our digital footprint, so too grows the necessity for a simple backup regime. Clickfree thought they had the ultimate solution with their backup drive, but now they’ve gone one step further and removed the drive.

If you don’t want to fork out your hard-earned for new games, then rental is possibly a more prudent way to go. After all, if you are a committed gamer, there’s a chance that you complete a fair number of games and then move on to gaming pastures new....

Nothing is worse when battling with coat, scarf and a bag, than having to also negotiate a wayward headphone cable. Bluetooth is obviously the answer and Sennheiser, looking to add a little class to the mobile phone headset aftermarket think their MM...

3D is one of those things that enjoys regular revivals, and we seem to be sitting in the middle of one, not just the anaglyph type presented here, using the traditional paper glasses that we all remember from the 80s, but stretching to more sophisticated...

If you are serious about running, then it is important to ensure that you have the right shoes for your running style. Your running style might not be something that you can change, it might be determined by biomechanics, how your foot is constructed,...

Spotify is a small software download that provides free streaming content for you to play at your leisure. We say free, but it is advertising funded, and at your leisure, meaning it is streaming, so you’ll need an internet connection and you can’t take...

Let’s get something out of the way before we look at the hardware: we weren’t actually able to test the GETAC in all the hostile environments you might want it to perform in, unless you count a frosty morning in the Surrey countryside. But much of what...

With wide advertising and a big dollop of publicity at the launch of the New Xbox Experience, You’re in the Movies was given quite a billing. But is the latest console-cam game fit for the Oscars?

We’ve seen several iterations of the console...

With the number of Bluetooth speakers around, you’d think that it was a massive hardship using either (a) headphones or (b) the handset itself to listen to music and make calls. Celleden want to tempt you with their “Compact Stereo System”, the STB-2812,...

When you think of an exercise bike, you probably think of a tired white thing stuck in the corner of your garage. The Trixter X-dream is entirely different. It pairs an advanced interactive exercise bike with a computer system to give you what is more...

The launch of Humax’s Foxsat-HDR was probably one of the most anticipated events of the year, with more HD screens appearing in living rooms across the country, people are desperate to get access to broadcast HD content. If you don’t want to subscribe...

Sometimes you just don’t want to be encumbered with a Bluetooth headset hanging out of your ear, especially when driving and listening to your radio. There are ways around this, and the Bluetooth speaker is elbowing its way in, offering increasing features...

Motorola certainly present you with plenty of options when it comes to Bluetooth headsets. We have been impressed with their range in the past, but can the H780 add anything new to the mix?

The H780 looks pretty much like any other Bluetooth...

Motorola seem to release a new Bluetooth headset every month. Whilst this keeps the designs nice and fresh, you do have to question whether there is any real movement left in the headset market. Are the technologies improving to enhance communication?...

Backup is a bore isn’t it? All that setting-up and fiddling with software. Well, not that difficult perhaps, but the Clickfree solution looks to make things easy as pie. But does it really live up to its name?

The Clickfree works on the premise...

Toshiba of late have launched a number of products in which they have pushed the benefits of upscaling. We've seen this in notebooks, DVD players and now the introduction of Resolution+ in their ZV range of TVs. The claim is that this will upscale your...

There seems to be no shortage of options across LG’s mobile phone range. The KC780 gives you an 8-megapixel camera like the KC910 Renoir, but combines it with a conventional slider handset so you don’t have to deal with touchscreen if you don’t want to....

Ever been walking around and wondered if there was Wi-Fi in a particular area? Ever needed to tell the time? Ever wanted a watch that will tell you if there is Wi-Fi nearby? Well, fret not, because your prayers have been answered. Introducing the Wifi...

We knew it was only a matter of time before the connected TomTom landed on these shores, having seen the HD Traffic earlier in the year. Finally the latest generation of TomTom devices has landed, only about 6 months after the last iteration. But can...

Back in 2006 we looked at the Vitality toothbrush from Oral-B, at that time going under the Braun brand. Two-years on and the Vitality still lives, now pushing on under the Oral-B brand, picking up the tagline "powered by Braun". But can this toothbrush...

The MP3 player market is a pretty crowded place, from very cheap players up to premium products, offering a huge range of options. For many, however, the deciding factors are simplicity and size. This fits the profile of the Samsung U4: a compact design...