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It appears that Reddit is working on making itself a nicer place to visit. The company has expanded its “block user” feature. This change was made at around the same time Reddit launched its new mobile app. The Reddit announcement about the improved “block user” feature starts by pointing out that Reddit is a place “where virtually anyone can voice,
The second of my smart home interviews from Gadget Show Live comes from Fibaro and their "Home Intelligence". Originally from Poland, Fibaro was established in 2010 and consequently has one of the longer pedigrees in home automation and smart homes. I think it would fair to say Fibaro hasn't received the public brand recognition it deserves but remains a choice
It was smart homes galore at Gadget Show Live with at least five vendors showing off their wares. Geek News Central got interviews with four of them, and here I start with Samsung SmartThings and their partner Yale which has two smart locks which integrate with SmartThings. In this interview, I first talk with Miles, who takes me through SmartThings, followed by Hannah from Yale, who tells me about the new locks in the Smart Living range.
When I arrived at Gadget Show Live, household and kitchen appliances weren't at the forefront of my mind, but I was astounded by Morphy Richard's transparent toaster and iron. Yes, you read that right - transparent - you can see right through them. Impressed and with thoughts of transparent aluminium, I chatted with Leon about the new "Redefine" range.
Reddit has launched the first mobile app that was built by the company. The Reddit mobile app is available for both iPhone and Android and is now available in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Reddit VP of Consumer Product, Alex Le, posted information about the official Reddit app on Reddit. It explains that the company planned to deliver their
If there's one connection that was inevitable to happen it would be the joy of home-delivered pizza being paired with the convenience that only the internet can provide. First, it became possible to order pizza direct from a restaurant's website without having to even place a phone call. And now it's even easier to purchase a pie online using mobile apps
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Mio's range of heart rate and activity trackers compares well with the big names in the fitness space, but it's perhaps not the best known brand, though it does have history behind it. At the Wearable Technology Show, Andrew chats with Michael about Mio's products and the background to the company. Specialising in heart rate tracking during activity, all the models
I'm a fan of to-do list/productivity app Todoist. I find its minimalist design allows me to really focus on the tasks I need to get done now, as opposed to just showing me a seemingly endless collection of things I could never really hope to accomplish. I use Todoist's native Mac and iOS apps where they've worked flawlessly. Now, users of devices
At Gadget Show Live, I was lucky enough to chat with two of the show's presenters, Ortis Deley and Jon Bentley. In this interview, I ask Jon what he thinks have been the big changes in gadgets over the years.
At Gadget Show Live, I was lucky enough to chat with two of the show's presenters, Ortis Deley and Jon Bentley. In this interview, I ask Ortis what he expects of 2016.
Chinese medical technology firm Biolight have developed a ranged of personal medical devices for home use, including a blood pressure monitor, blood oximeter, wireless thermometer for babies and foetal monitor. Andrew finds out more from Jeff at the Wearable Technology Show. Biolight's range of personal medical devices very much shows the on-going consumerisation of medical devices. These units are colourful and friendly;
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