bbc, Podcast

“Google, We Can’t Spy On Our Users!” Whines The BBC

If you don’t believe the adage “If it’s free, you’re the product” then you need to go and look at the BBC’s foot-stomping and whining at Google. The BBC has pulled its podcasts from the Google ecosystem and in a…

A
Andrew
Podcast
Android, application, USB

All microUSB cables are not the same

This is a salutary warning to all geeks out there….even with all the year’s of experience, it’s still possible to make a rookie mistake and forget that all microUSB cables are not the same. Last week at work, I needed…

A
Andrew
fitness, wearable

Fitbit Announces New Models and Drops Old Ones

Fitbit has announced a handful of new wrist-worn trackers; the Versa Lite, the Inspire, the Inspire HR, and finally for kids, the Ace 2. The Versa Lite is available now for GB£150 with a choice of four different colours –…

A
Andrew
Film, Music

LP Pop Culture Remix

Movies and music have been lynch-pins of popular culture going back to the middle of the 20th century, capturing and delivering on the zeitgeist of a generation. Many films and albums have become iconic, instantly recognisable from a scene, a…

A
Andrew
google, Social Media
Google+ Offers Download of Data

Google+ Offers Download of Data

Announced back in October, Google+ is coming to an untimely demise on 2nd April, leaving many of us somewhat uncomfortable with the thought of having to move house over to Facebook. Never mind Facebook’s total disregard for privacy, the user…

A
Andrew
ces, Home Automation

Sleep Well with Philips Hue at CES

Announced at CES, Philips Hue will closely integrate with Google Assistant to activate sleep and wake lighting effects to replicate the best lighting for winding down before bed time and waking up naturally in the morning. This is the first…

A
Andrew