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Apple Pursues Perfection

As the Apple roadshow rolls out of town for another few months, I doubt anyone will claim that this was a classic performance. Even the most zealous worshipper has to admit that it was a straightforward and by the numbers presentation with no real surprises. You might even argue that there have been two mediocre events in a row and

Loftek CSX 2200 Remote Wireless IP Camera

I recently started looking to purchase a remote IP camera that would allow me to remotely view my home via the Internet. There are quite a variety of remote IP cameras that offer a number of different viewing options at widely varying price points. After a bit of looking, I ended up purchasing a Loftek CSX 2200 wireless IP security

Breffo Spiderpodium for Smartphones and Tabets

The Breffo Spiderpodium is a flexible yet somewhat disturbing cradle for smartphones and tablets. Nic McMahon from Breffo chats with Andy and Courtney about the success of the Spiderpodium over the past year. The Spiderpodium has had a good year with a Nasa mission and a starring role on The Apprentice (not Dragon's Den as suggested in the video). Nic

Guardian Trace for Your iOS Device

Guardian means security, but a new company called Baytan labs is taking that security into the mobile world with the Guardian Trace for iOS devices.  It works with your device's contacts list and can be set up to send easy alerts if you find yourself in a bad situation.  A countdown is begun if you fail to deactivate with your

AViiQ For Gadgets On The Go

AViiQ is a product innovation company that specializes is in cool travel gadgets. Andy and Courtney see the latest toys with Alan Yeung of AViiQ. First on show is a portable laptop stand that unfolds from a flat strip that's about 13" long, 2.75" wide and only 0.25" thick. Made from a material called Hylite, it's a composite of aluminum

Second Line App for Smartphones from Line2

If you've ever wanted a second line on your smartphone but don't have a dual SIM phone (and let's be honest, who does?), you'll be interested in this app from Line2. Andy and Don get a demo from Peter on what the app offers. The Line2 app provides a second line by using a VoIP connection over 3G or wi-fi.

Canon Vixia Camcorders

The Canon Vixia camcorders have been popular with consumers and Canon have upgraded the range with six new models. Jeffrey Powers has been a Vixia owner for some time and chats to Ben Thomas from Canon to learn more. Some of the new models have built-in wi-fi allowing live streaming from the camera to iOS devices such as the iPad