Although not present in the USA and Europe, viewing broadcast TV on mobile phones is very popular in Asian countries and parts of South America. Andy and Don talk to Guy from Siano Mobile Silicon about the technology behind this cultural phenomena. Watching broadcast TV on mobile phones has been very popular in China, Japan and Korea, particularly with people who
MXL joined Jeffrey powers last month at the Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas to talk about their new Tempo Microphones. The new Tempo Mics work with both laptop and desktop computers, but they are also compatible with the iPad. That last part is key because the iPad isn't typically able to work with microphones due to power issues. However,
OWC are more usually known for their line of Mac-compatible SSDs but unsurprisingly, they do have other products. Andy finds out more from Grant. The unsightly profusion of mobile phone, tablet and other gadget chargers is a bane of modern life. OWC have a tidy and green solution in the shape of a standard power socket fitted with smart USB
At CES's Digital Experience, Andy talks with Built To Tylt about their funky designs for smartphones and other portable gadgets. Check their website as these guys have got some great stuff. The Tylt Band is a smartphone car charger made of a colourful flat silicon rubber cable that is nearly impossible tangle. Micro-USB and Apple connectors are available there's an
These days, in-car DVD players are old hat - a tablet is where it's at. Andy talks to Linda at inCarBite on how their car mount can keep up with the Joneses. The inCarBite tablet mounting system is available for the Apple iPad 1 & 2 and Amazon's Kindle Fire, which is gaining in popularity as an entertainment device. The tablet
j5 create's background in USB display adaptors means they know a thing or two about using both hardware and software to create unique solutions. j5 Create's Wormhole cable is one such solution as it joins two computers into one...and they don't even have to be running the same OS. Fred shows Jeffrey and Steve some of the benefits of this innovative technology,
Courtney looks at a cure for the shopping hangover with Samantha from Savvy at CES' Digital Experience. I think we've all been there where we buy something and then a few weeks later, see the same item in a sale or otherwise discounted. If you can be bothered to return to the store with your receipt, most stores will refund the difference,