Large corporations are in the perfect position to champion change, but often times it’s “not in the budget” or simply not in line with their agenda. With the social media spotlight now shining hotly, consumers demand greater transparency from these companies — and we’re seeing changes left and right. Orange seems to be up with…
Cosmo Update: Highly Commended Gadget Tech Blog
From everyone here at Girls n Gadgets, we’d like to thank all of our readers for supporting us in the Cosmopolitan Blog Awards. We didn’t win unfortunately, however we came second and so we were ‘Highly Commended’ in the Gadget/ Tech Category.First place went to our friend Nikki over at Girl Geek Chic and was well…
Wii remotes for the wee ones!
The Wii as we all know is very much a family orientated game. There’s been a few variations in controllers – driving wheels, tennis bats and even golf clubs! The Wii remotes always struck me as being a little big for younger children, always having to stretch to the buttons when using it with one…
Lady Geek TV – Catchup #8 & #9
Due to a hugely busy schedule last week, we were unable to update you on the latest Lady Geek TV episodes. Check them both out here: Episode #8 – How do you turn your smartphone into your Personal Assistant? Lady Geek TV finds the apps that keep you productive Your co-worker has gone on holiday….
Pokemon Heart Gold & Soul Silver (DS)
To follow on from the PokéPark Wii review, we have Pokémon Heart Gold and Soul Silver to review. These titles are a remake of Pokémon Gold and Silver, the original successors to Red and Blue released on Game Boy Colour back in 2000. This year Nintendo went back to this title, and gave it a…
Google gives away Android, but owns your identity
Google’s Eric Schmidt announced that Google was activating 200,000 Aandroid phones per day, that’s an increase of over 100% from the same time last year and must be causing Apple a few nightmares. Though to put it in perspective, Nokia are still selling over 1.4m phones per day. Google, Apple Microsoft and Nokia own the…
Lady Geek TV #7 – Can an App Really Make You Fit?
This week Lady Geek TV checks out the fitness apps with a difference. We know how it starts. The huff and puff up your street while your Olympianesque neighbour sprints past with a cheery wave and an all-too-hearty, “Hello there!” Or maybe your favourite top is just that tiny bit too tight. Trainers laced up,…
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure
Nintendo’s ever-popular Pokémon series has more spin-off titles than you can shake a stick at. From puzzle titles to a game based around taking snapshots of the critters, Nintendo know the possibilities with the series are huge. Along with these games, once per home console generation, the series mascot “Pikachu” gets the chance to shine…
Guest Post: Sony MDR-RF4000 – Wireless Headphones
Our guest blogger Gary Kemp puts Sony’s latest wireless headphones through their paces. Before I start the review proper, a confession: I have never seen the point of cordless headphones. From my point of view – I call it ‘traditional’, although others might call it ‘stuck in the past’ – your music of choice is…
Lady Geek TV #6 – Can a shopping app change your life?
This week Lady Geek TV checks out the shopping apps that will change your life. Another week, another argument over an empty fridge. You’re peaky, you’re having a bad hair day and the outside world is just not worth facing. Even the thought of yanking out your laptop and sitting down to do the shopping…