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Kids’ Reactions To An Old Apple II Computer: Hilarious!
The YouTube series “Kids React” is a very funny collection of observations made by kids but the latest episode is particularly funny, with the children being given an old Apple II computer to play with. After being given a little background information on the computer that was released back... Read more
Tangible Play’s Osmo For iPad
Children are now super adept at using gadgets!  Sometimes more adept than parents!  18 month olds can find Peppa Pig on YouTube faster before their first words are even uttered! (I know this because my 18 month old has done it!) But there is always the worry that technology... Read more
Words Of Wisdom From Steve Jobs
From time to time we all need a little motivation (if not a quick up the backside) to help us not just to keep going but to provide us with some motivation. When it comes to providing inspiration for all technology lovers, Steve Jobs has to be the go... Read more
Smartphone Kill Switch Law Passed in US State
The first US state to make it illegal to sell a smartphone without the inclusion of a “kill switch” is Minnesota.  The kill switch is a piece of software that remotely disables the device if the device is stolen. This new law will come into place from 1 July... Read more
iTunes Update Available Now
iTunes is the world’s number one free application for Mac and PC, which can store all your digital music and video. The software is capable of syncing content to your iPod, iPhone, and Apple TV. The itunes store is always open for you to download and stream media for... Read more
OSX Update With Better Security & 4K Display Support
Apple has just released an update for OS X and iTunes yesterday.  The updates will make  necessary and needed changes to the OS. With this latest OS X update there is support for 4K monitors, which is an improvement on both the Mac Pro and MacBook Pro 15-inch. Contact... Read more
Light Up iPhone Notification Case
If you are an iPhone owner, then no doubt you have case for it?  I started off with a rubber case.  Then I moved on to hard plastic.  I really liked ‘the band’ cases that were popular a couple of years back.  I tried dout the wallet case too. ... Read more
iStick: USB Flash Drive With iOS Connector
Do you own an iPhone or iPad?  Isn’t it just infuriating sometimes that you need an Internet connection to get files off the device!  It has taken a while, but there is an emerging market for flash drives which are able to assist you in this battle. The i-FlashDrive by... Read more
Apple Rumoured To Buy Beats For $3.2 Billion
There is currently a massive deal underway which will see Apple acquiring Beats Electronics for $3.2 billion.  Old school Hip-hop artist Dr. Dre and record producer Jimmy Iovine founded the headphone maker and music-streaming distributor. Both Apple Inc. and Beats Electronics have declined to comment officially on the deal,... Read more
Should You Buy The OnePlus One Smartphone?
If you are looking for a budget phone but don’t want to compromise on high-end specs, then the OnePlus One could be the smartphone for you. I know it seems unbelievable that a handset with great specs could be cheap but let’s take a look at some of the... Read more
8 Things To Expect in iOS 8
It is expected that Apple will be previewing iOS 8 at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June. Traditionally the company releases an update to its mobile operating system every year at this very conference so I think it’s very likely that we will be introduced to any... Read more
Top Translation Apps For iPhone & iPad
When I’m on holiday, one of my pet hates is when someone doesn’t make any effort to speak or converse in the native language. I’ve lost count how many times I’ve seen and heard people talking slowly and loudly to some poor waiter who still has no idea what... Read more
Apple Has A Plan To Stop Texting & Driving
I don’t have to tell you that texting is incredibly popular and addictive right now. People use their phones to text everywhere – in the bathroom, at the dinner table, at the restaurant, standing in line, in class, and perhaps worst of all, behind the wheel. While texting usually... Read more
iPhone 5 Power Buttons Are Being Replaced For Free By Apple
Do you have an iPhone 5 with a broken power button? (In case you’re wondering which button that is, it’s the top right button on the top of the phone). It’s also the button that turns your screen on and off. Apparently a relatively small number of iPhone 5’s... Read more
iPhone 6 Rumors & Release Date
A recent survey of US consumers found that the iPhone 6 is the most anticipated Apple smartphone ever! If the number of rumors and leaked images are anything to go by then that could be the case the world over but thanks to Apple’s desire to keep pace with... Read more
Apple Beta Seed For OS X
I really like tinkering with my computer.  A tweak here, an upgrade there.  If you are like me, you love it when a brand new update to an OS is announced.  When it comes to Apple, I am always close to the front of the line, just waiting to... Read more
Siri Will Soon Tell You What Song is Playing
I’ll be the first to admit that I use Siri quite a bit. I use her to schedule meetings and appointments, I use her to remind me to do errands and things around the house, and I use her to text people when I am driving. She rarely fails... Read more
iOS 8 Leaked Images
Apple’s annual WWDC is just around the corner and we are in little doubt that somewhere within the walls of the Cupertino offices, there some people who have shiny new devices already running the new version of iOS. The guys over at PhoneArena have uncovered a selection of images that are... Read more