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Gadgets

Smartphone makers bring us virtual reality headsets
Article
/ 25 February 2016

Smartphone makers bring us virtual reality headsets

Virtual reality headsets led the charge in the maelstrom of new gadgets to expand phones’ capabilities at the Mobile World Congress 2016.

By Staff Reporter
Gadgets of the year: touching deep
Article
/ 24 December 2015

Gadgets of the year: touching deep

Gadgetry is synonymous with bells and whistles, but sometimes it’s the personal approach that stands out.

By Staff Reporter
CES 2015: Now for a smart bed for kids
Article
/ 12 January 2015

CES 2015: Now for a smart bed for kids

A company calling itself “a sleep innovation leader” has launched the SleepIQ Kids, a “smart bed” for kids, boasting a range of features.

By Staff Reporter
Best of 2014: Fun gadgets of the year
Article
/ 29 December 2014

Best of 2014: Fun gadgets of the year

Some gadgets are a necessity; some are hard to justify, no matter how cool. Arthur Goldstuck selects the most unnecessary yet most compelling of 2014.

By Staff Reporter
Tablets: Samsung, Sony in hot pursuit of iPad Air
Article
/ 14 August 2014

Tablets: Samsung, Sony in hot pursuit of iPad Air

The iPad might be the benchmark for tablet design and efficiency but Samsung and Sony have released tablets that redefine the idea of a "benchmark".

By Staff Reporter
Top four gadgets of the week
Article
/ 19 June 2014

Top four gadgets of the week

Sean Bacher tries out the Apple Wireless Keyboard, the JawBone Mini Jambox, Leap Motion and the Sphero remote controlled ball.

By Sean Bacher
Gadgets: Keep steps in check with JawBone
Article
/ 16 May 2014

Gadgets: Keep steps in check with JawBone

Sean Bacher highlights the JawBone UP24 fitness bracelet, the Adesso iMouse E10 and the GoPro Dual-Battery charger, and more.

By Sean Bacher
Israel’s lesson in free wi-fi
Article
/ 29 April 2014

Israel’s lesson in free wi-fi

In Tel Aviv, free access to wi-fi goes hand-in-hand with a competitive spirit, writes Arthur Goldstuck.

By Staff Reporter
Something on the Side: Kindle puts paper into e-books
Article
/ 15 April 2014

Something on the Side: Kindle puts paper into e-books

Sean Bacher gives four gadgets you want to get your hands on.

By Sean Bacher
Appdate: Speak 42 languages with iTranslate
Article
/ 8 April 2014

Appdate: Speak 42 languages with iTranslate

From iTranslate Voice 2 to Search for BBM and Checkers Eezi Coupons, here are five apps that you should check out.

By Sean Bacher
Your top four portable gadgets
Article
/ 2 April 2014

Your top four portable gadgets

From the Garmin Vivofit to the GoPro Lang-Arm and speakers from Philips, here are some nifty portable gadgets to making waves this week.

By Sean Bacher
This week’s top five gadgets
Article
/ 11 March 2014

This week’s top five gadgets

From the Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 to a portable digital luggage scale, here are Sean Bacher’s top gadgets for this week.

By Sean Bacher
Something on the side: TVs and gadgets
Article
/ 5 February 2014

Something on the side: TVs and gadgets

Sean Bacher rounds up this month’s most desirable gadgets, including the smart TV by Hisense and a golfing must-have from Garmin.

By Sean Bacher
New year gadget must-haves
Article
/ 20 January 2014

New year gadget must-haves

From a Livescribe 3 Pro Smartpen to the miniature USB 3.0 flash drive from Atom, Sean Bacher reviews some of his favourite latest gadgets.

By Sean Bacher
The most desirable gadgets in 2014
Article
/ 14 January 2014

The most desirable gadgets in 2014

The buzz around wearable device at this year’s CES in Las Vegas almost overshadowed a flood of groundbreaking new gadgets, but not quite.

By Staff Reporter
Consumer technology: The next ‘big’ cellphone shape
Article
/ 21 January 2013

Consumer technology: The next ‘big’ cellphone shape

The watchwords for consumer mobile phone technology in 2013 will be "thinner" and "bigger," writes Arthur Goldstuck.

By Staff Reporter
The most useful gadgets of 2012
Article
/ 24 December 2012

The most useful gadgets of 2012

Arthur Goldstuck chooses devices that can save your social, business and career life.

By Staff Reporter

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