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Casio Watches That Fit Around Your Finger Popular in Japan
On today’s episode of Why? These fully functioning Casio watches which fit around your finger as a ring. Casio Ring Watches Have you ever looked at your watch and thought, “Hmm, I wish this screen was even smaller and harder to see.” Well, Casio and the Japanese have, with this…
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Maplin Is Coming Back! (Well Online Anyway)
Maplin Is Coming Back! (Well Online Anyway) 2018 has been a rough year for the UK high streets. We’ve seen many major brands disappear this year. Aside from Toys R Us, the other major loss (particular to tech consumers) was Maplin. Strangely enough, both stores suffered from the same problems.…
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Maplin Enters Administration After Failed Takeover
Maplin Enters Administration Another UK high-street retailer Maplin has practically bit the dust. In fairness, there were many reasons for that which I will get into, but following attempts to sale, the company was unable to secure a buyer. Therefore, Maplin has sadly today officially entered administration. Failed Purchase In…
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Disney Files Patent for ‘Real’ Lightsabers
It looks like the research team at Disney is cooking up something pretty special, as their Star Wars team wants to bring to movie to life with an “Audience Interaction Projection System,” which will allow visitors to get hands on and use real-life lightsabers, albeit in a safe and completely…
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Excessive Computer Use Causes Burst Blood Vessels in Mans Eyes
We as humans are increasingly living in a dependent digital age whereby we are immersed in gadgets. Laptops, tablets and even that latest 60-inch television you thought would fit into your living room, it’s impossible to have a break. You may want to take note of this story of an…
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Check out this Supercut of Every James Bond Gadget Ever
From a simple hidden knife, to a laser equipped watch, James Bond has had a lot of cool toys over the years. Sure there are a few films that are a lot more understated in terms of tech than others, take the new Daniel Craig films for example, but the…
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Hewlett-Packard To Cut Up To 30,000 Jobs As Part Of Restructuring
Rapid expansion can have one fatal flaw, if you do not match or beat revenue expectations then you will have to eventually downsize your company. HP have found this out, or the employees to put it more accurately, have taken the brunt of another round of expected job cuts with…
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US Cop Creates Gadget to Snoop out Stolen Gadgets
When we hear the phrase “US cop”, most of us probably think of a big guy hanging out in his police cruiser while stuffing his face with donuts and reading a boulevard magazine; we can thank Hollywood for that image. It is probably true that there are some of those…
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Individual Wins Disability Grant After Claiming To Be Allergic To Gadgets
Well you learn something new everyday, a French individual has won a payout for being allergic to gadgets, and yes you read right, not gas but gadgets. Marine Richard, 39, explained to a court that she is allergic to electromagnetic radiation with is emitted from gadgets. As a result, the…
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Argos Rolls out Smartphone and Tablet Trade-in Scheme
Argos, one of the UK’s latest retail chains, has launched a trade-in incentive to recycle unwanted electronics. The retailer plans to offer vouchers in exchange for tablets and smartphones. Each device will either be refurbished and resold or recycled to help protect the environment. Unlike existing schemes, Argos’ retail presence…
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3 of the Most Incredible Gadgets for your Man Cave
The smart technology market currently represents huge business in the UK and around the world, with new products and devices being released on a daily basis. With modern technology also enabling a wider range of smart devices to be integrated within a single, wireless network, it’s now incredibly easy to…
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Microsoft Listed the Features You Won’t See in Windows 10
As the release of Microsoft’s latest distribution of Windows approaches, we all need to be informed on what changes to expect from the company. This is why the company listed a few deprecated features for users to know what the final build will miss compared to previous versions. Of course,…
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Young People a ‘Lost Generation’ Who Can’t Fix Technology, Professor Warns
People under 40-years-old expect technology to ‘just work’ and don’t know how to remedy problems, meaning more gadgets, computers, and appliances are being discarded rather than fixed, according to the professor giving this year’s Royal Institution Christmas lectures. Professor Danielle George of Radio Frequency Engineering at the University of Manchester…
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