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Enhancing security in the workplace

Matt | July 9, 2014 |

The Challenges of Technology in the Workplace is that is filled with important information and personal details, the last thing you want is unauthorized personnel gaining access to your workplace. Here are a few ways you can enhance security to ensure your premises is safe. Restrict access to a building You face a tough challenge […]

The i-Bell kickstart kicking off

Gareth | July 9, 2014 |

A kickstarter is about to launch for a pretty exciting not device, the i-Bell. A fairly simple idea at it’s heart, however a handy device to have  allowing the user visual and audio controls at their front door, even if not available. Much like call screening on a phone i-Bell gives you the ability to […]

Is it going to be the iPhone Air 4.7?

Gareth | July 9, 2014 |

Accessories firm Spigen has listed 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 covers on Amazon, with the larger model said to include the Air branding. The images show what might be a dummy model of an “iPhone Air” alongside a caption: “There’s something in the Air.” It’s a long wait until Apple is expected to announce a device or two […]

4 Ways to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work from Home

Matt | July 8, 2014 |

That traffic jam last week is what finally pushed you over the edge—your normally long commute of 30 minutes grew to two hours as you tried to get home from work. Although you like your job and your co-workers and your boss, lately you have found yourself dreaming of working from home—and that endless commute […]

Uncharged devices no longer allowed on US bound flights to counter terrorism

Matt | July 7, 2014 |

America is banning uncharged mobiles or laptops on US-bound flights over bomb fears. A new measure is bound to cause chaotic scenes at airports around the globe, and is part of the US Transportation Security Administration’s effort to boost surveillance amid concerns that terrorists are plotting to blow up an airliner. Jason Fernyhough, from mobile accessories […]

Barclays introduce talking cash machines

Gareth | July 6, 2014 |

It is something we all are now taking for granted, a convenience we know and enjoy however for some the ability to pay for an item is not as easy as swiping a card and and entering easy to remember 4 digit number. Forget about having the funds available, we take for granted the simplest […]

Mobile Tech Addicts Podcast 228: Googley Woogley

Gareth | July 4, 2014 |

Gareth and Matt get together to chat about the latest mobile phone, tablet and chromebook news in the UK. This week there’s a lot to talk about with Google I/O and the various announcements to come out including Android L and Android One.   Featuring Gareth, Matt and Phil  Direct Download iTunes Download the iPhone […]

What NVIDIA’s Shield tablet could be?

Gareth | July 3, 2014 |

There is evidence that NVIDIA’s Shield tablet is coming soon. The Global Certification Forum, a group that tests devices for mobile network interoperability, recently listed an entry for a NVIDIA made Shield Tablet with 3G and LTE. On top of the certification they also shared a Tweet in which they referred to it as a […]

How Social Media Shaped Cell Phone Design

Matt | July 1, 2014 |

In 1984, “The Brick” started the cell phone revolution—even with its bulky size and cost. Eventually the phone evolved into a sleek design with capabilities beyond the vision of the original designers of the mobile phone. In the last 30 years, cell phones have been updated from bricks to flip phones to the iconic iPhone. […]

The Phones Show Chat episode 245 – Gareth Myles, Watering the Gear

Gareth | June 30, 2014 |

We didn’t manage to podcast this week due to Matt’s operation to have a toy penguin removed from his sinus, however Gareth was asked to participate in The Phones Show. Have a listen to this relaxed and friendly walk through the latest mobile phone news and views from Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon.  Download Phones […]