As a young child and huge James Bond fan I road-tested my gadget-laden toy Corgi Aston Martin DB5 to destruction. Now, as a somewhat older child and with just as much glee, I’ve just found myself road-testing the real thing and – unlike 007 or the younger me – managed to return it safely without … Read more
Whether it’s bagpipe flame-throwers, spear-wielding umbrellas or sports cars that turn into submarines, everyone has a favourite James Bond spy gadget, courtesy of the ever-resourceful ‘Q’ Branch. While it has long been assumed that novelist Ian Fleming used an MI6 department as the inspiration for 007’s brilliantly bonkers gadgets — exploding shark capsule, anyone? — … Read more
The average British adult has around £598’s worth of unused gadgets just gathering dust about their home — equal to some £16.5 billion of tech — a study has found. However, these forgotten gems may not stay so precious, as smart phones, tablets, computers, and consoles have depreciated by some 20 per cent in the last year. … Read more
Just in time for Father’s Day (Sunday June 21), you can bag a deal on Amazon’s bestselling home devices, including e-readers, smart speakers and Fire TV sticks. Better yet, all of these gadgets can be delivered next day to your door, which is perfect if you’re looking for a last-minute gift. Savings include a mega discount … Read more
Frequent handwashing and social distancing are known to reduce the spread of infection. But could gadgets — such as a prong for flushing loos and covers for keyboards — help too? ADRIAN MONTI asked experts to review a selection; we then rated them. Hygienehook, £14.99, hygienehook.co.uk HOOK TO OPEN DOORS Hygienehook, £14.99, hygienehook.co.uk CLAIM: This … Read more
Wait, what? You’re paying with your shirt?’ asks a wide-eyed barman as I swipe my cuff over his contactless card machine. I am testing what is claimed to be the world’s first ever smart payment shirt, CashCuff — a rather flamboyant garment with a tiny chip about the size of a Sim card in the … Read more