Every year, the world's brightest and most creative gather at tech expos to showcase their latest inventions. With Computex in Taiwan finishing recently on June 9th, and CES in Las Vegas kicking off the year back in January, it's safe to say 2018 has already seen its fair share of…
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What is Nintendo Labo?
If you're a fan of the playful and popular Nintendo Switch, you're sure to love Nintendo Labo. Taking the fun up a notch, this quirky and creative addition to the console is sure to make your imagination run wild. Created "for kids and those who are kids at heart&…
Ask Me Anything - The Strangest Things People Ask Google
On average, Google processes over 40,000 searches every second[1], and with the web now at our fingertips everywhere we go, there’s always somewhere to go to find the answers to life’s most pressing questions. Our research looked to discover out how the UK smartphone owners use…
Hidden Smartphone Easter Eggs
Think you know your smartphone inside out? Think again. Whether you own an Android or iOS device, there are plenty of hidden features - also known as Easter Eggs - to discover. Let's get started. Grab your phone and keep on reading to discover everything from built-in games to a…
How is Journalism Embracing VR?
Every new medium opens up new vistas of potential for artists and journalists, and virtual reality is no different. While the main focus of VR often seems to be gaming, the technology offers exciting possibilities to educate, inform and inspire people about the world around them. Mobile VR is ripe…
There's An App For That! (The Most Bizarre Things There's An App For)
Unique and bizarre apps have always existed, even way back in 2008 when both the App Store and Google Play first launched. From popping virtual pimples to unrolling digital toilet roll, smartphone users have certainly seen (and probably downloaded) their fair share of weird apps in the past ten years.…
The Best Female-Founded Startups (That Everyone Should Know About)
Startups making the most of an ever-evolving digital world are popping up everywhere, but only the very best make it. Finding funding, however, appears to be more difficult for women - with venture capitalists investing just $1.46 billion in 2016 for female-founded startups. If that figure sounds like a…
The Best Google Doodles of 2017
Google has a brilliant and fun way of paying tribute to special events, notable occasions and important historical figures. If you've ever used the search engine, you've probably noticed changes to the iconic logo from time to time - these alterations are known as Google Doodles. From interactive games to…
Movies That Wouldn’t Work With Smartphones
Sometimes we forget how old our favourite films are. That is, of course, until you reach the plot point that could easily be rectified by the main character whipping out their smartphone and calling/texting/sat-naving their way to safety. You bounce up and down on the sofa, spraying snacks…
NORAD vs Google – The Best Way To Track Santa This Christmas
Every year, jolly old St Nick embarks on an incredible journey, visiting homes across the world in just one mince pie-fuelled night. How does just one elderly and rotund individual manage such a feat? That, we can't explain, but with the help of some smart technology, we can at least…
Tech or Treat? Our Top 5 Halloween Apps
The spookiest night of the year is creeping around the corner. Yes, Halloween is almost here, heralding the arrival of spooks and ghouls, tricks and treats, and things that go bump in the night. To celebrate the eeriest evening of the year, online smartphone retailer, Mobiles.co.uk has compiled…
Which Spooky Smartphone Personality Are You?
To get into the Halloween spirit, we've created six spooky smartphone personas that everyone will recognise. Whether it’s The Where-Wolf who checks in everywhere they go, or The Gym Reaper who couldn’t possibly hit the gym without posting selfies on Instagram, everyone will know someone that fits into…