Spring means Musikmesse time to audio lovers who flock to Germany at this time every year for a festival of product launches. Here's a roundup of the best new music hardware to catch our ears at this year's Musikmesse event. Read More >>
Remember those rumours that Amsterdam was going to stop selling cannabis to tourists from the New Year? Well, today the Mayor of Amsterdam has scrapped those plans so that 1.5 million weed-loving tourists can continue to spark up in their cafes. Read More >>
Featured comment by spudhed:
"theyve already eliminated a lot, i dont go out half as often as i used to, same for a lot of my smoking friends, these days we would rather get some b..." More »
A picture can paint a thousand words, but a logo only needs to say one. It might take a few decades for these companies to refine their style, but they've come a long way in finding their visual voice. Read More >>
Featured comment by dorito:
"They could keep the old logo and change their name to the "Big Brother Corporation" - with that ever-watchful "eye" in the middle... the logo would fi..." More »
CSS might sound like a language that only geeks can decipher, but its accessibility and power has turned the web into a beautiful playground. This is the language of design, and it's about to blow your mind. Read More >>
Featured comment by chrisb:
"Sorry Kauzion but I'm a web designer for the NHS and I can gaurentee you that I.E 6.0 is still used massivly in the public sector.. I'm still using it..." More »
HD screens have ushered in a design revolution where details don't just matter -- they're a requirement. Now an emerging scene of designers bound by format guidelines are treating their icons as visual haikus, and the photo-realistic results are stunning. Read More >>
Featured comment by crezo:
"yeah, unfortunaltey though most companies don't have about a week to spend on icons which is why most of those sexy beasts never make it into the app ..." More »
Apple announced a brand new version of iTunes alongside its iPhone 5 last night. Can it win us back from the lure of streaming services like Spotify, and is Ping really gone for good? Read More >>
For years, anyone in the market for a iPod speaker dock was faced with a stark choice: cheap and cheerful (i.e. tacky), or expensive and bloated with audiophile hyperbole. Has the gap finally been closed, now that Bayan has combined engineering and design with a reasonable price tag? Read More >>
As if we needed another social network, Menshn is here to bring topic-orientated chat in Twitter-sized chunks. But what about all these leaky security holes that hackers found upon its UK launch? Read More >>
Digital music in the UK is finally making more money than its physical counterparts, thanks to income on streaming services doubling at the start of 2012. It's a huge milestone -- but can it last, and will today's streaming apps support the demands of music fans tomorrow? Read More >>
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"IT'S DAMAGING SALES
the only way to actually make solid money as a band now is to never ever record anything and only play shows when there is ac..." More »
The earth has swung round the sun 100 times since the Titanic became a deep sea graveyard, but it continues to influence the world in ways you'd never expect. Here are ten examples of how the world has since changed, for better and worse: Read More >>
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"The Titanic was not the only ship described as 'unsinkable' - The German Battleship Bismarck was also described as such -" More »
The iPad promises to be a post-PC device to end your need for a desktop computer. But if you're still attracted to tangible keyboards, there are a range of special cases which can prep your iPad for heavy-duty text editing. So which is best? Read More >>
Featured comment by g3f:
"Not sure where you get your information, but every place I have seen it for sale it comes with its dock.
http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/128..." More »
Digital music revenue is up by a quarter; subscription services are booming and UK artists are smashing records in the US charts. After a decade of limitless piracy, why the sudden turnaround? Read More >>
Featured comment by Tim:
"A fundamental fact has been overlooked... british disposable income has rocketed in the last 20 years, even during recession. So we're all vastly more..." More »
Musikmesse is Europe's premier annual music trade show, and tech companies were there in force last week to debut their latest kit. Today we separate the great from the good to show what your favourite bands will be using in the future -- are we looking at Bjork's next musical plaything in the AlphaSphere, above? Read More >>
Featured comment by j_noiseboy:
"If anyone in the UK wants to try out the Alphasphere, it will be at the Analogue to Digital Music Expo in Exeter, Devon on Saturday April 21st 2012 - ..." More »
You've just bought a new iPad 3, and can't stop cradling it like the new baby it is. But a firm hug and keen eye won't keep it scratch-free forever, unfortunately. We put five folding cases to the test to see which would keep your gorgeous retina display safe, while adding some flexible functionality and individuality. Well, you can't run the risk of mixing your 'Pad up with someone else's... Read More >>
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"I got mine too and the quality of this case amazing as described. http://www.ipad3casestore.net/textured-tuxedo-ipad-3-case/" More »
Dear suckers who didn't pay attention to Gizmodo and bought an iPad 2 without realising a new model was coming: we forgive you. Find out where to trade yours in to help afford the stunning new model right here. Read More >>
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"I have an ipad 2 wifi for sale..it's 1 month old comes with all accessories I, willing to part for 250 quid..call if interested 07535790472..London re..." More »