The sun is shining, the kids will soon be off from school,
and the old familiar dread returns to the stomachs of parents across the land.
If you're worried how you're going to keep the wee tykes entertained this summer,
then read on. We've gathered together a few newly released toys that will keep
the kiddies amused until September.
30 June 2014
27 June 2014
REVIEW: EyeFi Mobi
WiFi? Aye.
When buying a camera these days you might notice that many
of them come complete with the ability to project your photos via their own
WiFi network. A handy thing, especially if you want to get the shots off your
DSLR and share them quickly via your smartphone. But what about those of us
with older cameras that lack WiFi connectivity - how ever are we going to show
our friends the picture we took of a fat man in a bathing suit on the beach?
Easy, with the EyeFi Mobi Wireless SD card.
26 June 2014
COMMENT: The Glassholes cometh
Google Glass comes to
the UK
No longer will we in dear old Blighty be able to sit back
and gawp in amazement at our colonial cousins as they fumble around with
computers hanging from their noses. That is because Google is extending the
coverage of their (seemingly unending) public beta test of Glass to Britain.
Yes, that is right, now anyone in Britain can get a Google Glass and try it
out, with their comments and suggestions being welcomed back at Google HQ.
23 June 2014
REVIEW: Lindy CROMO IEM-75 Earphones
Small size, good
price, great sound
Here cometh a fact: apparently a higher percentage of us
have mobile phone contracts and upgrades that renew in the summer months. So, if
like lots of other people, you’re currently scanning shops and online for deals
on the latest handsets, we wish you all the best. But no matter how incredible your new smartphone will be,
we’re guessing that the included headphones will be a large pile of plastic
disappointment. Fortunately we’ve found a pair of affordable earbuds that will
compliment that new phone, the Lindy CROMO IEM-75 Earphones.
20 June 2014
VIDEO REVIEW: LEGO Ultra Agents Infearno Interception
We've cranked up the video camera once again for yet more LEGO fun. This time we're not in the Star Wars Universe, nor are we hanging out with Homer in Springfield. This time we;re checking out a new range of sets from LEGO, the Ultra Agents, and chasing after a flaming bloke on a surf. As you do.
19 June 2014
NEWS: Sentri on Kickstarter
Sentri duty
Ever keen to push awesome ideas currently seeking funding on
Kickstarter, we came across an excellent gadget in the form of Sentri. We're no
stranger to home security and automation products at The Test Pit, when we
discovered that Sentri will be able to control nearly everything in the home of
the future, we had to give it a shout.
18 June 2014
REVIEW: PNY Dual USB Car Charger
Hitting the road this summer? Of course you are, and no
matter where you go you'll be sure to take your gizmos and gadgets along for
the ride. Troubles is, when you're miles from nowhere and you desperately need
to tweet a picture of a really ugly sheep you've spotted, the last thing you
need is a flat phone battery. Fortunately PNY are here to help with their Dual
USB Car Charger.
17 June 2014
REVIEW: AcoustiPhase Mini Cannon Bluetooth Speaker
Cannon ball
That wired-up, wall plugged sound system just won't cut it
this summer. No, you need something portable to take with you out into the warm
weather, the sunny skies and the people-clogged beaches. But if you prefer your
speakers a little meatier than most bluetooth sound blasters, then we have the
perfect thing for you; the AcoustiPhase Mini Cannon.
15 June 2014
NEWS: We need your words!
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13 June 2014
REVIEW: Norco Valence A2 Road Bike
Road warrior.
As the Tour de France is kicking off in good old Blighty this year, we thought there was no more appropriate thing for this month's cycling review than a no-nonsense, balls to the saddle, tarmac scorching road bike. Thanks to our mates at Evans Cycles we found the perfect beast in the Norco Valence A2.
As the Tour de France is kicking off in good old Blighty this year, we thought there was no more appropriate thing for this month's cycling review than a no-nonsense, balls to the saddle, tarmac scorching road bike. Thanks to our mates at Evans Cycles we found the perfect beast in the Norco Valence A2.
10 June 2014
FEATURE: At the beach with Helly Hansen
Surfs up
As the sun briefly tore through the seemingly endless rain clouds the other day, we decided to chance it and made for the beach. But paddling along the shore, eating copious amounts of Mr Whippy ice cream, and suspiciously eyeing up donkeys weren't our only reasons for travelling to the coast. No, we had a pretty sexy date set up with someone we've previously enjoyed a fling with. And so, as we avoid dive-bombing seagulls and wince as sand gets everywhere, we take solace in the fact that we're spending our time with Helly Hansen.
As the sun briefly tore through the seemingly endless rain clouds the other day, we decided to chance it and made for the beach. But paddling along the shore, eating copious amounts of Mr Whippy ice cream, and suspiciously eyeing up donkeys weren't our only reasons for travelling to the coast. No, we had a pretty sexy date set up with someone we've previously enjoyed a fling with. And so, as we avoid dive-bombing seagulls and wince as sand gets everywhere, we take solace in the fact that we're spending our time with Helly Hansen.
6 June 2014
REVIEW: Llumio Night Light
Night night!
Continuing our new range of parenting gadget products, we're
looking to the kiddies' bed times. If kids these days are anything like we were
growing up, they hate having switch the light off at night time. After all (and
this might just be relevant to our own childhoods) the dark is a pretty
sinister thing - and don't even get us started on the monsters in the cupboard.
Fortunately British company Llumio are fighting back with this feature-packed
Night Light.
4 June 2014
REVIEW: Star Wars Darth Vader Electronic Lightsaber
Growing up, each of the Test Pitters were mad-keen on two
things: pretending to be Indiana Jones by whirling a bit of string around in
the back garden, and also pretending to force-crush our family members' throats
as Darth Vader. Although these days making a pretty convincing Dr Jones whip is
easy, we still help in the lightsaber department. Thanks to Hasbro, we're now
sorted with the Darth Vader Electronic Lightsaber.
3 June 2014
FEATURE: The Great Outdoors #3
Walk this way
Continuing our series of summer outdoor apparel reviews,
we've turned some much-deserved attention to our feet. One thing we've noticed
while out in the countryside walking, is that we really use our feet quite a
lot; for each step we take, in fact. And so we've tested some mighty fine
things to keep you plates of meat in tip-top condition during your summer
adventures.
2 June 2014
REVIEW: Leef Bridge 3.0
Look at it this way; this review was written on a tablet and
the chances are you are reading it either on a tablet yourself or on your
smartphone. Most of these devices don't carry a full-sized USB port in them,
and instead rely upon good old microUSB. So why are all of our flash drives
compatible only with full-sized USB? That is a problem that the Leef Bridge 3.0
solves.
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