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Weird Tech 5: Mad Mice
We hold some strange objects in our hands when we are at our PC. Here's a selection of sleek, non-squeak mice for geeks.
Weird Tech 4: Cool Keyboards
Bored with your keyboard? How about something Klingon or shoe - like? Some are functional, some are edible, all are worth a look.
Secrets of Silicon Valley: Book review
Silicon Valley is undoubtedly special in the computer industry, as this book describes in enthusiastic detail. However, it fails to note that similar 'clusters' have sprung up in other industries, at other times.
Tiny Tech 2: Tools for travellers
Tired of lugging large tech accessories? Compact your carry-arounds.
Book review: Who Owns the Future?
This wide-ranging, discursive, and deliberately provocative book argues for an alternative to a developing future in which we all become digital serfs, valued only for our eyeballs and our sharing ability.
Top 10 worldwide brands on YouTube
There are some interesting entries in the top 10 brands on YouTube in terms of most viewed videos. And yes, Angry Birds does rather well in the list.
Iron Penguin: First open-source "Iron Man" suit within reach?
Building on the ground-breaking work of billionaire genius Tony Stark, the first Linux-powered Iron Man suits may soon be within the reach of homebrew builders.
Cambridge Computing: The First 75 Years: Book review
The Cambridge University Computer Lab has celebrated its first 75 years with a coffee-table book that covers the history of computing from its pioneering EDSAC to the Raspberry Pi
Getting creative with wireless charging for your smartphone
Wireless charging could be a good way to say goodbye to the mess of cables on every desk - here's some creative ways the technology has been used.
Time Warner Cable and canceled installation
The adventure began when I purchased a new home and ordered service from Time Warner Cable. TWC unilaterally canceled my service and the installation. Will our hero obtain service?
Gifts for geeks inspired by TV shows
Do you go gaga for Game of Thrones or worship Wonder Woman? Treat yourself to a gift to celebrate your hero from your favourite TV show.
Top 10 brands on Google Plus
Ever wondered which brands are the most followed on Google Plus? Here are the top 10 fan pages.
Fabricated: The New World of 3D Printing
This book explores how 3D printing will revolutionise the worlds of design, materials science and manufacturing.
The Connected Company: Book review
Traditional hierarchically organised businesses are ill suited to the modern reality of social media and connected customers. According to this book, companies need to become more flexible — like an adaptive biological system.
Windows 8 Blue continues Microsoft's tradition of confusing names
Some people find the Windows naming system confusing, and Blue continues the trend. But examine NT's history and it all makes sense, if only on the Planet Zog.