Categories / Film and TV, Gadgets and Tech

Dr Who Cyberman shower radio

Cybermanshower I always feel sorry for the Cybermen, always the second class citizens compared to the Daleks in the Dr Who baddie world. But if you want to show them your support, you can hang this Dr Who Cyberman shower radio in your bathroom.

This battery-operated radio has a cord to hang on the wall or door, is presumably (but not definitely) waterproof and plays both AM and FM radio. In fact, if you playback FM, you get a spooky blue glow for the Cyberman’s mouth too.

Sized at 15cm x 13cm, it retails for £19.95.

Find out more at the Gobz website

Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Bush TR04DABBLK touch screen retro DAB radio

Bush_retrodab The Bush TR04DABBLK DAB radio isn’t the first retro DAB we’ve featured, but it’s one of the most stylish – and probably the cheapest too.

It’s new out this month, featuring a glossy ‘piano black’ finish, classic 1950s Bush logo, carry handle and touch screen controls on the top to access all the digital information, as well as 10 DAB and 10 FM stations at a touch.

And the price is worth mentioning too – just £44.93. It should be available in major high street stores.

Find out more at the Bush website

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J-me Tape Dispenser – from an old audio tape

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If you’ve given up on audio tapes, here’s one good reason to buy again – the J-me Tape Dispenser.

Yes, for once, you don’t need to panic when the tape unravels – just pull off what you need and use as sticky tape. It’s made of hard rubber, is non-slip, available in red or green and holds ‘small core’ tape (19mm x 33m).

If you want one, you can get your pre-order in now for September delivery, retailing at £12.50 each.

Find out more at the J-me website

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HP introduces retro-styled anniversary HP 35s calculator

Hp_retrocalc When was the last time you used a calculator, apart from the one on your computer? I can’t honestly remember. But if you have a job that requires advanced calculations, you might want to pick up the HP 35s calculator to do them.

It’s an anniversary model, celebrating 35 years since the company started producing scientific calculators – and this one has the look of the original model. But don’t think the technology is vintage, it can do just about anything required – and much more. In fact, the functions it offers are so complex, I don’t even understand them. Although thankfully, it can still type out rude words if you hold it upside down.

Available in the coming weeks, initially in the US and in its own custom carrying pouch, the HP 35s sells for $60 (around £30).

Find out more at the HP website

Categories / Gadgets and Tech, Toys and Games

Mini Rubiks Cube for your mobile phone

Rubiks_mobile I should stop trawling the quirky Japanese websites, there’s too much temptation for buying odd novelties. Like this Mini Rubiks Cube for your mobile phone.

It’s designed to hang from your mobile phone, so instead of mindlessly sending out sms messages to people you hardly know when you’re bored, you can engage your brain a bit more creatively by trying to solve this small-size cube, which by rights should easier than the full-size one.

Available in Japan now, you can pick one up for the equivalent of a bargain £1.29.

Find out more at the Rakuten website (translated from Japanese)

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Conran rocket-shaped Equilibrium radio/alarm

Rocket_radio I’m all for quirky technology – and this Conran Equilibrium radio doesn’t disappoint with looks like a comic book rocket of old.

Designed by Sebastian Conran (son of Habitat man Terence Conran), the Equilibrium portable radio needs no wires, packing a rechargeable battery, which should give you around 36 hours of music. It’s an AM/FM radio with an alarm clock, but if you’re relying on it to get you out of bed, just make sure you keep on top of that charge.

Available online, it retails for £75.

Find out more at the Where Did You Buy That website