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09/07/2014

KAZAM Trooper X3.5 Review: In Depth | KAZAM Trooper X3.5 | Recombu Mobile

Budget smart-blower with a brand name that sounds like something a bobbins 80s magician would shout? Kazam!

http://recombu.com/mobile/reviews/kazam/trooper-x35/

Recombu Reviews The KAZAM Trooper X3.5. How Does The Trooper X3.5 Stack Up In Terms Of Design, Performance, Usability, Multimedia & Connectivity?

30/03/2014

Opticians issue warning over smartphone over-use - Recombu

People with vested interest in selling you eye-wear issue warning over staring at smartphones...

http://recombu.com/mobile/news/opticians-issue-warning-over-smartphone-over-use_M20256.html

Could the over-use of smartphone’s cause long-term damage to your eyes? That’s the visionary view of a certain group of healthcare...

30/03/2014

What is NFC? – Tesco Phone Shop Blog

Mmm, Nentucky Fried Chicken. Wait, what?

http://blog.phone-shop.tesco.com/what-is-nfc/

NewsWhat is NFC? By Stuart Pritchard // March 18, 2014TweetShareNear Field Communication, or NFC as it’s more popularly known amongst those who like to abbreviate things, is not, as you might think, something to do with shouting over a dry stone wall at a farmer. What it is, however, is the technolo...

30/03/2014

How to sync your life across devices – Tesco Phone Shop Blog

Need help syncing stuff? Yes, I've been writing for Tesco. Because every little helps.

http://blog.phone-shop.tesco.com/how-to-sync-your-life-across-devices/

How toHow to sync your life across devices By Stuart Pritchard // March 26, 2014TweetShareChoice – when it comes to gadgets, you’ve never had it so good. Smartphones, tablet PCs, laptops, desktops – the options are almost endless. Which is actually a double-edged sword. Whilst choice is good, mixing...

28/03/2014

Microsoft Office finally hits iOS, but why has it taken so long? - Recombu

Got an iPad? Want to justify skunping your hard-earned by doing something on it other than Facebook Farmville? Then let this PowerPoint the way! Or something.

http://recombu.com/mobile/news/microsoft-office-now-available-for-ipad_M20254.html

It’s been an epically long time coming, considering that this is the fast-paced world of technology but, finally, Microsoft’s Office suite has...

04/03/2014

OPPO's 50-megapixel snapper the new King of Camera Phones? - Recombu

OPPOrtunutiy knocks for China to take the cameraphone crown. If it's not all lies. That's not even the correct image below, that's how reliable this phone fact from me is. Pinch of salt, pal, pinch of salt.

http://recombu.com/mobile/news/oppo-50-megapixel-best-phone-camera_M20157.html

Is Chinese brand OPPO set to unleash the greatest smartphone camera ever, rocking a mighty 50-megapixels? Seemingly set to deliver pixel power at a...

04/03/2014

Aras Fly as Google Unveils its Modular Mobile - Recombu

Google unleashes Ara in the eye for set-in-their-way smartphones...

http://recombu.com/mobile/news/project-ara-google-modular-mobile_M20156.html

Shooting past the opposition in a bid to be first to bring the world the most flexible phone ever, Google has unveiled its Project Ara, a modular mobile...

06/09/2013

GOSSET GRANDE RESERVE - My Life Style

It's the weekend - time to get drunker than Jesus with a garden hose! To that end, here's some posh stuff I got paid to drink and write about - I'm like a workaholic but for alcohol. There should be a word for that.

http://www.my-life-style.co.uk/food/gosset-grande-reserve/

Gosset Grande Reserve - made from a blend of 43% Chardonnay, 42% Pinot Noir and 15% Pinot Meunier, this pale gold, Non-Reserve sparkling nectar distinguishes itself instantly with a nose that’s better crafted than even that of a Hollywood actress.

05/09/2013

The Amber Nectar: Cognac Frapin - My Life Style

Here's a little something I tossed off back in February - go on, learn to drink like a pro; and no, I do not mean like an open-throated pr******te.

http://www.my-life-style.co.uk/food/the-amber-nectar-cognac-frapin/

In this My Life Style article for Food and Drink we look at Frapin Cognac, an often overlooked but fantastic tipple.

05/09/2013

Livingstone’s Legacy Safari, Malawi - My Life Style

Absolutely anyone can be killed in a mundane manner, such as a car crash or a brush with a cider-fuelled stabby chav, but it takes someone truly special to be eaten alive by a wild animal. Up your chances of meeting a cool, if agonising, end with a trip to Africa...

http://www.my-life-style.co.uk/uncategorized/livingstones-legacy-safari-malawi/

In this My Life Style article for travel and leisure we look at the new luxury safari in honour of David Livingstone’s bicentenary exploration to Malawi.

05/09/2013

Welsh Wonder: Penderyn Whisky - My Life Style

More from My Life Style. Ever wondered what Welsh whisky tastes like? Of course you haven't. Find out here...

http://www.my-life-style.co.uk/food/welsh-wonder-penderyn-whisky/

In this My.Life.Style article for food & drink we look at triumphant welsh whisky Penderyn.

03/09/2013

Audio Excellence: Astell&Kern AK100 - My Life Style

Bored of the piss-poority of your iThing's audio? Then aim your eyes at my earlier-this-year overview of this aural-pleaser...

http://www.my-life-style.co.uk/technology/audio-excellence-astellkern-ak100/

Come and learn about the new kid on the block in Hi-Fi heaven, the incredible Astell&Kern AK100.

03/09/2013

Moorlands Garden Hotel

"Devon: it's not just clotted cream and Bideford!" - I'm still working on the new slogan for them. In the meantime, check out and check in at this place...

http://www.my-life-style.co.uk/travel/moorlands-garden-hotel-dartmoor-devon/

In this My Life Style article for travel and leisure we look at the Moorlands Garden Hotel in Dartmoor the perfect luxury UK break.

03/09/2013

Drake & Morgan's Perfect Picnics - My.Life.Style

Summer's nit quite dead yet, so dig out the last of your pennies, head to the park and get plastered in style with the pinnacle of potable perfection: the gin hamper. I know I are, hic...

http://www.my-life-style.co.uk/food/drakes-morgans-perfect-picnics/

My.Life.Style investigates handy pre-prepared picnic hampers from London’s Drake & Morgan, it’s a tough job!

03/09/2013

Wild Game Co - My Life Style

More London grub guidance - because wild animals need eating too...

http://www.my-life-style.co.uk/food/wild-game-co/

In this My Life Style article for travel and leisure we look at the Wild Game Co. Extract: Find out more about the pop up restaurant experience from the Wild Game Co – the perfect accompaniment to any weekend.

03/09/2013

Lillet, National Aperitif Day

From way back in the May section of the My Life Style archive: getting paid to drink alcohol 101.

http://www.my-life-style.co.uk/food/lillet-national-aperitif-day/

My.Life.Style takes a look at National Aperitif Day – the new day to celebrate tasty pre-dinner alcoholic treats.

03/09/2013

Skyfall: Luxury Holiday Cottage, Scotland - My Life Style

My own, personal Skyfall. Just like the film Skyfall but with a slightly lower body count.

http://www.my-life-style.co.uk/travel/skyfall-luxury-holiday-cottage-scotland/

Skyfall - A one bedroom, hot tub-toting romantic retreat nestled amongst snow-dusted mountains on the shores of Loch Ewe.

03/09/2013

Ethical Eating Rose Veal: Brompton Bar & Grill, London - My Life Style

Do have a cow, man...

http://www.my-life-style.co.uk/food/ethical-eating-rose-veal-brompton-bar-grill-london/

Ethical eating rose veal at Brompton Bar & Grill is considered to be consumed by those with a conscience and is also, as luck would have it, the far more flavoursome.

03/09/2013

House of Roxy, London - My Life Style

Go to London. Drink some booze. Write about it for a website. Textbook.

http://www.my-life-style.co.uk/food/house-of-roxy-london/

In this my life style article for food and drink we look at the latest London haunt, House of Roxy.

03/09/2013

Seafood, Eat Food: The Oyster Inn, New Zealand - My Life Style

Fancy fish and chips in Hobbit country? Here's something I cobbled together back in March for My Life Style.

http://www.my-life-style.co.uk/food/seafood-eat-food-the-oyster-inn-new-zealand/

In this my life style article for food and drink we review the Oyster In, in New Zealand – thought to be the best seafood in the country.

05/02/2013

Looks like the Intel-driven eye/finger-interface at Pritchard Media is about to completely Packard Bell in on me. SVI, Life of Android, My Life Style might go quiet for a bit until a trip to PC World has been achieved...

05/08/2012

Pritchard Media Tour: Part One

Pritchard Media Tour: Part One

It occurs to me that it’s been a while since I could be bothered to post anything, so to make up for this utter lack of blog faeces-giving, I thought I’d give an unprecedented insight into my world. Like opening the doors on W***y Wonka’s Chocolate…

29/06/2012

The Spying Game

The Spying Game

Spies: love them or hate them, you probably don’t know any. And if you do and you’re not a spy yourself, the spy you know is a rubbish one. At least that’s how it used to be, from fake hapless fops in the courts of the kings through to poison-tipped…

21/04/2012

Me Update

Me Update

I know what you’re thinking: “Other than the Jesus thing he took five minutes to cobble together the other week, Stuart’s been a bit quiet on the old blog front, hasn’t he? I wonder what he’s been up to that’s more important than venting his spleen online…

06/04/2012

Jesus Christ!

Jesus Christ!

Yep, it’s Easter, the point in the Christian calendar when we shake our fists angrily at Romans (or Jews if you’re Mel Gibson), nail people to trees and then eat chocolate eggs for largely inexplicable reasons. It’s also a four day weekend and, therefore,…

21/03/2012

Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition | Life of Android

Want to know all about Android stuff? Then head to this top quality Android OS site, run by men of vision who hire only the most talented, handsomest writers. Here's something from there now about monkeys.

http://www.lifeofandroid.com/apps_review_detail/super-monkey-ball-2-sakura-edition/

Review by Stuart Pritchard on the 21st March 2012

14/03/2012

ALL NEW: The Death of Technology

ALL NEW: The Death of Technology

After well over a decade working in and reporting on the subject, I think it’s fair to say that not only am I’m in a decent position to comment on the future of consumer technology, I should be considered a tech expert; if not some kind of tech god. And i…

08/03/2012

FROM THE ARCHIVE: Life of Pie

FROM THE ARCHIVE: Life of Pie

To celebrate British Pie Week we’re harking back all the way to the glory days of the final issue of SmartLife International (again), out a year ago this month, when myself and my then glamorous assistant and Deputy Editor Sam Corrigan set about pairing p…

05/03/2012

FROM THE ARCHIVE: Camping It Up

FROM THE ARCHIVE: Camping It Up

First published in SmartLife International volume 11 issue 3(also known to fans of the printed word as ‘The Last One’), as thoughts turn to summer holidays here’s a helpful little piece on extreme camping. No, not ‘glamping’, because that’s a term that be…

24/02/2012

Sign of the TV Times

Sign of the TV Times

Not quite the piece I’d initially envisioned writing in which I’d devise my ideal TV programmes, whilst doing some arse/sofa-based research in front of the idiot lantern I realised that the clichéd mouth-breathers you hear everywhere banging on about ther…

23/02/2012

Second Fiddledom

Second Fiddledom

For those who’ve been patiently awaiting more articles of some degree of depth and intellect on my blog, I’m afraid I’ve been busy too busy of late with ‘real’ work to knock together fresh fodder purely for your selfish entertainment. But don’t worry, tha…

21/02/2012

SVI Magazine Newsflash: Like Deja Vu All Over Again

SVI Magazine Newsflash: Like Deja Vu All Over Again

This just in: Publishing industry news hotter than a curried sun… Now that former Editor Sam Corrigan has left the AV and Install industry’s finest magazine, SVI (Sound Vision Install), to wander the corridors of academia as a trainee teacher (those that …