January 27th, 2010
The Apple iPad launched by Steve Jobs in the foreground
With years of speculation mounting, the rumours and hype have finally proved true. Apple have just launched, the iPad.
Seen by The Creator himself as “the most important thing” he’s ever done. The iPad was launched to a frenzied reception in the Yerba Buena Center, San Francisco today.
The device which has been penned as the saviour of digital publishing, is much like a larger iPhone but has it’s own distinctive styling and has the following specs:
9.7″ IPS screen
1 GHz Apple A4 processor
16GB – 64BG Flash HD
0.5″ thin
1.5 pounds
However, were you like us a bit let down by the iPad launch? Were you expecting something else, here at The Processor we can’t really say we are inspired by the technology as it seems like a bigger, glorified iPhone/Pod. What could be interesting is Apple’s monopoly on the ‘iBook’ market. Something else like the music industry they can control!?
Let’s hear your opinions!!
Tags: apple, iPad
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January 19th, 2010
Ever though about binning your other half because they like gaming more than you? I haven’t, as I’m a misanthropic nerd, and come to think of it, if you’re reading this, you probably are too, so let this serve as fair warning. One in five women has ended a relationship due to their partner’s Xbox/Playstation/Wii/PC/Internet habit, according to a probably not very scientific study by well known bastion of academic research myvouchercodes.co.uk.
80% of women in relationships said their partner spent more time playing videogames and on the Internet than they would like, while 70% said they’d had arguments about it.
Almost half of the 1,823 respondents said the biggest issue was lack of attention from their technology addled significant other, while a quarter complained of a lack of help with household duties.
Even worse, of the 8% of respondents who had divorced, 62% said that the lack of engagement resulting from their partner’s computer and console usage played a part in the collapse of their marriage.
The top five home wreckers, as named and shamed by spurned lovers were…
-Call of Duty
-Fifa 2010
-Grand Theft Auto IV
-Assassins Creed
-Resident Evil
The trend isn’t entirely gender specific however, 72% of men, said they thought their partner spent too much time on the Internet, while 14% claimed their partner spent too much time gaming, which implies a certain degree of hypocrisy from one or other, or most likely both parties. Nevertheless, men appear to be more tolerant – just 6% of men who had ended a relationship cited technology addiction as one of their reasons for doing so.
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January 18th, 2010
It happens to everyone, you head up town for a day of retail therapy and just as you are browsing your favourite bookshop, your bowels go into eject mode with nowhere near that you know of to potty. Well, we have found the application to help, it’s discreetly called SitOrSquat.
Website, iPhone app and life-saver, this handy creation will enable users to find the nearest place to do the toilet on their phones (not literally on their phones, that would be disgusting)! Have a browse online or download the app onto your phone, I am sure you will find it entertaining to see how various toilets have been rated.
Tags: iphone apps, Sitorsquat.com
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January 14th, 2010
And here are the top gadgets from CES 2010, according to The Onion…
Tags: best gadgets, ces 2010, the onion
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January 8th, 2010
The Consumer Electronics show kicked off yesterday in Los Angeles and with it comes a slew of product announements showcasing the latest in gadgetry. While loads of bloggers and journo’s clamouring to get the best and most inventive reviews first, here at The Processor we decided to root around and rummage for the top 5 crappy new gadgets.
So here you are, our top 5 shit-tech. Some serious, some not so, all up for discussion, feel free to post your own.
1. Microsoft tablet
Boooring, what is soo friggin exciting about a tablet PC running Windows 7. Microsoft, stop it, you are just embarasing yourself. Why not try and make a cool new product that really differentiates itself from the rest of the market, instead of half assed e-readers.
The most interesting thing about this fail is how they have managed to look shit in comparison to a company that was not even there, and next to a product that has not been launched yet, the Apple iSlate!
More here
2. The Phubby (wrist-on)
It’s a mobile phone holder for your… hand. And as an added feature, it also will make you look like a total douche!
Found here
3. 152-inch Plasma TV
As the world’s leading consumer electronics show it’s good to see the number of affordable televisions on show, like this 152-inch plasma TV. Panasonic have not released any information on pricing, but early calculations predict Slovenia. Yes, that’s right, we assume it will cost you about as much as it would cost to buy a former Soviet state.
Found here
4. Ford In Car Twitter
Really, you got something to twitter about while you are driving. Like, what, you’re driving. That is not interesting. This one goes in the file with internet fridge etc.
Found here
5. Hannspree Polar Bear TV
Ok, so this polar bear shaped TV is supposed to highlight the plight of polar bears in the face of global warming. Ooh the irony!
Found here
I am sure we will see more as the event goes on, but for now if you find any more please feel free to Tweet at us or post a comment below.
Tags: ces 2010, crappy, crappy gadgets, ford, gadgets, hannspree polar bear tv, microsoft, panasonic 152-inch tv, phubby, shit, slate, tech
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December 17th, 2009
Traffic management systems, a.k.a. traffic lights, are not usually a feature on The Processor, however as a result of the impending snow storm forecast for the UK, we thought this story would be of interest. It seems that in some cold weather states in the US, LED traffic lights, now being adopted as an energy efficient measure, are so energy efficient that they don’t melt the snow that covers them during a storm.
So it seems that the replacement of the incandescent bulb previously used relied upon to keep the lights clear, has been attributed to some accidents and even a death. Allegedly engineers in the US are working on a solution, but The Processor has a solution; whack them with a big stick!
[Found it here]
Tags: LED traffic lights, snow
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December 9th, 2009
This is a quicky, but speak of the devil, 3view have gone and launched the UK’s first HD Freeview box, with PVR AND they have gone and added an ethernet port for internet connectivity, the ability to access iPlayer and YouTube content. Awesome!
But, and this is a big but. It’s not going to be available until March 
Visit the site here to find out more
Tags: 3view, freeview HD, set top box
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December 9th, 2009
Something happened on the 2nd of December that probably went undetected to most people, and most television sets, Freeview HD began broadcasting over the airwaves in London and Manchester. There will be four HD channels available:
BBC HD
ITV HD (early 2010)
Channel 4 HD (early 2010)
S4C (early 2010 – Wales only)
Five HD – to be added by late 2010.
Wow, that sounds cool, I have an HD telly can I pick these channels up? In short no. We are faced with an interesting situation, as you will need a DVB-T2 High Definition Freeview receiver with support for MPEG-4, and as of mid December 2009, these are not yet available.
The planned release of these boxes is scheduled for early 2010, perfect timing for Christmas eh!? Oh well, keep checking back here, you know the minute they are released we will be testing them all out for you folks.
You can find out more by Googling it lazy-bones.
Tags: freeview, freeview HD, HD
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December 7th, 2009
Today Google has announced the launch of a new service using QR codes that allows users to access information about a specific place of interest on their phones quickly.
Google calls these POI’s their “Favorite Places on Google”, and could include restaurants, shops, bars and hotels. Their logic is that most people decide what business to use based on user feedback and would like to access this whilst browsing a menu or looking at a pricelist in a shop window.
This could be very handy, I can see myself now, staggering down the road after a boozy night, getting recommendations on which fried chicken shop to choose on Old Street; FCKF, Dallas Chicken & Ribs or Chiken Cottage, hmmm thanks Google!
Tags: favourite place, google, Google Favourite Place, QR codes
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November 23rd, 2009
The Debenhams for designers, MUJI, has just announced that it will be releasing a new Lego kit that utilises paper in the construction process to make some rather kickass models. Being a massive fan of Lego, bordering on weird, this particular post from our friends at OhGizmo really did build us with anticipation for a European launch.
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