Lifestyle
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TechLight Fidelity: An Interview with Prof. Harald Haas
A near future where we'll be streaming the internet from LED light bulbs? We interviewed Prof. Harald Haas about the prospect of a brighter Li-Fi-enabled world, and discussed the burgeoning technological developments of this Edinburgh-based project. Read more »| 20 Mar 2015 -
TechScience Fiction to Science Fact
From when we get up in the morning, to when we go to bed, our technologies are an integrated part of our daily existence; they are shaping our human experien... Read more »| 19 Mar 2015 -
TechService apps 2015: Seven of the best
From Laundrapp to Zapp to the increasingly ubiquitous Uber – here are some of our favourite new apps making your lives a little bit easier in 2015 Read more »| 16 Mar 2015 -
Tech
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
2012’s Hotline Miami was such a singular title in its narrative, style and gameplay that the response to news of a sequel was as much a cause for conce... Read more »| 16 Mar 2015 -
Tech
Destiny triumphs at BAFTA Games Awards
As ever, it was a night of surprises at the British Academy's 2015 Games Awards. We run down the big winners, and some of the losers, at the event. Read more »| 13 Mar 2015 -
Tech
Homeworld Remastered Collection
The phrase ‘ahead of its time’ is one that’s thrown around far too often in gaming and technology circles but if ever there was a game that... Read more »| 13 Mar 2015
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Tech
Shelter 2
Can you remember that last video game in which you played as a mother? Shelter 2 is perhaps the first notable game about maternity since Might and Delight&rs... Read more »| 09 Mar 2015 -
Tech
Surf's Up: Wavegarden planned for Ratho quarry
Surfers, grab your boards – Wavegarden is coming to Edinburgh Read more »| 09 Mar 2015 -
Tech
The Google Cardboard Experience – DIY Virtual Reality?
Virtual insanity or little box of tricks? Read more »| 09 Mar 2015 -
Fashion
Preview: Laces Out! Trainer Festival
The second instalment of Laces Out! festival will fill Liverpool's Camp and Furnace with sneaks, sneaker art and more this weekend Read more »| 06 Mar 2015 -
Food And Drink
We’re All The Same on the Inside: Why your favourite food venues all look so similar
Our Food and Drink editor looks at the changing face(s) of your favourite venues, offers some top-notch interior design advice, and ponders a future where everywhere is a burger restaurant. Read more »| 06 Mar 2015 -
Food And DrinkNorthwest Food News – March 2015
This month: the ampersand is back in, and Spanish behemoth Iberica comes to town. Plus: an 'arty' cafe! Read more »| 05 Mar 2015 -
Food And Drink
Something in the Water: Introducing Cloudwater Brew Co
One of the founding members of Manchester's Cloudwater Brew Co, Paul Jones talks seasonality, fermentation and one impressive brewing kit Read more »| 05 Mar 2015 -
Fashion
Edinburgh Fashion Week
The Scottish fashion focus is often on the West Coast, but at the start of March, the capital will be giving Glasgow a run for its money. Edinburgh Fashion W... Read more »| 04 Mar 2015 -
Intersections
Erotic Explorers
Intrigued by BDSM but unsure where to begin? Fret not, you kinky ragamuffin - Matthew Bobbu is here to enlighten us all on everything from munches to mantras, anal to zentai. Read more »| 04 Mar 2015