Gadgets are the New Black in London Dahling

Written by Jay Garrett on November 24, 2008 in: News, fashion | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Following on from the news that Brits spend around 50 grand on gadgets and electronic gear in an average lifetime it seems that the hunger for geekahol and gizmos is still strong through the Credit Crunch!

London shoppers are still finding the cash to spend on shiny new gadgets whether as a useful tool or just to look right en vougue!

Five hundred shoppers on Oxford St were recently surveyed and asked what electronics they had on them at that time. The results found that the average person steps out of the house with £247 worth of gadgets in their pockets and handbags - I can hear all the bag-snatchers rubbing their hands together right now.

Sitting on public transport I can generally see another half-dozen iPhones being tilted or flicked through and perhaps 2 or 3 PSP’s during an average journey - add that to London being the best in the world for wifi it all makes sense.

The survey was commissioned by Insuregadgets.com, who have said that the survey results show that consumer technology has gone mainstream.

So; how many gadgets to you wander around with on your person?  Personally I’m usually carrying my iPhone and a set of Porta Pro’s.

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Internet Addiction Proven In China

Written by Jay Garrett on November 11, 2008 in: General Interest, News, Wi-Fi | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Hello there.

Just lie back on the couch.

Comfy?

I’ll need you to be totally open with me.

Ok?

Now, can you honestly tell me, do you:

  • Spend 6 hours online a day?
  • Yearn to get back online when you’re off-line?
  • Feel distress (mental or physical) when disconnected from the interweblogosphere?
  • Have trouble concentrating or sleeping?

Did you answer “Yes”?

Good! That means you’re part of this modern world where people are loving the connectivity that the shiny gadgets bring :)

Sorry - I meant to say it’s bad!

Well, according to Beijing’s Military General Hospital, you have a treatable illness and you need therapy NOW!

Hang on though - looking at their diagnostic guidelines; they are pretty vague to say the least.

Phwew!!!!  No need for that lovely padded cell just yet………..well, as far as my online addiction presence is concerned anyhoooo ;)

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