Darren Straight's Blog

ICT Enthusiast and photographer.

By - Darren Straight

Demand Five is changing…

Got this email in my inbox this evening: Demand Five is changing.. We’re contacting you to let you know that as we’re closing Demand Five and launching a shiny new website at the start of November, your existing Demand Five account will be automatically closed on Monday 1st November. From this date, your personal details will be permanently deleted from

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Nintendo launches yellow, green & blue Nintendo DSi XL handheld consoles across Europe

The Nintendo DSi XL handheld gaming console, is set to have a technicolour makeover this autumn, as three bright new colours – yellow, green & blue make their way to stores across Europe on 8th October 2010 for all to enjoy!. Since it’s European debut in March 2010, as part of the Nintendo DS range, the Nintendo DSi XL has

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iPod comes out on top as most prized possession

Only 1% of people regard their wedding ring as their most valued asset,  according to a survey  carried out on Facebook in August on behalf of insurance firm Protect Your Bubble, with 12% of the 500 respondents voting for their iPods as their most prized possession, just outdoing the Blackberry, which received 11.5% of the votes. Meanwhile, cars were the favourites of

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Britains Most Useless Gadgets Revealed for 2010

Electric candles have been named the most useless gadget of all time. The flameless candles look just like their traditional counterparts but don’t need to be lit and are powered by batteries or electricity. Some even flicker like a real candle. But it seems they haven’t won over the nation, with the device coming top in the poll of most

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Security software BitDefender confirms UK launch for 2011 range

BitDefender, an award winning provider of innovative internet security solutions, has confirmed its latest range of powerful security software will be available in the UK from August 2010. The BitDefender 2011 range will offer comprehensive protection against the latest viruses, spyware, phishing and identity theft attacks and will comprise of Total Security, Internet Security and Antivirus Plus. The new range

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Case-mates Crazy Commercials: Telepathic Monoliths and Severed Appendiges

Case-mate, maker of cell phone and Apple cases and accessories, has a new video series circulating on the web via YouTube.  Their first straight-to-web effort, these new clips range from eerie to “Dear, Me!”  First up, Kung Fu Hustle meets Stanley Kubrick – to make a custom iPhone Case, you can make your own iPhone 3GS and soon for iPhone 4 case

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Most Incredible iPhone Insurance Claims

‘I dropped it from a hot air balloon’ and ‘my dog mistook it for his favourite toy and chewed it to bits’ are among the bizarre insurance claims made for lost and damaged iPhones over the last 12 months, it emerged yesterday. Other unusual claims include ‘I lost it while skydiving’, ‘I dropped it in a blender’ and ‘It fell

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Nintendo Showcases Tradition and Innovation at Gamescom.

Nintendo will kick off this year’s gamescom trade fair in Cologne on 18th Augustwith a mixture of traditional classics and innovative games. Offering something for everyone, Nintendo’s booth at gamescom will be dedicated to games that will certainly cater for all tastes. From legendary franchises like Mario and Zelda to the exciting and innovative Wii Party, Nintendo offers a range