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Jay Curd
Jay has been a long-standing member of the Gadget Helpline writing team, having served as a main contributor for five years before becoming Editor. In this time he has set his sights on providing the latest news and information from the gadget mainstream but also indulging his interest in the entertainment side of technology. Through his relations with top industry PR, he has gained valuable coverage and press event access for the blog and his proven social media savvy has also aided in the growth and outreach of the Gadget Helpline through Facebook and Twitter. Away from his work on the blog Jay is a keen runner, obstacle course racer and fitness enthusiast and his weight loss success story has been a motivation to those who know him. Through his passion for fitness he is regularly looking to introduce Gadget Helpline readers to the latest fitness innovations to get them inspired and active. Jay’s outgoingness, quick wit and love of a shameful pun are reflected in his work on the Gadget Helpline and his off-the-wall perspective has been a credit to the blog.
Google make ads relevant by “learning” on Gmail – Concerns for privacy?
Google aiming to personalise Gmail adverts
Update: Solve Nintendo 3DS “Black screen of death” – Gadget Helpline helps you get it!
In our article yesterday we talked about the “Black screen of death” which a number of Nintendo 3DS gamers have been reportedly experienced with the new… Read More »Update: Solve Nintendo 3DS “Black screen of death” – Gadget Helpline helps you get it!
Apple iPad used in a Parlimentary speech by Labour’s “Twitter Tsar”
A tech-savvy Labour Member of Parliament has become the first in Westminster to refer to an iPad to deliver a speech in the House of Commons,… Read More »Apple iPad used in a Parlimentary speech by Labour’s “Twitter Tsar”
Pimp my iPad 2 – Luxury Apple gadget on sale for $8-million
Want a new iPad 2 but want to stand out from the crowd? If you have a spare 8-million dollars or 5-million pounds burning a… Read More »Pimp my iPad 2 – Luxury Apple gadget on sale for $8-million
India become first country to ban .XXX domains
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (thankfully and creatively abbreviated as “ICANN”) recently approved the domain suffix of .XXX – to replace the… Read More »India become first country to ban .XXX domains
Bidding starts for network-wide Wi-Fi for London Underground – Full service planned in time of 2012 Olympics
Recent success for an Underground Wi-Fi service, trialled at London’s Charing Cross station, has gotten Transport For London eager for bidders interested in providing a… Read More »Bidding starts for network-wide Wi-Fi for London Underground – Full service planned in time of 2012 Olympics
Stereolizer app for iPad takes digital radio back to the 80s
A new app for iPad makes the old school cool again by transforming the Apple tablet’s interface into a 80s-style HiFi – complete with all… Read More »Stereolizer app for iPad takes digital radio back to the 80s
Nintendo 3DS – “Black screen of death” brings early end to playtime
A number of Nintendo 3DS owners have been reporting that a black error message has been popping up on the new three-dimensional handheld games system… Read More »Nintendo 3DS – “Black screen of death” brings early end to playtime
Aircell’s first aircraft smartphone – Set for take-off late 2011
Aircell, the provider of communications, web services and equipment for jet setters, has revealed its new Google Android-based smartphone for aircraft use which will be… Read More »Aircell’s first aircraft smartphone – Set for take-off late 2011
Android Apps on Blackberry PlayBook – It’s official!
It’s now been officially announced that the Blackberry PlayBook will in fact be host to Google’s Android apps. After much speculation since rumours emerged in… Read More »Android Apps on Blackberry PlayBook – It’s official!
In-app purchases for Android coming next week
Next week Google will be bringing in-app purchases to Android, the same kind of thing that Apple have already done, and its users are currently… Read More »In-app purchases for Android coming next week