Here at cool things collection we love all things games/play related, especially gaming and here’s an eye opening statistic for you – by the end of 2017, the mobile gaming industry is expected to have generated more than $40.6 million in…
Businesses often opt to use Macs due to their performance, reliability and the fact that they tend to require very little maintenance. While Macs certainly have those advantages, they do still require some maintenance – particularly when it comes to…
Since the first version of the Raspberry Pi broke cover in 2012, it’s fair to say that this tiny little computer has made waves with avid programmers and makers around the world. That’s reflected in the sheer range of amazing…
The internet is an adult’s playground. Think of all the possibilities! You can stay in touch with your friends, plan events, catch up on the latest news, play games, shop for pretty much anything you could imagine, check out what…
The use of EEG headsets, where you can control something with your mind or have someone see how your brains works, might seem like a gadget straight out of a science fiction film, yet EEG is fast becoming a common…
Do you have some old tech lying around your home? That might be a computer with Windows 98 or a phone when they really were as heavy as bricks? Maybe, the tech is still fairly new but in this digital…
The US sports scene has been developing rapidly ever since the 1950s when the 24 second shot clock was introduced in the NBA. It’s hard to imagine basketball today without this iconic piece of technology. The sports industry has benefitted…
If you’re running a company in the cultural sector, making sure that you are at the cutting edge is key. How can you bring arts and culture to people in a dynamic and refreshing way if you haven’t yet dragged…
Nowadays, the internet is everyone’s go-to for everything, whether it’s catching up on the latest news, or grabbing that coat you’ve been after for months while it’s still in the sale, we’re using the internet more now than ever before…
Most people take current technology for granted. After all, the ability to call anyone, anywhere, at any time without additional costs was only developed in recent years. But if you’re a savvy businessperson, you know that you can take this…
Do you feel as if your living space need a bit of a refresh? If so you probably in need of some inspiration. It’s not there aren’t some amazing things out there. It’s just that sometimes we can be swamped…
A lot of people don’t really feel the need to introduce technology to their exercise routine. After all, there are many out there who like to exercise in order to get away from all this technology! They’re sick of sitting…
Cycling here in the UK is statistically safer than gardening but there are 22,000 cyclist casualties in England every year. Anything that can potentially help cycling to be safer here in the UK is a great thing. We featured the…
If there is one video that convinced us that the DJI Mavic Pro looks like the best portable drone to buy right now it is this video. We compared the DJI Mavic Pro and the GoPro Karma in this post based…
Last week we jumped around the office in excitement about the new GoPro Karma portable drone – that was until the makers of the World’s best selling drone company DJI released details of their portable foldable drone version, Mavic Pro one…
Flying camera drones have come along way in just 4 years. I remember attending a BBC aerial filmers convention in 2013 and the drones being used were very large, heavy, difficult to transport, expensive (anything from £7.5k to £30k at that time)…
Even within the past couple of decades, technology has advanced at such a rate that life is becoming easier and easier. Things we take for granted now would have been seen as a miracle even as recently as the turn…
Technology now plays a role in every aspect of modern life, and public safety is no exception. In a fast-moving emergency situation, it’s vital to be able to access information with real-time updates. This post has been created in collaboration…
GoPro Hero 4 Black is an amazing versatile little video camera but jittery footage sometimes make it unbearable to watch. I want smooth steady stabilized video footage, especially with a snowboarding trip coming up. After researching a shed load of different GoPro handheld…
Despite many of our favourite sports having remained largely unchanged over the decades, when it comes to watching our favourite sporting events, we’ve been spoiled for choice thanks to the arrival of some great apps. So whether you’re wanting to check…
In many respects, we should be surprised by the emergence of virtual reality over the course of the last 18 months. After all, this is a concept that has been discussed for generations, while significant advancements in technology and the…
You’ve probably heard the term ‘Smart Home’ bandied about by now as new technology invades our properties and shops become lined with the latest smart gadgets. The components making up the smart home are smart energy, security, entertainment, convenience and…
Energy saving gadgets and the internet of things will help us all to lower our energy bills and reduce our carbon footprints. 2015 and 2016 have seen a winter of relatively mild temperatures, following on from a warm summer it…
Thinking about making the ultimate switch from a desk job to a remote one? Whether you’re looking for freelance work or employment opportunities that offer flexible work arrangements, here are some of the reasons why remote work via video conferencing…
The constantly evolving gaming industry is at an all-time high at the moment and PC gaming in particular is making a huge comeback. Despite the falling interest in the more traditional aspects of console gaming its PC-based counterpart has still…
Whether you just use your car to get to and from work each day or turn to it for leisure, there’s no denying it’s a central part of our lives. With the improvements in technology throughout the last few years,…
Despite apparently being marginalised in favour of tablet devices, laptops are rebounding and continuing to gain in popularity in the consumer marketplace. They are now considered to be the next frontier for 4K displays, for example, despite the fact that…
Your home is your place of relaxation and comfort; it’s an area that you return to ready to curl up on the sofa or read a book in the lounge. Your home is a place for family, friends and pets,…
According to Mckinsey.com’s “The social economy: Unlocking value and productivity through social technologies,” companies can use social technologies to improve productivity levels by up to 20 – 25 percent. The report, however, stated the importance of companies adopting a culture…
Since I started looking at getting into aerial (drone) photograph and videography back in early 2014, the industry has comes on leaps and bounds. DJI lead the way from the beginning with their affordable aerial drones, especially the popular DJI…
