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Word Lens iPhone app brings instant language translation a step closer
We’re still some way off from the kind of ‘universal translator’ that kept episodes of Star Trek free from subtitles, but the technology to...
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Google Maps 5 for Android adds offline mode and 3D city views
Google has updated its Maps application for Android smartphones to add two major new features. Google Maps 5.0 not only brings offline access to...
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ForeverMap 2.0 improves low-cost sat-nav for iPhone users
iPhone and iPad users looking for a low-cost sat-nav app to see them through the Xmas period would do well to check out new...
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Google invents an indestructible laptop – sort of
As anyone who’s had a laptop stolen or damaged will know, as frustrating as the material loss is, it’s the data that goes with...
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Would a speed camera lottery improve road safety?
Speed cameras have long been criticised as being little more than a way for regional police forces to raise revenue, while doing little to...
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Another reason why you shouldn’t lock a dog in a car
It goes without saying that you should never leave a dog locked in any vehicle in hot weather, but this video shows a good...
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Shop with your smartphone at Halfords
Timed perfectly to coincide with the Xmas shopping spree, Halfords has rolled out a new mobile version of its web site for shopping on...
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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a VW Microbus…
We’re pretty sure that Superman had a Supervan at some point in his comics crime-fighting career (though it’s anyone’s guess what he needed one...
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Forget fingerless gloves for smartphone use – here’s a better option
As anyone who’s wintering in a ’van knows, the weather has taken a turn for the worst just lately. And, when it’s well below...
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How to include an image in a Practical Motorhome forum post
Hopefully, most Practical Motorhome readers are now comfortable with the new forum system, but posting images still seems to be an area for some...
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Best to avoid low bridges with the Japanese Batvan
It’s one thing to think about altering the interior of your motorhome to add a personal touch or two, but customising the exterior is...
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Suspected caravan thief caught on Google Street View
Motorhome and caravan security is a perennial problem and few anti-theft measures will deter a determined thief. That certainly seems to be the case...
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Alarm clock bug makes iPhone owners late for work today
If you thought changing the clocks from BST to GMT at the weekend was confusing, spare a thought for the poor iPhone. Like many smartphones,...
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The hook-up point of the future?
Wireless charging pads are the current big must-have amongst gadget fans - instead of having to plug your phone, laptop, etc. into a charger,...
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Did the 1933 Dymaxion inspire the modern motorhome?
OK, so it’s not strictly a motorhome, but it’s easy to see the possibilities offered by the Dymaxion concept car that dates from 1933. Designed...
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NavFree free sat nav app for iPhone and iPad
The iPhone already has one free satellite navigation app in the form of Skobbler Lite, but now there’s another option in the App Store...
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3 offering free Facebook access for smartphones
Perhaps still feeling flush from recently being named as the UK’s best 3G mobile broadband provider, 3 has announced that it’s offering free mobile...
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Motorhomes and mobility
If you’re disabled, motorcaravanning can be a wonderful way to broaden your horizons, and it’s easy to get started. Here are some tips and...
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Find the right insurance
Our 10-step guide will help you find the best policy for all your motorcaravanning adventures. 1. The cheapest cover isn’t necessarily the right one for...
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Safe loading and payloads
Exceeding your payload can affect your motorhome’s stability and stopping distances, and could land you with a fine or invalidate your insurance.
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3 named as best UK mobile broadband provider
The 3 network has been named as the ‘best overall mobile broadband provider’ by broadband comparison web site Broadband Expert.
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Touring in your ’van full-time
So you’ve decided you’re going to sell up and go on the trip of a lifetime. Have you thought it through, though? Our guide...