Using clever QR technology that allows you to create your own personal barcode, the ScanMe interactive tee turns an outfit into a walking identity card.

ScanMe.com uses personalised QR barcodes to get people in the real world instantly connected online. Your unique ScanMe barcode stores your personal contact information and links others to your social network profiles with one quick scan on a Smartphone. The range of scan-able T-shirt designs from ScanMe incorporate your personalised QR barcode to create a totally individual look, and give your own interactive, digital style.

From as little as £9.95 you can choose an exclusive T-shirt design into which your personal barcode will be artistically incorporated. There are 16 different tee designs to choose from and ScanMe has teamed up with a number of top name graphic artists to design many of the collection.

You can create your own personal QR barcode and get your modern, interactive T-shirt over at ScanMe.com or download the ScanMeBarcode app from the Apple App Store.

Have you ever wanted a one-to-one yoga class outdoors instead of sharing a stuffy room in a gym or having to watch a DVD at home? Maybe you would just like to learn to dance, take up martial arts, or squeeze in some cardio training, in your own time, wherever you choose?

Online fitness video provider ThinQ Fitness (www.thinqfitness.com) has launched a brand new free App which will help those who want step-by-step fitness training take their favourite classes wherever and whenever they like. The App will allow users to stream hundreds of simple video fitness classes, which are currently available on the main website, from their iPhone and iPad.

From aerobics to belly dancing there are plenty of different workouts to try. There are even workouts that you can try at the gym. The app is free and you have access to a wide selection of videos but you can always upgrade to a ThinQ Fitness membership so that you can watch all the videos on the site for only £4.99 a month.

A qualified Personal Trainer takes you through each video step-by-step and gives you pointers on how to do the workout safely. You can also pick videos that suit the amount of time you have available, for example, if you are on your lunch break and only have time for a quick workout you can pick a 10 minute routine.

The App is simple to use – pause, rewind, fast forward all at the touch of a button. You won’t even need to bring a music player with you as each video session has music you’ll want to sing along to.

ThinQ Fitness App users can also browse all the latest health, fitness and nutrition articles straight from professional health and fitness experts using the ‘Lifestyle’ feature, and benefit from regular advice from personal trainers using the Blog feature.

Check out www.thinqfitness.com for more details.

The Whaletone electric piano is built around a high end Rowland Keyboard and simply put it is designed to look like a whale. It combines original design and advanced technology and love it or hate it you can’t deny there is something irresistibly beautiful about it. You can customise it to whatever colour you so desire and it can be yours for a measly £75,000. Wow!

For more details go to www.whaletone.com

London TV region switches to digital in April which will be here before we know it. If you’re still not entirely sure what it all entails check out my quick guide to switchover.

What is the digital switchover?

TV across the UK is going digital. The existing analogue TV signal will be switched off and replaced with an improved digital signal.

Why is it happening?

The analogue system only allows people to receive the five standard TV channels: BBC1, BBC2, ITV, Channel 4 and Five. You will get a lot more channels after switchover as free view services will be extended to people who can’t get them at present.

What you need to do?

If you have Freeview, BT vision or Top Up TV just retune your TV at each stage to avoid losing channels.

If you have Sky, Freesat or Virgin Media you won’t need to do anything to your TV

If you have an analogue TV you will need to convert your TV to a digital TV.

For people who are 75 or over or eligible disabled contact the switchover help scheme who can provide you with all the information you need to keep watching your TV.

When is it happening?

Stage 1 on the 4th April 2012.

Stage 2 18th April 2012.

If you have free view you will need to retune on both these dates. Most homes if you have a free view service will get more than 40 channels after switchover.

Do I need a new TV?

No, you can convert almost any TV with a digital box connected to your TV using a SCART lead. If you don’t have a SCART socket you will need to connect with a built in RF modulator. You DO NOT need an HD TV for switchover. If you want new equipment look for the digital tick logo.

Do I need a new aerial?

If you have good analogue reception now you shouldn’t need to replace your aerial.

Tips

Analogue TVs will not work after switchover they will need to be converted.

If your VCR or DVD recorder is not digital it will not be able to record one channel while you watch another.

Check your aerial, if you have satellite or cable you don’t need an aerial.

Need Help

Visit www.digitaluk.co.uk for more details.

Tassimo Coffee Machine

I love my TASSIMO and with its innovative barcode technology it ensures that each sip is perfect. The machine automatically scans the barcode on each T DISC to obtain the information it needs: the amount of water, the brewing time, plus the exact temperature for your favourite drink.

Whether it’s a espresso, a revitalizing herbal tea or an extra creamy hot chocolate, it prepares every drink individually at the touch of a button –  deelish coffee every time!

Available from www.tassimo.o.uk Prices around £120, extra for the discs starting around £3-£4.

The Gamepad Chopping Board

The Gamepad Chopping Board is the must-have kitchen accessories for any hipster baker. Designed in-house at Firebox.com and manufactured by Joseph Joseph, the Gamepad Chopping Board is made from toughened glass and is etched with an iconic joypad design from the halcyon days of gaming. Featuring non-slip rubber feet, it provides a hygienic, odour and stain-resistant work surface for all types of food preparation.

Available from www.firebox.com Price £ 14.99

Aerolatte Moo

This small, lightweight cow patterned frother is perfect for cappuccinos, hot chocolate and milkshakes and it takes less than half a minute to get frothy perfection. Its black and white moo style will add a bit of fun to any kitchen. It comes in its own slimline carry case too.

Available from www.johnlewis.com Price £12