Uretopia Blog

Coming Soon: Spykee

2008-04-29T11:15:00.000-07:00

Spykee is a very cool new "spy robot" from Meccano. This wifi enabled bot can wander about your home, beaming images back to your computer or to the web using the built in webcam. When his battery runs low, he takes himself back to his base station and puts himself back on charge. We've dedicated a whole page to Spykee over at our Toys website, so get yourself over and have a gander:

Spykee The Spy Robot

Get That Big Brother Style

2008-04-23T14:32:00.000-07:00

A couple of years go, Uretopia launched a website dedicated to the styles and fashions from the Big Brother House. As fans of the show, we're counting the days to this years BB, whenever that will be, but in the mean time we have relaunched the website under a new address.

So, to style your home like the Big Brother House, visit www.thebigbrotherhouse.co.uk

Go From Ebbsfleet

2008-03-31T02:05:00.000-07:00

GoFromEbbsfleet.co.uk is a new website from Uretopia which is a guide to this great new international station just off Junction 2 of the M25. From this superb new facilitiy, you can get to Paris in just over 2 hours with a high speed journey all the way.

Go From Ebbsfleet to Paris
Go From Ebbsfleet to Lille
Go From Ebbsfleet to Brussels

New sites from Uretopia

2008-03-08T08:43:00.000-08:00

Uretopia has launched two new sites:

What Mug? - There's an endless variety of mugs available to buy, which should mean we can all find one that is personal to us. This mug blog profiles some of the most interesting and quirkiest mugs.

Alfie Online - Alfie is a gorgeous british shorthair blue - follow his adventures on this new cat blog.

Pictures Of Mayfair on Flickr

2008-01-27T12:38:00.000-08:00

Uretopia recently launched a website dedicated to Mayfair in London, and to complement that we have also created a Flickr Stream of Mayfair Photos, that didn't quite make it on to the site.

Ben Sherman Watches

2008-01-13T03:38:00.000-08:00

Ben Sherman was founded in Brighton in the 1960s. This popular fashion brand took on the recognisable colours of the RAF and quickly became the choice of many singers and musicians. Ben Sherman button down shirts were especially popular, and the label became associated with the Mods, and then the Punk movements.

Today, Ben Sherman has grown to be one of the leading fashion brands in the UK, making more than just clothes. Ben Sherman also does cuff links, belts and other accessories, including Watches.

To have a look at some of the great, affordable Ben Sherman Watches, check out our dedicated page on Watch Express.

New site: Kite Direct

2008-01-05T01:55:00.000-08:00

Kite Direct is Uretopia's new website dedicated to kiting.

In partnership with Amazon, we have listed some great stunt kites, power kites and sports kites and great prices.

Find out more at Kite Direct

Damages is coming...

2008-01-01T13:33:00.000-08:00

The BBC has not shown a prime time US drama on BBC One since the X Files. The standard of US TV has been so high in recent years that the BBC has got out its wallet and acquired the rights to a new legal drama called Damages, starring Glen Close.

Find out more about Damages at Uretopia's new website.

New Site: Watch Express

2007-12-27T03:48:00.000-08:00

Watch Express is a new site which has load of great watches listed from brand such as DKNY, Diesel, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Armani and many more.

It's been put together in association with leading retailers like H Samuel and Ernest Jones.

Visit Watch Express

Take A Break On The Waterways

2007-12-03T15:26:00.000-08:00

If you want a relaxing break with a difference, try a Canal Break. While away the hours on the tranquil waters of Britain's canal network and stop off at a pub for great food.

Visit Canal Breaks

Want Prestigious Office Space?

2007-10-19T02:18:00.000-07:00

Mayfair in London is home to some of the most prestigious addresses in London, including:

Savile Row
New Bond Street
Old Bond Street
Berkeley Square
Hanover Square
Grosvenor Square
Park Lane

And many more! If you would like an address for your business in such a fine location, check ou tthe flexible anc convenient solutions at Mayfair Serviced Offices.

Top Character Toys

2007-10-19T02:12:00.000-07:00

Officially licensed toys are a hugely popular slice of the toy market in the UK. If you're buying a toy for a kiddie this Christmas and want to play it safe, check out these options based on popular characters and TV shows.

Canon HV20 Site

2007-09-29T03:14:00.000-07:00

The Canon HV20 is one of the camcorders of the year. It offers stunning High Definition images and uses the ever popular MiniDV tape format. Whilst the future is probably with Hard Drive and Solid State formats, MiniDV remains the best format for being able to easily edit your work.

Visit Uretopia's new sie: Canon HV20

Personalised Present Ideas

2007-09-23T16:46:00.001-07:00

Wondering what personalised presents you can get for someone special this year? Check out:

Personalised Calendars
Personalised Teddys
Personalised iPods
Personalised Champagne

Take a cottage break

2007-09-21T17:25:00.000-07:00

If you want a relaxing self catering holiday, or maybe you've just seen Withnail and I and found inspiration, try our new website which lists great deals on Cottage Breaks. In association with Hoseasons, we have listed great destinations from around the UK.

Visit Cottage Breaks

Baby Born, Mommy Look I Can Swim Doll

2007-09-15T13:42:00.000-07:00

"Baby Born, Mommy Look I Can Swim Doll" is proving to a smash hit toy. Part of the Baby Born range from Zapf, she actually swims when you place her in water. Watch as her arms flip and she swims along the surface of the water.

Baby Born, Mommy Look I Can Swim Doll

Wooden Toys

2007-09-11T13:54:00.000-07:00

With so many cheap, plastic toys in the market place, a quality wooden toy can make a great present - and one that will be durable too.

We've just added a page dedicated to Wooden Toys to our site, Toys and Videogames.

Check it out: Wooden Toys

Hard Disk Camcorders

2007-08-30T16:08:00.000-07:00

Hard Disk Camcorders are great because there's no tape or DVDs to worry about - you simply point, click and record straight onto the built in hard drive, and then connect up to your PC to work with the footage.

Get the best deals on Hard Disk Camcorders at Uretopia's new website.

Wifi Photo Frame Reviewed

2007-08-15T09:51:00.000-07:00

Uretopia was kindly loaned a fantastic digital photo frame by Kodak that has wifi functionality - which means you can share pictures from a media server in your house and have them beamed directly onto a cool digital photo frame.

Read our review of the Kodak Easyshare ex1011 Digital Photo Frame

About Mayfair

2007-08-06T11:03:00.001-07:00

If you want to find out about Mayfair - London's most exclusive location for shopping, working and living - visit About Mayfair by Uretopia. It aims to be an exhaustive reference guide to this fascinating part of Westminster.

About Mayfair

Video games updated on Toys and Videogames

2007-07-26T15:19:00.000-07:00

We've just updated the list of available videogames on Toys and Videogames, which means it's now bang up to date with the latest videogame titles for Wii, DS, PS3, PSP, Xbox and PC.

Visit Toys and Videogames

Buy Mobile Phone

2007-07-21T06:09:00.000-07:00

Uretopia has expanded its portfolio of mobile phone related websites with the launch of Buy Mobile Phone.

It lists the best contract deals from O2, T-Mobile, Virgin, Orange and 3.

Visit Buy Mobile Phone

Office Share Relaunched

2007-07-19T04:22:00.000-07:00

Uretopia has redesigned and relaunched its Office Share directory. This a free-to-use site which brings together businesses with spare desk space, and other businesses - often freelancers - who need desk space but aren't ready for the outlay of a dedicated office.

Visit Office Share

Do You Remember That

2007-07-17T15:20:00.000-07:00

Do You Remember That is Uretopia's new nostalgia blog, reminiscing about gadgets, toys, sweets, TV shows and more from the 70s, 80s and 90s.

Do You Remember That

Uretopia Acquires PegPlay.com

2007-07-17T13:25:00.000-07:00

Uretopia Limited has acquired the innovative website, PegPlay.com. The fun website lets anyone make fun, simple pictures using coloured pegs. No artistic ability is required to enjoy this create website where your inner-child can be let free.

Visit Peg Play and put up a picture.