Since the moment it was announced, I’ve been counting down the days to the arrival of Europe’s first Pokemon Center [ed: sadly it really is spelt that way, even in the UK. Rude]. Despite being a pop-up and requiring you to venture into the depths of a Westfield Shopping Centre [CORRECT SPELLING], anyone who has been a Pokemon fan at one point or another can tell you that this is a BIG. DEAL. Like camp outside the store from 5am opening day level of BIG. DEAL. So when we were invited along to pop-in to the pop-up for a first look at what they had in store for the Galar Region, we immedia ..read more

This is a sponsored post in partnership with our friends at New Scientist, written by me. I only accept sponsorship from things I actually like! You know those obscure questions that pop into your head when you’re trying to get to sleep, or waiting for your video to load, or your boss is talking? Things like: Does space radiation give astronauts cancer? Was the heatwave anything to do with global warming? How did NASA work out how to get us to the moon when it had never been done before? Did T-rex really sound like it does on TV? Is what I perceive actually reality? They’re like an i ..read more

We love our geeky women’s clothing here at Gadgette, as you might imagine. So when Lorica Clothing dropped into our inboxes, it was <3 at first sight. Described as “a line of sustainable fashion for your hardcore history-loving heart. Perfect for LARPers, cosplayers, and the geek community looking for everyday cosplay,” Lorica is right up our nerdy street. The site has designs inspired by chainmail, damask and other such medieval delights, plus a new range inspired by Henry VIII. A few of our favourites: The Henry VIII Skater Dress, $72 (about £60): The Maille Sports Bra, $6 ..read more

“Learn to code” has become one of the mantras of our age, and unlike “stop buying coffee if you want to buy a house,” it’s actually good advice. However, knowing where and how to start is always a big stumbling block, with the internet full of a billion different suggestions from teaching yourself to paying crazy money for qualifications. The Wild Code School is, blessedly, neither of those things: it’s a well-established school offering short, professional training courses open to everyone, no matter their age or background. A 5-year pedigree Half a decade is a long time in tech ..read more