A guide to what's hot and what's not.
What's hot
BlackleIt's Google but with a black screen, to save energy. Every little helps.
Fight Like ApesIrish band with stellar singer MayKay getting rave reviews for her wit and energy.
The Irish TourThe international professional cycle race starts next month. Check out www.tourofireland.ie.
Vélib bikesParis has 20,000 available for €1 a day. We want them here. Now. Mr Gormley, take note.
Southern EuropeSo hot that the temperatures are over 40.
Notdesigner.comFor good-looking sunglasses you can afford to lose.
GolfThanks to Padraig Harrington's epic win, proving that good guys can finish first.
What's cold
Vitamin CResearchers have found it has no effect on colds in the average person.
Winter clothes in the shopsGo on, rub it in. The summer that never was is over.
BarbieGirlsA doll-shaped MP3 player just launched in the US - so only a preteen pester away from our shelves. More techo equipment than any little girl really needs.
Vera retiring from CorrieLiz Dawn is to retire from the Street after 34 years - we'll miss her gobby ways.
The €25 increase in litter finesA step in the right direction, but will it stop anyone?