Fridays are usually a cause for celebration, but parents across England and Wales are seriously dreading the next one. In case you didn't know, Friday the 18th of July is the day on which summer term ends in the majority of UK schools, and while teachers will no doubt be preparing to breathe a massive sigh of relief, parents will be preparing for six weeks of unmitigated hard work. After all, the kids will need to be entertained while they wait for school to start again!

Fortunately, the Gadget Inspector team are here to help you through the summer. Here are 8 awesome activities that you and the kids can try over the next few weeks - it'll be September in no time!

1. RC helicopter races!

RC toys were made for summertime. Playing with one of our cool remote control helicopters will get them outdoors for some fresh air, and since many of our choppers operate on a tri-band frequency, up to 3 of them can be flown at once!

2. Take a hike!

They may take some convincing, but once they're out in the big wide world, the kids are sure to have a blast! Do a bit of internet research and you're sure to find some truly breathtaking scenery near you.

3. Fun with ice!

Ice is an endless source of summer fun - children can make their own ice lollies, or cool off with some awesome shark-shaped ice cubes!

4. Rainy day puzzles!

This is Britain, after all - we can't expect every day to be dry and sunny! When the rain starts a-pourin', keep their young minds occupied with one of our awesome puzzle games.

5. Stomp rocket!

And when it is warm and they can go outside, stomp rockets are the ultimate excuse to do so! Stomp on the launchpad and see how high your rocket can fly (don't forget your spare rockets!)

6. Bring back the dinosaurs!

If the kids are feeling sort of crafty, why not let them make their own dinosaur? Our dinosaur construction kits contain two dinosaurs apiece.

7. Space rail!

The Space Rail is a new generation of toy - we're not even going to try describing it! You'll just have to see for yourself.

8. Chillax in the garden!

And, if all else fails, the kids can always just go out into the garden and chill out for a bit. We recommend the Chill Out Wedge for super-comfortable outdoor relaxation!

Once you go red, you'll wish you were dead.

Is there any sight more feared in the modern world?

1) iPhones choose the worst moments to die.

In the middle of an important conversation? On the brink of conquering that one really difficult level on Two Dots? Halfway through a juicy text to your BFF? Not any more - your battery just ran out!

2) You can never find your charger when you need it...

"Okay, it's not in that drawer either...maybe I left it in work?"

3) ...and if you do find it, you'll have to untangle it from a mass of other cables.

Remember: frustrated tugging just makes it worse.

4) Untangled your charger? Well done! But there are no spare plug sockets - what will you unplug to make room?

"Okay...I can't unplug the internet, or the phone...I'm gonna watch TV while my phone charges, so that needs to stay...I could unplug the toaster, but what if I suddenly start craving Pop Tarts?"

5) Once you've plugged your phone in, you have to wait a few minutes for it to turn on again.

And it feels like an eternity.

6) And that's when it starts - that horrible sense of existential hopelessness that sets in when you can't use your phone.

*muffled sobbing*

7) Even when your phone does come back to life, you have to sit right next to the outlet if you want to use it.

You might as well be cuffed to the radiator. This is the 21st century, dammit - why can't Apple give us a cable that's longer than a few inches?!

8) Of course, you could unplug it...but if you do that, you'll be out of battery again within a few minutes.

And then you'll be right back to square one.

9) Having gone a short while without your iPhone, you'll now have ten billion notifications to wade through...

And you'll have no peace of mind until you've read every. Single. One.

10) ...or, worse still, you'll have zero notifications to wade through.

And you'll wonder why you even bother.

Want to keep your iPhone's battery alive for longer? Check out these essential gadgets:

Friday is finally here! We like to celebrate our Fridays here at Gadget Inspector - after all, they only happen once a week - and if you've been with us for a while, you'll know that our favourite way to celebrate is with a delicious DEAL or three!

We're feeling particularly generous this Friday (not to jinx it, but we've got a feeling that this weekend is gonna be a corker), and so we've whipped up a tasty trio of awesome offers for you to get your teeth into. Check 'em out:

We told you all about the amazing Bladez Transporter earlier this week. In case you missed it, though: the Transporter is a cool RC helicopter that comes with an electronic winch and an attachable basket. You can carry all sorts of things around with that chopper - it's the ultimate test of remote control skill, and it's 25% off at the moment!

On Wednesday, we shared some of our favourite Anchorman facts in celebration of the movie's 10th anniversary (yes, ten years - bet you feel old now, eh?) But the celebrations haven't stopped there, because we're also offering 10% off a pair of amazing Anchorman goodies: a Channel 4 News Team Mug and the Ron Burgundy Wallet/Moustache Set. Grab yours now, and stay classy!

The Ultimate American Beer Pong Set is one of our best-selling products at the moment, and we wanted to make sure that everybody could share in the beer pong fun - that's why we've knocked a few pounds of the price of this radical red beer pong set!

What a way to start the weekend, eh? Enjoy your 48 hours of freedom, and we'll see you again next week!

We're currently having a massive sale on all of our remote control products, and so we thought we'd take a closer look at some of the awe-inspiring RC products that are currently going for a song. Today, our spotlight falls on the Bladez Transporter, a wicked little chopper that looks like a hornet and handles like a dream.

Still, the eye-catching design and the super-stable gyro controls are not the things that set the Transporter apart. That would be the adjustable electronic winch, which can be raised and lowered at the push of a button. The helicopter also comes with an attachable transport basket, capable of carrying ten grams at a time.

This means that you can ship small loads of sweets and treats across the room using your RC helicopter. The adjustable winch even allows you to deliver the cargo and detach the basket smoothly - it's great fun, and those rock-steady controls ensure that you don't have to be an ace pilot to pull it off!

Oh, and did we mention the awesome LED lights? That's right - the Bladez Transporter lights up, allowing you to undertake epic after-dark missions and daring midnight deliveries!

And, if you can believe it, the Transporter has even more features besides these! Here's a comprehensive list of what this black 'n' yellow baby can do:

• Electronic winch
• Detachable transport basket (maximum load: 10g)
• Super-stable gyro controls
• Fly in all directions or hover in mid-air
• LED lights (with 'On/Off' switch on controller)
• Boost button for a quick burst of extra speed
• Tri-band technology allows three helicopters to fly simulatneously

And now to the price. The Bladez Transporter usually costs £34.99, but as we've already mentioned, we're slap-bang in the middle of a great big RC sale here at Gadget Inspector right now.

If you're good with numbers, you've already figured this out - the Transporter is currently available for just £25.99. That's a saving of nine whole pounds!

The summer holidays are almost here, and we're sure that you'll be needing a few things to keep the kids occupied once school's out. The Bladez Transporter is a great way for kids and adults alike to pass the day - can you master that winch?

Click here to enter!

We love a competition here at Gadget Inspector. It's been quite a while since the last time we gave away a prize, and with the school holidays just around the corner, we decided that this was a great time to do it!

That's why we're giving away a Bladez Water Blaster  to one lucky winner. This is a nifty RC helicopter with a secret weapon: a built-in water gun! It's great fun for kids and adults alike, and with this summer set to be one of the hottest on record, the Water Blaster could be a great way to cool off!

How to Enter:

• Follow @GadgetInspector on Twitter.
• Retweet this competition post.
• That's all!

The competition ends at 12 noon on Friday the 19th of July, which gives you just under two weeks to enter. We'll choose a winner at random from all the entries we received - don't miss out!

Get your entry in now and cross your fingers! In the meantime, here are some facts about the Water Blaster:

• Contents: helicopter, controller, USB charger, spare blades, pipette
• Includes boost button for an extra burst of speed!
• Cool blue/black/yellow design
• LED lights 
• Charge time: 50mins (approx.)
• Flight time: 8mins (approx.)

If you like the look of this awesome RC helicopter, remember - we're currently having a MASSIVE 25% OFF SALE on ALL remote control toys and gadgets!