Gaming
In a startling turn of events for the forthcoming Xbox One console, Microsoft have just announced that they will be significantly changing their stance on used games, DRM, game sharing and internet requirements for their next-gen gaming console. An almost...more
Computers
The cheap, tiny and versatile Raspberry Pi computer gets perhaps its most consumer-friendly bundle yet today in the shape of the XBMC Solution. Consisting of a Raspberry Pi computer, Ethernet and HDMI cables, a QWERTY-packing controller with touchpad and a...more
Apple
Apple's "hobby" product, the Apple TV, gets a significant update today, adding HBO GO, WatchESPN Sky News, Crunchyroll and Qello to its streaming line-up. HBO Go offers subscribers unlimited access to top shows including Game of Thrones, while WatchESPN adds...more
iPhone
There may be a new iPhone model sitting just over the horizon, but its looking unlikely that it will land with an all new industrial design. Expected to be an iPhone 5S model as opposed to a full-on numbered sequel...more
Reviews
Gigabyte turn their attention away from motherboards to the ultrabook market with the release of the Gigabyte U2442F. A well-rounded portable machine with dedicated graphics, find out just how well it performs in our full review.more
YouTube Video of the Day
John McAfee was once best known as the founder of the McAfee Antivirus software, but these days the eccentric tech celebrity is better known for the insane life he's recently been living, living on the run from authorities seeking him...more
Samsung
There may be more Samsung Galaxy handsets than you can shake an oversized stick at, but it seems those holding out hope for a Samsung galaxy Facebook model shouldn't hold their breath. The company have revealed they have no intention...more
Gaming
Reports are coming in that the latest software update for Sony's PlayStation 3 (4.45) is causing some user's consoles to stop working. The update (which was intended to allow gamers to disable trophy notifications in-game) has caused the console for...more
Mobile phones
The HTC Butterfly S has officially been revealed following a series of leaks over the past few weeks. Launching in Taiwan and spotted by Engadget, the handset updates the original HTC Butterfly handset with a 1.9GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600...more
Mobile phones
Huawei has unveiled the Ascend P6 which it claims is the world's slimmest smartphone measuring just 6.18mm. The smartphone, which looks very similar to the iPhone 5 especially from the side (see here) features a 1.5GHz quad-core processor and a metallic...more
Headphones / Earphones
From JBL comes a new J-Series A range of in-ear, on-ear and over-ear headphones complete with mic/remote control for compatibility with most smart phone devices.Prices range from £39.99 (J22a) to £119.99 (J88a over ear). The updated range includes: JBL J55a...more
Mobile phones
Want to capture 360 degree images on your smart phone? Then you might want to check out the BubblePod which is currently being funded by Kickstarter. It's a clockwork turntable that grips and rotates your smartphone, whilst the accompanying free...more
Poll
Remember when you printed out photos to bore your friends and family with at leisure? Well it seems those days are virtually over.One in five of us now take photos purely to share via social media and many of us...more
Tech Digest news
Samsung has become the first TV manufacturer to offer all of the UK's terrestrial TV catch up services in one place with the full complement of players now available across its range of 2011, 2012 and 2013 range of Smart...more
Competitions & Promotions
To celebrate the V&A's unique 'David Bowie is' exhibition (23 March - 11 August), event partner and headphone specialist Sennheiser has created 500 pairs of 'MOMENTUM Special Edition' headphones. These closed-back 'around-the-ear' headphones have been created for music lovers wanting...more
Spotify
Great news for space rockers, psych heads and anyone who just likes a bit of Comfortably Numb. It appears that the Pink Floyd catalogue is coming to Spotify. But there's a catch...To unlock the back catalogue Wish You Were Here...more
Polls
I've never heard of Hunched-Over-Laptop Syndrome (HOLS), but as I sit here in bed huddled over my laptop as I nurse an injured leg I can quite believe it exists. Anyway according to a survey by Fellowes (the office equipment...more
Mobile phones
Online giving platform JustGiving has revamped its mobile donation process in order to make donating to causes faster and simpler, it claims. The new 'one-touch' process remembers your details and preferences when you donate on your mobile so you don't...more
Home audio
OK it's the price of a pretty decent second hand car and despite a resurgence there's still not that much vinyl around these days. But then this turntable does look absolutely stunning - and so it should do for just...more
Apple
E3 is drawing to a close, but rather than being all sewn up by Microsoft's Xbox One, Sony's PlayStation 4 or Nintendo's Wii U, it's Apple who've just made the real game-changing gaming announcement. iOS 7 for iPhone and iPad is set to introduce an official controller API, opening the floodgates for hardcore gaming on iOS devices.more
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