Month: April 2011
Amazon launch library lending service for Kindle
Amazon have added eBook library lending to the the list of Kindle features for US users. 11,000 local libraries across America have signed up to offer eBook loans through the device, which have a limited loan period just like physical…
REVIEW: Samsung UE55D8000 3D TV review
Few TVs come through the doors of the Tech Digest testing room with a spec sheet as robust as that of the Samsung UE55D8000 3DTV. From its 3D visuals to its svelte frame to the revamped online offering in the shape of the Smart Hub, it's comprehensive in its feature set. £2,500 is a whopping price tag though. Does the TV perform well enough to justify it?
Five reasons why RIM's BlackBerry PlayBook isn't flying off the shelves
RIM's iPad battling BlackBerry PlayBook tablet went on sale in the US yesterday. But rather than having droves of the BlackBerry faithful scrambling into stores to pick it up, reports are of a far more muted launch day. Reuters…
God of War 4 coming in September 2012?
Here's a somewhat unexpected rumour to grab the attention of fans of the PS3's God of War trilogy. It seems we're now going to get a fourth installment in the bloody action franchise, with mythological Greek anti-hero Kratos getting…
Samsung Galaxy Tab price slashed to £15 with Groupon
Those looking for a super cheap tablet fix are unlikely to find a better deal than that which is on offer from Groupon UK today. The daily national deal is for a Samsung Galaxy Tab from T-Mobile for a…
Mega-powerful Alienware M18x and M14x gaming laptops revealed
Alienware have just revealed two new gaming laptops, the M18x and M14x. Easily capable replacements for desktop machines, they're two of the most powerful portable gaming rigs we've ever seen. Starting with the flagship M18x, it's an 18 inch…
Top 3 FREE computer security tips from Kaspersky Lab's Costin Raiu
This week sees London's Earls Court play host to the InfoSec computer and mobile security conference, where all the major players from the anti-virus and back-up software developing fields come together to tout their wares. We caught up yesterday with…
VIDEO: Unreleased iOS build pops up online in White iPhone 4
Now here are two very interesting videos. Vietnamese website Tinhte, the same folks who got their hands on the second leaked iPhone 4 handset, have posted a couple of videos of what they are claiming to be the iPhone 5….
iPhone 5 landing in September 2011 with dual-core CPU
Another day, another trickle of iPhone 5 rumours, this time delivered by the folks over at Reuters. Speaking to insiders "familiar with the matter", their three anonymous sources are claiming that production of the iPhone 5 will begin in…
INTERVIEW: Kaspersky Lab's Costin Raiu on Android security, Twitter and cyber wars
Cybercrime is no longer exclusive to PCs and Macs, with hacks, spam, malware and trojans hitting smartphones, tablets and cloud storage services too. No-one knows this better than Costin Raiu of the security specialists at Kaspersky Lab. As the…