Month: October 2012
HANDS-ON: NEC LaVie Z ultrabook is the lightest in the world
How light do you think the world's lightest ultrabook could be? 2KG? 1.5KG? How about just 875grams. That's what you get if you pick up the NEC LaVie Z ultrabook, the lightest in the world, shedding the pounds without shedding…
EE 4G network goes live in the UK TODAY
Finally! After having its heels dragged by regulators and networks alike, today smartphone owners here in the UK can access a faster, more consistent mobile internet service through EE's 4G network, which is now live. EE has allowed people to…
Google Nexus 4: 4.7 inch Jelly Bean flagship smartphone revealed
We all knew it was coming thanks to more than a handful of accurate leaks, but a Hurricane Sandy nearly ruined its big day in the limelight. Freak weather or not, Google have lifted the lid on the LG-built Google…
Apple iOS chief Scott Forstall out, Jony Ive to control mobile software arm
A big shake up at the top of Apple's leadership ladder has been announced, with Apple's Senior Vice President, iOS Software Scott Forstall leaving the company with Jony Ive taking control of leadership for Human Interface. The change will be…
Google Nexus 10 tablet revealed: An iPad beater?
It'll take more than a hurricane to stop Google, who've defied the delay to their glitzy New York launch event caused by Hurricane Sandy to reveal their new flagship tablet, the Nexus 10. A 10-inch, Samsung-built device running Android 4.2…
Apple brand Blu-ray a "not-great" format, will never make it to an iMac
Disappointed to see optical disk drives get the boot from Apple's 2012 iMac line-up? If you're still keeping your fingers crossed for a later model to arrive sporting a Blu-ray disc-drive, don't hold your breath: Apple aren't fans. Apple's marketing…
Black Ops 2: Robert Downey Jr. ditches Iron Man suit for a jet in new trailer
Activision, obviously paddling around in an ocean full of cash following the continued success of the Call of Duty video games, have employed British Madonna ex and Lock-Stock director Guy Ritchie to direct their latest live action trailer for Black…
Huawei Honor 2 revealed, packs 4.5-inch iPhone Retina-matching display
A new week, a new Huawei smartphone! The Chinese phone maker have just revealed the Huawei Honor 2, and it's looking to sit comfortably among the Android elite if its spec-sheet is anything to go by. For starters, it's packing…
Amazon attack iPad Mini with new Kindle Fire HD web advert
The gloves are off in the battle between the 7-inch tablets, with Amazon today posting an advert slamming Apple's iPad Mini on the Amazon.com homepage. Presented as a direct comparison between the iPad Mini and their own Kindle Fire HD…
Nook Simple Touch Glowlight eReader lands in the UK, set to duke it out with Kindle Paperwhite
They've been a long time coming, but Barnes & Noble's Nook eReader range has finally hit the UK. The Nook Simple Touch and Nook Simple Touch Glowlight with built-in light are on sale now for £79 and £109 respectively, available…