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Check your full PC specs in a jiffy with Speccy
computing / hardware / reviews / software / Windows

Check your full PC specs in a jiffy with Speccy

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 - by mike s - 1 Comment

Speccy, a simple program from the folks behind the fantastic CCleaner is one of those programs you’ll rarely use, but when you need it, you’ll be glad it’s there.

Check your full PC specs in a jiffy with Speccy Read More
Alcatel One Touch Idol X 5-inch phone serves up 1080p, 13MP in a snappy design
Android / mobiles

Alcatel One Touch Idol X 5-inch phone serves up 1080p, 13MP in a snappy design

Monday, Feb 25, 2013Monday, Feb 25, 2013 - by mike s - 1 Comment

They may not be one of the biggest names in the mobile world, but we’re very much liking the look of these colourful new handsets from Alcatel. Resplendent in brightly …

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Samsung's new Galaxy Note 8 tablet packs stylus, can make calls
Android / hardware / portable

Samsung’s new Galaxy Note 8 tablet looks to take on iPad Mini with stylus and ability to make calls

Sunday, Feb 24, 2013Sunday, Feb 24, 2013 - by mike s

Two days ahead of Mobile World Congress 2013, Samsung has announced the newest member of their successful Galaxy Note family. the Galaxy Note 8.0 – a tablet that can make phone calls.

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Nikon D7100 24MP APS-C camera snnounced - pics and specs
photography

Nikon D7100 24MP APS-C camera announced – pics, prices and specs

Thursday, Feb 21, 2013Thursday, Feb 21, 2013 - by mike s

Nikon has whipped away the wraps off its new mid-level, APS-C flagship camera, the Nikon D7100, which sports a new 24.1MP sensor, weatherproofing and lots f tweaks and improvements.

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Sony Xperia Z smartphone hands-on review: huge screen, classy looks and toilet-proof
Android / mobiles

Sony Xperia Z smartphone hands-on review: huge screen, classy looks and toilet-proof

Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013Friday, Mar 15, 2013 - by mike s

Looking to take on the Samsung Galaxy S3/S4, Apple’s iPhone 5 and the recently announced HTC One, Sony’s new flagship Xperia Z smartphone is hoping to elbow itself some market share in …

Sony Xperia Z smartphone hands-on review: huge screen, classy looks and toilet-proof Read More
Micro Anvika joins the vanished electronics shops of Tottenham Court Road, London
business / computing

Micro Anvika joins the vanished electronics shops of Tottenham Court Road, London

Tuesday, Feb 19, 2013Monday, Feb 18, 2013 - by mike s - 3 Comments.

Back in August 2012 we reported on the decline of Tottenham Court, a street once famed as the place to go to for consumer electronics in London. Up until fairly recently, both sides of the …

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The Apple iWatch. The hype, the fantasies and the dreadful renders begins
Apple / gadgets / hardware / portable

The Apple iWatch. The hype, the fantasies and the dreadful renders begins

Monday, Feb 18, 2013 - by mike s

Ah yes, the Apple iWatch. The new rainbow unicorn of the tech world. It’s going to be so amazing that already equally non-existent rival products like the Samsung Galaxy Watch are reported as likely to …

The Apple iWatch. The hype, the fantasies and the dreadful renders begins Read More
LG liberates the big-screen Optimus G Pro smartphone with 1080p display and neat camera features
Android / mobiles

LG liberates the big-screen Optimus G Pro smartphone with 1080p display and neat camera features

Monday, Feb 18, 2013 - by mike s

LG has announced that the Korean launch of their new LG Optimus G Pro smartphone will be taking place later this week, with the high end HD device hopefully heading West soon after.

LG liberates the big-screen Optimus G Pro smartphone with 1080p display and neat camera features Read More
Thinking of buying a DMC-GH3 camera? Panasonic invites you to 'try before you buy'
photography

Thinking of buying a DMC-GH3 camera? Panasonic invites you to ‘try before you buy’

Friday, Feb 15, 2013 - by mike s

Panasonic UK has introduced a novelty ‘Try Before You Buy’ offer for potential purchasers of its high-end DMC-GH3 Micro Four Thirds enthusiast camera.

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ARCHOS throws down a trio of Android tablets, ARCHOS 80 Platinum, ARCHOS 97 Platinum HD andARCHOS 116 Platinum
Android / computing / portable

ARCHOS throws down a trio of Android tablets, the ARCHOS 80 Platinum, ARCHOS 97 Platinum HD and ARCHOS 116 Platinum

Friday, Feb 15, 2013 - by mike s

French consumer electronics company ARCHOS have whipped up a triumvirate of keenly-priced Android-powered tablets in their “Platinum” series.

ARCHOS throws down a trio of Android tablets, the ARCHOS 80 Platinum, ARCHOS 97 Platinum HD and ARCHOS 116 Platinum Read More
Minecraft Raspberry Pi Edition now available for download
gadgets / gaming

Minecraft Raspberry Pi Edition now available for free download

Tuesday, Feb 12, 2013 - by mike s

We’re big fans of the Raspberry Pi, a credit-card-sized single-board computer, developed at the University of Cambridge’s Computer Laboratory in the UK – and now it’s going to be running Minecraft.

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Spotify finally arrives for Windows Phone 8 users
audio / mobiles / Windows Mobile

Spotify finally arrives for Windows Phone 8 handsets

Friday, Feb 8, 2013 - by mike s

It’s been a frustrating wait for some users, but Spotify have finally released a version of their music streaming app for the Windows Phone 8 platform.

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Wikipad 7-inch Android gaming tablet coming soon, priced at $249/£150
Android / gadgets / gaming

Wikipad 7-inch Android gaming tablet coming soon, priced at $249/£150

Friday, Feb 8, 2013 - by mike s

We’re rather intrigued by the concept of the Wikipad gaming tablet which combines an Android tablet with console controls to create “the tablet made for games.”

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BT's BT6500 landline phone blocks cold callers, unlikely to be very effective
business / mobiles

BT BT6500 landline phone blocks cold callers, sadly unlikely to be very effective

Thursday, Feb 7, 2013Thursday, Feb 7, 2013 - by mike s - 4 Comments.

We’ve been driven insane by spam calls – usually of the pre-recorded nature – offering ‘urgent and important’ news about PPI accident insurance or some other annoying rubbish.

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Dyson Airblade Tap adds a 420mph hand dryer to your hand washing experience
gadgets

Dyson Airblade Tap adds a 420mph hand dryer to your all-in-one hand washing experience

Tuesday, Feb 5, 2013Tuesday, Feb 5, 2013 - by mike s

Dyson has unveiled his latest clever-clogs idea in the shape of the Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer which combines the tap (or ‘faucet’ to you Americans) and an Airblade hand dryer.

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