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Google / web

Google gets in the festive spirit with a Christmas doodle

Friday, Dec 23, 2011Friday, Dec 23, 2011 - by mike s - 1 Comment

With some parts of the world (like New Zealand, South Korea and Japan) already into Christmas Eve, Google’s festive logo has started appearing on their search homepage.

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audio / reviews

The best headphones you can buy for around £100: AKG and Grado

Thursday, Dec 22, 2011 - by mike s

Old school headphones seem to be enjoying something of a revival, with all sorts of hip names putting out heavily branded (and often comically oversized) headphones. If in-ear ‘phones aren’t your …

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computing / gadgets / photography

Three gadgets we’d like around our Christmas tree, please Santa

Wednesday, Dec 21, 2011 - by mike s

If it turns out Santa really does exist and he’s carting around a big bag of tech gear, the staff at Wirefresh have compiled their gadget wishlist and sent it …

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Android / Google / mobiles

Samsung confirms Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrades for Galaxy SII, Tab and more

Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 - by mike s

Here’s some festive good news for owners of Samsung Galaxy devices – including the hugely popular Samsung Galaxy SII and the innovate Galaxy Note  – the Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade is …

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audio

Q Acoustics 2020i bookshelf loudspeakers pack a superb sound at a bargain price

Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 - by mike s

There’s no shortage of highly capable speakers around the £150 – £200 mark, but you’re unlikely to find any better than the Q Acoustics 2020i bookshelf speakers.

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Google / web

Google serves up a snowy treat for searchers

Saturday, Dec 17, 2011 - by mike s

Google has served up a festive treat for searchers, with a neat trick being served up for surfers typing in a certain seasonal phrase.

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Android / audio / mobiles / photography

How to DEFINITELY turn off the annoying Samsung Galaxy S2 camera shutter noise

Friday, Dec 16, 2011Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 - by mike s - 56 Comments.

The Samsung Galaxy S2 remains our favourite smartphone of the year, delivering handsomely in every department except one: the annoying camera noises which can not be turned off. It drove us mad for weeks …

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Android / gaming / iPhone / mobile apps / mobiles

Grand Theft Auto III awaits your playing pleasure on Android and iOS

Thursday, Dec 15, 2011Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 - by mike s

Developers Rockstar are offering mobile gamers a welcome distraction from duff Christmas TV with the release of an Android version of Grand Theft Auto III joining the iOS version.

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photography / web

Find out who’s stolen your images online with Src Img

Monday, Dec 12, 2011Monday, Dec 12, 2011 - by mike s - 6 Comments.

With many bloggers, Tumblrs and liberty-taking companies treating the web as a free resource for any images they may stumble across, photographers and illustrators need to keep an eye out …

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photography

Leica announces the Leica V-Lux 3 for folks who want to pay an extra £250 for a red dot

Thursday, Dec 8, 2011 - by mike s

Aimed directly at the kind of people who view prestige as being more important than value for money, the 12-megapixel Leica V-Lux 3 is now available for your wallet emptying …

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Android / mobile apps / mobiles

Facebook rolls out Android update, speedier experience promised for all

Thursday, Dec 8, 2011Thursday, Dec 8, 2011 - by mike s

Facebook has just announced a shiny new version of its Android application, and it should be landing in an  Android Market near you any minute now.

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video / web

Alfa Romeo snatch much-prized ‘most amount of water balloons burst by a car’ world record

Wednesday, Dec 7, 2011Wednesday, Dec 7, 2011 - by mike s

If you’re in the market for a car with above average water balloon bursting capabilities, then it seems Alfa Romeo have just the car for you.

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Android / mobile apps / mobiles

Android App Store sale on right now! Apps just 10p/10c per app each – but get in quick

Tuesday, Dec 6, 2011Wednesday, Dec 7, 2011 - by mike s

The Android Market is dishing out an early Christmas present with a selection of top quality apps currently being offered for just 10p (or 10 cents in the US).

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computing / portable

Lenovo’s street tough ThinkPad X130e: better than the iPad for the education market

Tuesday, Dec 6, 2011 - by mike s - 2 Comments.

Lenovo have announced a new laptop designed to take the rough and tumble of the classroom in the shape of the ThinkPad X130e 11.6-inch ultraportable.

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Android / Google / mobile apps / mobiles

Google Maps adds indoor maps and floor plans

Wednesday, Nov 30, 2011Wednesday, Nov 30, 2011 - by mike s

Although Google Maps is great for finding your way around streets and cities, up until now it’s only taken care of the outside of buildings.

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