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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
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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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
Will your programs and devices work with Windows 8 - here's how to check
computing / hardware / Microsoft / Windows

Will your programs and devices work with Windows 8 – here’s how to check

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 - by Tony Fletcher

If you’re looking to upgrade your PC or laptop to Microsoft’s new Windows 8 operating system. you may be wondering if all your programs and peripherals are going to work with the …

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Samsung Galaxy S3, Asus Google Nexus 7 and Transformer Prime scoop up T3 Awards
Android / Apple / computing / gadgets / gaming / Google / hardware / mobile apps / mobiles / photography / reviews

Samsung Galaxy S3, Asus Google Nexus 7 and Transformer Prime scoop up T3 Awards

Tuesday, Oct 9, 2012Tuesday, Oct 9, 2012 - by Lee J.

The prestigious  T3 Awards took place last night, and the Taiwanese company Asus managed to steal the show, picking up no less than five awards.

Samsung Galaxy S3, Asus Google Nexus 7 and Transformer Prime scoop up T3 Awards Read More
computing / Google / hardware / portable

Google postpones its Nexus Q media streamer launch to ‘make it better’

Wednesday, Aug 1, 2012Wednesday, Aug 1, 2012 - by mike s

We’re still a little bit baffled by Google’s curious social streaming device, the Nexus Q, which offers an intriguing feature set with a rather high $299 price tag.

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Google announces Nexus Q - 'the first social streaming media player'
Google / hardware / mobiles / video

Google announces Nexus Q streaming media player – full specs released

Thursday, Jun 28, 2012Thursday, Jun 28, 2012 - by Pete Railton

Google has unveiled the Nexus Q, a curious, minimalist, streaming home entertainment hub packed in a 4.6 inch sphere.

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Asus Transformer Pad Infinity video is 'leaked', shows off high end specs and HD screen
Android / computing / hardware

Asus Transformer Pad Infinity video is ‘leaked’, shows off high end specs and HD screen

Monday, Jun 25, 2012Monday, Jun 25, 2012 - by Lee J. - 2 Comments.

It’s one of the tablets we’re looking forward to the most, and with the release date looming, a lengthy video of the Asus Transformer Pad Infinity tablet-cum-laptop has been ‘leaked.’

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Google shows its love for Colossus and Bletchley Park
computing / Google / hardware

Google celebrates the UK’s Bletchley Park and ground-breaking Colossus computer

Friday, Mar 9, 2012Friday, Mar 9, 2012 - by mike s - 1 Comment

Google has enjoyed something of a love affair with Bletchley Park in recent times, Now known as the historic site of secret British codebreaking activities during WWII and the birthplace …

Google celebrates the UK’s Bletchley Park and ground-breaking Colossus computer Read More
Wacom introduces multitouch Intuos5 tablets - new features shown off in promo videos
computing / hardware

Wacom introduces multitouch Intuos5 tablets – new features shown off in promo videos

Thursday, Mar 1, 2012 - by Lee J.

Graphic tablet kings Wacom have unveiled their updated line up of pro Intuos tablets, now packing multi-touch gesture support. Aimed at professional photographers, designers and artists, the new Intuos5 tablets …

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audio / gadgets / hardware / reviews

Stream tunes from phone to your hi-fi with Nokia’s MD-310 Wireless Music Receiver – review

Thursday, Jan 12, 2012Thursday, Jan 12, 2012 - by mike s - 1 Comment

If you’re fed up with the puny sound coming from your phone’s built-in speaker, or the less than hi-fi noise coming out of  your smartphone dock, it might be time to invest in …

Stream tunes from phone to your hi-fi with Nokia’s MD-310 Wireless Music Receiver – review Read More
audio / hardware / iPhone

Blue launch Spark Digital and Mikey Digital pro iPhone and iPad microphones

Sunday, Jan 8, 2012 - by mike s

Snazzy microphone maker Blue is launching a new range of microphones targeted at iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users.

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computing / hardware / reviews

Drobo-FS – great NAS drive, fiddly apps and a hideously unfriendly media server

Wednesday, Nov 23, 2011Wednesday, Nov 23, 2011 - by mike s - 6 Comments.

Billed as “delivering the best file sharing experience ever,” the Drobo FS network attached storage (NAS) box  lets you slide in as many as five hard drive, so you just …

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Android / computing / hardware / portable

Samsung Galaxy Note coming to the UK next week, also available in white

Friday, Oct 28, 2011Friday, Oct 28, 2011 - by Pete Railton

Samsung has confirmed that their innovative 5.3″ tablet-cum-smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Note, will be released  in the UK on 3rd November.

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computing / hardware / Microsoft / video

Step into Microsoft’s astonishing sci-fi future [video and pics]

Friday, Oct 28, 2011Friday, Oct 28, 2011 - by mike s - 1 Comment

Man oh man, we want to jump straight into the wonderful world of high tech shown off in Microsoft’s astonishing futuristic movie.

Step into Microsoft’s astonishing sci-fi future [video and pics] Read More

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