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Learn all about typography with this superb animated short film
video / web

Learn all about typography with this superb, hand-crafted animated short film

Tuesday, May 7, 2013Sunday, May 5, 2013 - by Pete Railton

We can’t even imagine how dedicated you’d have to be to put this five minute animated film together, but we’re definitely enjoying the results – and learning a lot about type faces along the way.

Learn all about typography with this superb, hand-crafted animated short film Read More
Apple reveals top 50 apps of all time as App Store hits 50 billion downloads
Apple / iPhone / mobile apps

Apple reveals top 50 apps of all time as App Store hits 50 billion downloads

Monday, May 6, 2013Sunday, May 5, 2013 - by Lee J.

With Apple’s App Store cruising past the incredible landmark figure of 50 billion apps downloaded, the company has released updated lists of its all-time top iPhone and iPad apps.

Apple reveals top 50 apps of all time as App Store hits 50 billion downloads Read More
Acer Aspire R7 15.6-inch 'revolutionary' touchscreen notebook launched
computing / hardware / Windows

Acer Aspire R7 15.6-inch ‘revolutionary’ touchscreen notebook launched

Friday, May 3, 2013 - by Pete Railton

Infused with a rather tenuous link with Star Trek’s new ‘Into Darkness’ movie, Acer has launched its new Aspire R7 15.6-inch touchscreen notebook.

Acer Aspire R7 15.6-inch ‘revolutionary’ touchscreen notebook launched Read More
Google Keep note-taker gets even better with Chrome app
Android / Google / Windows

Google Keep note-taker gets even better with Chrome app

Friday, May 3, 2013Friday, May 3, 2013 - by mike s

We’re already huge fans of Google Keep on the Android platform – in case you haven’t used it yet, it’s a wonderfully simple note taking app that we’re finding invaluable for quickly grabbing …

Google Keep note-taker gets even better with Chrome app Read More
End of an era as Hasselblad discontinue their legendary V-system cameras
photography

End of an era as Hasselblad discontinue their legendary V-system cameras

Wednesday, May 1, 2013Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - by mike s

Hasselblad has officially abandoned its iconic medium-format V-System after over 50 years of production. Based on the original designs of Victor Hasselblad, the Swedish camera has enjoyed legendary status in the …

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Google Glass how-to video shows off a futuristic, but simple interface
computing / Google

Official Google Glass how-to video shows off a futuristic, but simple interface

Wednesday, May 1, 2013Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - by Tony Fletcher

Google has released a short video showing off the main interface for Google Glass, and it’s rather beautifully elegant.

Official Google Glass how-to video shows off a futuristic, but simple interface Read More
Google Now comes to the iPhone and iPad, via the Google Search app
Android / Apple / Google / iPhone / mobile apps / mobiles

Google Now comes to the iPhone and iPad, via the Google Search app

Monday, Apr 29, 2013Monday, Apr 29, 2013 - by Lee J.

The quite fabulous Google Now service has now been made available for iOS users, as part of the updated Google Search app.

Google Now comes to the iPhone and iPad, via the Google Search app Read More
Samsung unveils budget 7-inch Galaxy Tab 3
Android

Samsung unveils budget 7-inch Galaxy Tab 3 tablet

Monday, Apr 29, 2013Monday, Apr 29, 2013 - by Pete Railton - 1 Comment

Samsung has announced the third iteration of its popular Galaxy Tab 7-inch tablet, unsurprisingly named the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3.

Samsung unveils budget 7-inch Galaxy Tab 3 tablet Read More
Sherpa personal assistant app mixes up Google Now and Siri functionality to Android - now available in UK
Android / mobile apps / mobiles

Sherpa personal assistant Android app mixes up Google Now and Siri functionality – now available in UK

Monday, Apr 29, 2013Monday, Apr 29, 2013 - by Tony Fletcher

The new Sherpa app for Android is an attractive and powerful  personal assistant app that mixes up features from Apple’s Siri and Google Now. It’s now available in the UK as a …

Sherpa personal assistant Android app mixes up Google Now and Siri functionality – now available in UK Read More
Samsung releases 'punk rock' advert for Galaxy S4
Android / mobiles / video / web

Samsung releases awful ‘punk rock’ advert for the ‘rebellious’ Galaxy S4

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 - by mike s - 2 Comments.

Samsung’s latest advert for its GALAXY S4 smartphone is a curious affair as it barely shows the phone, preferring to feature a stick thin model pointlessly cavorting about to a cod-tribal punky …

Samsung releases awful ‘punk rock’ advert for the ‘rebellious’ Galaxy S4 Read More
Bad news for Apple fans seeking a big screen iPhone: it's not happening any time soon
Apple / iPhone / mobiles

Bad news for Apple fans seeking a big screen iPhone: it’s not happening any time soon

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 - by mike s

Crushing the hearts of millions of Apple fans who have been craving some of the big screens seen on rival handsets, Apple mainman Tim Cook has said that there’s won’t be a big …

Bad news for Apple fans seeking a big screen iPhone: it’s not happening any time soon Read More
NASA launches three HTC Nexus One powered satellites into orbit
Android / computing / Google / mobiles

NASA launches three HTC Nexus One Android-powered mini-satellites into orbit

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 - by mike s

Looking to find ways of creating cheaper satellites using off-the-shelf components, NASA has launched three PhoneSat craft into orbit, each powered by a Google-HTC Nexus One smartphone.

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Stunning 3D video graphics technology makes water look real
computing / gaming / software / video

Stunning 3D video graphics technology makes cascading water look unbelievably real

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 - by Lee J.

We won’t even pretend to understand the technology that produces such astonishingly realistic water movement, but the video demo is a thing of beauty in itself.

Stunning 3D video graphics technology makes cascading water look unbelievably real Read More
BBC releases Android iPlayer Radio app and says it's better than the iOS version
Android / Google / mobiles

BBC releases Android iPlayer Radio app and says it’s better than the iOS version

Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 - by Tony Fletcher

The patience of Android users waiting for a version of the BBC’s iPlayer Radio has finally been rewarded, with the new app coming with the bonus of being described as  ‘even better’ than the iOS version.

BBC releases Android iPlayer Radio app and says it’s better than the iOS version Read More
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 takes on the Olympus OM-D with added Wi-Fi and NFC
photography

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 takes on the Olympus OM-D, throws Wi-Fi and NFC into the mix

Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 - by nuffsaid

The successor to last year’s popular Lumix G5  Micro Four Thirds system camera , the new Panasonic G6 comes with a 16-megapixel  sensor, OLED viewfinder and 3″ free-angle LCD screen.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 takes on the Olympus OM-D, throws Wi-Fi and NFC into the mix Read More

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