GTA 5 release date set to see records broke, 3m copies set for UK launch

The upcoming GTA 5 release date is lining up to see records broken with UK retailers setting aside 3 million copies of the game. Despite a GTA 5 release date having been delayed from spring 2013 until mid-September, latest reports have suggested the next instalment of the Grand Theft Auto franchise will become the UK’s biggest gaming release to date, with millions of copies being set aside for launch.Citing...
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Xbox One and PS4 interest ‘balanced’ suggests retailer

It's too close to call between the Xbox One and PS4Ahead of the impending Xbox One and PS4 release dates, a specialist entertainment retailer has suggested that interest in the two consoles is currently “pretty balanced.” With a back and forth of consumer interest flitting between the two consoles, Microsoft and Sony are reportedly neck-and-neck in a bid to tempt potential customers into plumping...
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Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom release date leaks, coming to the UK July 8

A Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom release date has reportedly been set, with the camera heavy S4 spinoff pegged to go on sale in the UK on July 8. One of a trio of Samsung Galaxy S4 spinoffs recently confirmed for launch, the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom boasts an impressive camera with 10x optical zoom and will line up alongside the 4.3-inch Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini and the waterproof Samsung Galaxy S4 Active.While...
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Philips 60PFL6008 TV Review

What is the Philips 60PFL6008?The Philips PFL6008 series sits in the upper middle tier of its latest TV range, and this 60-inch model is the biggest member of the series, which starts at 42-iches for around £1,000 and includes 47-inch and 55-inch versions as well. In fact, it’s the biggest TV Philips currently offers period. It’s equipped with Philips’ new Smart TV engine, passive 3D and, inevitably,...
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Netflix launches 'Max' recommendations engine for PS3 app

Max is Netflix's answer to SiriNetflix has announced a new recommendations service for its PlayStation 3 streaming app, which promises to find users something they want to watch within two minutes. The new service, dubbed 'Max' hopes to bring an end to the countless hours viewers spend aimlessly flicking around the vast library of content in search of something that tickles their fancy.The fun-focused...
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Bluestacks announces GamePop Mini 'free' games console

BlueStacks' new console is free with a monthly subscriptionBlueStacks has followed up the launch of its GamePop Cube console with a permanently free iteration it is calling the GamePop Mini. The device, which will bring all-you-can-eat access to over 500 Android games on your TV set via HDMI, will be completely free for users if they sign up for a 12-month subscription.The Jelly Bean 4.2 device will...
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Battlefield 4 single-player campaign to feature multiplayer elements

The Battlefield 4 single-player campaign will incorporate several of the multiplayer elements, states DICE. According to the game’s developer, the Battlefield 4 single-player campaign will take a much more open-world approach to missions than Battlefield 3.As shown off in the lengthy single-player gameplay demo entitled “Angry Sea”, DICE’s General Manager Karl-Magnus Troedsson also provided some...
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Android 4.3 Jelly Bean expected July, spotted on Galaxy S4 Google Edition

Leaked screenshots show the upcoming Android 4.3 Jelly Bean running on a Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Edition handset. Android 4.3 has been spotted running on the vanilla Android version of the Samsung Galaxy S4 by notorious Samsung-centric blog, SamMobile.The blog says its source is apparently already testing the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update on the stripped back Galaxy S4, but the screenshots reveal...
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BlackBerry PlayBook BB10 update cancelled, confirms Heins

BlackBerry CEO, Thorsten Heins, has confirmed that the aging and unsuccessful BlackBerry PlayBook won’t be getting the BlackBerry 10 upgrade it was promised. The BlackBerry 10 OS won’t be coming to BlackBerry’s ill-fated tablet, meaning Heins may have put the last nail in the coffin for the BlackBerry PlayBookHeins revealed the disappointing news during the company’s financial results call, which...
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BlackBerry shares tumble as company misses quarterly targets

BlackBerry shares have dropped by 20 per cent after the company revealed an unexpected operating loss for its Q1 2013. The US stock market saw BlackBerry shares tumble by 20 per cent to $11.58 (£7.59) before the markets opened this morning due to the company’s Q1 2013 announcement.The BlackBerry Z10 manufacturer posted a net loss of $84 million (£55 million) for its first quarter, which ended June...
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Apple MacBook Air 2013 video review

With an outstanding battery lifeand the same excellent build quality and design, it’s fair to say we fell in love with the 13-inch MacBook Air 2013 when we reviewed it. The new 12-hour battery life and latest Intel Haswell i5 dual-core processor makes it far more power efficient, but still just as responsive as the previous model.The 13-inch Apple MacBook Air 2013 faired very well in our full review,...
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Acer Iconia W3 Tablet Review

What is the Acer Iconia W3?The first portrait-aspect Windows 8 tablet is here. The Acer Iconia W3 is an 8.1-inch Windows tablet that costs significantly less than the Microsoft Surface RT at £279. However, there are a few compromises involved with this little tab. Acer Iconia W3 - Design Like most of Acer's tablets, the Acer Iconia W3's casing is plastic. Its edges are white and its back a plate...
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Sony Xperia i1 leaked with 20MP camera

Sony is apparently preparing aSony Xperia i1 smartphone that packs a hi-res 20-megapixel camera. Perhaps aiming to rival the recently unveiled Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom and rumoured Nokia Lumia 1020, the Sony Xperia i1 has leaked supposedly touting a 20-megapixel rear snapper.Pictured in between the Sony Xperia ZL announced at CES 2013 and the newly launched Sony Xperia Z Ultra phablet, the Sony Xperia...
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128GB phone tech is coming, says SanDisk

SanDisk says it is working on storage tech that will enable both 128GB phones and 128GB microSD cards. Talking to TrustedReviews, SanDisk product marketing manager Ruben Dennenwaldt said that micro-storage capacity of “128GB is certainly something we’re working on”, and that the technology would needed to produce 128GB phones will “absolutely” be readily available within the next two years.Although...
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Google reportedly developing own games console and smartwatch

Could Google be creating its own Ouya?Google is working on its own games console and smartwatch concepts, according to a recent report. The Wall Street Journal carries the claims that Google is branching out with its Android-based hardware plans.With Android gaming growing at a massive rate after a somewhat sluggish start, Google is said to be designing its own console through its Google X and Android...
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Ricoh GR Camera Review

What is the Ricoh GR?The Ricoh GR Digital series is now several generations old, having evolved previously from Ricoh’s film heritage. Its long heritage is a hint at its purpose, too, because this is pricey, fixed lens compact for the ‘true photographer’ – decide for yourself if you qualify.The latest model, labelled simply the Ricoh GR, is the first from the newly formed Pentax Ricoh stable and is...
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Skype boosts iOS app with unlimited free video messages

Skype video messages now unrestrictedMicrosoft-owned VoIP app Skype has updated its wares for iOS users, allowing them to send unlimited free video messages to fellow users. The newly-tuned app lifts restrictions on video clips, which had previously limited users to just 20 free videos a month unless they upgraded to the $4.99 Skype Premium subscription.The update comes just over a week after Skype...
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Sony explains PlayStation Plus requirement for PS4 online

Sony has explained the reasoning behind requiring PlayStation Plus subscriptions for online gaming with the PS4. The PS4 will require a PlayStation Plus subscription for gamers to play online, like the Xbox Live Gold subscription at present, and access streaming services like Netflix.However, Sony has explained the reasoning behind the new paywall, saying the PS4 online gaming network requires “a...
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Angry Birds Trilogy coming to Wii U and Wii in August

Angry Birds Trilogy for Wii and Wii UNintendo Wii U and Wii gamers will be able to get in on the Angry Birds action from August with the launch of the Angry Birds Trilogy. Rovio has confirmed that the Nintendo Wii and Wii U will be getting the Angry Birds Trilogy disc-based game from August, offering 30 episodes of bird-flinging fun.Angry Birds Trilogy for Wii U and Wii was formally announced via...
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Xbox 360 becomes the UK’s most popular console ahead of Xbox One release

Xbox 360, now the UK's most popular consoleWith the Xbox One set to hit retailers in a matter of months, latest figures have revealed the soon to be superseded Xbox 360 has overtaken Nintendo’s Wii to become the UK’s most popular games console. Continuing to outsell its PS3 and original Wii themed rivals, figures collated by GfK Chart-Track have revealed that with a hefty 8.4 million Xbox 360 consoles...
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Dyson AM02 Mini Tower Fan Gadget Review

What is the Dyson AM02 Mini Tower Fan?The Dyson AM02 Mini Tower Fan is the latest addition to the British brand’s collection of eye catching air multipliers. A scaled down verison of one of the original trio of Dyson fans, it is the new big brother to the multipurpose Dyson Hot & Cool.Capable of increasing airflow 16 times, it is for more intensive, large scale usage than the table top primed...
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iOS 7 to introduce head movement controls

iOS 7 will allow users to control their iOS device using head movements, a feature discovered in the new iOS 7 beta 2. Found in the Accessibility section within the Settings menu, the head movement control option will allows users to access certain features using head gestures in the newly confirmed iOS 7.Left or right head movements can be used to access the home button, for example. Other functions...
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Xbox One and PS4 “looking more like PCs every day” says Alienware

The PS4 and Xbox One consoles are becoming more like gaming PCs with every announcement, claims Alienware. Frank Azor, General Manager at Alienware, said the PS4 and Xbox One are being built with PC architecture but are also adopting desktop gaming ideas.“A lot of the innovations and things that are proven on the PC are making their ways onto consoles”, said Azor. “The consoles are looking more and...
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How to install Windows 8.1 Preview in the UK

Want to download and install the brand new Windows 8.1 Preview in the UK? Well, you're bang out of luck because in Microsoft's infinite wisdom, the update supports US English, German, French and a bunch of other languages, but not UK English. Ho hum...But, but... there is a way and we have it. In fact, we've tried it and it works. So here's how it goes...Step 1: Download and apply US English language...
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Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Power Edition coming July

A new Power Edition of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 is launching in July, updating the current model with a sleeker design and an extended battery life. The limited edition Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Power Edition will provide a highly powerful and more colourful version of the popular smartphone controlled quadricopter.Parrot has introduced a sleeker hull design for the limited edition AR.Drone 2.0 Power Edition...
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Ouya Review

Ouya - First Impressions What is Ouya? Haven't you heard? Ouya is the revolution that's going to sweep the games industry, at least that's what its creators hope. Made famous by its incredibly successful Kickstarter, where it raised over $8.5 million, Ouya is an Android-based, open source games console based on an Nvidia Tegra 3 chip. Imagine if an Apple TV played games, as it could well do in future,...
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