iPhone 5S release date rumoured as September 6

The eagerly awaited iPhone 5S release date will be held on September 6, with Apple set to launch a budget iPhone on the same day, latest reports have suggested. Citing an unnamed “very credible and serious source,” German Apple blog iFun has claimed the September 6 iPhone 5S release date, suggesting the date, which is now less than six weeks away, will see Apple introduce “two new types of devices.”Pointing...
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Xbox One release date will be held before PS4 arrival retailer suggests

The Xbox One release date has been pegged as November 29 and will precede the PS4 release date by two weeks, a leading retailer has suggested. While Sony and Microsoft have to date remained relatively tight-lipped on the launch dates of their respective consoles, retail giant Toys R Us has claimed that the Xbox One will land before the PS4. Listing the Xbox One release date as November 29, the retailer...
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Steve Ballmer: We made ‘a few more Surface RT tablets than we could sell’

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has admitted the company overestimated the number of Microsoft Surface RT tablets it could sell after it emerged the company had to right off $900 million of stock. With just 260,000 Surface RT tablets sold globally to date, Microsoft revealed last week that it was sat on more than $900 million (£591m) worth of unsold stock. Responding to these somewhat troubling figures,...
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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 rumours point to multiple screen sizes

With Samsung Galaxy Note 3 rumours hotting up, latest reports have suggested multiple version of the stylus bragging smartphone could land, each with a different screen size. According to latest reports, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will land in triplicate, with the trio of handset offerings sporting a selection of displays, varying from 5.5-inches to 6-inches in size. Of course this is yet to be confirmed...
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PS4 Pre-orders: Where you can buy it

PS4 pre-orders are now in full swing and with many retailers vying for your cash, you don't even need to fork out the full £349 RRP to secure your own Xbox One rival. Excitement continues to grow around securing your futuristic gamer ahead of the ‘2013 holiday season’ PS4 release date that is currently being bandied around, with a number of retailers and industry analysts predicting stock shortages...
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F1 2013 release date confirmed for October 4

The official F1 2013 release date has been confirmed, with developer Codemasters revealing the Formula 1 themed game will hit retailers on October 4. Making the announcement in the build-up to this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, Codemasters has confirmed the latest instalment to the popular F1 franchise will see the game touch down for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC platforms on October 4, days ahead of the...
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New MacBook Pro line tipped for October reveal with Haswell innards

Apple is set to launch a new MacBook Pro range in October, with the remodelled laptop line to run Haswell chips, latest reports have suggested. With the iPhone 5S and iPad mini 2 both expected to be officially unveiled around September, it has been claimed Apple could have a bumped autumn product line-up, with unnamed ‘supply chain sources’ being citied in suggesting new MacBook Pro models will be...
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Gran Turismo movie in production Sony confirms

A Gran Turismo movie is official and already in production, Sony has confirmed ahead of this autumn’s eagerly awaited Gran Turismo 6 release date. Following rumours of a Gran Turismo movie earlier this week, gaming blog Joystiq has reported that an unnamed Sony spokesperson has confirmed the mooted film is “being made.” The company has as yet failed to offer any further statement or official confirmation...
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Dyson DC49 Vacuum Cleaners Review

What is the Dyson DC49?The Dyson DC49 is the company’s latest compact cylinder vacuum cleaner and the first to be powered by the digital motor found within Dyson hand dryers. Originally designed with the 'small scale, big performance' needs of the Japanese market in mind, it has been adapted for UK shores as a vacuuming option for apartment or flat dwellers. Although small in size, it will prove a...
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Panasonic Lumix GX7 mirrorless camera leaks

Details and images of the Panasonic Lumix GX7 mirrorless camera have leaked onto the internet, revealing a number of exciting new features and a retro-inflected design overhaul. The Lumic GX7 is the much anticipated follow-up to last year's highly rated Panasonic Lumix GX1. Now, images on Fotomagazine and specs on 4/3 Rumours suggest that we're in for a worthy update.As you can see from the main picture...
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Compact Dyson DC49 vacuum launched with hand dryer motor

Dyson has launched its latest compact vacuum cleaner, with the Dyson DC49 formally unveiled with the same digital motor as the company’s hand dryers. With a footprint that can fit on a single sheet of A4 paper, the Dyson DC49 is the company’s smallest vacuum cleaner to date which benefits from its central Ball technology for improved manoeuvrability in tight spaces. Far from your casual purchase,...
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Sky launches £10 NOW TV Box

Sky has released the NOW TV Box, a new entry-level set top box that will provide access to its movies and sports broadcasts without a subscription. The tiny square Roku-like device plugs into any modern television set and essentially turns it into a smart TV, hooking it up to the internet and providing a sharp UI.It costs just £9.99, which provides you with access to a range of online channels. These...
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Samsung-made Google Nexus 10 update coming in 'near future,' says Android chief

A new version of the Google Nexus 10 tablet is on deck for a launch in the 'near future,' Android head Sundar Pichai is reported as saying. According to Wall Street Journal journalist Amir Efrati, who spoke to Pichai during yesterday's Android 4.3 event, the update to the Samsung-made device isn't too far away from joining the new Nexus 7, which was also unveiled on Wednesday.Efrati tweeted: "Expect...
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Sony confirms Android 4.3 update availability for selected Xperia range handsets

Sony Xperia Z and Xperia Tablet ZSony has confirmed which of its Xperia devices will be getting the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update in the near future. The recently unveiled Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is coming to selected Sony Xperia devices soon, according to the Japanese manufacturer.Although Sony fails to give any specific Android 4.3 upgrade date within the official blog post, it can confirm the new...
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Battlefield 4 Battlelog trailer revealed

Battlelog for Battlefield 4DICE has released an official Battlefield 4 Battlelog trailer, explaining all the new features for the companion app for its upcoming FPS. Enhancing Battlelog especially for Battlefield 4, DICE has said it wants to make the smartphone, tablet and laptop app “integral” to the BF4 experience.“Battlelog for BF4, what we’ve done is really try to expand the service to be super...
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Limited Edition GTA 5 Strategy Guide release confirmed

A Limited Edition GTA 5 Strategy Guide has been confirmed, with BradyGames partnering with publisher Rockstar to release the walkthrough guide for the upcoming title. With a GTA 5 release date set for September 17 having been delayed beyond its originally billed ‘spring 2013’ arrival, BradyGames has now confirmed that it will launch two GTA 5 Strategy Guides alongside the eagerly awaited game. Lining...
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Microsoft has no plans to sell Xbox One and Kinect separately

Xbox One, Kinect and Wireless ControllerMicrosoft has confirmed that it will not be selling an Xbox One without the Kinect, despite rumours that it would be doing so. The latest rumour was that Microsoft would be selling a Kinect-free Xbox One bundle in November, for a reduced cost, according to sources supposedly “familiar with the matter”.However, Microsoft has combated those claims, protecting...
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Budget iPhone gets compared to iPhone 3GS and iPod Touch in new video

Budget iPhone compared...The budget iPhone case has been compared to the iPhone 3GS and iPod Touch in a new video on YouTube. The video, posted by YouTube user DetroitBORG, showcases the plastic casing for the budget iPhone which contains all of the chassis components, and seems to be the real deal.“This is an early look at what appears to be the casing of the lower cost Apple iPhone, presumably intended...
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Google Glass camera inclusion ‘masks potential’ of the techy eyewear

Google’s decision to incorporate a camera within its Google Glass eyewear could hold the futuristic technology back and ‘mask its potential’, industry experts have suggested. With the incorporation of an outward-facing camera seeing Google Glass spark continuing privacy debates, the CEO of a parent company behind a new wearable camera has suggested the snapper inclusion ‘masks the potential’ of the...
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New Nexus 7 UK release date and price leaked

New Nexus 7 coming September 13?UK consumers can expect to get their hands on the new Nexus 7 tablet this September, with prices starting from a penny shy of £200. According to the PC World website, the new Nexus 7 will land on UK shores on September 13, leaking the UK release date and pricing for the second-generation slate before any official word from Google.The next-generation Google Nexus 7 will...
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Android 4.3 update now available for Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10

Owners of a Nexus 4, Nexus 7 or Nexus 10 will be able to update their devices to Android 4.3 today, gaining access to all the new features. Google officially unveiled Android 4.3 Jelly Bean last night along with the Full HD resolution new Nexus 7, with the update arriving for Google smartphones and tablets from today.Rather than a completely new mobile OS, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean brings incremental...
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NOW TV now exclusively available on LG Smart TVs

Now TV arrives exclusively on LG Smart TVNOW TV by Sky is now exclusively available on LG Smart TVs, offering consumers Sky Movies and Sports without a subscription. LG has signed an agreement to offer NOW TV from Sky on its Smart TV platform, exclusively for at least 12 months.Anyone using an LG Smart TV from 2012 or 2013, or the latest Blu-ray players and Home Cinema Systems from LG will be able...
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Apple reportedly set to discontinue iPhone 5 production this autumn

Apple could be planning to stop production of the iPhone 5 this autumn as it turns all of its attention to iPhone 5S and budget iPhone production. That's the statement made by Korean news outlet ETNews, at least.It's widely known that Apple is producing an affordable version of the iPhone from scratch, which will likely spell the end of the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S as ongoing concerns. It was also presumed...
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Parrot AR Drone 2.0 Power Edition Gadget Review

What is the Parrot AR Drone 2.0 Power Edition?The Parrot AR Drone 2.0 Power Edition is an incremental improvement on the stock second-gen model. It introduces a menacing new all-black colour scheme and tripples the quadrocopter’s battery life, jumping from 12 minutes of flight time to 36 minutes. Controlled via smartphone or tablet, the high-end flying machine features an integrated HD camera and...
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September iPhone 5S launch suggested by Apple earnings call

Apple yesterday held an earnings call, but a closer look at some of the details provided gives a very good indication as to when exactly the iPhone 5S will be launched. As we reported, Apple CEO Tim Cook used this earnings call to promise a range of exciting new products in the autumn. Exciting, yes, but autumn is a pretty vague time span.Now those clever analysts have been earning their colossal...
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Xbox One to allow indie creators to self publish games on Xbox Live?

The Xbox One console will allow for smaller, independent game developers to publish their titles on the Xbox Live Arcade without a Microsoft-certified partner, according to reports. Perhaps in a bid to rival the Sony PS4 console as a haven for the little guys outside of the major studios, Microsoft will soon announce a drastic overhaul its publishing policies, Game Informer sources claimed on Tuesday.Within...
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Google Play Games app launches at Android 4.3 Jelly Bean event

In amongst all the excitement of a new version of Android Jelly Bean, next-gen Nexus 7 tablet and the surprise launch of a TV streaming dongle called Chromecast, Google has also outed a new app for its Android gaming service. During the 'Breakfast with Sundar Pichai' press gathering on Wednesday, the search and mobile giant unveiled the long-rumoured Google Play Games app.A direct answer to Apple's...
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Tablets will outsell PCs this year suggests Google

Having launched the new Google Nexus 7, Google has suggested that global tablet sales will exceed those achieved by the PC market for the first time later this year. Suggesting that tablets will emulate the rapid growth achieved by their smaller, smartphone siblings, Google has hinted that the tablet market could be on the verge of surpassing the long-established PC market in terms of global unit...
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Google launches Chrome Cast, brings internet content to your TV

Google has launched Chrome Cast, a dongle that plugs into any TV via the HDMI port to allow content streaming from any device. Running a simplified version of Chrome OS, Chrome Cast is just 2-inches long and plugs directly into the HDMI input on a TV.Connecting to a Wi-Fi network, Google says it is “fast and easy to set up”, works “across platforms and across devices” and users will have “nothing...
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