Apple remembers two year anniversary of Steve Jobs’ death

On the anniversary of Steve Jobs’ death, current Apple CEO Tim Cook has led the company in remembering its co-founder and former talismanic leader. With today, October 5th, marking the two year anniversary of the passing of Steve Jobs, his replacement in leading the world’s biggest company has helped the company remember the man who brought the world the likes of the iPod, iPhone and iPad.In a note...
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Google Nexus 5 price to be half that of iPhone 5S reports claim

With Google Nexus 5 rumours hitting fever pitch, latest reports have suggested that the Google Nexus 5 price will be half that of Apple’s flagship iPhone 5S. While last year’s Google Nexus 4 offering having grabbed consumer’s attentions with its premium array of innards and minimalist price tag, it looks like the Google Nexus 5 will follow suit, with latest reports claiming the phone will be equally...
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Nokia Lumia 1520 leaks again, this time in red

Yet more Nokia Lumia 1520 pictures have leaked online, with the rumoured ‘phablet’ sized device shown off in a new red colour scheme. Widely expected to be a Windows Phone 8 powered rival to the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, the Nokia Lumia 1520 has been the subject of much rumour in speculation in recent weeks, with new images of the mooted handset having now emerged online.Appearing courtesy of the Twitter...
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Panasonic TX-P55VT65 TV Review

What is the Panasonic TX-P55VT65?The Panasonic P55VT65 is a 55-inch TV from what would have been Panasonic’s flagship plasma series if the brand hadn’t gone a bit mad - in a good way - and launched the P60ZT65. It thus boasts a high-end plasma filter; a huge contrast range; extensive Smart TV features and picture calibration aids; 3D playback; and the endorsement of the independent THX ‘quality assurance’...
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Is the iPhone 5C officially a flop? Another retail giant slashes the price

Significant discounts on brand new Apple iPhone handsets are absolutely unheard of, but US big box store Best Buy has become the latest major retailer across the pond to slash the price of the iPhone 5C. Best Buy is offering the iPhone 5C for $50 (about £30) on a two-year contract, which is half of the $100 (around £60) Apple has instructed retailers to ask punters for the colourful handset.Best Buy's...
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GTA 5 doesn’t glamorize violence, say character voice actors

From left: Steve Ogg, Shawn Fonteno and Ned LukeThe voice actors that play the three GTA 5 protagonists have spoken out against critical commentary suggesting the game glamorises violence. Despite the existence of FPS titles like Call of Duty or Battlefield, GTA games have always had a reputation for being an used as an example of what’s wrong with society.However, the three chaps who voice the three...
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Google Nexus smartwatch codenamed Gem, will launch end of October

Google Nexus smartwatch conceptA Google Nexus smartwatch is apparently on its way this month, currently bearing the codename Gem. It seems that Google is about to pull its own smartwatch out of the bag with rumours of an incoming Google Gem device doing the rounds.The latest rumours state Google’s smartwatch is codenamed the Nexus Gem and could launch alongside the new Android 4.4 KitKat OS.Rumours...
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Grand Theft Auto Online Game Review

Available on Xbox 360 and PS3 as part of GTA 5 A lot of developers like to argue that their multiplayer component qualifies as a separate game, but GTA Online is one of the few to justify the claim. Rolled out through a patch two weeks after the launch of GTA 5, it’s a different entity, taking the streets and people of Los Santos, not to mention those of the surrounding Blaine County, and rolling...
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PS4 to outsell Xbox One before Christmas suggest analysts

The PS4 will outsell the Xbox One in pre-Christmas sales according to industry analysts IDC. Sony will win the pre-Christmas next-generation console war, predicts IDC, with the PS4 winning out over its rival due to factors like price.The analysts predict that Sony’s next-generation console bundles will be more popular with consumers this Christmas, mostly due to the PS4’s lower price point, retailing...
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PS4 PlayStation app features detailed by Sony

Sony has offered more information on the official PS4 PlayStation app, which will be free to download on iOS and Android. Originally unveiled during the Tokyo Game Show keynote, Sony has provided further details on the functionality of the PS4 PlayStation app.Speaking to Shuhei Yoshida, the official EU PlayStation blog has outlined some of the function of the upcoming PlayStation app, which should...
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BlackBerry Z30 Phone Review

What is the BlackBerry Z30?The BlackBerry Z30 is the largest phone BlackBerry has ever produced, at least it has the largest screen. It’s a larger-screen alternative to the BlackBerry Z10, its 5-inch screen matching the most-celebrated Android phones of the year. At £500 it matches phones like the Galaxy S4 on price too. If you care about apps at all, that phone or an iPhone 5C is a much better choice....
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iPhone 5S motion sensor issues reported

Reports suggest that the iPhone 5S may have serious issues with its advanced motion sensors. When the iPhone 5S launched on September 20, Apple pointed to its brand new M7 coprocessor as a revolution in mobile motion-sensing technology.However, just two weeks on we're hearing reports of inaccuracies with the device's motion and orientation-sensing capabilities. There's an extensive forum thread over...
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Google Play Music app coming to iOS this month

Google Play Music All AccessGoogle is finally set to launch a Google Play Music app for iPhone and iPad some time this month, according to a recent report. Google Play Music has been around in some form since November 2011, when it was essentially launched as Google's answer to iTunes - with the additional ability to upload 20,000 of your own songs to the cloud for free. Perhaps fittingly, only Android...
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Twitter goes public with its $1 billion IPO plans, confirms 215m monthly users

After privately signalling its intentions last month, Twitter has taken the next step to its long-awaited stock market floatation by officially filing papers with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.In submitting the requisite S-1 document, which became available to the public on Thursday, Twitter announced that it has now amassed 215m monthly active users, with 100m of those users checking...
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Amazon set-top box coming before Christmas, report claims

Amazon's rumoured set-top box for HD television sets will be available to buy before Christmas, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal on Thursday. The device, which has been the subject of speculation for most of this year, would likely provide competition to the Apple TV set-top box, as well as the lesser-used Google TV platform and other connected television services.It is reasonable...
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Battlefield 4 beta problems: EA release full issue list

Battlefield 4 doesn't launch until 1 November, but fans are already getting to grips with the exclusive Beta. A test version has been available since 1 October for Battlefield 3 Premium members, some owners of Medal of Honor Warfighter and Battlefield 4 Digital Deluxe Edition pre-order customers.Players are reporting a range of issues and a full list of known problems has been published on the official...
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PS4 stock “bit tight prior to Christmas” for retailers

Sony has discussed PS4 stock concerns, saying stock will be a “bit tight” before Christmas for anyone who hasn’t pre-ordered the next-gen console. Addressing concerns over PS4 stock, it seems everyone who has already pre-ordered their console will receive it before Santa comes, but store stock beyond that will be limited.Speaking to Edge, Sony UK boss Fergal Gara, says “demand for PS4 is not really...
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Android 4.4 KitKat screenshots leak, reveal new features

Screenshots of the new Android 4.4 KitKat OS have leaked online; revealing some of the new features it will offer users. An early build of the next Google mobile OS has been captured in some screengrabs, still bearing the Android Key Lime Pie moniker, prior to the KitKat name announcement.There are some subtle colour scheme changes evident within the screenshots, with white becoming more dominant....
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LG G Flex to launch in November with curved screen?

LG is expected to launch the LG G Flex in November, complete with a curved display. Although the plans are yet finalised, the LG G Flex has been pencilled in for a November launch with LG debuting its first curved display smartphone.According to information and an image obtained by CNET, LG is currently preparing to launch the LG G Flex with a curved display, using the company’s plastic OLED screen...
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Best Surround Sound Systems 2013

Which is the best surround system for your TV or home cinema setup? We pick the best from our latest surround sound system reviews If a soundbar does not suitably meet your audio needs and you have the room to spare, a decent surround sound system can make a vital difference to your home cinema experience. To appreciate the true majesty of movies on Blu-ray you’ll need to invest in a decent surround...
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BBM for Android beta starts up again offering new version

Reports suggest that there’s a new BBM for Android beta available to selected test groups, offering a new version of messaging app. BlackBerry has released a new version of the BBM for Android beta, offering a refreshed UI ahead of the much anticipated general launch.According to CrackBerry sources, the latest BBM for Android beta offers a new welcome screen that explains about notifications and an...
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