PS4 release date: Retail packaging unveiled ahead of November 29 launch

Ahead of the November 29 PS4 release date, Sony has officially unveiled the PS4 retail packaging, giving gamers an idea of what they can expect. Continuing the colour schemes which have adorned much of the PS4 promotional materials to date, the PS4 release date will see consoles head to retailers in blue and white boxes, with the usual console image and storage details on show.With just a little over...
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iPhone 5C sales predications slashed as interest wanes

Apple’s mid-range colourful smartphone is reportedly facing low consumer interest, with iPhone 5C sales predictions being slashed by analysts. With iPhone 5C sales said to be around 33 per cent lower than originally anticipated, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has cut his sales predictions for the recently announced handset and cheaper sibling to the flagship iPhone 5S.Despite iPhone 5S stock...
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Official Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet pictures leak ahead of launch

Nokia looks all but certain to enter the tablet race in the coming weeks, with official looking Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet pictures leaking online. Having previously made a premature appearance in a vibrant red hue, the latest Nokia Lumia 2520 pictures have shown the as yet unconfirmed tablet in a bright cyan finish – that’s blue to us regular folks.Hitting the web courtesy of the Twitter based serial...
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Amazon wants YouTube stars for instant video push

Amazon is pitching deals to the most popular content creators on YouTube, in a bid to bolster its Instant Video offering, according to reports on Friday. AdAge says the company wants to include the cream of the web's short videos within its streaming properties, which also include the UK's Lovefilm service.The report claimed that if a deal is struck popular channels will get their own pages on Instant...
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iPhone 5S apps crashing twice as often as iPhone 5 and 5C

Owners of Apple's new iPhone 5S handset are dealing with twice as many app crashes as those still rocking the iPhone 5 or those who opted for the iPhone 5C, a new study has claimed. Figures from the Crittercism group claim programs crash two percent of the time for the iPhone 5S, compared with under 1 per cent for the iPhone 5S and year-old iPhone 5 handset.The group looked at hundreds of app launches...
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Samsung Galaxy S4 battery issues reported, 30 per cent of users effected

A number of Samsung Galaxy S4 battery issues have surfaced, with reports stating that up to 30 per cent of S4 owners have reported problems with their phone’s staying power. Citing a “trusted source working at an operator,” German site MobiFlip has claimed that Samsung Galaxy S4 battery issues are plaguing users of the phone. It has been suggested that heavily depleted performances and swollen batteries...
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Nexus 5 pictures leak showing colourful Android 4.4 KitKat

Android 4.4 KitKat running on the Nexus 5New pictures of the heavily rumoured Google Nexus 5 have appeared online, revealing fresh screenshots of Android 4.4 KitKat. The Android KitKat images show off a later build than we’ve seen in previous leaked screenshots and include details of several new features.Strongly reminiscent of the Moto X, this version of Android 4.4 KitKat bears the a build number...
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Xbox One debut for Top Gear's The Stig in Forza Motorsport 5

Xbox One gamers will be able to race as the "digital cousin" of Top Gear's The Stig in Forza Motorsport's fifth installment, Microsoft has confirmed. The legend's relative will have a starring role in the Turn 10 Studios game thanks to a collaboration between BBC Worldwide and Xbox.Fans will be able to test themselves against the test driver while playing the game and even have the opportunity to...
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iPhone 5S users report Microsoft’s infamous Blue Screen of Death errors

The BSOD attacks the iPhone 5S iWorks suiteiPhone 5S users have started experiencing Microsoft’s infamous Blue Screen of Death errors on Apple’s new flagship smartphone. Typically an error found on older Windows PCs, iPhone 5S users have to reboot their smartphones after seeing the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD).It seems iPhone 5S users are experiencing the BSOD issues when using the iWorks suite that...
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Best Sat Nav

Looking for the best sat-nav to buy? Whether it's TomTom or Garmin, we round-up the top rated sat-navs to mount onto your car dashboard.It's not easy to pick a sat nav. Will you use it abroad or domestic only? Can you make do with a phone app or old school it with paper maps? There's plenty of ways of going about getting from A to B without losing your way but the standalone sat nav is still one of...
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Rockstar Games offering 500k GTA$ as compensation for GTA Online issues

Rockstar Games will be compensating frustrated GTA Online gamers with a $500,000 GTA$ payment into their game bank accounts. Gamers who have been suffering from GTA Online access and save game problems will be rewarded for their patience with free money for their GTA 5 multiplayer characters.“Given some of the recent technical issues during these first days of GTA Online, and now that things are starting...
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John Lewis: TV will take over in 2014

The TV market is set for a return to prominence, with high street retailer and electronics seller John Lewis predicting that TVs will replace smartphones and tablets as a key market in 2014. With TVs having been superseded by portable gadgets as the latest must have devices in recent years, John Lewis has suggested that the rise of Smart TVs and 4K systems will see the TV scene once again take over...
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4K TVs ‘doing unbelievably well’ claims retailer

Following the recent introduction of the first consumer available 4K televisions, retailer John Lewis has suggested that 4K TVs are ‘doing unbelievably well’. Said to be exceeding early expectations, the retailer has told us that interest in the first 4K TVs has been much higher than anticipated, with the industry expected to grow dramatically over the coming months as more consumers are made aware...
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Google Nexus 5 Launch Event: October 15 unveiling tipped

With Google Nexus 5 rumours hitting fever point, new reports have suggested that a Google Nexus 5 launch event will be held next week. While the Google Nexus 4 follow-on has long been mooted to be on the cards, confirmation of exactly when the Samsung Galaxy S4 rivalling smartphone will be unveiled is still to be detailed, with latest rumours hinting at an imminent October 15 announcement.Although...
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Samsung Galaxy J announced

Samsung Galaxy J - big in JapanSamsung has announced the Samsung Galaxy J, a new large-screen device aimed at the Japanese market. The new smartphone was announced at an event held by Japanese network DoCoMo, and it would seem that the J stands for Japan. Don't expect to see it making its way west any time soon.We hope we're wrong on that point though, as the Samsung Galaxy J appears to be a highly...
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Google TV set to make way for Android TV

Google is rumoured to be axing Google TV in favour of a new approach with a new name - Android TV. The company's vision for a living room box has failed to gain traction with customers, leading to a bit of a rethink from the software giant.A new report from GigaOm claims that Google is in the process of rebranding and realigning its Google TV service with hardware partners.Just three years after the...
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Twitter trialling breaking news deliveries via direct message

In the last couple of years, Twitter has become arguably the digital world's forefront destination for immediate breaking news updates. Users feeds are littered with updates from the world of news, sport, politics and current affairs as they happen, while ongoing stories are continually updated from news organisations and eye witnesses before traditional online and broadcast media are able to prepare...
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Is Nokia plotting to launch a laptop alongside tablet and phablet at Nokia World?

Nokia may be preparing to spring a surprise at its Nokia World event later this month, by returning to the laptop market, judging by an official image released by the company on Thursday. Ahead of its October 22 event in Abu Dhabi, the company offered a teaser encouraging users to 'watch the action on your screen of choice.' The image depicts a smartphone, a tablet and a laptop computer. Intriguing...
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GTA 5 PC edition tipped for early 2014 release date

A GTA 5 PC release could be on the way, with latest reports suggesting the much loved game will be brought to PC gamers early next year. With publisher Rockstar having to date ignored calls for a GTA 5 PC release and launched the game only for PS3 and Xbox 360 consoles, claimed “industry sources” have suggested that GTA 5 could break it console bonds in a matter of months.“Multiple industry sources...
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BT and EE sign mobile network deal

BT will re-launch its consumer mobile operations after a new partnership was signed with EE. The agreement between the companies will enable BT to use the EE network as part of a wholesale contract, including the EE 4G network.“BT and EE have signed an agreement to proceed, on an exclusive basis, to a contract for EE to provide mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) services to BT’s customers and...
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Samsung Galaxy S5 release date tipped for surprise January announcement

A Samsung Galaxy S5 release date could be with us a lot sooner than expected, with latest reports suggesting the phone could be unveiled in January. With the existing Samsung Galaxy S4 said to be suffering from considerably lower sales than the manufacturer had anticipated, it has been reported that Samsung is to rush forward its Samsung Galaxy S5 release date in a bid to better compete with the likes...
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Fitbit Force officially announced with altimeter and new display

The Fitbit Force has been officially announced, with the company’s latest fitness tracker finally introducing a display. Offering a new display over the original Fitbit Flex, the Force also offers a built-in altimeter and will soon offer smartphone notifications and caller ID.“We are continuously looking for ways to take wireless tracking devices and wearable technologies to the next level, and I...
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iPhone 6: Analyst confident about approximate 5-inch screen

An analyst currently doing the tour of Apple supply chains has received word the iPhone 6 will feature a larger screen when it is released next year. Brian White of Cantor Fitzgerald (previously of Topeka Capital), a notorious Apple tipster, has said he is “confident” the iPhone 6 will pack a larger screen than the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C.Supporting previous rumours that the iPhone 6 will feature...
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Halfords releases Nextbase range of dash-cam car windscreen cameras

Nextbase 402G ProfessionalHalfords has announced a new line of dash-cams, with the Nextbase range set to give drivers the ability to reveal the truth behind car accidents. Capturing the view through a car's windscreen in real-time, the recorders are able to capture events before, during and after any collision.The footage can help drivers resolve insurance claims, proving the fraudulent behaviour...
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Ofcom considering increasing 4G mobile operator license fees, could affect users

Ofcom has just published a consultation that outlines how 4G mobile operator licensing fees could increase in the future. The UK’s office of communications could drastically raise the annual feeds for the 900MHz and 1800MHz 4G spectrum bands following a consultation.After calculating the value of the spectrum based on the bids made during the 4G auction and the payments received for each, Ofcom is...
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Acer C720 Chromebook announced with budget sub-£200 price tag

Acer has expanded its range of Google powered laptops, with the Acer C720 Chromebook officially unveiled as a budget offering with a sub-£200 price tag. Like the Acer C710 Chromebook before it, the Acer C720 Chromebook has Google's Chrome operating system at its core, which benefits from automatic updates. Improving on its predecessor, the Acer C720 boasts a lightweight design, a full 30 per cent...
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PS4 Pre-orders: Best deals and bundles available now

Despite day on PS4 pre-orders having already sold out, a raft of retailers are still giving you the chance to secure your PS3 follow-on ahead of the console's upcoming release. With retailers suggesting that PS4 pre-order interest has been double that of the rival Xbox One, leading up to the recently confirmed November 29 PS4 release date there are a number of outlets all vying for your PS4 pre-order...
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Windows Phone 8.1 coming to tablets too?

The Nokia Lumia 1020 runs Windows Phone 8Windows Phone 8.1 is expected to launch for tablets as well as smartphones when it becomes available early next year. Although Windows tablets currently run Windows RT or Windows 8, it seems Microsoft will introduce 7- to 10-inch screen compatibility with Windows Phone 8.1.Microsoft will be making Windows Phone 8.1 support larger screens than the 5- to 6-inch...
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HTC One Max specs tipped to include 5.9-inch screen and 1.7GHz quad-core CPU

The HTC One Max specs sheet has made another premature appearance, with the upcoming, oversized smartphone tipped to play host to a 1.7GHz quad-core processor. With the HTC One follow-on and Samsung Galaxy Note 3 rival expected to be officially unveiled later this month, newly emerged HTC One Max specs have pointed to the high-end smartphone sporting the same 1.7GHz quad-core CPU as its predecessor,...
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NFC enabled Sharp XLHF202 HiFi announced for UK

Sharp XLHF202 Hifi Stereo SystemSharp has officially unveiled a new NFC enabled Stereo System, with the Sharp XLHF202 HiFi set to hit reatilers across the UK today. With Bluetooth-enabled audio playback, the NFC compatible music player gives users the ability to stream tracks by touching any Bluetooth device against Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, which can be used up to 10 metres away."Listening...
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iPad 5 leaks show off new iPhone 5S inspired Space Grey finish

New iPad 5 leaks have surfaced, with the latest images of the upcoming tablet showing a device with an iPhone 5S inspired Space Grey finish. With the iPad 5 release date widely expected to be officially announced at a dedicated launch event on October 22, the latest iPad 5 leaks have offered an early insight into what the next-generation Apple tablet could look like.Widely expected to be coming in...
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