GTA 5 lands as digital Xbox Games download

With three million copies of the game having already been sold in the UK alone, developer Rockstar has launched GTA 5 as a digital download through Xbox Games. With a digital GTA 5 download having been available for PS3 gamers since launch last month, the Xbox bound download has only just landed, four weeks after the game hit retailers and generated more than $1 billion in just three days on sale.Priced...
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Apple increases iPhone 5S production as it slashing iPhone 5C numbers

Apple has readdressed its iPhone intentions, with the Cupertino based company set to increase iPhone 5S production rates by 75 per cent. Seemingly highlighting the gulf in interest between the company’s two latest smartphone offerings, while iPhone 5S production is set to be almost doubled, it has been suggested that production rates of the colourful iPhone 5C are to be reduced by 35 per cent.According...
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Google Play event set for October 24, no Google Nexus 5 expected

Despite Google issuing invites to an October 22 Google Play event, the search giant has suggested the meeting will not see the Google Nexus 5 unveiled. With the Google Nexus 5 widely expected to enter the realms of reality later this month, following the arrival of the first Google Play event invites last night, speculation was rife that the Google Nexus 4 follow-on could be just days away from unveiling.Now,...
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Oculus Rift gaming headset likely to come to market running Android

The consumer version of the Oculus Rift virtual reality gaming headset is likely to run off Google's Android operating system, according to the company's Chief Technology Officer. Legendary games developer John Carmack, who is heading up the device, said the headset will probably take the form of a standalone Android system that boasts a smartphone-like processor.In an interview with Engadget the...
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Apple denies it is able to read iMessage content

Apple has once again responded quickly to new allegations from security researchers who have claimed the company could easily spy on users of its iMessage IM platform for iOS and Mac OS X devices. The company moved swiftly to play down fears after span href="http://redirect.viglink.com?key=11fe087258b6fc0532a5ccfc924805c0&u=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.quarkslab.com%2Fimessage-privacy.html" data-pullquote="Quarkslab...
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Best headphones for running 2013 - Which sports headphones to buy?

Looking for the best headphones for running? We've put six of the leading sports headphones to the test to find out which ones you should be taking to the gym, on the road or down to the park. Whether you are already a seasoned runner or thinking of pulling on the running shoes for the first time, having your favourite music to keep you company can be the motivation you need to push through the pain...
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White Google Nexus 5 leaks suggesting multiple colours at launch

Images of a white Google Nexus 5 have leaked online ahead of the phone’s formal unveiling, suggesting the phone will launch in a pair of colour schemes. With the traditional black Google Nexus 5 having been caught on camera countless times in recent weeks, newly leaked images have shown the handset’s packaging, with a white Google Nexus 5 clearly depicted against the blue box.With the Google Nexus...
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Electrolux Design Lab 2013 won by swarm of tiny cleaning robots

Imagine being able to flop on the sofa on a Sunday afternoon safe in the knowledge that hundreds of mini flying robots were cleaning your home from top to bottom. This is the future according to the winning concept of this year's Electrolux Design Lab. Adrian Perez Zapata from Columbia designed automated cleaning system "Mab" for the competition.Inspired by the way bees work together to pollinate...
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Apple to bring TouchID fingerprint reader to iPad and Mac

An Apple patent has surfaced suggesting the Cupertino-based company could be getting ready to bring its TouchID fingerprint scanner to both iPad and Mac devices. Following the formal unveiling of the iPhone 5S last month with a TouchID fingerprint reader incorporated within the handset’s home button, it has been widely suggested that the sensor will be integrated within the iPad 5 and iPad mini 2...
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Is a Dyson silent hairdryer on its way?

Dyson could soon be adding hairdryers to the list of domestic devices it's revolutionised, a range of leaked patent applications has suggested. The British company - famous for for its range of bagless vacuum cleaners - has applied for patents for a silent hairdryer.The Telegraph has uncovered six patents detailing the mechanism of a "hand held blower with heater" which can also be used for drying...
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Fujifilm X-E2 Camera Review

Fujifilm has announced its latest retro-styled CSC in the shape of the Fujifilm X-E2. It builds on the successful Fujifilm X-E1, which we gave a 9/10 back in March, with over 60 improvements and refinements. We attended the product launch and were able to take a closer look at Fujifilm’s latest to assess the improvements first-hand.Watch our Fujifilm X-E2 hands-on video One of the first areas of improvement...
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Xbox One and PS4 Battlefield 4 delays considered by DICE

Battlefield 4 delays were almost needed for the game’s arrival on the next-gen Xbox One and PS4 consoles, developer DICE has revealed. With the two eagerly awaited consoles set to hit retailers next month, DICE has revealed that it considered delaying the hotly anticipated first-person shooter for next-gen gamers due to the difficulties involved in developing a game alongside the new platform.“We've...
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Facebook changes teenage privacy settings

Facebook has changed its privacy settings for teenagers, lifting the previous restrictions imposed upon those under 18-years-old. Anyone aged between 13 and 17 will now be able to share their posts with anyone on the internet, after Facebook changed its privacy settings for teenagers.Previously, teenagers’ posts could only be viewed by their friends or friends of friends, depending on their chosen...
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Lenovo inches a step closer to buying BlackBerry

Lenovo could be about to make a bid for BlackBerry as it signs a nondisclosure agreement in order to gain access to the smartphone pioneer's financial details. The Chinese computer manufacturer has shown an interest in the Canadian business - famous for its Qwerty keyboard devices - since it announced it was struggling to keep up with the touchscreen-centric market earlier this year.Lenovo's chief...
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Xbox 360 sales top 80 million ahead of Xbox One release date

Microsoft has revealed that over 80 million Xbox 360 consoles have been sold since launch, with just a month to go before the Xbox One hits shelves. According to the company’s internal data, the Xbox 360 reached the 80 million milestone this month, with demand for the console still high.Although the figure is for “consoles sold to retailers worldwide”, which doesn’t directly correlate to those actually...
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Samsung Galaxy S5 features to include inbuilt eye scanner?

Claimed Samsung Galaxy S5 features have leaked, with an integrated eye scanner tipped for inclusion as a biometric security measure. One of the more far-out Samsung Galaxy S5 rumours to do the rounds, it has been suggested that the upcoming handset will forgo a fingerprint scanner like the iPhone 5S or HTC One Max, instead favouring an eye scanner as an extra layer of security.Citing unnamed sources,...
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Windows 8.1 download: How to upgrade to Windows 8.1

The Windows 8.1 is here, and it addresses several criticisms frequently levelled at Windows 8. But how do you get the thing installed? It's a very simple process, but here's how you do it.For current Windows 8 usersThe first thing we recommend is to make sure you backup any critical data. Chances are nothing will go wrong – these aren't the days of Windows 95 – but between updates is a particularly...
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GTA 5 update patch 1.04 now available for PS3

Rockstar has issued a new GTA 5 title update, patch 1.04, for PS3 gamers, aiming to fix issues with vehicle losses. The 1.04 PS3 patch "is expected to fix the remaining instances of issues that have caused vehicle purchase loss and will also enable the functionality through which we'll be providing this GTA$ stimulus cash to players."Offered as a title update for PS3 gamers only, patch 1.04 is a 39MB...
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Sonic: The Lost World Game Review

Available on 3DS, Wii U (version reviewed) Has there ever been a decent 3D sonic game? Certainly not in the last ten years, if ever, which makes this Sonic Wii U game all the more important. From the Dreamcast’s Sonic Adventure through to 2007’s Sonic the Hedgehog reboot, each 3D effort has either been a mild disappointment or an outright disaster, wrecked by bad controls, poorly-conceived gameplay...
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Apple Steve Jobs patent upheld by USPTO

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has upheld 20 of Apple’s patent claims after reviewing what is known as the Steve Jobs patent. In December last year, the USPTO tentatively rejected all claims under the Steve Jobs patent which relates to a multitouch patent described as a “touch screen device, method, and graphical user interface for determining commands by applying heuristsics.” Apple’s...
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New Apple TV tipped for October 23 release date

Ahead of Apple’s upcoming October 22 launch event, retailer Amazon has hinted that a new Apple TV unit will be released next week. With the iPad 5 and iPad mini 2 widely expected to be the stars of next Tuesday’s Apple event, it is now believed that a revised Apple TV could also be set to enter the realms of reality, with the internet connected TV provider seemingly being readied for an in-store release...
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Google teases Nexus Gem smartwatch during Q3 earnings call

Google may have just teased an upcoming smartwatch during the company’s earnings call for Q3 2013. Talking about the new multi-screen world, Google CEO Larry Page referenced smartwatches, but didn’t give any details as to what type of device the company would be creating.“People increasingly have more than one device. Screens are proliferating in the home as well as wearable screens like watches and...
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PS4 Launch Titles: Driveclub delayed until 2014

Ahead of the console’s upcoming launch, Sony has announced that Driveclub, one of the PS4 launch titles, has been hit by delays. Previously set to go on sale alongside the PS4 next month, manufacturer and publisher Sony has now revealed that, follow a raft of rumours, a Driveclub release date has indeed been delayed until the early part of 2014."SCE Worldwide Studios and the team at Evolution Studios...
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Nokia smart watch patented and prototyped

Nokia is working on its own smart watch, as evidenced by a recently revealed patent filing and prototype for an innovative multi-screen concept. The faltering Finnish mobile phone giant submitted the smart watch patent application detailed below in August of last year. It outlines a modular design that can house multiple displays on a single wrist-worn device.It would mean that users could simply...
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Sony BDP-S4100 Blu-ray Review

What is the Sony BDP-S4100?It’s one of Sony’s latest midrange Blu-ray players, positioned between the top-end BDP-S5100 and great-value BDP-S1100. Going by usual model number protocol, you’d expect it to be a step up from the BDP-S3100, but actually they sit parallel – both sell for the same price, but the S4100 offers certain features not found on the S3100 and vice versa. We’ll outline these in...
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Google Nexus 5 leaks on Google Play Store

The Google Nexus 5 appeared briefly on the Google Play Store, confirming that an official announcement is not far off at all - as well as the handset's pricing. Google has been unable to stem the flow of hands-on shots and information on the Nexus 5 from unofficial sources in recent months, but the latest and largest leak of all is of its own doing.In the early hours of the morning Google seemingly...
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Best cheap mobile phones to buy 2013

Looking for the best cheap mobile phone to buy? If you can't afford an iPhone or an Android phone like the HTC One, we are here to help you find a budget alternative. So the wallet can’t stretch to an iPhone 5 or an Android smartphone great like the HTC One or the Samsung Galaxy S4. All is not lost. You can still get the smartphone experience at the fraction of the price. You will have to be prepared...
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Microsoft launches Remote Desktop app for iPhone and iPad

Microsoft has today released a Remote Desktop app for Apple's iOS devices, allowing iPad and iPhone users to control their PC when away from the screen. The free app, which comes on the same day Microsoft went public with its heavily-touted Windows 8.1 update, can be used to access a PC by manually inserting the machine's IP address.iOS owners can access the multi-touch Windows 8 experience in much...
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Twitter considering standalone direct messaging app, report claims

Twitter may be looking to revitalise its marginalised direct messaging feature by launching it as a free-standing app, according to reports on Thursday. The social network may be looking to get in on the action "in the near future" following the explosion of popular messaging applications such as Snapchat and WhatsApp, among others.Twitter may see an opportunity to entice more users within its ecosystem,...
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Grand Theft Auto 5 sales reach record breaking 3 million mark in UK

Grand Theft Auto 5 has become the fastest selling game in the UK ever with 3 million copies flying off shelves in just 4 weeks. Figures taken from GfK Chart-Track are reported to show that having already beaten sales of Call of Duty: Black Ops II, the title should overtake FIFA 13 sales in the next few days meaning it's also on track to becoming the biggest selling game of all time too.The smash hit...
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Android 4.3 Samsung Galaxy S4 update begins rollout

An Android 4.3 Samsung Galaxy S4 update has begun a global rollout, with a number of handset owners reporting the new software has been made available for download. While Samsung has yet to make an official announcement regarding a Samsung Galaxy S4 Android 4.3 update, Twitter has today been rife with S4 owners touting their new OS wares. At present it appears that although the software is beginning...
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