Huawei Ascend Mate 2 leaks with 6.1-inch screen

Huawei Ascend Mate 3 leakThe Huawei Ascend Mate 2 has leaked once again, with the follow-on to the Chinese manufacturer’s 2013 phablet offering tipped to boast a 6.1-inch screen. Expected to maintain the same 6.1-inch form factor as its predecessor, latest reports have claimed that the Huawei Ascend Mate follow-on will be a very much incremental update to the little adopted phablet device.Ticking...
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LG G Arch smartwatch to be unveiled at MWC 2014?

LG is on the verge of re-entering the smartwatch race, with the company widely expected to unveil its mooted LG G Arch device at MWC 2014. With the company having launched a watch-based phone back in 2009, the Korean manufacturer got a dramatic jump on the now blossoming smartwatch sector, and, according to latest reports will now re-enter the race with a new Samsung Galaxy Gear rival.Although little...
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Samsung Smart TVs could soon control your home

A Samsung Smart TV platform update has been announced, highlighting how the company’s TVs could soon offer control for the rest of your home. As the Internet of Everything trend becomes a reality, the new Samsung Smart TV Software Development Kit 5.0 has been confirmed, bringing with it a new collection of devices and platforms compatible with the system.Meaning that your Samsung TV will soon be able...
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Top 5 Worst Tech Gadgets of 2013

The year is just about done, and with our annual TrustedReviews awards we’ve celebrated the best new technology of the year. However, what about the worst bits? We don't generally see many truly bad products at TrustedReviews. Most big tech brands are smart enough to kill any stinkers before they reach the shops, while we don't see that many dodgy knock-offs around these parts.This is, of course,...
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Nest Protect Review

What is the Nest Protect?This is the second product from Nest Labs, a company widely known as being "what the creator of the iPod did next”. That creator is Tony Fadell who set up Nest Labs in 2008, having spent the previous seven years at Apple where he conceptualised, designed and oversaw the production of the iPod.The Nest Protect is a ‘smart’ smoke alarm and it follows in the footsteps of the...
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Best Android Apps 2013: 10 must-have Android apps

Whether you're a current Android phone owner, or you've just bought a phone from our best Android phones shortlist, seeking out the best Android apps is a sure-fire way of getting the most from your phone.For our list of the best Android apps we've tried to pick out some of the best new additions in different categories, but we've also stuck with the best older apps if no new app can easily compare...
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Nike Fuelband SE Gadget Review

What is the Nike Fuelband SE?The Nike Fuelband SE is the activity tracker follow-up and replacement for the Nike Fuelband. It's far less radical an upgrade than we had hoped, however, which could prove troublesome given there's so much more competition now.The main improvements concern the average battery life and the inability to automatically sync data, which has now been solved with the addition...
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Samsung Galaxy S5 5.25-inch QHD screen enters production

The S5 looks set to add a QHD displayWith the Samsung Galaxy S5 release date now mooted to be just a matter of weeks away, latest reports have suggested the phone’s 5.25-inch QHD screen has already entered production. A step up in both size and quality over the 5-inch Full HD display on the Samsung Galaxy S4, the reported Samsung Galaxy S5 panel is said by Korean media to have entered production as...
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Brother HL-1110 Printer Review

What is the Brother HL-1110?Many people think the only low cost printers are inkjets, but an entry-level laser printer needn't cost you more than £60. This is the price point of Brother’s HL-1110, intended as a personal laser printer for home or student. Brother HL-1110 - Design and FeaturesThis is a small printer – with its trays shut, its footprint is only slightly larger than an A4 sheet, so it...
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BlackBerry cancels two BB10 handsets as woes continue

BlackBerry has cancelled two upcoming BlackBerry 10 handsets as its 2014 developer and investor conference is also given the chop. The latest round of BlackBerry handset cancelations comes just days after the Canadian manufacturer announced a staggering third quarter loss exceeding £2.7 billion, the latest in a long line of negative financial reports.The two scrapped phones have been doing the rounds...
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Top 10 Best iPhone Games 2013

Looking for the best iPhone games to download from the App Store? Whether you own an iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C or still rocking an iPhone 4S, these the top paid-for and free games you need to get onto your slick iOS 7 homescreen. With over one million apps on the App Store, it's becoming an increasingly difficult job pinpointing the great time wasters out from the iPhone games that are simply a waste of...
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Best Android Tablet Apps: Top 5 Google Play downloads

Bought an Android tablet and looking for the best Android apps to download first? Whether you've bought a Nexus 7 or an Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7, we pick 5 Google Play essentials you need in your life pronto. Another year, another barrage of Android tablets all trying to pose as better alternatives to the iPad Air or iPad Mini. From the second generation Google Nexus 7 to the surprisingly decent Tesco...
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HP set to rejoin smartphone race

Hewlett Packard is apparently set to rejoin the smartphone market it left in 2011 with the launch of two low-cost 'phablet' devices. Even more remarkably, those two devices could well be launched by the end of 2013.According to The Information’s sources, HP has built affordable 6-inch and 7-inch smartphones, which it will launch in developing markets such as India, China, and The Phillipines, before...
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Nokia Normandy Android phone leaked again

Nokia’s controversial Android phone has appeared again in the form of a leaked press render. December has seen numerous snippets of information emerging concerning the so-called Nokia Normandy project - a highly unexpected effort to run an Android-based OS on a Nokia device.Project Normandy first appeared in a leaked image from the ever-reliable tipster @evleaks, which was corroborated by separate...
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Samsung UE55F6500 TV Review

What is the Samsung UE55F6500?The F6500 series sits squarely in the middle of Samsung’s current TV range, and as the UE55F6500’s name suggests it’s the proud owner of a 55-inch screen. Throw in a full implementation of Samsung’s latest Smart TV engine, complete with the TV world’s most sophisticated recommendations system, and the UE55F6500 looks like potentially handy value at a smidge over £1,000,...
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New Titanfall trailer showcases Atlas titan class

A new Titanfall titan class known as the Atlas has been revealed in the latest trailer from developer, Respawn Studios. Adding to the previously encountered Ogre and Stryder titan class video explanations, the Atlas is the newest member of the titan family.The Titanfall Atlas titan is known as the ‘workhorse’ of all the classes and is the longest standing titan model, especially in comparison to the...
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Asus to launch two new products at CES 2014

What is the Statue of Liberty up to?Asus has released a CES 2014 teaser trailer, suggesting the company will launch two new products in January. The rather bizarre Asus CES 2014 video teaser offer little information about the duo of new products to be announced, but does give us a few clues.First of all, the video opens on the Statue of Liberty giving what looks to be a peace sign, but is most likely...
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Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10 Tablet Review

What is the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10?The Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10 tells you pretty much exactly what it is from the not-so-catchy title: it’s a 10-inch tablet from Lenovo. The Yoga part of the name refers to the kick-stand it has on the back, which allows it to stand on one end, much like the Apple Smartcovers do the iPad, but also adds couple of other positions to make it more flexible. It runs Android...
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Samsung Galaxy S5 to forgo flexible form factor

Contrary to recent rumours, the Samsung Galaxy S5 will not feature a curved or flexible form factor, latest reports have suggested. According to unnamed “industry sources” speaking with news outlets in Samsung’s native Korea, Samsung is “highly unlikely” to bestow the flagship Samsung Galaxy S5 with a curved display similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy Round of LG G Flex due to low yield rates and...
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Watch Dogs release date, news, gameplay and trailer round-up

What is Watch Dogs?Watch Dogs is a brand new IP from Ubisoft, the creators of games like Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag and Splinter Cell: Blacklist.Most likely turning out to be a cross between a high-tech GTA 5 and an Assassin’s Creed game, Watch Dogs is set in Chicago in the not-too-distant future.The game was originally intended to be an Xbox One and PS4 launch title, but was pushed back to 2014...
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Samsung Galaxy Gear ad makes us cringe but will help you get the girl

Samsung has launched a new Samsung Galaxy Gear ad, highlighting many of the smartwatch’s features in a cringe-inducing fashion. With the Samsung Galaxy Gear having launched earlier this year to much fanfare but little critical or consumer acclaim, the Korean manufacturer has today rolled out a new advertising campaign which itself has fallen slightly short of its intended purpose.Pitting a Samsung...
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Samsung Galaxy Band to be fitness-based Gear sibling

The Samsung Galaxy Band has been teased once again, with the currently unconfirmed gadget to be a fitness orientated sibling to the Samsung Galaxy Gear. According to sources out of Samsung’s native Korea, the Samsung Galaxy Band will be a fitness-based wearable in a similar vein to the Nike FuelBand or FitBit Flex, which can monitor your personal activities, wirelessly relaying data to a smartphone...
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CES 2014: New tech, key themes and announcements to look out for

CES 2014 is just a few weeks away. We look ahead at what Sony, Samsung, LG and the rest could have in store for the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Before we even entertain the idea of stuffing our faces with mince pies and leftover turkey, it's time to turn our attention to CES 2014 that takes place in Las Vegas from January 7th to the 11th.Setting the tone for the coming year in tech, the...
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FIFA 14 crowned Gaming Chart Christmas number one

The final pre-festive Gaming Chart has been announced with EA’s popular football sim FIFA 14 being crowned the 2013 Christmas number one. Available across both current and next-gen consoles, FIFA 14 has seen off competition from a range of high-profile first-person shooters and GTA 5, a game which earlier this year became the biggest entertainment launch of all time.With EA having now accounted for...
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Apple CEO Tim Cook: ‘We have a lot to look forward to in 2014’

Apple CEO Tim Cook has teased potential new product lines for the coming year stating “we have a lot to look forward to in 2014.” Speaking in an end of year note to employees, Cook, Apple’s replacement to co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs, teased that the company has “big plans” for 2014 and that he believes “consumers are going to love” what the Cupertino-based company has to offer over the coming...
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Samsung's 2014 smart TV range to enable finger point control

Samsung will introduce a new level of gestural control refinement to its 2014 range of smart TVs. While this year's Samsung TVs saw the introduction of Kinect-like motion control, next year will see considerable refinement to the process."Samsung’s 2014 Smart TV models deliver significantly improved voice interaction and motion control features so that our consumers will be able to enjoy our Smart...
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