New Google Nexus 10 rumoured for CES 2014 unveiling

A new Google Nexus 10 tablet could be on the horizon, with latest reports suggesting the flagship Android device will be formally unveiled during CES 2014. With the Vegas-based tech convention set to kick off next Monday, January 6, new reports have claimed that a revised Google Nexus 10 offering will be produced in partnership with Samsung and showcased during the Korean manufacturer’s conference.While...
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Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 release teased by manufacturer on Twitter

Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 TeaseSamsung has hinted at the upcoming arrival of new wearable devices, with a Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 release teased on Twitter. Despite the Samsung Galaxy Gear having only launched at IFA 2013 back in September, the high-profile smartwatch has failed to grab much consumer attention, with the premium wrist wear putting many off with its £300 price tag and limited capabilities.Teasing...
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iPad Pro to launch hybrid 12-inch iPad Pro in autumn?

Apple could launch a hybrid 12-inch iPad Pro in autumn 2014, according to analyst predictions. Evercore Partners analyst Patrick Wang has released a note to investors outlining his predictions for 2014 and suggests Apple will launch a 12.2-inch hybrid iPad.Currently known as the iPad Pro, Wang predicts that this larger 12.2-inch display Apple slate could change the PC landscape.As a 12.2-inch iPad...
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Xbox One price cut to be introduced ‘faster than forecast’

An Xbox One price cut will be introduced ‘faster than forecast’ as Microsoft looks to compete with the rival PS4, industry analysts have predicted. Although no Xbox One price cut is expected in the immediate future, it has been suggested that the Redmond-based manufacturer will be forced into reducing the price of its next-gen console sooner than planned in order not to lost ground in the gaming wars."It...
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BenQ W1400 Projector Review

What is the BenQ W1400?The W1400 is a single-chip DLP projector that sits towards the top of BenQ’s latest home entertainment projection range. It’s full HD, supports 3D and is at the time of writing available for just a smidge over £1100, making it eye-catching affordable for its level of specification. BenQ W1400: Design and FeaturesThe W1400 is a touch more ‘functional’ in its design than some...
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Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 specs leak

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1Specs for the heavily rumoured Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 tablet have leaked online ahead of an expected CES 2014 reveal. Just a few days after the device passed through the FCC, AnTuTu benchmarks have revealed the specs for the Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1.According to the benchmarks, the Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 will have a stunning 10.1-inch 2560 x 1600p Full HD matching the Google...
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Acer Chromebook and Ultrabook line refreshed for CES 2014

Acer has introduced three new models in its Chromebook and Ultrabook laptop range just in time to show them off at CES 2014. Just in time for CES 2014, Acer has updated its range of laptop models with the C720P Chromebook and Acer Aspire S3 and Aspire V5.Acer Chromebook C720P-2600 FeaturesThe Acer Chromebook C720P-2600 has an 11.6-inch 1366 x 768p HD touchscreen. It runs on an Intel Celeron 2955U...
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Microsoft considered 'disc-less' Xbox One until last year

The future of gaming is undoubtedly digital, and now Microsoft has confirmed that it almost launched the Xbox One without an optical disc drive. Despite the early Xbox One details having been announced earlier in the year, Microsoft has revealed that it considered dropping the console’s physical, disc-based gaming abilities as late as mid-2013, just months ahead of the console’s eventual global release.Speaking...
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Acer Iconia W4 Windows 8.1 tablet launched

Acer has announced all the tablets it will be showcasing at CES 2014, with the Acer Iconia W4 taking top spot. The Iconia W4 is an 8.1-inch slate running Windows 8.1 on a 4th generation Intel Atom processor.Two other Acer tablets will get some of the spotlight at CES as well, the new models of the Android Acer Iconia A1-830 and Acer Iconia B1-720 tablets.Acer Iconia W4 FeaturesThe Acer Iconia W4 is...
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Acer Liquid Z5 unveiled as 5-inch Android phone

Acer has jumped the CES 2014 gun, unveiling a range of new products including the Acer Liquid Z5 smartphone. Lining up alongside new tablets and laptops, the Acer Liquid Z5 is set to hit the UK later this month with dual-core innards and a mid-range array of specs in tow.An Android powered handset targeting the first time smartphone owner, the latest addition to the manufacturer’s Liquid-branded range...
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Garmin VIRB Elite Sat Nav Review

What is the Garmin VIRB Elite?The VIRB Elite is Garmin's first foray into the action camera market. Where Mio released a camera aimed at a market related to its sat-nav range in the shape of the Mio MiVue, Garmin is targeting those who might already be owners of its outdoor- and sports-oriented products. The VIRB is rugged and waterproof to IPX7, and comes bundled with a selection of mounts for attaching...
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Intel to showcase “innovative wearables” at CES

Intel has teased that it will launch a selection of “innovative wearables” at CES 2014. According to Intel CEO Brian Krzanich, the company will be making a move into the wearable technology sector next week.“Wearables is wide open. What you will see at CES is that we are actually going to bring some very innovative wearables to the show that are developed and manufactured here,” said Krzanich.Although...
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HTC M8 specs leak again

Specifications for the HTC M8 have once again been leaked onto the internet, giving us a firmer idea of what to expect from the HTC One follow-up. Back in November we got our first major taste of HTC M8 spec goodness thanks to the appearance of some AnTuTu benchmark results. This followed leaked snaps apparently detailing the forthcoming flagship phone.Now, ultra-reliable internet tipster @evleaks...
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Microsoft Surface Pro 2 now comes with faster processor

Microsoft has quietly upgraded the processor in the Microsoft Surface Pro 2, just two months after it first hit shops. The second Windows 8 tablet to emerge from Microsoft HQ was released on October 22 with a dual-core Intel Core i5-4200U processor clocked at 1.6GHz.It’s been noticed, however, that recent retail models have been running on an Intel Core i5-4300U chip clocked at 1.9GHz. Besides the...
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Tado Review

What is Tado?This is the debut product from the German company of the same name. It aims to save you money on your heating bill by replacing your existing thermostat with an Internet connected alternative. This enables you to remotely monitor and adjust your heating while the tado can automatically adjust it based on time of day, weather and even if anyone is currently in the house.It enters what...
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Samsung NX30 launched as premium compact system camera

Ahead of a CES 2014 showcase, Samsung has expanded its camera collection, officially unveiling a new premium compact system camera in the form of the Samsung NX30. Landing alongside a new ‘S’ series lens, the pro-inspired Samsung NX30 sees a 20.3-megapixel sensor make the cut alongside a flip-out AMOLED touchscreen display."Our award-winning NX series of cameras continues to evolve with the introduction...
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Apple iWatch reportedly hit by production delays

The Apple iWatch may have hit some production snags, according to some supply chain sources. Wearable devices, including the iWatch, have been severely impacted by some production issues if the information obtained by DigiTimes is correct.According to “upstream supply chain” sources, the Apple iWatch is seeing less than 50 per cent yield rates due to difficulties applying surface treatments to the...
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GTA Online to “evolve” from user suggestions, says Rockstar

GTA Online will be developed and evolved through user suggestions as well as a “huge amount” of unused GTA 5 material. The GTA 5 multiplayer experience is no longer a “static” one, according to Rockstar North art director Aaron Garbut.Speaking to Edge, Garbut explains that GTA Online will continue to evolve as the developer takes user comments into account as well as introducing ideas originally intended...
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 unveiled with 16.3-megapixel sensor

The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has been officially unveiled, with the refreshed, Android powered compact snapper boasting a number of minor improvements. Having launched its original Galaxy branded camera back in 2012, the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has now been officially unveiled, with the incremental update seeing the second-generation device retain the same 16.3-megapixel sensor and 21x optical zoom."Consumers...
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Samsung Galaxy S5 to launch alongside metal Galaxy F?

The Galaxy S5 will probably have the same plastic body as the S4...New information has surfaced to suggest Samsung will launch the Samsung Galaxy S5 alongside the metal bodied Samsung Galaxy F. According to a report, the metallic prototype of the Samsung Galaxy F was developed in Europe and has now been transferred to a new Samsung production plant in Vietnam.The Samsung Galaxy S5 will be launched...
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iPhone owners smarter than Samsung or BlackBerry users survey finds

Your phone says a lot about you and now, according to a consumer test, iPhone owners can boast to be the smartest of all smartphone owners. According to a new survey, iPhone owners have been found to be more intelligent than their Samsung handset, BlackBerry device or Nexus phone owning counterparts.The study, carried out by betting firm Ladbrokes tested 1,000 UK smartphone owners. Having asked participants...
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Asus VivoTab Note 8 Windows tablet confirmed by leaked manual

The manual reveals some new detailsThe official Asus website has confirmed the Asus VivoTab Note 8 after it published a manual for the device. Although the VivoTab Note 8 has yet to be officially announced, the official website suddenly listed a user manual for the 8-inch tablet.The 8-inch Windows tablet was originally spotted passing through the FCC, with specs leaked in December, but this is the...
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Mac Pros won’t be available in stores until March or April

Got production issues with your Mac Pros Apple?The Mac Pro may not be available to in store customers until March or April due to production issues. The only way to purchase a new Mac Pro desktop computer will be via the Apple online store until March or April, according to an Apple Australia business sales specialist.The specialist has been advised to direct all Mac Pro sales to the Apple online...
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Archos to launch its first smartwatch and connected home devices at CES 2014

It's going to be a busy CES for ArchosArchos is poised to launch a host of new products at CES 2014, including its first smartwatch. The French company has posted an Archos smartwatch teaser picture on the official website, suggesting the company will launch the new device next week at CES.Sources suggest that the Archos smartwatch will be compatible with iOS and Android devices like the Pebble smartwatch.Unlike...
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Snapchat hack sees data from 4.6 million users stolen

A major Snapchat hack has been reported, with the picture messaging service confirming the personal details of some 4.6 million users have been stolen. Just days after Australian firm Gibson Security warned of potential vulnerabilities in the globally popular Snapchat service, the usernames and personal phone numbers of millions of users have been stolen and posted online through a website entitled...
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Best PSN Games: 10 best indie games on PS4 and PS3

With the PS4 launch not yet a distant memory, we've taken a tour of the PlayStation Network to find out which games you need for your PS3, PS Vita or brand new Sony box. PlayStation owners are lucky to have such a vast amount of games available on the PlayStation Store, so sometimes it's helpful to have someone to do the trawling for you.We've picked ten of our favourites from PSN for you to choose...
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PS4 outsold Xbox One in UK in 2013

The PS4 wins in hardware sales in the UKThe PS4 has proved to be more popular than the Xbox One in the UK since both launched at the tail end of 2013. Both Sony and Microsoft posted impressive sales figures for their next-generation consoles for their respective opening weekends, but the PS4 has proved stronger overall.PS4 sales have passed 530,000 units in the UK in the five weeks since it launched...
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LG Lifeband Touch leaks ahead of expected CES 2014 unveiling

Images of the LG Lifeband Touch, a new wrist worn fitness tracker from the Korean manufacturer, have leaked online ahead of the device’s expected CES 2014 unveiling next week. Although LG has yet to formally announce the Nike FuelBand SE rival, Twitter-based serial tech tipster @Evleaks has teased an image of the upcoming fitness tracker, suggesting the gadget’s release could be imminent.While images...
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LG WebOS TV interfaced leaked

Our first look at the LG WebOS TVThe first image of the LG WebOS TV interface has been leaked online, ahead of an official reveal at CES 2013. LG is due to launch its WebOS powered TVs at a press conference at CES 2013 next week, but the first screenshot of the device has been leaked online.Coming courtesy of the prolific tipster, @evleaks, the image suggests LG is keeping the original “cards” system...
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Samsung Galaxy Note 12.2 specs and new UI confirmed

More spec information appears to have leaked concerning Samsung’s forthcoming super-sized tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Note 12.2. Samsung is set to reveal its bold new 12-inch tablet at CES 2014, which kicks off in a week’s time. As is usually the case with such things, we already have a pretty good idea of what that device will entail.A fresh internet report has added extra meat to those bones of information....
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Google shutting down Bump apps already

Google is shutting down the Bump app just four months after acquiring it. The software giant bought Bump, a company that facilitates the wireless sharing of information between devices, back in September. Now it’s shutting down the Bump app itself, as well as the smaller company’s Flock app.In a posting over on the official Bump blog, CEO and cofounder David Lieb revealed the news. He claims that...
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Best new games of 2014: what to look forward to

Want to know the games you should be looking forward to in 2014? Whether you own a new console like an Xbox One or PS4, or an older one like a PS3, Xbox 360 or Wii U, we've rounded-up the best upcoming games.It's going to be a hot year for games with the first next-generation series kicking off, and plenty of classic game franchises returning for one more bite of the pie.Kick off our round-up by pressing...
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Sony Windows Phone handsets to launch this year

Sony looks set to turn its back on its Android reliance, with the Japanese manufacturer tipped to launch a range of Windows Phone handsets later this year. Despite Sony Mobile having focused solely on smartphones running Google’s Android operating system, new reports have suggested that Microsoft has contacted the manufacturer in a bid to drum-up new partnerships for its Windows Phone platform.Citing...
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