Sony: Nintendo's decline "could be detrimental to the market”

The decline of Nintendo “could be detrimental” to the wider gaming industry, Sony has told TrustedReviews. Nintendo recently posted a $15 million (£9.1 million) loss for the last financial quarter, signalling further struggles for the company despite consistent Nintendo 3DS family sales.Now, PlayStation UK boss, Fergal Gara, admits that the fall of Nintendo could impact the entire gaming market, especially...
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Archos confirms plans to enter the Windows Phone race

Archos has confirmed that it intends to enter the Windows Phone game, although says it will wait until the time is right before launching its first Microsoft-powered device. Despite the Windows Phone OS having seen its share of the smartphone sector dramatically rise during the past 12 months, Nokia remains the primary supplier of Windows Phone handsets, with the likes of Samsung and HTC reducing...
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Best Moto G cases to buy 2014

Looking for the best Motorola G cases to buy? We pick six of the best to keep the brilliant budget Android phone safe, secure and looking boxfresh for as long as possible. The Motorola Moto G is one of the hottest phones of the moment. We normally say that about mobiles that cost £500, but this time around it’s different.The Moto G costs just £100-150, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do your best...
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Red Google Nexus 5 all but confirmed as press images leak

The heavily rumoured red Google Nexus 5 has taken yet another step closer to reality as officially looking press images leak ahead of launch. Having been the subject of countless rumours and multiple leaks in recent weeks, the red Google Nexus 5 has been caught on camera yet again, with press renders making an early appearance courtesy of the Twitter-based serial tech tipster @evleaks.Being particularly...
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Nintendo plans to launch on-demand game service in the future

Nintendo has plans to launch its own on-demand gaming service in the future. According to a follow-up report to Nintendo’s financial briefing earlier this week, a Nintendo on-demand service is in the pipeline.Although it may not be available in the near future, an on-demand service spanning multiple hardware platforms is part of Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata’s long-range plans.The initial step to launching...
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Sony QX10 and QX100 firmware upgrade increases ISO range and video resolution

A new firmware update for the Sony QX10 and QX100 has introduced some improvements for the lens camera duo. Anyone who purchased either of Sony’s smartphone lens cameras can now enjoy a higher ISO range and improved video resolution.The firmware version 2.0 can be downloaded now and will increase the video resolution from 1440 x 1080p to 1920 x 1080p.This means both lens camera can now record full...
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Xbox One price cut to see console cost the same as PS4?

An Xbox One price cut is on the horizon, with latest reports suggesting Microsoft will drop its next-gen console’s price to be the same as the rival PS4. With the Xbox One currently priced at £429, the 360 follow-on costs a full £80 more than its leading next-gen rival. Although some of this added fee can be attributed to the bundling of the second-generation Kinect peripheral, it is believed the...
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Nokia X Android phone snapped once again ahead of MWC unveiling

The Nokia X Android phone looks all but certain to make an appearance at MWC 2014 next month, and now the handset has been caught on camera once again, this time with a vibrant orange body. Suggesting that Nokia will continue its Windows Phone, Lumia-branded trend of launching handsets in a variety of colours, the orange Nokia X images follow countless shots of the mooted handset sporting a bright...
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Olympus Stylus 1 Camera Review

What is the Olympus Stylus 1? The Olympus Stylus 1 is a retro-style compact camera. Most of the big camera-makers are keen on retro styling these days, but Olympus is perhaps the most obsessed of the lot. Its OM-D models like the Olympus OM-D E-M1 have gained fans far and wide thanks to their combination of modern technology and timeless appearance.The new Olympus Stylus 1 looks to take the winning...
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Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition announced

Samsung Galaxy S4 Black EditionDespite the Samsung Galaxy S5 release date expected to be just a matter of weeks away, that hasn’t stopped the Korean manufacturer refreshing its outgoing flagship phone as the Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition is announced. Formally unveiled alongside a Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Black Edition, the refreshed S4 has been confirmed for launch in Russia, with a global rollout...
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iPhone 6 sapphire glass display teased by leaked Apple patent

Apple sapphire iPhone patentApple’s investment in sapphire glass is well documented, but now leaked patents have suggested that the Cupertino-based company could be about to bestow the iPhone 6 with a sapphire glass display. With Apple reportedly investing £350 million in the mass production of the resilient glass materials, latest reports have suggested the iPhone 6 could launch with a full sapphire...
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Sony teases PlayStation Now UK release could be on the horizon

Sony has teased that the PlayStation Now UK release date may not be too far off, just as beta invites hit the US. The PlayStation game streaming service was announced at CES 2014 for a summer release in the US, but unfortunately there was no word as to when PS Now will arrive in the UK.However, speaking to TrustedReviews, Head of PlayStation UK Fergal Gara teased that it may well come to the UK in...
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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo officially unveiled as budget phablet

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 NeoAfter countless leaks and endless rumours, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo has been officially unveiled, with Samsung Poland giving the budget phablet its first formal outing. Although the Korean manufacturer had already reference the device by name in confirming it will not be made available in the UK, this marks the first official confirmation of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3...
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OlliOlli Game Review

Available on Sony PlayStation Vita OlliOlli is a 2D skateboarding game made exclusively for the PS Vita although it was originally destined to launch on the iPhone. That was until Sony stepped in and convinced British-based developers Roll7 to bring it to the Sony handheld instead. In hindsight, it was the right thing to do because without the physical controls, OlliOlli simply wouldn’t be the frustratingly...
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Sub £100 smartwatches needed for industry to succeed says manufacturer

Despite a number of manufacturers having jumped on the smartwatch bandwagon in recent weeks, the industry is still struggling to generate much consumer interest; an issue one manufacturer has put down to price. Speaking exclusively with TrustedReviews, Archos CEO Loic Poirier has claimed that in order for the smartwatch sector to succeed, the techy timepieces need to cost less than £100.“Smartwatches...
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Red Google Nexus 5 release date tipped for February 4

A red Google Nexus 5 release date has been tipped for next week as the repeatedly leaked handset gets set for a February 4 launch. With the red Google Nexus 5 having been the subject of numerous leaks and countless rumours in recent weeks, now retailer stocking details have made a premature appearance, with the handset tipped to go on sale next Tuesday, February 4, in the US at least.“2/4/14: Google...
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Xbox One price cut introduced as Microsoft says 'ditch your PS3'

Microsoft has taken underhand tactics to boost its console sales, introducing an Xbox One price cut for those who trade in the company’s rivals’ devices. Encouraging gamers to ‘ditch’ their PS3s, Microsoft has revealed that it will offer US consumers $100 (£61) off the Xbox One when they trade in their Sony-branded devices, an offer that will bring the console’s price down to $400 (£242).“Ditch your...
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Facebook Paper unveiled as Flipboard rival to make your news feeds more engaging

Facebook has announced its own Flipbaord rival, with Paper formally unveiled as a way to transform your social interactions and news preferences into a magazine-style application. Syncing with your Facebook account, the new Paper app will turn your Facebook news feed into a ‘full screen’, ‘distraction-free’, magazine-style layout that will bring images to the fore and generally make all your content...
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Microsoft: GTA 5 masked a drop in Xbox 360 software sales

With much focus having shifted to the inbound Xbox One late last year, Microsoft has revealed that Rockstar’s GTA 5 helped disguise otherwise low Xbox 360 software sales. Giving a final lease of life to the outgoing Xbox 360 and PS3, GTA 5 became the largest entertainment launch of all time when it launched back in September, generating a staggering $800 million on day one, a figure which rose to...
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Samsung Tizen phone makes premature appearance on eBay

Samsung’s first Tizen handset has made yet another premature appearance, this time making a brief appearance on auction site eBay. With company’s first Tizen OS powered smartphone widely expected to make its first formal appearance during Samsung’s pre-MWC press conference next month, Samsung has seen the device leak online once again, with images and specs accompanying the sales post.Listed under...
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PS Vita Slim (2014) Game Review

What is the Sony PS Vita Slim?The new PS Vita is the 2014 edition of Sony’s handheld console. It is cheaper, slimmer and lighter than its predecessor. Although Sony is keen to iterate it is still simply called the PS Vita, we’re sure it’ll quickly adopt the Vita Slim moniker.The key selling point of the new Vita is its design, as the software and processing power under the hood are near-identical.As...
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Archos confirms plans to launch own golf sensor

Archos confirms it will launch its own golf sensorFrench smartphone and tablet specialist Archos has confirmed it is to broaden its horizons, revealing it is working on a smart device to track your golf swing. Although a number of companies have already brought golf swing tracking sensors to market, Archos has suggested its upcoming offering will be the first to target a budget price point, although...
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Samsung Galaxy S5 QHD display inclusion teased once again

Continuing the ever revolving flow of Samsung Galaxy S5 rumours flowing, latest reports have once again tipped the handset to boast a QHD display. With the Samsung Galaxy S5 widely expected to sport a 2K resolution screen, serial tech tipster @evleaks has once again used Twitter to offer up details on the upcoming handset, with a leaked apk. file said to be from the handset teasing a QHD panel.As...
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White Xbox One release date tipped for October

Having leaked on a number of occasions last year, latest reports have suggested that Microsoft will hold a white Xbox One release date this October. With the lighter-toned console having been given out to Microsoft employees who worked on the next-gen PS4 rival, new reports have teased that the white Xbox One will be given a consumer release later this year.Part of a number of Xbox One updates reportedly...
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Kindle price cut introduced by Amazon, eReader now just £59

Amazon has introduced a new Kindle price cut, with the entry-level eReader now available for just £59. With the market leading eReader usually setting wannabe owners back £69, the new Kindle price cut marks a £10 saving and brings the device closer to the pricing of rival Nook models.“Amazon.co.uk is knocking ten pounds off the price of the original Kindle, enabling customers to get their hands on...
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Sky teases new EPG with on demand focus

Broadcasting giant Sky has released an image of its new EPG, teasing the catch-up and on-demand content focused menu refresh ahead of its official rollout this spring. Showcased as part of the company’s quarterly profits statement, Sky has revealed the upcoming EPG refresh, highlighting its growing push into none-scheduled broadcasting.Revealing that it is now the UK’s leading connected TV platform,...
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Google deal could see less bloat in future Samsung devices

Earlier this week it emerged that Samsung and Google had signed a deal to share patents over the next 10 years. It’s now being suggested that the collaboration could go well beyond that. According to a report from Re/code, both the two companies are working on plan to reign in some of Samsung’s recent UI excess and restore it to something resembling stock Android.Apparently, Google executives were...
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PS Vita Slim announced for the UK

Sony has announced the new PS Vita Slim will come to the UK, having previously been a Japanese exclusive in the form of the PS Vita 2000 series. Originally, the PS Vita 2000 series was only destined for Japanese markets, but Sony has now revealed it will arrive in the UK as soon as the PS Vita Slim.The PS Vita Slim news was announced during a special PlayStation briefing, just two months after the...
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Google sells Motorola to Lenovo for $2.91 billion

In a move that has taken many by surprise, Chinese PC maker Lenovo has bought Motorola Mobility from Google for $2.91 billion. The American mobile phone manufacturer had only been part of the Google family since May 2012, but now it’s been passed on to a company with major plans for the smartphone space.Lenovo may be the biggest PC manufacturer in the world, but it only has a smartphone presence in...
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Apple Mac Pro PC Review

What is the Apple Mac Pro?The Mac Pro is that computer you would dearly love to own, but probably never will. Not only is it expensive, with the base-spec leaving you no change from £2,500, it's not really a consumer PC.You could use it as such, but the dual AMD FirePro graphics and numerous options, topping out with a 12-core CPU and 64GB RAM shows this is no ordinary PC. It's a PC meant for sound...
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ZTE confirms work on bendable smartphone

Budget smartphone manufacturer ZTE has spilled the beans on its future phone plans, confirming to TrustedReviews that it is looking at launching a bendable handset. Following last year’s launch of the LG G Flex, the world’s first flexible phone, Chinese manufacturer ZTE has hinted that it too could get in on the bendable phone game, teasing that it is an area already under consideration within its...
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