Major Xbox One update released following delays

Microsoft’s first major Xbox One update of the year has been rolled out, with the software patch introducing a range of new features and bug fixes. Having originally been scheduled to launch last Tuesday, February 11, the Xbox One update has now been rolled out for next-gen gamers following brief delays.Although users’ overall gaming experiences are unlikely to be drastically improved by the February...
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Office for iPad apps tipped for imminent release

Microsoft finally looks set to embrace Apple’s market-leading tablets, with Office for iPad apps tipped for an imminent release. Following more than a year of will they, won’t they back and forth, latest reports from well-informed tipsters have claimed that an Office for iPad launch could now be just a matter of months away.Surprisingly, however, it has been suggested that Microsoft will bring its...
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Manufacturer hints wearables will move away from the wrist

As the smartwatch and fitness tracking markets continues to grow, manufacturer MisFit has claimed that as the industry progresses wearables will move away from the wrist. Speaking exclusively with TrustedReviews, MisFit co-founder Sonny Vu has suggested that while the wrist is currently the primary area of focus for manufacturers, moving forward wearables will start appearing for other areas of the...
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Developer suggests ‘the gaming sector is fragmenting’

With the Xbox One and PS4 having launched just as app-based mobile gaming hits new heights; a leading developer has suggested that the gaming sector is becoming fragmented. Although some will argue that app-based titles have opened up the gaming sector to a wider audience, developers have warned that as mobile gaming improves, and Steam Machines launch to rival traditional consoles, the gaming industry...
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PS4 Deals: The best PlayStation 4 bundles and offers

Having launched back in November, PS4 stocks are beginning to resurface and, as retailers once again compete for your cash, a number of PS4 deals have started to emerge. Although high demand for the console means that prices remain high, there is the odd bargain doing the rounds, with reduced prices, bundled games and free peripherals all being used to help sweeten deals.Helping you ensure you get...
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Sony Xperia G mid-range device leaked ahead of potential MWC launch

The Sony Xperia G mid-range smartphone has been leaked online ahead of a potential MWC launch. According to a tweet from prolific tech tipster @vizileaks, the Sony Xperia G will be the mid-range device to launch at MWC alongside the high-end Sony Xperia Z2.The Xperia G has been spotted before in leaked benchmarks with specs very similar to the Motorola Moto G.From the leaked photograph, the Sony Xperia...
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Best Surround Sound Systems 2014

Which is the best surround system for your TV or home cinema setup? We pick the best from our latest surround sound system reviews Updated: 14/02/2014 If a soundbar does not suitably meet your audio needs and you have the room to spare, a decent surround sound system can make a vital difference to your home cinema experience. To appreciate the true majesty of movies on Blu-ray you’ll need to invest...
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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to feature advanced handwriting recognition, patent suggests

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 handwriting recognition patentThe Samsung Galaxy Note 4 should feature advanced handwriting recognition, according to a new patent filing. A new Samsung patent filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office suggests the company is looking to introduced advanced handwriting recognition in the next-generation of its Galaxy Note devices.One of the most defining features of the Galaxy...
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The Last of Us: Left Behind DLC released with new trailer

Naughty Dog has released The Last of Us: Left Behind DLC complete with a brand new trailer to mark the occasion. Left Behind is the first single-player DLC for the critically claimed The Last of Us, available exclusively for PS3.The single-player DLC pack should give you around 2 hours of additional The Last of Us content, exploring a period before the storyline of the main game occurs.It will shed...
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The Last of Us: Left Behind Game Review

Exclusive to PlayStation 3 Like the bulk of The Last of Us , its single player expansion – Left Behind – is a stunning bit of work, mixing beauty, brutality, life, death, violence, hope and humanity in ways most other games never dare attempt. It’s the right kind of add-on, not just giving you more of what you’ve already enjoyed, but adding to the experience, taking you closer to characters you know...
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Wearable sales to top 17 million in 2014, analysts predict

The sale of wearable tech could top 17 million by the end of the year, predicts market analyst Canalys. A new Canalys report suggests that over 17 million wearable devices will be sold during 2014, driven by strong smartwatch sales forecasts.Although currently the wearable market is still small, Canalys predicts that this will change by the end of the year, mostly due to a prediction of 8 million...
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Wearables market ‘has set the bar so low’ says manufacturer

Although still an emerging sector, a leading manufacturer has suggested that the wearables market ‘has set the bar so low’. Speaking out on the growing wearables market, MisFit co-founder Sonny Vu has suggested manufacturers have lowered consumers’ expectations to unreasonable levels, claiming the need for daily battery charges should not be tolerated by users.“One of the main reasons why people stop...
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House of Cards season 2 hits Netflix

The second season of Netflix-exclusive TV series House of Cards is now available to stream on the subscription service. It may seem like a great deal longer, given the instant cachet (including three Emmy awards) it acquired, but the first season of House of Cards launched just over a year ago. It swiftly became the most-watched TV show on the Netflix service.As the first ever made-for-Netflix TV...
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Windows 8 hits a modest 200 million licenses sold

Microsoft has confirmed that it has sold 200 million Windows 8 licenses since its launch on October 26, 2012. This latest figure was first revealed by Microsoft’s Executive Vice President of Marketing Tami Reller, who was speaking at the Goldman Sachs Technology & Internet Conference. It has since been confirmed by Microsoft in an official statement.The last time we had an official update on the...
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Steam Machines will not trouble PS4 or Xbox One says developer

With the first wave of Steam Machines having been unveiled at CES 2014 last month, developer Jagex has suggested the PS4 and Xbox One have nothing to fear from the upcoming console rivals. Although the inbound Steam Machines will help bring PC gaming to the living room, with a few console-esque home entertainment features thrown into the mix, Jagex's Artplant founder and executive producer Jack Wulff...
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BBM 2.0 update brings BBM Voice and Channels to Android and iOS

The latest BBM 2.0 update brings BBM Voice and BBM Channels to Android and iOS users. BlackBerry will make the BBM 2.0 update available sometime today, February 13, on both Android and iOS platforms.The update will allow BBM users to make free voice calls over Wi-Fi or 3G/4G using BBM Voice, and offer access to BBM Channels.“Today’s announcement gives Android and iPhone customers the rich experience...
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Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Tablet Review

What is the Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2?The Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 is an expansion of the Note phone and tablet range. It’s a 12.2-inch Android tablet with a pressure sensitive S Pen stylus.Samsung has packed the Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 full of business apps to help give it a different angle to the new 12.2-inch Tab Pro. However, the stylus makes more sense than ever on a large screen...
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Final Fantasy numbering system could be “reassessed” in near future

Square Enix could abandon the Final Fantasy numbering system in order to appeal to new gamers, the developer has confirmed. According to Yubi Abe, Game Design Director on Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, Square Enix is looking to reassess the rather complex numbering system for the series in the future.“We’re going to have to look at reassessing [the numbering system] in the near future”, Abe...
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LG G3 could feature fingerprint scanning authentication

The LG G3 may feature fingerprint scanning authentication technology, according to a tip from LG itself. The South Korean electronics giant could have some new features in line for its major 2014 flagship, including a fingerprint scanner.When specifically asked whether the LG G3 would feature eye or fingerprint scanning technology, LG officials claimed the company is “considering all possibilities”.Although...
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Wearables ‘not that wearable’ says expert

Despite a recent influx of new smartwatches and fitness trackers, a leading manufacturer has suggested that currently, “wearables are not that wearable.” With the wearables market still very much in its infancy, wearables and fitness tracking specialist MisFit has claimed that many current devices have been designed around features rather that overall fit and function.“At the moment wearables are...
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Nokia Lumia 930 tipped for MWC 2014 release

Nokia could launch the Nokia Lumia 930 at MWC 2014 as one of its new handsets. According to a new report, Nokia is preparing to launch a selection of new handsets at MWC later this month, with the Lumia 930 as the highest spec device.The latest rumour surrounding Nokia’s plans for MWC comes from @nextleaks, which suggests that Nokia will launch a trio of new Lumia devices at the Barcelona-based event.The...
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Xbox One media remote tipped to launch in March

The dedicated Xbox One media remote may arrive in March, according to one online retailer. Ahead of any official announcement from Microsoft, the media remote for the Xbox One has leaked online.Amazon Canada has listed the official Xbox One media remote with a suggested release date of March 4 across Canada and North America.The listing details Microsoft as the official manufacturer and states that...
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LG G Pro 2 officially launched with LG G2 features

LG has officially launched the LG G Pro 2 at a Korean event ahead of an MWC 2014 showing. The LG G Pro 2 is basically a larger-screen version of the LG G2, nearly matching it exactly for hardware and new features.“Knock Code is an example of LG bringing simpler, more convenient solutions to consumers’ mobile live,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Mobile. “Whereas in the early years...
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Apple to scale back Apple TV set-top-box plans

The next Apple TV device might not be quite as advanced as recent reports had led us to believe, with fresh suggestions that Apple has had to reign in its set-top-box ambitions. Last month we reported on suggestions that the next Apple TV would sport a TV tuner, allowing it to play live TV as well as an even greater range of streamable content.According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, Apple...
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Have the first iPhone 6 images leaked?

The first images of the iPhone 6 appear to have leaked online, confirming a refreshed design and a significantly larger display. There have been numerous reports and rumours surrounding Apple’s next smartphone, but we haven’t seen any convincing physical evidence of these claims up to this point.Arriving via Sonny Dickson, a reliable Apple tipster who posted images of a number of iPhone 5S and iPhone...
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PlayStation Now will be the Netflix of gaming, says leading developer

PlayStation Now will be the gaming equivalent of Netflix or Lovefilm, an official spokesperson for leading developer Square Enix has suggested. Yoshinori Kitase, producer of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, has explained that gamers should view the PlayStation Now streaming service as the gaming version of Netflix and LoveFilm, as opposed to a gaming cinema filled with all the latest blockbuster...
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More HTC One 2 pictures leak showing off upcoming handset

The HTC One 2 leaks are coming thick and fast as yet more claimed HTC One 2 pictures appear showing off the upcoming phone. With a mass of recent HTC One 2 rumours all suggesting the phone will feature a brushed metal design largely similar to that found on last year’s original HTC One offering, the new leaks have backed up further teased images that have surfaced in recent days.According to the latest...
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PS4 price cut introduced by first retailer

The PS4 price has been cut by £20 for the first time, meaning you can now get Sony’s next-gen console for £100 cheaper than the Xbox One. GameStop is now offering the PS4 for just £329.99, reducing Sony’s RRP of £349.99 by £20 for the first time.We expect this is definitely an unofficial price drop as no other retailers are currently listing the PS4 for this reduced price.If you’re looking to purchase...
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Windows Phone to support Android apps in the future?

Microsoft could allow Windows Phone to support Android apps in the future, according to a new report. New information suggests that Microsoft is at least considering the possibility of supporting Android apps on Windows Phone and Windows one day.Speaking to The Verge, “sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans” say Microsoft is talking over the idea of accepting Android apps into the Windows and Windows...
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LG G2 Mini confirmed for MWC 2014 unveiling

Forget about the bendable LG G Flex, the Korean manufacturer has confirmed that the repeatedly rumoured LG G2 Mini will be officially unveiled at MWC 2014. Having been the subject of multiple leaks and rumours in recent weeks, LG has confirmed that the LG G2 Mini, a smaller version of the flagship LG G2, will enter the realms of reality in less than two weeks’ time.Following on the heels of the Samsung...
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HTC Desire 8 leaks as 5.5-inch mid-range handset

Just days after HTC stated it needed to put more effort into lower-end devices a new mid-range handset has leaked under the moniker of the HTC Desire 8. Expected to be a more affordable sibling to the HTC One and inbound HTC One 2, the newly surfaced HTC Desire 8 leaks have claimed that the mid-range handset will sport a 5.5-inch display, although screen quality and resolution levels are still unclear.Caught...
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HTC One 2 release date, news, rumours, specs and price

HTC One 2 - Future Android King?The HTC One was our favourite phone of 2013, in fact it won the TrustedReviews Best Mobile Phone Award. But soon it will be out of date. The HTC One 2, also known as the HTC M8 and the HTC One Plus, will soon be a reality.It will square up to the Sony Xperia Z2 and the Samsung Galaxy S5 as HTC’s most important phone of 2014. We don’t know anything official about the...
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InFamous: Second Son Game Review

Is inFAMOUS: Second Son the PS4 exclusive to rival Titanfall?The first inFAMOUS game was arguably one of the defining titles of Sony’s last generation console and Sucker Punch succeeded where so many have failed by following up with a fittingly brilliant sequel. From what we’ve seen of inFAMOUS Second Son on the PS4 so far, this could be the best instalment yet.It’s still the same sprawling open world,...
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