RealPlayer Cloud for Xbox One in the works

RealPlayer Cloud targeting Xbox One launchVideo sharing platform RealPlayer Cloud could soon be available for Xbox One users, parent company RealNetworks has confirmed. Speaking with TrustedReviews recently, Johan Hansen, Managing Director and General Manager of RealPlayer EMEA stated that the company is in the process of bringing its platform to console owners for the first time, although no concrete...
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5 Reasons Not to Buy a Galaxy S5

A phone for the ages?The Samsung Galaxy S5 is the big tech news of the moment. It could well be this year’s biggest-selling non-Apple phone, and it’ll be on shelves within a month.However, there are a few reasons why you should hold off spending £550, or £40 a month, on Samsung’s new phone. Here are the top five arguments for skipping this upgrade.The screen isn’t dramatically improved over last-generation...
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Motorola Moto 360 smartwatch to feature OLED screen and wireless charging?

The future of smartwatches is here, well, almostFollowing the timepiece’s formal unveiling earlier this week, latest reports have suggested the Motorola Moto 360 smartwatch will benefit from an OLED screen and wireless charging capabilities. Having been announced in the wake of Google’s Android Wear announcement, Motorola has teasingly offered up some tantalising images and a few top line details...
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Far Cry 4 release date tipped for the first half of 2015

Will Far Cry 4 let you rise elephants?The eagerly awaited Far Cry 4 release date will be held during the first of half 2015, latest reports have suggested. Although publisher Ubisoft has yet to offer any formal details on the eagerly awaited game, latest reports from Eurogamer have claimed a Far Cry 4 release date is about a year away, with the game to be based in a rural Himalayan setting.While an...
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Assassin’s Creed Unity officially announced with holiday 2014 release date

Ubisoft has officially announced Assassin’s Creed Unity with a special teaser trailer to celebrate. Following numerous rumours of a next-gen Assassin’s Creed, Ubisoft has lifted the lid on AC: Unity, which has been given a “holiday 2014” release date.“We have been working on the new Assassin’s Creed for more than three years and although we weren’t quite ready to show you our full vision for a next-gen...
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HTC One M8 Launch: How to watch the live stream

Here's how to follow the HTC One M8 live streamAhead of next Tuesday’s eagerly awaited HTC One M8 launch event, the Taiwanese manufacturer has confirmed plans to live stream the event. With the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5 and Sony Xperia Z2 rival one of the most eagerly awaited handsets of the year, HTC has posted a HTC One M8 launch live stream on its UK and US webpages teasing simply: “The best is...
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Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet released in the UK, prices start from £399

The Z2 Tablet is now out in the UKFollowing last month’s unveiling, the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet has been released in the UK, with the Android-powered slate available from £399. Having entered the realms of reality alongside the Samsung Galaxy S5 rivalling Sony Xperia Z2 smartphone during MWC 2014, the slim line tablet has been given a low-key UK release, going on sale through Sony’s own online store....
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Latest Valve Steam Controller prototype demoed in new video

Valve Steam Controller - "Dog"Valve has unveiled the fourth prototype of the Steam Controller at GDC 2014. Nicknamed “Dog”, the fourth prototype is the iteration that removes the Steam Controller’s original touchscreen in favour of physical buttons.The redesign was announced during a Valve Steam Dev Days presentation in January and aims to improve backwards compatibility.“We took the things we learnt...
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Watch Dogs PS4 and PS3 exclusive content detailed in new trailer

Ubisoft has revealed the exclusive Watch Dogs PS4 and PS3 content and released a trailer to celebrate. Anyone who purchases the PS4 or PS3 editions of Watch Dogs will get access to exclusive content not available to Xbox One, Xbox 360 or PC gamers at launch.Not only will you get a unique “White Hat” Hacker Outfit for your PS4 and PS3 to use, which of course is exciting, but it’s the missions that...
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Nokia Lumia 630 spotted running Windows Phone 8.1

The as yet unannounced Nokia Lumia 630 has been spotted running Windows Phone 8.1. Microsoft is expected to launch Windows Phone 8.1 at the Build Developers Conference in April, but we could be looking at one of the first devices to run Microsoft’s newest mobile OS.The Nokia Lumia 630 has been spotted on Sofica Camspeed running the latest Windows Phone 8.1 mobile OS, with the version listed as 8.10.12324.0.Sofica...
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PS4 stock shortages to continue into the summer

The PS4 will remain hard to buy for a while yetIf you’re struggling to get your mitts on a PS4 you might have a substantial wait ahead of you, as Sony suggests stock shortages will continue into the summer. Despite some 6 million PS4 consoles having been sold to date, the Japanese manufacturer has revealed that the ongoing PS4 stock shortages look likely to continue for at least a further few months."We're...
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Samsung Galaxy S5, Gear 2 and Gear Fit to be previewed before release

Samsung are offering a global preview of the new Samsung Galaxy S5 and Gear range ahead of their official release date next month. Offering consumers a chance to play with its new device range, Samsung is offering a special preview of all its new products in special store showcases.Devices including the Samsung Gear 2 and Samsung Gear Fit will be on display and available for demonstration by “dedicated...
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Amazon smartphone release date and features tipped

The Amazon smartphone release date and features have been tipped by a notoriously accurate industry insider. According to Ming-Chi Kuo, KGI Securities analyst and someone with a fantastic reputation of correctly revealing manufacturers’ plans before they are announced, Amazon’s smartphone will be unveiled within the next 3 – 6 months.“We predict Amazon (US) will launch its own brand smartphone in...
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Samsung UE65HU8500 TV Review

What is the Samsung UE65HU8500?The Samsung UE65HU8500 is where 2014 gets interesting. Not only is this 65-inch model the first TV from Samsung’s 2014 TV range, it’s also the brand’s flagship 2014 TV. Which means two key next-generation things: it carries a native 4K / UHD resolution, and it’s curved. The question is, is it also brilliant? Or has the introduction of the curve sent Samsung round the...
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Google now encrypting all your emails in Gmail

Google has revealed that it has taken steps to encrypt every single email you send through Gmail. In a recent blog post, Gmail Security Engineering Lead Nicolas Lidzborski outlined Google’s how the company had tightened up its popular email service."Starting today, Gmail will always use an encrypted HTTPS connection when you check or send email," he wrote. This means that "no one can listen in on...
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Nikon Df Camera Review

What is the Nikon Df?Nowadays, the word cool isn’t one necessarily associated with cameras. But, back in the golden age of film SLRs, the 1960s and 1970s - both eras of iconic design, the classic models were not only triumphs of engineering but simply beautiful – the epitome of cool, in factRecently, there’s been a return to those design aesthetics. Fujifilm and Olympus brought out their own retro-inspired...
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PayPal brings Pay At Table and Order Ahead to UK

PayPal has added two new mobile payment systems to its UK app, Pay At Table and Order Ahead. Available in the US since September last year, Pay At Table and Order Ahead allow you to pay for your food using your phone and order it ahead of the visit respectively - all without any fancy NFC technology (which is why it’s good news for iPhone users).This UK implementation kicks of PayPal’s wider roll-out...
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Magellan: All fitness wearables will have heart rate sensors ‘within a year or two’

Heart rate sensors will soon be with the massesAs sports bands become increasingly smart, Magellan has suggested that ‘within a year or two’ all fitness wearables will feature integrated heart rate sensors. With the likes of the Adidas miCoach Smart Run watch having already brought integrated heart rate monitors to the fore, the vitals-tracking sensor is now starting to appear in phones, including...
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PS4 Camera sales near 1m with a 15% adoption rate

PS4, Dualshock 4 and the PlayStation CameraSony has announced that PlayStation Camera sales for the PS4 are nearing 1 million. During a presentation at GDC 2014, Sony’s Chris Norden revealed the PlayStation Camera is “severely supply constrained” following underestimated demand for the PS4 peripheral.So far, the PS4 has sold over 6 million units and Sony said 15 per cent of those users have purchased...
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Titanfall 2 rights obtained by EA Games, won’t be Microsoft exclusive

EA Games has obtained the rights to create a Titanfall sequel, with a report suggesting it will not be a Microsoft exclusive. PlayStation gamers may be able to play Titanfall 2 according to a new report that the sequel will not be exclusive to the Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC.According to a “reputable” Gamespot source, EA Games has secured the rights to a Titanfall sequel following the excellent reception...
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Samsung Gear 2 and Gear Fit prices announced in Taiwan

Samsung has officially announced the Samsung Gear 2 and Samsung Gear Fit prices ahead of their release date. According to the given prices, the Gear 2 will be $295 and the Gear Fit will be $197 when they are launched in the US.This would equate to a £180 price tag for the Gear 2 and £120 for the Gear Fit in the UK, if the conversions are kept exactly the same.Despite Samsung’s official announcements,...
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Leading manufacturers could be working on own YotaPhone rivals

Could the YotaPhone be the start of a revolution?Leading smartphone manufacturers are reportedly pursuing their own dual-screen smartphones as Yota says it has advised on a range of potential YotaPhone rivals. With the YotaPhone – a 4.3-inch Android powered handset with a power-saving, secondary E-ink screen on the rear – having launched in the UK earlier this week, Russian manufacturer Yota has claimed...
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iPhone 6 camera to focus on image quality, not megapixels?

Apple will not focus on improving the megapixel count with the iPhone 6, instead focusing on image quality enhancements. According to a new report, Apple won’t be entering the megapixel battle with the iPhone 6 but will introduce new methods of improving the image quality.Speaking to AppleInsider, “people familiar with the matter” suggested the iPhone 6 will not compete with the likes of the 20.7-megapixel...
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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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