5 secret projects Oculus VR and Facebook could be working on

What does the Facebook Oculus VR deal mean?Unless you've been living under a rock inside a remote cave on an uninhabited desert island, you can't have failed to notice that Facebook has just bought Oculus VR for a sweet $2 billion - a transaction so unlikely that it had many gaming fans glancing at their calendars in disbelief just to check that it wasn't April 1. While the deal isn't to everyone's...
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HTC One M8 mini tipped just days after flagship launch

The HTC One M8 mini has been tipped just days after the flagship HTC One M8 launch. It has only been three days since HTC lifted the curtain on its 2014 flagship, but that doesn’t stop the rumour mill from churning.The latest gossip is that HTC is planning to introduce a HTC One mini later this year as a mid-range alternative to the HTC One M8.Firstly, notorious tech tipser @evleaks issued a tweet...
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Sony Digital Paper could be the future of newspapers, but not yet

Sony has finally put the Sony Digital Paper into production after teasing the device in May last year. The Digital Paper could be the future of newspapers, but with a price of around $1,100 (£660) we doubt it’ll take off.Sony’s 13.3-inch e-Ink Digital Paper system is designed for note taking as well as reading periodicals and the like and is the progression of Sony’s eReader products including the...
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BlackBerry considering bringing BBM to desktops

BlackBerry is seriously considering bringing its BBM multi-platform messaging service to your desktop. BBM was introduced to Android and iOS devices at the tail end of 2013, expanding the availability of its previously BlackBerry exclusive messaging service.Rumours have suggested it will come to Windows Phone devices in the coming months, but now it seems that BlackBerry could bring it to desktop...
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Samsung AMOLED tablet passes though FCC

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1The rumoured Samsung AMOLED tablet has been spotted passing though the FCC. We could see the Samsung AMOLED tablet come to market imminently, as the device has just been approved by the FCC.The FCC has approved both the LTE version with model number SM-T805 and the 3G SM-T801 model.From the looks of the dimensions listed by the FCC, you should expect the AMOLED slate to...
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New Watch Dogs trailer suggests better graphics than originally thought

Ubisoft has released a new Watch Dogs trailer that suggests the game’s graphics will be better than the gaming community originally thought. There was a huge outrage when Ubisoft released the Watch Dogs story trailer along with the release date earlier this month.From the looks of that trailer, fans and professionals alike suggested the game had suffered a major graphics downgrade from the original...
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Where can I buy the Galaxy S5?

The Samsung Galaxy S5 release date has been confirmed for April 11, but where can you actually get it from and for how much?From March 28, the Galaxy S5 pre-order pages go live and you can guarantee an April 11 delivery for your brand new Galaxy.We’ll collate all the information as it arrives here, ahead of the official Samsung Galaxy S5 release date next month.Watch our Galaxy S5 video Carphone WarehouseCarphone...
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Oculus says fans “really shouldn’t lose hope” following Facebook acquisition

Oculus VR execs have spoken out against the backlash following its Facebook buyout, saying fans “really shouldn’t lose hope.” Facebook has acquired the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset creator for a total of $2 million in cash and stock, much to the outrage of its fans and initial Kickstarter backers.“We assumed that the reaction would be negative, especially from our core community,” said Nate...
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Facebook drones will bring the internet to everyone

The proposed FAcebook internet delivery droneFacebook has announced its plan to take the internet to everyone using drones, satellites and lasers via its Internet.org project. The Facebook Connectivity Lab is responsible for building lasers, satellites and the solar powered drones that can deliver the internet to those who are not yet connected.“We’re sharing some details of the work Facebook’s Connectivity...
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iPhone 6 again tipped to come in two sizes this September

A new report adds fuel to the rumours Apple will launch the iPhone 6 with two screen sizes in September. According to Japanese publication Nikkei, the iPhone 6 will likely launch with 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch models in September, both larger than the current 4-inch screen size of the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C.Although there have been multiple rumours pointing towards two iPhone 6 models launching later...
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Samsung Galaxy S5 price revealed by retailers as pre-orders begin

The S5 price has been tipped close to the £600 markThe Samsung Galaxy S5 price has been been officially revealed by retailers, as pre-orders for Samsung's 2014 flagship.Carphone Warehouse has announced that it will be offering the Galaxy S5 for £579.95 SIM-free, or on 3G contracts from £42 with no up-front handset cost.The UK retailer also added that "pre-registration figures for the new Samsung Galaxy...
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Microsoft reveals Kinect for Windows v2

Microsoft has released the first details (and a rather small image) for its second Kinect for Windows device ahead of an official launch. It’s been just over two years since the first Kinect for Windows device was released, allowing PC gamers to take part in the same controller-free, motion-controlled gameplay that Xbox 360 users could experience.Now, Microsoft has taken the wraps off Kinect for Windows...
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Best Fitness Tracker 2014: 5 Best Activity Trackers

Looking for the best fitness tracker to get in shape? Whether it's for running, cycling, swimming or simply walking down to the shops, we've put five of the most popular bands and pod activity trackers to the test. If you thought wearable tech was all about smartwatches, then you'd be wrong. The likes of Fitbit, Nike and Jawbone started the trend, but with the likes of the Samsung Gear Fit, the Sony...
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Amazon event signals set-top box launch next week

Amazon has sent out invites to the media for a special event to be held in New York on April 2. Wednesday’s event is likely to see the official unveiling of its media streaming set-top box. Indeed, on the invite Amazon promises an "update for our video business."For some time now rumours have been swirling concerning Amazon’s intended entry into the living room entertainment market. This device is...
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Microsoft Office for iPad release finally confirmed

Microsoft has finally confirmed that Microsoft Office will arrive on the iPad and the app suite launching today in the App Store. Finally, Microsoft has made Word, Excel and PowerPoint available to iPad users with a brand new mobile friendly user-interface.The app suite will be available to download directly from the Apple App Store today, with pricing yet to be announced.Developing......
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UK game industry wins tax break battle

The UK game industry has won its seven-year battle to secure a tax break for games that qualify as “culturally British”. The European Commission has approved the tax breaks for the UK video game industry, after Brussels dropped its objections to the plan.Initially, the tax breaks were being question over state aid rules, but the EU Commission now states its “initial doubts have been dispelled.”“The...
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HTC smartwatch and tablet will launch “at the appropriate time” says CEO

The HTC smartwatch and tablet will only launch when HTC deems it “the appropriate time”. Following the formal announcement of the Motorola Moto 360 and LG G Watch smartwatches, many expected to see HTC announce its own wearable.However, speaking to the China Post, HTC CEO Peter Chou has confirmed that although the company is working on a tablet and wearables, they will only be launched “at the appropriate...
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Watch Dogs delay “made a big difference” to final game

Ubisoft has explained the Watch Dogs delay has “made a big difference” to the final game. The studio would have been forced to scrap several in-game systems if the game hadn’t been delayed from its original November 2013 release date.In a GDC 2014 interview with CVG , Ubisoft’s VP of Creative Lionel Raynaud revealed that the game has been significantly improved by the delay.“It’s made a big difference...
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BT broadband is most complained about provider for Q4 2013

BT broadband has been voted the most complained about service provider for Q4 2013 in the latest Ofcom report. According to Ofcom’s Telecoms and Pay TV Complaints report for the closing three months of 2014, BT has topped the list of the UK most complained about broadband providers.The Telecoms and Pay TV report ranks the five biggest internet providers according to the number of complaints Ofcom...
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Philips 8800 TV is UK’s first UHD 4K TV with Android

Philips has introduced the 2014 Philips 8800 TV as the first UHD 4K set to feature in-built Android in the UK. The Philips 8800 UHD 4K is part of the Philips 8000 series, which all offer the Philips Ambilight feature and Android.Within the 2014 8000 series is the top end Ultra HD 4K resolution 8800 series and full HD 8100 and 8200 TVs. These models will be available from Q2 2014 in Europe.“We innovate...
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WD My Cloud EX2 Review

What is the WD My Cloud EX2?The EX2 is a dual drive version of Western Digital’s popular single drive My Cloud hybrid NAS and Cloud storage device. It joins the company’s four-drive My Cloud EX4 but, while we found speed and design issues with that product, the EX2 follows the original closely. So do we have another highly affordable and appealing consumer NAS or, in expanding the original My Cloud...
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ISF: Contrast still more important than resolution for picture quality

While the industry is pushing for higher and higher resolutions with new 4K TVs, the president and founder of the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF), Joel Silver, still maintains that resolution isn't the most important factor in good picture quality. Speaking at the Panasonic Convention 2014 in Amsterdam this week, Silver said that for the ISF, which drives standards for the TV industry and trains...
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LG G2 mini release date confirmed for April

The LG G2 mini release date has been confirmed by LG, with the smartphone touching down in April. Arriving in April, rollout will begin in Russian Commonwealth countries initially, followed by Asia, Europe, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.“The compact G2 mini offers a combination of design, hardware and UX features previously unavailable in its class, making it a very attractive option for...
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The Last of Us coming to PS4 this summer, claims Sony exec

The Last of Us is going to arrive on the PS4 this summer, according to a PlayStation Turkey executive. A video posted to Turkish website Multiplayer has revealed that PS4 gamers will be able to play The Last of Us and its DLC on Sony’s next-generation console this summer.According to Sercan Sulun, Playstation’s Eurasian Software Marketing Manager, the PS4 edition of The Last of Us will come with all...
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Batman: Arkham Knight screenshots show off new enemy

A fresh batch of Batman: Arkham Knight screenshots give us a first look at the brand new villain. Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment has provided fans with a new set Arkham Knight screens that finally give us a look at the eponymous Arkham Knight, who is the main protagonist in the final entry in the Arkham series.This game will be the first time Arkham Knight is introduced to the game’s Gotham...
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Candy Crush Saga maker’s IPO not off to a sweet start

The maker of hit social and mobile game Candy Crush Saga, King Digital, experienced a disastrous stock market debut as it found its share price swiftly plummeting. King had valued its shares at a rather optimistic $22.50 for its initial public offering, but the mood swiftly turned sour for the UK company.Shares in King Digital had dropped to $19 by the end of the first day of trading - a whopping...
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Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 2 11 Tablet Review

What is the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 2 11?Lenovo’s latest Yoga is a brand-new hybrid, but this version is aimed at consumers on a budget, so its £500 price is one of the best we’ve seen for one of these versatile machines – last year’s equivalent, the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11S, weighed in at more than twice this amount.As usual, this Yoga uses Lenovo’s versatile hinge to swing through 360 degrees, so it’s...
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