Apple and Google reach deal to end patent lawsuits

The Apple vs Google lawsuits have reached a conclusionApple and Google have reached a mutual agreement to end all patent lawsuits being pursued against each other. With the two tech giants having been wrapped in near endless patent and intellectual property disputes in recent years, the agreement marks a major step forward from the two companies and puts an end to legal filings around the world.Although...
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Most gamers still prefer physical games over downloads, study finds

Disc-based games still more popular than digital downloadsPhysical, disc-based games are not dead yet, as a new study finds that most gamers still prefer physical games to digital downloads. Although digital releases appear to be the future of the gaming sector, an NPD report has revealed that almost three quarters of gamers still prefer to get something physical when splashing cash on the latest...
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Oculus Rift ‘important to the future of storytelling’ says Special FX mastermind

The Oculus Rift will push VR to the mainstreamOculus Rift, the virtual reality headset, is to move beyond its gaming centric roots and become ‘an important part of the future of storytelling’, a Special FX leader has said. Speaking with TrustedReviews this week, Sir William Sargent, whose company Framestore is responsible for the jaw-dropping CG visuals on recent blockbuster Gravity, suggested that...
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Tannoy Mercury Vi Audio Review

What is the Tannoy Mercury Vi?For this affordable 5.1-channel speaker system, Tannoy has tweaked the blueprint of the brilliant Mercury V system with several component and tuning upgrades in a bid to take its performance to new heights.But given that Mercury V scored top marks in our 2012 review, it needs something special to top the original.This specially priced package features a pair of V4i floorstanders...
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Xbox One external hard drive support coming ‘soon’, developer claims

The Xbox One is tipped to add external storage optionsAn Xbox One developer has suggested that the Microsoft made console will add external hard drive support ‘soon’. With the console currently lacking any external storage options, the anonymous developer has taken to reddit to tease the device’s upcoming features overhaul.Based on a leaked picture of the Xbox One dashboard, the development unit can...
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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 release date, rumours, news, specs and price

All you need to know about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 4A Samsung Galaxy Note 4 release date is expected this September, and the Korean manufacturer is adding to the mass of Galaxy Note 4 rumours by confirming the phone will feature a "new form factor."Although Samsung has remained quiet on exactly what this "new form factor" will entail, the confirmation has sparked much speculation around more...
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Gold Samsung Galaxy S5 hits Three

Three has expanded its Samsung Galaxy S5 options, adding the gold hued handset to its existing black, white and blue offerings. Completing the line-up of Galaxy S5 launch colours, Three has confirmed that it will offer the gold S5 starting from today, May 16.Despite having been unveiled at the phone’s launch back in February, the gold Samsung Galaxy S5 was offered as a Vodafone exclusive in the UK...
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PS4 continues to outsell Xbox One

The PS4 vs Xbox One sales battle continuesThe PS4 has outsold the Xbox One for the fourth consecutive month, highlighting Sony’s early dominance in the next-gen console wars. With the Xbox One having been plagued by slow sales since launch last November, Microsoft’s gamer has been subjected to a number of official and retailer introduced price cuts.However, despite these price cut, new figures have...
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Toshiba Satellite P50T-B-10K Laptop Review

What is the Toshiba Satellite P50T-B-10K?The Satellite name on this Toshiba means it’s a work laptop, but the P50T-B-10K is a stylish system that’s designed for those who want a productive portable to look impressive as well as burn through demanding creative applications.That means a high price of £1,200 as well as an impressive specification. That also means strong competition: at this end of the...
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More official LG G3 pictures leak

A new round of LG G3 pictures have leaked, with the flagship handset shown off in all its official glory. With the G3 proving to be one of the leakiest tech launches ever, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5 and HTC One M8 rival has been shown off in some prematurely teased press renders.Far from the first time the handset has been caught on camera, the latest leaks reaffirm previous reports that the device...
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime headed to Korea in five colours

More details surrounding the so-called Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime have emerged online, pointing to a possible imminent release. Numerous rumours have appeared in recent months concerning a souped-up Samsung Galaxy S5 model with, among other things, a QHD 2K display. It’s also been suggested that the device could see a switch to a metallic body.Now we’ve received one of the most convincing tips yet courtesy...
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Flappy Bird creator reveals new game

Untitled Flappy Bird follow-upThe creator of Flappy Bird, Dong Nguyen, has released the first sliver of information on his brand new game. Nguyen recently tweeted a screenshot of his next project, along with these words: "I am making a new game. So people can forget about Flappy Bird for a while."Of course, it would have been easier for people to do so if Nguyen hadn’t just recently revealed in an...
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Sony RX100 III Camera Review

Sony looks to up its game again Sony found itself with something of a hit on its hands with the original RX100. Launched back in 2012 it brought never before seen levels of detail to the truly compact camera sector. Last year saw its first revision, in the shape of the RX100 II, and now it's time again for Sony to tweak the formula with the RX100 III.Sony RX100 III: FeaturesWhat set the original RX100...
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Sony RX100 III announced with integrated viewfinder

Sony today announced the next version of the popular premium compact range, the Sony RX100 III or Mark 3.Marketed as a potential replacement for an interchangeable lens camera the RX100 Mark 3 is a step up from the RX100 II and RX100 which will remain on sale. This is an addition to the range rather than a replacement.One of the main differences between the RX100 III and its siblings is the inclusion...
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Google Play Store now accepting PayPal

PayPal, flushed from the success of a logo redesign a few weeks back is now, no doubt, celebrating as Google allows customers to use the service to buy products from its Play Store. The decision marks a complete change for Google, which up until now required that you register a credit card with its own service to pay for purchases. Support for PayPal has been added in a total of 12 countries, the...
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Samsung Galaxy S5 sales reach 11 million in first month

Samsung's flagship smartphone has sold 10 per cent more than its predecessor, the Galaxy S4, it has emerged, with sales figures reaching 11 million units. The bad news for Samsung is that its profits are still down overall in the mobile division. It's reasonable to assume that while sales are up, so too is marketing spend, which will have an overall effect on profitability.It's also fair to say that...
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Far Cry 4 announced with November 21 release date

Ubisoft has announced Far Cry 4 with a November 21 release date on multiple platforms. Far Cry 4 will launch for the PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360 and PC later this year, following on from the success of Far Cry 3 in 2012.The development of the game is being led by Ubisoft Montreal and is set in Kyrat, which Ubisoft describes as a “breath taking, perilous and wild region of the Himalayas struggling...
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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 flexible display a possibly, says Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 flexible display patentA Samsung executive has confirmed the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 could pack flexible display. Lee Younghee, VP of Samsung’s mobile division, has confirmed Samsung is considering introducing a flexible display with the Galaxy Note 4 later this year.However, he also added that the final design of the phone has yet to be set in stone, so that might not be the version...
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ZTE Nubia W5 first Snapdragon 801 Windows Phone device?

The ZTE Nubia W5 could be the first Windows Phone device to run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor. Rumour has it that ZTE is working on a new Windows Phone smartphone called the Nubia W5 and now it looks like it might be able to rival the high-end Android phones like the Samsung Galaxy S5.According to the latest report, the Nubia W5 will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with 3GB of...
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iOS 8 to offer split-screen multitasking for iPad

iOS 8 multitasking could look like thisiOS 8 could bring split-screen multitasking capabilities to your iPad. Aping the functionality offered by Microsoft tablets like the Surface Pro 2, iOS 8 could let you run two apps side by side on your iPad.The new information comes courtesy of “sources with knowledge” of iOS 8 development, who suggest iOS 8 will allow users to run and interact with two apps...
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