Samsung to unveil own Android Wear smartwatch at Google I/O

Forget the LG G Watch and Motorola Moto 360, latest reports have suggested that Samsung could be set to unveil its first Android Wear smartwatch next week. The Korean manufacturer is already one of the leading players in the smartwatch space thanks to the Tizen-based Samsung Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo offerings, but now it is believed the Galaxy S5 maker will adopt Google’s new wearable-centric OS.With...
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Surface Mini accidentally teased by Microsoft

Microsoft has accidentally teased its future tabletMicrosoft has accidentally revealed the existence of the as yet unconfirmed Surface Mini tablet, mentioning the device within the Surface Pro 3 user manual. With the sub-sized Surface Mini having been tipped to land alongside the 10-inch flagship tablet at a dedicated launch event last month, widespread reports have suggested that Microsoft pulled...
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Android 4.4.4 update starts to roll out

A new Android 4.4.4 update has started to roll out to Nexus devices just weeks after Google introduced the Android 4.4.3 patch. A minor update to Google’s KitKat foundations, the Android 4.4.4 update focuses on introducing a number of new security patches and has been given a low-key release due to its lack of high-profile new features.A tiny 2.5MB in size, the Android 4.4.4 patch is available as...
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Criterion’s new multi-vehicle game is inspired by action cams

Criterion unveiled a new multi-vehicle racing title during EA’s E3 press conference last week and now, speaking with TrustedReviews, the developer has discussed the inspiration behind the game. Where you might expect it to be all about horsepower and engine notes (don’t worry, there’s still plenty of both), Criterion is looking to replicate something deeper and more human – the intense first-person...
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Apple TV price cut makes streaming box £79

An official Apple TV price cut has been introduced, with the Chromecast rival now available for just £79. Marking a saving of £20 on the streaming box’s original £99 fee, the Apple TV price cut sees the Apple Store selling the device for the same fee that has been offered by a number of third-party retailers – such as Amazon – for a number of months.As well as matching third-party retailers, the new,...
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Best Monitors 2014 Round-up

Looking for the best monitor possible? Whether it's for gaming, watching TV, or doing work, we've picked out the best monitors based on price and size. Our list includes our pick of the best 4K monitor for professionals, the best cheap monitor and best gaming monitor, the best monitor for films and the best office monitor. We've also included the best TV monitor if you need a TV and monitor in one...
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Google I/O 2014: What to expect

What is Google I/O?Google I/O is a conference for developers who use Google software, and it's where we hear first about what Google is up to for the following 12 months. It happens every year, and this year it takes place on 25-26 June in the Moscone West Convention Centre in San Francisco.It’s not the sort of event you can just saunter into, though. General admission tickets cost $900, and those...
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Apple launches new sub-£900 iMac

Apple’s move to introduce more affordable Mac products has a new addition, as the Cupertino-based manufacturer unveils a new sub-£900 iMac. Cutting £150 from the iMac’s previously lowest price, the new 21.5-inch model offers a stripped back array of specs alongside a more affordable £899 price tag. The entry level model is powered by a 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, although has a 2.7GHz...
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Ubisoft CEO tips Wii U to succeed ‘at the right price’

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has suggested that a further Wii U price cut is needed in order for the ailing Nintendo console to succeed. Speaking at E3 2014 last week, the Ubisoft head offered hesitant backing to the struggling PS4 and Xbox One challenger, suggesting that the Wii U would succeed if offered at the ‘right price’.“With Mario Kart, Wii U made one step and we expect with Smash Bros. it will...
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Amazon phone to be US exclusive, suggests report

The upcoming Amazon phone could exclusive to American network AT&T come launch. A new report suggests that Amazon has a special relationship with AT&T in the US, which will become the sole stockist for the unusual handset.Although there are murmurings you’ll still be able to get the Amazon phone SIM-free from the Amazon online store, it looks like there’s a possibility AT&T could be the...
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iPad Air 2 features to include TouchID fingerprint sensor?

Alleged images of a dummy iPad Air 2 have emerged online, showcasing several of the upcoming tablet’s features. Although this is only a mock-up of the potential design of the iPad Air 2, it gives us an idea as to what we can expect to see in the iPad Air successor.It looks like Apple should introduce the iPhone 5S’s Touch ID fingerprint scanner to the iPad range with the iPad Air 2.As you can see...
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HP Spectre 13 x2 Laptop Review

What is the HP Spectre 13 x2?The latest hybrid to arrive at Trusted Reviews is the HP Spectre 13 x2, and both its name and design should be familiar. It’s a revised version of the Spectre 13, but this time it’s been split through the middle, so the 13.3-inch screen can be removed and used as a tablet.The new design means that the components are now soldered behind the screen, and HP has also found...
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Destiny PS4 exclusive content detailed

Sony and Bungie have revealed the Destiny PS4 exclusive content ahead of the game’s release later this year. During its E3 2014 press conference, Sony announced that those looking to play Destiny on the PS4 would be able to gain access to exclusive content not available on the Xbox One.Sony decided that the sheer amount of exclusive content was just too much to detail during the conference and so...
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Nest Protect back on sale, but wave feature still missing

The Nest Protect smoke alarm is now back on sale following issues with its gesture controls. Earlier this year, Nest pulled its smoke alarm from its online store. This was due to issues with its Wave gesture controls, which let you silence the alarm with a wave of your hand.Apparently, there were some unusual cases where you could turn the alarm off entirely by accident using this gesture control...
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Netflix launches 4K Breaking Bad stream

Breaking Bad just got even better as the iconic hit US series is given a 4K upgrade for UK Netflix subscribers. With Netflix having previously promised that Breaking Bad would be remastered in 4K by June, the American streaming company has proven true to its word, with the Ultra HD content now available across all territories.Netflix’s Joris Evers broke the news, taking to Twitter to confirm: “Breaking...
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Rise of the Tomb Raider listed for Xbox 360 and PS3 release

Having been confirmed for a next-gen release, the recently unveiled Rise of the Tomb Raider as now been listed for launch on both the Xbox 360 and PS3. Although neither publisher Square Enix nor developer Crystal Dynamics have yet to officially confirmed plans to launch Rise of the Tomb Raider on the aging Sony and Microsoft consoles, retailer Amazon UK has listed the game as going cross-generational.Rise...
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FIFA 15 release date confirmed for September 26

The FIFA 15 release date has been confirmed, with EA Sports’ latest football sim to hit retailers on September 26. With the footballing world currently focussed on Brazil and the 2014 FIFA World Cup, EA has given gamers something to look forward to, with the late September FIFA 15 release date to see the eagerly awaited game land on current and past-gen consoles.One of the highlights of E3 2014, FIFA...
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Mario Maker Game Review

What is Mario Maker?Coming exclusively to Wii UMario Maker release date first half of 2015 For those of you familiar with the original Super Mario Bros, you've probably already got Mario Maker on your radar. This brand new Nintendo Wii U game lets you make your own Super Mario levels using the Wii U GamePad and stylus.We managed to get some hands-on time with Mario Maker at E3 2014 , tackling the...
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