What is the Panasonic MC-CL934?The MC-CL934 is a high-power, high suction cylinder vacuum with HEPA class filtration and is Panasonic’s only bagless cylinder in its current cleaner line up. It offers Panasonic’s original Eco-Max motor which, combined with Panasonic’s wonderfully titled 3D Inducer Fan, promises continuous high suction power with less energy consumption.Thanks to dust compression technology,...
Uber legal in London, rules TfL
Transport for London (TfL) has ruled Uber is not against the law in the UK, despite huge black cab driver protests. Black cabbies were concerned that the taxi app had been breaking taxi-metering rules, but TfL has ruled the service is perfectly lawful.TfL has said the ride-sharing service is free to continue working in London, letting customers book drivers via the Uber smartphone app.“In relation...
The Sims 4 world and neighbourhood gameplay details revealed
Maxis has revealed a host of new information about The Sims 4 neighbourhoods, world and other gameplay details. Ahead of The Sims 4 release date on September 2, Maxis has offered some fresh new details on the game, including how many loading screens you can expect when traversing the game’s new worlds.Inspired by New Orleans, Willow Creek is the first confirmed world for The Sims 4 and is split into...
Sony Xperia Z3 specs leak suggests little improvement
The Sony Xperia Z3 may not be much of an improvement over its predecessor if the latest specs leak is correct. There have been a wealth of rumours around the Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact of late, but the latest on the Z3 is that it might not be much on an upgrade.XperiaBlog has been sent a supposed screenshot from the About page of the Xperia Z3, revealing some of the device’s key specs and accompanying...
Red Bull Racing: 3D printing is the future of F1
Red Bull Racing is looking to a 3D printed futureFormula 1 is defined by its cutting edge technologies and innovation, and now one of the leading teams has suggested that 3D printing could be the future of the sport. Having popped along to the Red Bull Racing factory in Milton Keynes recently to see how an F1 car is designed, built and tested, the team told us how, despite current limitations, it...
Future Nokia Lumia phones could have Canon camera tech
Microsoft has just signed an agreement with Canon that could see future Nokia Lumia devices kitted out with its camera technology. Canon and Microsoft have signed a rather broad patent cross-licensing agreement, allowing both companies access to each other’s patent libraries.Although the agreement covers a broad range of products and services, it could mean that Nokia Lumia smartphones in the future...
Win an iPad mini, Samsung SSD, Sennheiser headphones, Roku 3 and more
We have re-launched the TrustedReviews competitions page, with a raft of prizes waiting to be won. We will be regularly updating the page so keep an eye out for new prizes. Currently we have some great prizes on offer, including a 16GB iPad mini, a 500GB Samsung 840 EVO SSD, which was the best SSD in our recent group test, special edition Sennheiser headphones and much more.Here's a look at all the...
iPad Air 2 images surface showing slight design tweaks
A fresh batch of iPad Air 2 images have emerged online, giving us a few more clues as to how Apple will tweak the design later this year. Although this is apparently another mock-up rather than a fully function iPad Air 2 prototype, but these devices are giving us a good look as to how the 2014 tablet might look, despite it lacking the rear Apple logo at present.These latest images show the iPad Air...
Best Mobile Phones 2014: 10 Best Smartphones You Can Buy
Best smartphones, mobile phones, phones. Whatever you call them they all share the same thing. They’re the hottest kind of tech. They sell millions, and make billions and there's plenty more to come in 2014, but which should you choose if you're buying right now? Last Update: 04/07/2014 First you need to decide which operating system you want to go with. You have the choice of the iPhone and its easy...
Facebook Messenger arrives on iPad
Facebook has finally provided a native iPad version of its Facebook Messenger app. The social network giant has just updated its Facebook Messenger iOS app to version 7.0, which brings with it universal support. This means that iPad users get a native version all of their own.Facebook hasn't simply spread the existing app out to fill up the space and the stouter aspect ratio. It's worked in new UI...
HTC One M8 returns HTC to profit
HTC has announced strong Q2 profits, thanks in no small part to the success of the excellent HTC One M8. The Taiwanese company announced on Thursday that it had made an operating profit of NT$2.26 billion after tax for the period, which works out to around £44 million.That's still not going to be giving Samsung any sleepless nights, but it does see a considerable reversing of HTC's recent fortunes.It...
Toshiba 47L7453 TV Review
What is the Toshiba 47L7453?The 47L7453 is the best-specified 47-inch HD TV Toshiba is offering for 2014; step up from the L7453 series and you get into the brand’s upcoming UHD/4K models.Among the 47L7453’s key features are an ultra bright direct LED panel with local dimming, Toshiba’s new Tivo-esque MediaGuide Replay feature, and passive 3D playback.Toshiba 47L7453: Design and FeaturesThe 47L7453...
Surface Pro 3 Tablet Review
Is the Surface Pro 3 really the best of a laptop and tablet? Microsoft started thinking about tablets long before the iPad arrived. But despite the iPad Air being Apple's fifth effort (mini excluded), Microsoft still seems to be figuring out what its tablet ought to be. By and large it has tried to straddle the tablet and laptop worlds, but only with mixed results. The 10-inch screens on the Surface...
Wearables market to be worth £1 billion by 2018
With interest in smartwatches kicking up the gears and a mass of new devices on the horizon, Samsung has suggested that the wearables market will be worth £1 billion by 2018. According to the Korean manufacturer, interest in the wearables space is set to grow rapidly over the months and years, opening up an exciting new sector worth vast amounts of money to companies who finally crack the current...
GTA Online Independence Day Event Weekend detailed
Rockstar Games has detailed the special GTA Online Independence Day Event Weekend, offering gamers a chance to get in on some multiplayer mayhem. To celebrate July 4, GTA Online gamers can take part in the Independence Day Event Weekend.“Get ready to light up the skies with your all-new Independence Day Special fireworks, stars-and-stripes tees, and monster truck mayhem in a special 4-day Social...
Android L should offer major battery life improvements
Android L could offer major battery life improvements for your Android smartphones and tablets according to early beta testing. One of the major features announced with Android L at Google I/O was Project Volta, new software tweaks that will help improve the battery life for your devices.Some of these Project Volta features includes a new API that better schedules smaller phone tasks and what Google...
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact specs leaked
Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact apparentlyThe Sony Xperia Z3 Compact specs have leaked online, revealing it to be another great mid-range flagship alternative. Sony got it very right with the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact, introducing a smaller screened but similarly specced variant of its Xperia Z1 flagship.Although we don’t know the official specs for the as yet unannounced Sony Xperia Z3 Compact, it looks like...
iPhone 6 release date tipped again for late September
iPhone 6 and 5S front panelsThe iPhone 6 release date has again been tipped for the end of September along with some fresh design details. Rumours of a specific iPhone 6 release date have been circulating for a little while now, with most suggesting that it will launch on September 19.However, a new report from the Chinese media citing “inside sources”, suggests that the iPhone 6 will be officially...
Microsoft smartwatch to Samsung Gear Fit rival
Microsoft smartwatch patentThe rumoured Microsoft smartwatch might be more of a Samsung Gear Fit rival than the fully fledged smartwatch it was tipped to be. Rumours of a new Microsoft smartwatch have been flying around the internet for some time, but a new report suggests it will be a strongly fitness focused device.According to WinSuperSite sources, who have a very good track record when it comes...
Nokia Lumia 830 leaks without Microsoft branding
The first images of the Nokia Lumia 830 have leaked online, revealing the phone lacks any Microsoft branding. Microsoft apparently has three new Windows Phone 8.1 devices to launch in the near future, including a 4.7-inch mid-range handset codenamed Superman and an entry-level Rock device.It also has the flagship codename McLaren Windows Phone up its sleeves, which will apparently boast 3D Touch...
£40 4G phones could be here by the end of next year
4G phones are coming down in price rapidly and now Alcatel has predicted that the first £40 4G handsets will be available next year. Despite already being one of the companies pushing for more affordable 4G hardware - the Alcatel One Touch Pop S3 is available for as little as £79.99 - Alcatel has suggested there is still room to further lower the cost of 4G phones.“You can't get a 4G product for the...
Dualit unveils new Classic Kettle with changeable element
Dualit has officially unveiled its latest range of kitchen companions, with the Dualit Classic Kettle boasting a changeable element. Extending the lifespan of the device, the replaceable element means that years down the line when wear and tear inevitably take their toll, the kettle’s all-important 3KW heating mechanism can be easily and affordably changed, instead of the whole device being junked....
Android Wear Apps available now on Google Play
Google has added the first batch of Android Wear apps to the Google Play store preparing for the first Wear-powered smartwatches. Ahead of the LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live release dates on July 4 and July 7 respectively, Google has added a score of new Android Wear apps to the Google Play store.Of course, there are some that you’d expect to be first for Android Wear, including Google’s own Google...
Samsung announces the end of plasma TV production
Samsung has announced that it will finally pull out of the plasma TV market by the end of the year. Earlier this week, Samsung SDI quietly announced its intention to cease production of plasma TV panels by November 30. Since then the company has elaborated on its decision."We plan to continue our PDP TV business until the end of this year, due to changes in market demands," a company spokesperson...