Microsoft shutting Xbox Entertainment Studios

Microsoft will cease the production of original media content by shutting its Xbox Entertainment Studios, it's been confirmed. The company's drastic reshuffle has already seen the culling of 18,000 jobs, including much of Nokia's recently acquired staff. Now it appears the company will be aborting its wider media efforts."As part of the planned reduction to our overall workforce announced today and...
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Google and Samsung at odds over smartwatch strategies

Google and Samsung are reportedly in disagreement over the immediate future of the smartwatch format. The two tech giants, who have formed a formidable (if uneasy) partnership in the Android smartphone field, are said to have clashed over their different approaches to the rapidly emerging wearable market.According to The Information, a "tense private meeting" was held between Google CEO Larry Page...
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Philips 40PFT5509 TV Review

What is the Philips 40PFT5509?The 40-inch 40PFT5509 is the first relatively ‘low-end’ set we’ve seen from Philips’ 2014 TV range. Even though it’s pretty cheap at £449, it’s got some attractive tricks up its sleeve – including Philips’ latest Smart TV system, a pseudo 200Hz motion processing system for enhanced motion reproduction, and a cute, ultra-slim design. Philips 40PFT5509: Design and FeaturesThe...
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Destiny tips and tricks – A guide to help you start with the beta

Destiny Beta out July 17 for PS4 and PS3 and July 23 for Xbox One and Xbox 360. Ends July 28. Helping you get the most of out the Destiny betaThe Destiny beta launches today for the PS4 and PS3 and on July 23 for the Xbox One and 360, but we were lucky enough to get a few hours of early hands-on time with the story chapters and other new content coming your way.In preparation for the hours you’ll...
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iPhone 6 to feature 13-megapixel camera?

The iPhone 6 could feature a 13-megapixel camera thanks to a new Sony sensor. Rumours on the exact specs for the iPhone 6 have been fairly sparse, but a fresh report has given us insight as to what camera sensor Apple might use.According to a Chinese publication who cites sources claiming to have a “great track record”, the iPhone 6 will feature a 13-megapixel Sony Exmor IMX220 sensor.This new Sony...
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Bungie: ‘We have to earn the right to make a Destiny sequel’

With the Destiny beta set to launch later today, developer Bungie has spoken out on the potential of a Destiny sequel, saying it needs to earn such a right. Speaking exclusively with TrustedReviews recently, Bungie’s Community Manager David Dague told us that the company does not want to scare gamers off by committing to a decade of Destiny titles.Instead the developer will wait to earn the right...
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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to feature sun-ray tracking UV sensor?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 could come packing a sun ray tracking UV sensor. Building on the new health sensors built into the flagship Samsung Galaxy S5, it looks like the Note 4 could come with some additional health-centric technology.Although the first rumours of the UV sensor for the Galaxy Note 4 emerged earlier this year, there were very few details on what the uses for such technology would...
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Amazon Prime Instant Video coming to Android soon

Amazon has confirmed there’s an Amazon Prime Instant Video app coming for Android devices soon. Currently, you can’t get Amazon’s video streaming service, formally LoveFilm, as a dedicated app on any Android devices aside from the company’s own Kindle Fire tablet range.However, Amazon has confirmed that this is going to change in the very near future.Marketing Director of Amazon Instant Video, Russell...
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Microsoft rejects Android as Nokia X handsets are killed off

In a wholly unsurprising move, Microsoft has revealed it is to stop making Android powered Nokia X handsets following its acquisition of the Finnish phone maker. With Nokia having announced its first Android powered smartphone just weeks before finalising a takeover deal with Microsoft, the Redmond-based giant has now confirmed it is going to put a quick stop to its outputting of Android products.Although...
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Microsoft confirms plans to slash 18,000 jobs

Microsoft has announced plans to cut a massive 18,000 jobs as the tech giant looks to incorporate the recently acquired Nokia Devices and Services group. Making the announcement in a company-wide email to all employees, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella stated that the mass redundancies were being made as part of a number of “difficult steps” which will help the company “bring our ambitions to life”.Having...
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iPhone 6 to feature super slim design thanks to skinny battery

Reports of the iPhone 6 adopting a new, super slim form factor have gained backing as a skinny battery tipped to feature in the device is teased. Citing unnamed sources from the Apple supply chain, Taiwanese news outlet DigiTimes has claimed that the Cupertino-based manufacturer has developed a new, slimline battery which will allow the iPhone 6 to shave off a few precious millimetres.According to...
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Xbox One Destiny beta will not render at 1080p

Xbox One owners have been dealt another blow as developer Bungie confirms the upcoming Destiny beta will not render at 1080p on the Microsoft console. As if it wasn’t bad enough being forced to wait a week longer than PS4 gamers to be offered an early look at the eagerly awaited first-person shooter, the Destiny beta will now not render at 1080p on the Xbox either.With the Destiny beta set to launch...
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Samsung Galaxy S5 sales lag behind iPhone 5S

Despite being six months newer than its bitter rival, new figures have revealed that the Samsung Galaxy S5 is still being consistently outsold by Apple’s iPhone 5S. With the iPhone 6 widely expected to launch this September, Apple is gearing up to a new handset refresh, despite its existing model still reportedly dominating monthly smartphone sales charts.According to new figures from research firm...
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Project Spark Game Review

Coming to Xbox One, Windows 8.1 (both versions tested) What is Project Spark?While the Xbox One has its share of sequels and big genre blockbusters, Microsoft also wants to position it as a platform for innovation, and nowhere more so than with Project Spark. Project Spark isn’t so much a game as a toolset for playing and creating games, where players can build worlds, fill them with objects and characters,...
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LG G3 Beat lands as mid-market spinoff

The LG G3 is one of the most impressive handsets we’ve seen to date, but for those looking for something a little more affordable, the Korean manufacturer has now announced the LG G3 Beat. Not the sub-sized G3 mini which has been the subject of multiple leaks and rumours in recent weeks, the LG G3 Beat is a 5-inch, mid-market device built around similar design principles to its sleek, flagship sibling.“Smartphone...
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Kindle Unlimited to become the Spotify of books and audiobooks

Amazon is to expand its lending library service with Amazon Unlimited, a subscription service that will give you access to thousands of audiobooks and hundreds of thousands of ebooks. A promo banner for Amazon Unlimited has popped-up on the US Amazon site, confirming the existence of the next big news in the ebook world.It’s a pay-monthly service for use with Kindle ereaders and the various Kindle...
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D-Link DIR-880L Wireless AC1900 Router Review

What is the D-Link DIR-880L?The 880L is D-Link’s long awaited step into the top end AC1900 bracket already inhabited by Linksys, Asus, Netgear and TRENDnet. Yes D-Link is among the last to the party, but in coupling the 880L with an eminently affordable price tag it suggests good things come to those who wait. D-Link DIR-880L – DesignYou can always tell when a router is important to its manufacturer...
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BlackBerry Assistant coming as Siri and Cortana rival

BlackBerry Assistant is a brand new smartphone personal assistant attempting to rival Siri, Google Now and Cortana. Introduced as a new virtual assistant for the BlackBerry Passport, BlackBerry Assistant will arrive with BlackBerry 10.3.“While it might not be able to bring your morning cup o’ Joe, the BlackBerry Assistant will keep you organised, informed and productive,” explained BlackBerry’s Donny...
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New iOS 8 beta to launch next week

A new iOS 8 beta will launch over the coming week, giving developers and testers the chance to have another early look at the upcoming operating system, latest reports have suggested. Citing unnamed sources within Apple, BGR has claimed that iOS 8 beta 4 will launch next Monday, July 21, a timeframe which would put the release just two weeks after the iOS 8 beta 3 was rolled out.It is not currently...
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Sony Xperia Z3 spotted at FCC

The Sony Xperia Z3 may have just been spotted passing through the FCC, ahead of the potential launch in September. An FCC filing for a Sony smartphone with the model number D6603 is said to be for the Sony Xperia Z3 and suggests it is getting closer to launch.That model number is in line with those used for previous Xperia flagships. For example, the Sony Xperia Z1 was D5503 and then the current Sony...
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Grundig returns to the UK with new range of appliances

After a lengthy absence from the UK, the fabled electronics brand is back with a selection of home appliances and electronics. Grundig, the German electronics brand synonymous with radios, TVs and other electronics since 1946, is back in the UK. The brand returns with a selection of mid to high-end home appliances, including washing machines, tumble dyers, dishwashers and fridge freezers, all of which...
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Latest Krups coffee machine lets you choose from 17 one-touch drinks

Fancy yourself as a bit of a barista? Well, we’re betting that the new Krups EA9010 has you beat, as it brings 17 one-touch coffee choices to your kitchen counter. Krups’ latest high-end bean to cup coffee machine, the new EA9010 features an integrated full colour touchscreen display to let users easily select between nine black and white coffee options, with the simple one-touch system doing all...
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BlackBerry Passport shows off weird dimensions alongside Bold 9900

BlackBerry Passport vs Bold 9900, we know who we're backingThe BlackBerry Passport has been caught on camera alongside its BlackBerry Bold 9900 sibling, with the image highlighting the new device’s frankly bizarre dimensions. Having been formally announced last month ahead of an official release later this year, the BlackBerry Passport is an odd, squat device, with a little, three line QWERTY keyboard...
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Amazon tips Destiny to be the biggest game for Christmas

Amazon has tipped Destiny as the biggest game for Christmas this year, thanks to the keen enthusiasm of fans. The online retail giant sells the full range of top AAA titles, but this year it’s putting its money on Destiny for the best-selling game this Christmas.“Clearly Destiny is going to be huge. Our initial expectation was that it was going to be a fairly big title, but now we’re thinking it’s...
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Amazon to launch own brand games accessories this year

Amazon has confirmed it has plans to launch own brand gaming accessories later this year. Although Amazon’s store already stocks a range of gaming accessories from the likes of Turtle Beach and Razer, but Amazon is preparing to launch its own exclusive range.“One of the things we’re looking at in Amazon is building our accessories range. We’ve got a bigger selection, but we’re also developing a new...
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Android Wear Tips, Tricks and Secrets

The smartwatch revolution may have started some time ago, but now that Android Wear is with us things are getting a little more serious. Google's vision of wearable tech operates like a window onto your mobile world, pushing voice commands to the forefront and generally seeking to streamline notifications and communication to the point where you don't even need to retrieve your phone from your pocket.If...
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