Halo: Nightfall trailer teases live-action gaming spinoff

The first Halo: Nightfall trailer has been released, offering an early look at Ridley Scott’s upcoming live-action spinoff to the iconic gaming series. With the Halo inspired series set to launch this winter, Microsoft’s first Halo: Nightfall trailer has been shown off as part of ComicCon in San Diego, introducing the new character of Jameson Locke in the process."Halo: Nightfall introduces a pivotal...
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Apple has audio headache as Bose sues Beats

Apple could be heading back to court as audio specialist Bose sues Beats over claimed noise-cancelling patent infringements. With the iPod and iPhone maker having announced plans to acquired Beats earlier this year, in a deal worth more than $3 billion, rival headphone maker Bose has now targeted Beats as its looks to stamp down on unapproved use of its patented technologies.With Bose claiming Beats...
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MSI GS60 2PE Ghost Pro Laptop Review

What is the MSI GS60 2PE Ghost Pro?This is the latest gaming laptop to prove that you don’t need to invest in a monster machine with a sky-high price in order to make high-end titles run smoothly. The GS60 weighs less than 2kg and it’s under 20mm thin, which makes it the leanest and lightest 17.3in gaming notebook we’ve seen.It’ll also set you back £1,300. That’s a lot for a laptop, but it’s less...
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Google's Baseline Study is looking to define the healthy human

Google’s latest moonshot project is an ambitious one, with the search giant looking to discover and catalogue the genetics behind the healthy human. A project which, in the future, could ultimately help doctors detect cancers and genetic disorders far earlier than currently possible – increasing survival rates as a result – the study is looking to build the most substantial picture of the healthy...
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Best Android Wear Apps: LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live Essentials

Looking for the best Android Wear apps to download for your Samsung Gear Live and LG G Watch? We’ve spent some time trying out the first batch of smartwatch-friendly Android apps to find the ones you really need to check out first We’ve reviewed the first two Android Wear smartwatches and it’s fair to say we were not exactly blown away by the Samsung Gear Live and LG G Watch. Android Wear is rough...
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GamesCom 2014 Games: What to expect

GamesCom 2014 PredictionsWith GamesCom less than a month away, the gaming community is waiting patiently for some more big name announcements.Of course, we’re still recovering from E3 2014 in June, but we’re more than ready to see some more big game news ahead of the onslaught of games coming later this year.Unlike E3, there haven’t been many leaks as to the game announcements in store for us next...
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New Sony Xperia Z3 pictures leak familiar design

A new round of claimed Sony Xperia Z3 pictures have leaked, showing off a smartphone with a largely familiar design. With the as yet unconfirmed handset having been the subject of multiple leaks in recent weeks, newly surfaced shots have shown off a device which looks markedly similar to the existing Xperia Z2.Like the Z2 before it, the claimed Z3 pictures have highlighted a large, flat-backed smartphone...
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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 is now available to play on all platforms, including PS4 and Xbox One, even if you didn't pre-order the game and get the required beta code. We've been playing through the beta's story chapters and other new content for quite some time now and...
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IFA 2014 - What to expect

IFA 2014 kicks off in a little over a month, bringing with it a fresh batch of consumer tech-related announcements from some of the major players. You can bet that there'll be word on the next phase in TV, smartphone, and wearable technology, among other things. The Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin (translated as the International radio exhibition Berlin) is one of the biggest, oldest, and most...
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London Underground to start accepting contactless smartphone payments

Struggling to find your Oyster card? Fret not, Transport for London has confirmed the London Underground will start accepting contactless payments later this summer. Starting from September 16, as well as letting commuters use contactless credit and debit cards to pay for journeys on London’s tube, overground, DLR and tram networks (buses already accept such payments), TfL has partnered with EE to...
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Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare screenshot shows soldier exoskeleton

A brand new Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare screenshot has been released, showcasing the soldiers’ exoskeleton. Advanced Warfare developer Sledgehammer Games is celebrating its five-year anniversary and to celebrate it is offering some COD goodies for its fans.Today’s present is a brand new Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare screenshot, showing off the solider exoskeleton that aims to mix up the gameplay...
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Instagram Bolt leaked as Snapchat rival

Instagram may have just leaked its own Snapchat rival, known as Bolt. It looks like Instagram might be working on a service to rival messaging service Snapchat, according to advertisement spotted on the Instagram app.Within the Instagram app, particularly on Android devices it seems, users started spotting an advertisement introducing Bolt, which was described as a “one tap photo messaging” service.The...
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Xbox One sales still lagging behind PS4 despite price cut

Retailer suggests Sony is still edging the console raceDespite ditching Kinect and having been on the receiving end of a sizeable price cut, Microsoft’s Xbox One console continues to be outsold by Sony’s rival PS4, retail John Lewis has revealed. With the Xbox One having been plagued by slow sales since launch last November, Microsoft recently kicked out the previously mandatory Kinect peripheral,...
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iPhone 6C to come in two sizes too?

The iPhone 6C could come in the same two sizes as the iPhone 6, 4.7- and 5.5-inches. According to a new set of leaked listings for the iPhone 6 from one online retailer, we could be looking at four brand new iPhone handsets in September.Screen protector manufacturer XtremeGuard has listed four different types of iPhone 6 on its website, with both the flagship iPhone 6 and presumably plastic-bodied...
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Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft Game Review

Available on PC, Mac, iPad (PC and iPad versions tested) If you haven’t played Hearthstone, then you really, really should play Hearthstone. Play it on an iPad. Play it on your laptop. Play it on your hot-rod gaming rig or Windows tablet. Blizzard’s Warcraft-themed take on the collectible card game is unquestionably one of the great gaming experiences of the year, and with the new Curse of Naxxramas...
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Micro transactions "best thing to happen to mobile gaming", says Chillingo

Chillingo believes that microtransactions and the free to play model is the "best thing" to happen to the mobile gaming industry. The free to play model, complete with its in-app purchasers has been under a lot of scrutiny in the news thanks to the large accidental purchases made by children.However, despite those issues, Ed Rumley, General Manager of Chillingo believes the model is the fairest for...
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PS4 to support 3D Blu-ray playback next week

The PS4 is following in the Xbox One’s footsteps and will support 3D Blu-ray playback next week. Microsoft recently announced that the August Xbox One update would bring 3D Blu-ray support to the company’s latest console among other new features.Sony has quickly responded to that by revealing that the PS4 will get the same feature in the software update 1.75 next week.“Coming soon: PS4 system software...
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Google Maps Explore feature launched for nearby attractions

Google Maps Explore featuresGoogle has launched a new Google Maps feature called Explore, letting you get to know your local area better. The Android and iOS Google Maps apps have now been updated with the new Explore button, which offers information on the local businesses in your immediate vicinity.“Now, whenever you want to discover places in your area, simply tap the new Explore button at the...
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Turtle Beach Z300 Headphone Review

What is the Turtle Beach Z300?In a world where product diversity is increasingly being seen as the way forward Turtle Beach stands out among PC component and peripheral manufacturers for its dogged determination to dominate one market: that of gaming headsets.One of the latest, and priciest, additions to its vast and varied range is the Z300. This wireless headset boasts 7.1 virtual surround sound...
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