Samsung Galaxy Note 4 again tipped to run Snapdragon 805 CPU

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is being prepped for a September 3 unveiling, with latest reports again tipping the handset to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 805 processor. Despite the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 rumour mill having hit saturation point, new reports out of Samsung’s native Korea have again claimed the handset will run a Snapdragon 805 chipset, with a deal having reportedly been struck up...
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Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition coming October 10

Sleeping Dogs: Definitive EditionSquare Enix has confirmed Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition will arrive on October 10 for Xbox One, PS4 and PC. Previously leaked by a prematurely published Amazon listing, Square Enix has officially announced the remastered version will arrive in October.Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition will be launched for Xbox One, PS4 and PC with the game graphically enhanced...
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iPad Pro 12.9 release date, concepts, stylus, specs and rumours

Everything we know about the iPad ProWhat is the iPad Pro? We look at all the rumours surrounding the 12.9-inch iPad, including the potential iPad Pro release date, iPad Pro specs and a look at a few iPad Pro concepts to see what a 12.9-inch iPad might look like. The possibility of a 12.9-inch iPad Pro has been doing the rounds for quite a few months now. As ever there’s no official word on the product,...
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Xbox One BBC iPlayer app to launch ‘by the end of the year’

The long overdue Xbox One BBC iPlayer app is edging nearer, as the Beeb confirms the catch-up service will hit Microsoft’s latest console ‘by the end of the year’. Despite owners of the rival PS4 having long had access to the BBC’s brilliant on-demand catch-up service direct from their consoles, those who plumped for the Xbox One have inexplicably been left waiting.Now, however, fielding questions...
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Sky to relaunch Score Centre app for new football season

Sky's most popular app is set for a sizeable refreshThe hugely popular Sky Sports Score Centre app is set for a refresh, with the broadcaster relaunching its score tracking service for the new football season. A match day essential for many football fans, the new look Sky Sports Score Centre will pair a sleeker design with faster updates and a bevy of new features – including the ability to receive...
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Moto X+1 should feature Snapdragon 801 processor

The Motorola Moto X 1 specs have been leaked in some new benchmarks, confirming a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor. Some new Geekbench benchmarks have been leaked online, revealing the specs for the Moto X 1 ahead of its potential launch later this year.The benchmarks reveal it will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor clocked at 2.6GHz with 2GB of RAM.Previously it was suggested that the...
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Crytek “not happy” with Ryse Xbox One sales

Crytek has admitted it is not happy with the Ryse: Son of Rome Xbox One sales and is waiting to make a decision on a sequel. In a new interview, Crytek boss Cervat Yerli has confessed the developer isn’t happy with the way Ryse has sold on the Xbox One.The developer recently announced that the Xbox One launch title is coming to PC later this year, with support for 4K resolution gaming.Due to the disappointing...
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Best Cameras 2014: 12 great cameras you can buy right now

Trying to find the best camera? Should it be a Panasonic or a Canon? Whether it's a simple compact or a more professional grade DLSR for travel photography or watching sport, we've picked out the best cameras and most popular cameras of every type. Updated: 07/08/2014 Click one of the links below to jump straight to your perfect camera companion or read on to find out what you need to know about DSLRs,...
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Google Nexus 8 certified in South Korea?

The Google Nexus 8 may have just been certified in South Korea, suggesting it is getting closer to launch. There’s been quite a lot of rumours about the Google Nexus 8 of late, but so far there’s been no word on when the device will actually launch.However, GforGames has spotted the tablet passing through the Radio Research Agency (RRA) or the South Korean version of the FCC, suggesting it is getting...
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Samsung Gear Solo tipped for launch with Galaxy Note 4

The Samsung Gear Solo could arrive alongside the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 on September 3. According to a new report, Samsung is gearing up to launch yet another smartwatch at IFA 2014 next month, as a joint launch with the Galaxy Note 4.The Gear Solo will stand out a little from its siblings like the Samsung Gear 2 and Samsung Gear 2 Neo though. It will feature its own cellular connectivity, meaning...
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook to launch August 20

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NookSamsung and Barnes & Noble have confirmed the Galaxy Tab 4 Nook will launch on August 20. The two companies have revealed plans for an August 20 launch event to celebrate their first co-branded tablet reading experience.The Samsung and Barnes & Noble invite reads: “Join us as the best of both worlds come together”.Samsung already confirmed that the device to be launched...
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Nokia Lumia 730 images leak

The first images of the Nokia Lumia 730 have leaked online. Rumours that a follow-up to the Nokia Lumia 720 was in production have been swirling for some time now, with the latest report suggesting a launch some time towards the end of August.Now we appear to have the first pictorial evidence of the Nokia Lumia 730's existence. WPCentral published the above image of a prototype device (it literally...
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Apple gives Beats its own section in online store

Apple has created a new section in its online store dedicated to Beats by Dr. Dre gear. Now that Apple has officially acquired Beats in a huge $3 billion deal, we're starting to see changes being made. One of the first comes via Apple's online store, where there's a whole new Beats-flavoured category.Head on over to the Accessories section of Apple's online store, and you'll see a new Beats by Dr....
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Windows 9 may kill Windows 8 Charms bar

Microsoft could be planning on ditching the contentious Windows 8 Charms sidebar from the next version of Windows. The Charms bar currently sits on the right hand side of the Windows 8 OS, popping into view when you swipe from the right (or, more commonly, when you send your mouse pointer to the corner of the display). It offers quick access to search, share, settings menu, device management, and...
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Huawei Ascend P7 variant coming with sapphire display?

A Huawei Ascend P7 variant may be inbound, arriving with a sapphire display. Huawei Device Chairman and Consumer Business Group CEO, Yu Chengdong claims Huawei has some “shocking products” to release in the near future.According to the Chinese reporter who was interviewing Yu, he then pulled a variant of the Ascend P7 out of his pocket, which featured a sapphire display.Yu could therefore be teasing...
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Xbox One digital TV tuner coming to UK in October

Xbox One digital TV tunerMicrosoft has announced the European availability of its Xbox One digital TV Tuner. Although you can already feed your Virgin Media or Sky TV content services through your Xbox One with OneGuide, the console has never been compatible with Freeview or other free-to-air platforms.Now, Microsoft has plans to change that. From October, you’ll be able to buy the Xbox One digital...
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Siri for Mac features outlined in new patent

Apple has outlined how Siri for Mac features could work in an extensive patent application published by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). A recently unearthed patent filed with USPTO details Apple’s ideas for an “Intelligent digital assistant in a desktop environment”, which is very much a Siri for Mac functionality.Using the microphone built into Mac desktop and laptops, Siri for Mac could...
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Samsung Galaxy Alpha gets FFC approval, inches closer to launch

The Samsung Galaxy Alpha has just been approved by the FCC, suggesting it is very close to launch. We’ve seen and heard a lot about the metallic Samsung Galaxy Alpha in recent weeks, but now the phone has been officially certified in Europe by the FCC.The Federal Commission listing states the phone is 133 x 67mm, which reaffirms the rumours it will pack a 4.8-inch 720p HD display. The Samsung Galaxy...
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No Halo 5: Guardians details at GamesCom, confirms Microsoft

Microsoft has outlined what Halo details it will outline at GamesCom 2014 and there’s no mention of Halo 5: Guardians whatsoever. Now we’re just days away from GamesCom 2014, the Cologne-based gaming conference, Microsoft and the other gaming giants have offered details on what exactly will be on show.Microsoft latest Xbox Wire post outlines all the Halo news you’ll find at GamesCom this year, and...
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Pinterest adds direct messaging

Pinterest has finally added the ability to send direct messages through its mobile app and web service. Last year the company added the ability to send pins to other people. Now, with this direct messaging capability, those people will be able to respond.In a blog post entitled "Start a conversation about a Pin," Pinterest product designer Tom Watson explains the thinking behind this new addition."Every...
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Twitch now muting videos containing unlicensed music

Twitch has launched a sweeping new measure to clamp down on the use of unlicensed music in videos. The video streaming service, which is particularly popular with gamers, is partnering with Audible Magic to scan its library of recorded material. When a piece of licensed music is detected, the audio for an entire 30 minute block surrounding the hot snippet is forcibly muted.Interestingly, it seems...
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Multiple user accounts headed to Android phones

It will soon be possible to create multiple user accounts on a single Android smartphone, it's been confirmed. Adding more than one account is feature that has been available on Android tablets for some time now. It allows users to lock out certain apps and functions for each account.It's perfect for parents who like to hand their tablets over to their kids on a long journey, but don't want to give...
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Wikipedia founder vows to fight Right to be Forgotten “censorship”

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales has vowed to fight the EU’s Right to be Forgotten ruling, which he classes as “censorship”. More than 50 links to individual Wikipedia pages will be removed from the site thanks to the EU’s Right to be Forgotten legislation.Speaking during the annual Wikipedia Wikimania conference, Wales described the legislation as “censorship”, adding that the ruling is “tyrannical”.“History...
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Apple patents enhanced wireless charging tech

Wireless chargers like these require direct contactApple has been granted a patent for some enhanced wireless charging technology that could feature in future iPhones and iPads. Originally filed back in April 2012, the newly granted patent outlines a way of using wireless near-field magnetic resonance (NFMR) to transmit power to multiple devices.By integrating the NFMR technology into a power supply,...
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FIFA 15 set to feature all 20 Premier League stadiums

With the start of the new football season just around the corner, EA Sports has confirmed all 20 Premium League stadiums are to be recreated in FIFA 15. Giving a new level of detail and accuracy to the much loved football franchise, FIFA 15 will see not only the official stands and pitches of the 20 Premium League clubs transported to the digital world, but real crowd noises and audio from all the...
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Sledgehammer talks Kevin Spacey in CoD: Advanced Warfare

Kevin Spacey’s involvement with Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare has grabbed headlines, and now Sledgehammer Games has spoken out on his role within the game. Speaking with TrustedReviews, the developer of the upcoming CoD release has revealed how the role of Jonathan Irons, the villainous head of the private army Atlas, was written with the House of Cards and American Beauty star in mind.Despite Call...
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Dualit Stand Mixer Review

Dualit Stand Mixer: At a GlanceThe Dualit 88013 Stand Mixer is the British brand’s entry into a market dominated by rivals KitchenAid and Kenwood. It’s a high-quality mixer that handles all of your whipping, whisking, kneading and, of course, mixing needs.At £300, the Dualit Stand Mixer isn’t cheap, but it is competitively priced compared to popular rivals. But this accessible price doesn’t come at...
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LG G Watch charging cradle now available as separate purchase

LG has started selling the LG G Watch charging cradle as a separate accessory in the Google Play Store. Both the LG G Watch and its Android Wear rival the Samsung Gear Live are charged with a proprietary charging cradle, which can be annoying when your watch runs out of charge and you’ve forgotten the charger.LG has attempted to help with that problem by allowing you to buy additional charging cradles...
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Great British Bake Off set to boost sales of kitchen gadgets

The Great British Bake Off 2014 kicks off tonight, with retailer John Lewis suggesting the show has become a major driving force in the sales of kitchen gadgets. With the baking show having transformed from cult hit to mainstream giant of the TV schedule in recent years, the retailer has suggested it is now the programme most likely to influence consumers’ buying habits.“The Great British Bake Off...
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Halo Master Chief Collection Mjolnir Edition sells out in 2 hours

GAME announced two special editions of the Halo Master Chief Collection earlier today and the Mjolnir Edition sold out in just two hours. The first of the two GAME exclusive Halo: Master Chief Collection Special Editions was the £169.99 Mjolnir Edition.It featured the following contents: Collector’s Limited Edition Steel Book Case, which GAME said you won’t be able to get anywhere elseA physical map...
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GTA 5 tops 34 million units shipped

GTA 5 is a true powerhouse of the gaming scene, with publisher Take-Two confirming some 34 million copies of the game have now been shipped. Having grossed more than $1 billion during its opening three days on sale last September, GTA 5 has now shipped 34 million units, with 1 million units being shifted during the last financial quarter.Although there is a big difference between units shipped and...
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Best SSD Group Test: Six of the best tested

Best SSD Group Test: Why should you buy an SSD? SSDs are arguably the single best upgrade you can make to any PC or laptop. And now they're cheap enough that anyone can consider buying one.There are numerous advantages to installing an SSD into your PC or laptop. A Windows installation on an SSD will boot in mere seconds rather than the minute or two it can take for an older, neglected hard disk to...
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