BlackBerry Passport stock shortages please company CEO

The BlackBerry Passport remains in short supply following its release last month, with BlackBerry CEO John Chen suggesting he is ‘glad to have inventory issues’. Although costing the company’s potential sales, according to the BlackBerry boss, the stock limitations surrounding the unusually sized smartphone are a sign of strong consumer demand, not just low production figures."I’m glad to have inventory...
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Apple officially drops Bose products from online store

Apple and Bose are now competitors thanks to BeatsApple has swiftly removed Bose audio products from its online store, bringing to an end, a long and prosperous partnership. Headphones like the popular Quiet Comfort 3 noise cancelling headphones disappeared from the store on Friday.Apple’s decision followed a report one week ago, which claimed the companies’ relationship was coming to an end.Speculation...
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Android 5.0 has an Easter Egg and its a Flappy Bird-style game

Google Nexus 6 will ship with Android LollipopA keen-eyed Android user has spotted the so-called Easter Egg within the new Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system. Google likes to hide little bonuses around each iteration of its mobile software and Lollipop, apparently, is no different.A YouTube user with access to the latest developer preview found a Flappy Birds-style mini game through a combination...
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Tumblr gets a Mac OS X Yosemite app

Tumblr has launched its first native desktop app, exclusively for the new Mac OS X Yosemite operating system. The free app can be downloaded now by Mac users who’ve upgraded to Yosemite, which was launched as a free update following Apple’s launch event on Thursday.The “nice, simple little app," as Tumblr calls it, isn’t much different to the web experience, but the blogging company says the experience...
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The biggest news from Apple’s iPad event didn’t even get a mention

Mark it down in the tech history books, folks; this was the Apple launch when a post-event titbit about SIM-cards stole the show from the finest iPads yet. Following the unveiling of the iPad Air 2 and the iPad mini 3 on Thursday, Apple chose to quietly reveal the biggest news of the night in a footnote next to the tablets on its website.If you didn’t hear, the Wi-Fi/Cellular versions of the slates...
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16GB Nexus 9 will start at £319 in the UK, Amazon reveals

The 16GB iteration of the Nexus 9 is now up for pre-order for the princely sum of £319. Amazon is listing the black and white versions of the device, promising delivery on November 3.The £319 tag for the 8.9-inch HTC-made tablet is pitched at the same price as Apple’s new iPad mini 3, while it is a full £80 cheaper than the iPad Air 2.Earlier on Friday Amazon also revealed pricing for the 32GB Nexus...
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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Phone Review

What is the Samsung Galaxy Note 4?The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is the company’s latest 'phablet' and the follow-up to the Note 3. Sitting above the Samsung Galaxy S5, the new Note isn't cheap. You can buy it directly from Samsung for £629 SIM-free, but we'd suggest shopping around to get it for less. For the money though, you get a new QHD '2K' display, a class-leading Snapdragon 805 processor, fast...
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Samsung Galaxy S6 Release Date, Rumours, News, Specs and Price

Everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S6The Samsung Galaxy S6 release date could be with us sooner than expected as a raft of Samsung Galaxy S6 rumours start to circulate.Although tradition would suggest the Galaxy S6 will not be unveiled until February next year, latest reports have suggested a huge drop in profits have forced Samsung to push the Galaxy S6 release date forward. The...
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BBC will publish list of articles removed by Google

The BBC is going to publish a list containing all of the articles removed by Google from its search engine under the ‘right to be forgotten’ ruling. What’s more, the British media organisation says it will continually update the list over time, ensuring it stays up to date.The ‘right to be forgotten’ is a rule imposed against Google by the European Court of Justice that allows members of the public...
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iPad Air 2 pre-orders now open

iPad Air 2 pre-orders have officially opened up ahead of the tablet's formal release next week. After some brief downtime for the online Apple Store, the Cupertino-based company's latest tablet is now waiting for eager adopters. The refreshed 9.7-inch slate was unveiled just last night.If you’re looking to throw down cash on the svelte slate, here’s our round-up of the best iPad Air 2 deals and prices.The...
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Local multiplayer support added to Google Play Games

Google has announced local multiplayer support for Google Play Games, meaning better co-operative gameplay on your tablets and smartphones. As part of the latest Google Play services update, Google Play Games now supports local multiplayer gaming, allowing you to invite your friends into your game."Google Play Games has added the ability for players to find each other nearby in multiplayer games with...
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Surf’s up with wave-tracking Glassy Pro One smartwatch

It might look like the long lost sibling of the Sony SmartWatch 3, but the Glassy Pro One is better suited to a sea-sprayed Cali beach than the smoggy streets of Tokyo. This fitness-tracker-with-a-twist promises to upgrade your next surf session and turn you from paltry board-borne driftwood into a totally radical dude…totally.Joking aside, there’s some seriously interesting tech on offer, with the...
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Limited Edition PS4 bundle launched with Minecraft and FIFA 15

Sony has announced a Limited Edition PS4 bundle with Minecraft: PS4 Edition and FIFA 15. Preparing itself for the next onslaught of new releases, Sony has revealed a brand new and limited edition PS4 bundle that comes complete with Minecraft: PS4 Edition and a copy of FIFA 15.This special bundle will be available only for a limited time and retails for £349, the same price as a standalone console.The...
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Samsung’s new Chromebook 2 trades Exynos for Intel chip

Samsung has just added another 11.6-inch version of its Chromebook 2, with the new laptop running an Intel chip at its core. Until today, you could only buy the Chromebook 2 in 11.6-inch and 13-inch variants with Samsung’s own Exynos 5 Octa chip.This third option, dubbed the 11.6-inch Intel Chromebook 2, runs off an Intel Celeron processor clocked at 2.58GHz and 1 MB L2 cache.By comparison, the original...
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OS X Yosemite Software Review

What is OS X Yosemite?Above all else, OS X Yosemite aims to inexorably tie Macs, iPhones and iPads together. Apple has had many of the ingredients in recent years, but OS X Yosemite is a quantum leap by comparison. It plugs odd gaps, such as AirDrop support across iOS 8 devices and Macs, and introduces numerous new features – many of which we also cover in our iOS 8 review.The fact that Yosemite is...
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Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel Gadget Review

Available on Xbox 360, PS3 (reviewed), PCIs more of the same always a bad thing? In the case of Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, maybe not. Developed by 2K Australia rather than Gearbox itself, it’s more of a hyper-extended DLC pack than a sequel as such, filling in some of the blanks between Borderlands 1 and 2, for those few who have even the slightest interest in the over-arching plot. For the rest...
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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 launches in the UK

It’s Christmas day for fans of oversized smartphones as the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 launches in the UK. Having been formally unveiled during IFA 2014 last month, the 5.7-inch Note 4 is now available from a variety of UK retailers and network providers.Although the iPhone 6 Plus rival is sure to have its fans, those looking to snap up the device on a SIM-free basis will have to overcome the hefty £629...
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Bemo turns your phone into a smart thermostat

Smart heating systems are a great idea, but most are very pricey. Bemo, however, is more affordable. It looks simple to use, too. You control it using your Android or iOS device, meaning there's no complicated new doohicky to get to grips with or break. Like most smart heating systems it connects over Wi-Fi, but you can also control it by SMS, which is a nice touch. It means you won't freeze just...
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Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 to get Android Lollipop on November 3?

Google’s Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 tablets will be getting the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop OS on November 3, latest reports have suggested. Both Nexus 7 variants, namely the 2012 and 2013 Wi-Fi editions, will be getting the update at the same time.Unfortunately it seems the Nexus 4 and Nexus 5 won’t be so lucky, with both Google-stamped smartphones set to get the updated OS at a later date. The Nexus 7...
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UberPlus is business class for taxis

Will go south of the river at this time of nightUber has introduced a new service that sits between its standard UberX and high-end UberBlack. It's called UberPlus, and it's like business class for taxis. It's pricier than UberX – though still more affordable than a regular taxi, Uber is at pains to point out – but cheaper than UberBlack. The base fare is $5 (to UberBlack's $8), then you'll be charged...
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Samsung shows off bendy batteries for future wearable devices

Samsung has just revealed flexible batteries designed for use in the smartwatches and smartbands of the future. The new cells work at full capacity even when completely rolled, making them an ideal addition to your wearable’s innards.Samsung says its bendy batteries aren’t up to scratch for consumer roll-out just yet, instead predicting a mass market release in three years time.Samsung showed off...
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Nexus 9 pre-orders kick off ahead of November 3 release

Following the tablet’s formal unveiling earlier this week, Google has started accepting Nexus 9 pre-orders. With the iPad Air 2 rival set to hit retailers on November 3, the search turn tech giant is giving wannabe owners plenty of time to get their advanced orders in for the HTC-made slate.Replacing both the longstanding Nexus 7 and popular Nexus 10 as Google’s only tablet offering, the Nexus 9 is...
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This is the world's first contactless payment card with a built-in fingerprint scanner

In light of Apple Pay, your credit cards look a bit old fashioned, even if they are geared up for contactless payments. This one, however, has its own fingerprint scanner, putting it on a par with the iPhone 6, iPad Air 2, and Samsung Galaxy S5. It's made by Zwipe and Mastercard, and means you can confirm payments by touching your finger or thumb on the scanner. It holds your biometric data and will...
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Twitter adds tweets to your timeline from people you don't follow

We all know Twitter has been experimenting with showing you tweets from people you don't follow, but now it's confirmed that it's a standard feature. The company claims it's to help you find who to follow."Choosing who to follow is a great first step – in many cases, the best tweets come from people you already know, or know of," Trevor O'Brien from Twitter's product team explained in a blog post...
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Advanced local multiplayer gaming coming to Android

Google has added an advanced local multiplayer gaming feature to Android. Multiplayer gaming on smartphones is a curiously remote, isolated experience. Considering we all carry them around with us, it's perhaps surprising that our main interaction with other real players in the mobile games we play is via a highscore table.When we do hook up with other players, it's either through turn-based play...
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Samsung S32D850T Monitor Review

What is the Samsung S32D850T?There’s a buzz around 4K in the monitor world, but not everyone wants to use such a super-high resolution when getting on with work – and not everyone can afford to splash out on a 4K panel, either.Samsung’s S32D850T is a more sensible proposition for anyone after a big-screen experience in the office. Its resolution of 2560 x 1440 is more palatable than 4K, and its £415...
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