Samsung Galaxy 6 pictures point to 5.5-inch display

by Luke Johnson 27 December 2014 |Share: New Samsung Galaxy S6 pictures have appeared online ahead of the phone’s expected March unveiling. With the Galaxy S6 having been the subject of multiple leaks and rumours in recent weeks, newly surfaced images have claimed to show the phone’s metal frame and plastic front.What’s more, with much speculation surrounding the handset’s sizing, the latest leaks...
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Sony to launch 12.9-inch Xperia Tablet Ultra in early 2015

by Luke Johnson 27 December 2014 |Share: The much mooted iPad Pro could have a serious competitor before it’s even landed, with Sony expected to launch the 12-inch Xperia Tablet Ultra in early 2015. With Apple having widely been rumoured to be working on a 12.9-inch tablet – the iPad Pro – for some time, latest reports have suggested Sony could beat the Cupertino-based giant to the punch.According...
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Asus Transformer Book T200TA Laptop Review

What is the Asus Transformer Book T200TA?The latest tablet-laptop hybrid from Asus is also one of the cheapest examples we’ve seen from this growing corner of the laptop market – and that £350 price is key to the T200TA’s appeal.It’s the sort of low price that undercuts the cash you’d have to spend to get a proper tablet and a decent laptop, and that makes the T200TA a tempting option – as long as...
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Best PSN Games 2014: Top Indie games for PS4, PS3 and PS Vita

In the year since the PS4 launch, Sony has really pushed the indie scene for its newest console. Of course, the breadth of new indie titles on PSN also has a positive knock-on effect for the PS3 and PS Vita, too.So if you're looking for something other than the top-dog best PS4 games, the PSN is a store full to the brim with great titles to explore.PlayStation owners are lucky to have such a vast...
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Best Xbox Live games 2014

The Xbox Live Arcade can be a pretty overwhelming place for new Xbox One owners, and even Xbox 360 owners who are unaware of the gems lurking amidst the well-known AAA game downloads.We've looked back over the past year to pick out 12 top games that you need to download from Xbox Live. Some are Xbox One exclusives, but most of these excellent games are cross platform between new- and last-gen consoles.Use...
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Amazon ensnared 10m new Prime customers this holiday

by Chris Smith 26 December 2014 |Share: Amazon has announced it brought in 10 million new Amazon Prime customers over the festive period. The firm is traditionally cagey about its subscriber numbers, but has come out swinging on Boxing Day.It claims the opportunity to grab free two-day shipping on their festive shopping encouraged users to sign up for a free trial.Amazon is also touting the 700,000...
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LG to provide crucial systems for Mercedes-Benz’ self-driving cars

by Chris Smith 26 December 2014 |Share:MercedesLG has announced itself as a major tech partner for Mercedes-Benz’ forthcoming foray into self-driving cars. The German auto giant plans a huge keynote announcement at CES 2015, with LG hugely involved thanks to the use of its ADAS (Advanced Driving Assistance System) technology.LG will provide the all-important camera systems which will ensure the cars...
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‘Virtual reality has to be used with caution’ says expert

by Sean Keach 26 December 2014 |Share: Virtual reality is being billed as the be all and end all of televisual entertainment by many, but some are concerned about the risks behind the immersive tech. Despite having produced extensive content for VR platforms, Steve Lloyd, Commercial Director at 360-media firm SphereVision has expressed his reservations with the tech.“Virtual reality has to be used...
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Kodak will launch its first Android smartphone at CES 2015

by Chris Smith 26 December 2014 |Share: Kodak will enter the smartphone and tablet business in 2015, with a range of Android devices focused around photography. The iconic imaging company has licensed its name to British company the Bullit Group, who will build the devices. That's the firm behind the toughphones launched under the Caterpillar name down the years.The Android-powered devices, the first...
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Samsung Z1 shows up in leaked snaps, release date in tow

A series of leaked images has leaked online showing off a device purported to be the much-mooted Samsung Z1. The Z1 is a fast-approaching Samsung blower tipped to run off the firm’s custom-built Tizen OS.It’s expected to be an entry-level handset, and is landing as the first example of Samsung’s newly refined naming strategy that looks to simplify gadget tags for boggled consumers.The newly leaked...
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iCracked: iPhone 6 already accounting for 15% of screen repairs

Screen replacement service iCracked has revealed that the iPhone 6 is already accounting for 15 per cent of its requested screen repairs. Despite the iPhone 6 having only been available for a couple of months, it appears that the metal bodied smartphone has been taking repeated trips to the concrete or off the edge of tables since day one.“The iPhone 6 is already accounting for 15 per cent of our...
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Numatic Henry HVR200-A2 Vacuum Cleaners Review

What is the Numatic Henry HVR200-A2?Numatic’s iconic Henry vacuum cleaners have been around for over 20 years. From cleaning offices to cleaning up after building work, Henry’s smiling face remains the professionals’ vacuum cleaner of choice because they are simply, cheap, effective and reliable.The HVR200-A2 is the latest generation of base-model Henry, sporting a bijou 580W motor and an official...
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Xbox and PlayStation suffer Christmas connection issues

Microsoft’s Xbox Live and Sony’s PlayStation Network both faced technical issues yesterday, leaving many users unable to log in. What’s more, the hacker group known as Lizard Squad has claimed responsibility for the connection outage.If that name rings a bell, it’s because earlier this month the group also said it was behind a different attack on PSN, as well as an attack on XBL the week before.Lizard...
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HTC to grow entry-level smartphone range in early 2015

by Sean Keach 26 December 2014 |Share: HTC has revealed it has plans to expand its smartphone line-up with a selection of new entry-level handsets. Jack Tong, the firm’s President of North Asia, revealed that next year will see more low-spec 4G smartphones hit store shelves.He noted that this portfolio expansion would take place specifically in the first quarter of 2015.The Digitimes report did note...
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Best iPhone Games 2014

Looking for the best iPhone games to download from the App Store? Whether you've recently picked up an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus or you own one of the older models, here's a run down of the best games you can download for your flash smartphone. No matter how many models Apple unleashes upon he world or how big their screens are, there's one thing you can always count on your iPhone delivering: lots...
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Boxing Day Sales 2014: The best Boxing Day tech and home deals

The Boxing Day sales are a good time to grab a bargain if you know how to go about it. We'll be updating this page with fresh deals when they start, but here are some tips for picking up the best boxing day deals. Spotted an awesome deal? Please leave a comment and use '@andyvan' to share it so we can add it to the list. We'll be updating this page throughout the holiday season. Currys & PC World...
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How to switch from Android to iPhone: A simple guide to going Apple

Has Apple's long-awaited embrace of larger displays with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus convinced you to make the switch from Android to iPhone? Here's how to do it with minimal fuss. Perhaps it's taken iOS 8 and its more open, more powerful features to do the trick. Maybe you're finally in a financial position to splash out on the famously expensive Apple smartphone, or perhaps you just fancy a change...
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How to switch from iPhone to Android: A simple guide to going Google

Making the jump from iPhone to Android a little easier Has the latest batch of Android phones convinced you to put down your iPhone?Maybe you’re readying yourself for the overwhelming size and premium specs of the Nexus 6. Or perhaps the OnePlus One’s impossibly good value has been too difficult to resist.Has Samsung’s welcome shift in focus to premium design with the Galaxy Alpha and Galaxy Note...
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The Interview set for digital release on YouTube and Google Play

by Chris Smith 24 December 2014 |Share:The InterviewSony has reportedly reached a ‘tentative agreement’ to make The Interview available to rent through Google’s YouTube and Play Store platforms. Multiple reports on Thursday claim the firm plans to offer the movie digitally on Christmas Day, so coincide with the release at 300 independent cinemas across the United States.The firm is also planning to...
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Samsung pulls down the shutters on London ‘Experience’ store

by Chris Smith 24 December 2014 |Share: Samsung has closed down its flagship store at the Westfield shopping centre in Stratford, London. The Samsung Experience location - one of ten around the UK - is now permanently closed with stock removed from the store.The retail outlet, which was run alongside a partnership with Carphone Warehouse, may have fallen victim to a little festive belt tightening...
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Samsung Smart TVs to get PlayStation Now game streaming

by Chris Smith 24 December 2014 |Share:PlayStation NowSony and Samsung have announced a partnership which will see the PlayStation Now game streaming service arrive on Samsung’s Smart TVs next year. Sony says (via Engadget) over 200 PlayStation 3 games will be able to stream via the service without the need for a games consoles or downloads, from the second half of 2015.The app, which is the first...
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Apple reportedly refused to ‘fast track’ The Interview onto iTunes

by Chris Smith 24 December 2014 |Share: In another twist to a story that grows stranger by the day, Sony reportedly enlisted help from the White House in a failed bid to get the interview released on iTunes. The New York Times (via The Verge) says Sony called in the Obama administration to line up a “single technology partner” to get the film released on demand.According to the report, Apple wasn’t...
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