Want a personal call from Jay-Z or Jack White? Just sign up for Tidal

by Chris Smith 17 April 2015 |Share: Jay-Z has been personally calling folks to thank them for signing up to the revamped Tidal music service, reports on Friday revealed. The streaming company confirmed the majority-owner, real name Shawn Carter, has been reaching out to those signing up for the lossless, CD quality digital music service.Tidal executive Vania Schlogal told Business Insider: “He called...
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Galaxy S6 helps Samsung top global smartphone market share charts

by Aatif Sulleyman 17 April 2015 |Share: The recent Samsung Galaxy S6 launch has held Samsung retain its footing as the world’s leading smartphone player, a new report has revealed. Market research firm TrendForce has announced its final numbers for the first quarter of 2015, as well as its expectations for Q2.It makes great reading for Samsung, which apparently boasts 27.8 per cent of the smartphone...
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Best Console Deals in the UK

The best console, game and gaming accessory deals this weekThis week there's some killer Xbox One bundles up for grabs, so we suggest you click that Buy Now button before they all go out of stock.Elsewhere there's some rather tempting Wii U deals that could see you pick up the Nintendo console for under £200.Don't forget to watch the @TrustedReviews twitter channel for our #gamedeal of the day for...
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Apple Watch release date, price, features, apps and battery life

Everything you need to know about the Apple WatchThe Apple Watch release date (of sorts) is now just a matter of days away, with Apple's first foray into the wearables space currently available for pre-order. Although Apple previously confirmed the phone would launch on April 24, the wearable will not actually be available in stores anytime soon, with only a few advanced orders being fulfilled on...
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Thumbnail trackpad could soon control your smartphone or laptop

by Aatif Sulleyman 17 April 2015 |Share: A team of researchers at the MIT Media Laboratory has developed a new device that turns your thumbnail into a wireless trackpad. The miniature wearable, called NailO, connects to mobile devices including smartphones, tablets and laptops via Bluetooth.It’s still very much a work in progress, but its creators say it will come in handy when users have their hands...
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5 bits of Star Wars tech that are actually happening

Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens is now exactly eight months away, but we’re struggling to cope with the wait. We long for the familiar swoosh of a lightsaber and the rolling sand dunes of Tatooine. If, like us, you’re desperate for the December 18 release date to roll around, then this might help. The Star Wars universe is a veritable goldmine of sci-fi goodness, so it’s no surprise that...
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Alcatel OneTouch Watch to cost just £99 when it hits the UK in June

by Luke Johnson 17 April 2015 |Share: If the Apple Watch is a little out of your price range, don’t worry, Alcatel has confirmed its first smartwatch will set you back just £99. Having debuted at CES 2015 at the start of the year, the Alcatel OneTouch Watch has now been dated and priced for a UK release.Coming to British retailers in June, the round LG G Watch R rival will set wannabe owners back...
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Tidal wants to make dumping Spotify easier by pinching playlists

by Chris Smith 17 April 2015 |Share: Tidal may be offering lossless CD-quality digital music, but leaving all of those perfectly crafted playlists behind is probably too much to ask of the seasoned Spotify user. After all, the last thing anyone wants to do is manually rebuild the 400-strong Power Ballads list one Journey song at a time.Thankfully, Jay-Z and his army of rich musical pals have enlisted...
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Instagram takes more steps to tackle nudity, porn and harassment

by Chris Smith 16 April 2015 |Share: Facebook-owned photo sharing app Instagram has revamped its community guidelines to reflect a tougher stance on nudity, pornography and harassment. The company’s new stance comes following criticism it has been too soft on unsuitable content and cyber bullying. Now, as the Wall Street Journal points out, the language of the policy has been changed.“In the old guidelines,...
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IKEA to begin selling furniture with wireless charging tech

by Chris Smith 16 April 2015 |Share: Wouldn’t life be easier if you could just plonk your smartphone down on your bedside table in order begin re-charging it overnight? Well Swedish flat-pack furniture giant IKEA (via Gizmodo) wants to make that cable-free home environment a reality with new range of furniture and wireless charging adapters.From late spring in the United States, the company will begin...
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Google Search results on Android now feature recommended apps

Android users will now see results for relevant apps when performing Google searches using their smartphone or tablet. So, for example, if you search for the New York Times, you’ll see the web browser site, plus a carousel further down tempting you to install the app within a few taps.Once the Install button is tapped, users will be taken to the Play Store and, once installed, they'll be taken straight...
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Catch up with old friends in new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer

by Chris Smith 16 April 2015 |Share: It’s the moment you’ve been waiting months, and perhaps even three decades for! The sight of Han Solo in Episode VII of the Star Wars saga. Yes, the latest trailer for The Force Awakens has landed today featuring none other than old scoundrel and his ‘walking carpet’ accomplice Chewbacca.Released at the Star Wars Celebration event in Anaheim, California, the new...
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Star Wars Twitter emojis? A Jedi seeks not these things…

by Chris Smith 16 April 2015 |Share: Twitter has revealed a new set of Star Wars-themed emoji characters to celebrate the upcoming launch of The Force Awakens movie. Announced at the Star Wars Celebration event, Twitter users will now see a small icon when they use #Stormtrooper #C3PO and #BB8, all of which are characters in the new flick, which will hit theatres in December 2015.Using other Star...
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Cyanogen to bundle Microsoft apps on its Android-based OS

Cyanogen has announced plans to pre-install a selection of Microsoft apps on an upcoming version of its operating system. The Android-modding company confirmed the roster of apps will include Skype, OneDrive, OneNote, Outlook, Bing, and Microsoft Office.The companies are describing the move as a ‘strategic partnership’, although it’s not clear whether the corporate buddy-up goes any deeper than app...
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Kyocera FS-2100DN Printer Review

What is the Kyocera FS-2100DN?The A4 mono laser printer is still a key workhorse in most offices and Kyocera is a major player in this market. The FS-2100ND is designed for use in workgroups as a network printer and offers duplex printing as standard. However it would be just as much at home in a small office with a consistent need for printed copy and can be easily upgraded to meet growing needs.SEE...
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