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Mobile Phones

Samsung Galaxy S4 hits 10 million sales milestone

12 minutes ago
Samsung Galaxy S4 hits 10 million sales milestone
Since its launch on 26 April, the South Korean electronics giant has shifted over 10 million units of its flagship device; a feat that has surpassed the sales performance of the S3.
Tablets

Hisense teams up with Nvidia to produce cheap tablets

30 minutes ago
Hisense teams up with Nvidia to produce cheap tablets
Hisense has partnered up with Nvidia to unveil a pair of Android tablets, the Sero 7 LT and Sero 7 Pro, which are designed to take on the Nexus 7 and Amazon Kindle Fire.
Laptops & PCs

New HP all-in-one PCs and laptops focus on portability and affordability

54 minutes ago
New HP all-in-one PCs and laptops focus on portability and affordability
HP has let loose two all-in-one PCs and two notebooks, including the Envy Rove 20 and Pavilion 14 TouchSmart Sleekbook, which touch down between now and July.
Software & Apps

Shazam iPad app redesigned with auto-tagging

1 hour ago
Shazam iPad app redesigned with auto-tagging
The revamped app now includes a new discovery home screen, an improved layout for tag results of TV and music and a new way to browse what friends have been watching and listening to.
Mobile Phones

Samsung announces UK launch date for Galaxy Young smartphone

1 hour ago
Samsung announces UK launch date for Galaxy Young smartphone
Style trumps specs in the latest addition to Samsung's growing Galaxy smartphone range, which is set to hit store shelves this weekend in the UK.

Reviews

Tablets

Archos 80 Titanium review

21 May 2013
Archos 80 Titanium review
This budget Archos tablet is a dead ringer for the iPad mini, but comes in at a bargain-basement price. Do you get more than you pay for?
Mobile Phones

BlackBerry Q10 review

20 May 2013
BlackBerry Q10 review
The BlackBerry Q10 is a classic keyboard and screen handset with definite appeal for communications fans, but it isn’t without shortcomings.
TV & AV

Philips 42PFL6188S review

17 May 2013
Philips 42PFL6188S review
Luxurious build quality and dazzling hi-def pictures are main attractions of Philips’ midrange set, but Smart features and GUI don’t quite cut the mustard.
Home Office

Xerox Phaser 6600/DN review

14 May 2013
Xerox Phaser 6600/DN review
The Phaser 6600/DN colour laser printer's strongest points are its output quality and paper handling, but it isn't all that speedy.
Laptops & PCs

Asus Vivobook S200E-C157H review

13 May 2013
Asus Vivobook S200E-C157H review
With its tiny chassis, touchscreen, and affordable price tag, the VivoBook gives users a sound alternative to Ultrabooks and tablets.

Features

Laptops & PCs

Gigabyte GA-C847N preview: Mini ITX with onboard Celeron CPU

49 minutes ago
Gigabyte GA-C847N preview: Mini ITX with onboard Celeron CPU
A mini-motherboard with an Intel Celeron 847 processor, a combination that has a lot of potential for HTPC and dumb servers.
Laptops & PCs

32 32/64GB USB 3.0 memory stick test: lots of differences

50 minutes ago
32 32/64GB USB 3.0 memory stick test: lots of differences
We all use USB sticks at work or at home, it's the easiest and often the fastest way to copy or transfer some files.
Video Games

Microsoft blew the Xbox One launch on every possible level

22 May 2013
Microsoft blew the Xbox One launch on every possible level
The problem with the unveiling of the Xbox One wasn’t what Microsoft announced, but rather, what the company didn’t say.
Software & Apps

How to set a Restore Point in Windows

21 May 2013
How to set a Restore Point in Windows
It's easy to get a Windows PC back on the rails and in working order with a little planning and this built-in operating system tool.
Mobile Phones

Weekend Roundup: Google I/O 2013, BlackBerry Live, and Nokia Lumia 925 launch

18 May 2013
Weekend Roundup: Google I/O 2013, BlackBerry Live, and Nokia Lumia 925 launch
Recent headlines have understandably been dominated by Google I/O 2013, the search giant's annual developer fiesta, but other major tech firms have also competed for the limelight this week.

Deals

Laptops & PCs

HP Pavilion G7 17.3in desktop replacement on sale for £400

5 minutes ago
HP Pavilion G7 17.3in desktop replacement on sale for £400
If you want more than just a bog standard laptop with a vanilla display, check out this HP Pavilion G7 which packs some interesting features.
Home Office

OCZ 480GB SSD Vertex 2 lands new storage record

1 hour ago
OCZ 480GB SSD Vertex 2 lands new storage record
You simply cannot buy a cheaper per GB SSD device in the UK, a feat even more spectacular given that this drive packs nearly half a terabyte of space.
Mobile Phones

Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 to land on 10 July

1 hour ago
Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 to land on 10 July
Samsung’s mainstream version of the Galaxy Note will arrive in the UK in about six weeks according to a listing published by an online retailer.
Mobile Phones

Samsung Ativ S Windows Phone 8 smartphone down to £240

8 hours ago
Samsung Ativ S Windows Phone 8 smartphone down to £240
The price of Samsung’s only Windows Phone 8 handset has gone down by a bit which leaves us to believe that a new model is not far.
Tablets

Google Nexus 7 32GB tablet available from £151

20 hours ago
Google Nexus 7 32GB tablet available from £151
If you are not fussed by the refurbished label, check out this Nexus 7 tablet from eBay, available from a reputable reseller.

Blog

Mobile Phones

Could an Apple iWatch work out well?

21 May 2013
Could an Apple iWatch work out well?
Apple's iWatch has long been rumoured, and it could be due out this year. But would such a device be a good move for the company?
Web

OK, Google: Privacy concerns

20 May 2013
OK, Google: Privacy concerns
A feature rolled out at last week's Google I/O could put the company's ear in your office. We chew over the potential privacy issues.
Mobile Phones

Is the Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Edition the Nexus 5?

17 May 2013
Is the Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Edition the Nexus 5?
Should we interpret as a mere coincidence the fact that the Galaxy S4 has a 5in display as would a purported Nexus 5?
Mobile Phones

Why Nokia should produce an “open phone”

15 May 2013
Why Nokia should produce an “open phone”
What could save struggling Nokia? An open phone that could run any mobile operating system would be a hot commodity.
Software & Apps

Dear Microsoft: Windows 8 is fantastic

14 May 2013
Dear Microsoft: Windows 8 is fantastic
Microsoft’s VP of corporate communications has recently been carping about Windows 8 haters, and this is John C. Dvorak’s response.