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Asus Zenbook Infinity to launch with Gorilla Glass 3 lid

Asus has announced the Zenbook Infinity, a brand new super thin Ultrabook which boasts a lid produced from Gorilla Glass 3. Pictures of the new laptop are yet to be revealed, with Asus promising to show it off at Computex in Taipei on 4 June. Previous…

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Ruark R7 brings retro Radiogram looks, futuristic sounds

The Ruark R7 sees the combination of two things we love: good quality cabinetry and high-end audio. Available from autumn 2013, the Ruark R7 brings a very modern twist to a retro concept. Finished in walnut, aluminium and glass, the Ruark R7 has removable…

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Active pictures leaked, looks tough

Pictures of Samsung's rumoured Galaxy S4 Active, a ruggedised variant of the popular Android flagship, have appeared online. The images show what we imagine to be the Galaxy S4 Active with a black and red colour scheme and what appears to be a rubber…

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Lenovo K900 Intel smartphone launches in China, other markets in 'summer'

The Lenovo K900 has officially launched in China, with the promise that it will be coming to additional international markets in the summer. The Lenovo K900 has had something of a slow launch, with a reveal at CES 2013 followed by some real hands-on time…

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Yahoo!: We promise not to screw up Tumblr

The rumoured Yahoo purchase of Tumblr is now official, at $1.1 billion. Yahoo's own press release announcing the deal explains that the company has promised "not to screw up" the blogging platform. "Per the agreement and our promise not to screw it up,…

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Chinese hackers resume attacks on US systems

Chinese hackers resume attacks on US systems

Chinese hackers appear to have resumed online attacks towards the United States according to a report in the New York Times

       

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Gran Turismo 6 concept footage appears, more cars and tracks to enjoy

More footage of the now official Gran Turismo 6 has been revealed. The video features a range of tracks and locales including Silverstone, as well as new vehicles like the Tesla Model S and the iconic Audi Quattro. Graphically, it appears to be pushing…

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App of the day: Photo Editor by Aviary review (Android)

With each smartphone launch, more is and more attention is lavished on the camera. More lens elements, better sensor, more features and functions. There's no shortage of apps to help improve your photos once you've taken them either and we've looked at…

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Traditional gaming platforms still dominate, claims Microsoft

Traditional gaming platforms still dominate, claims Microsoft

Xbox maker releases figures that show consoles made 42 per cent of gaming revenues

       

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Samsung UHD TV now arriving in 55 and 65-inches

Samsung UHD TV now arriving in 55 and 65-inches

With Samsung's S9 UHD TV priced at around the £25,000 mark you'd hope that these new smaller models will be arriving at a more affordable price tag, unlikely.

       

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HTC One makes first video call from Everest summit

HTC One makes first video call from Everest summit

British explorer Daniel Hughes has made the first ever video call from the top of Mt. Everest with the help of the HTC One

       

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Xbox reveal will be all about the console, says Microsoft exec

Xbox reveal will be all about the console, says Microsoft exec

Aaron Greenburg promise "lots of suprises" and that E3 will see "tons of exclusives"

       

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Samsung unveils Retina Macbook beating Ultrabook display, new UHD TVs

Samsung has announced plans for a brand new super high resolution 13.3-inch display for Ultrabooks. The screen, which boasts a 3200 x 1800 resolution panel, beats even the Chromebook Pixel for pixel density. The 3200 x 1800 makes the 15-inch Retina Macbook…

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Android 4.2.2 for Samsung Galaxy S III leak suggests SGS4-like updates

A software update for the Samsung Galaxy S III has been leaked that brings a range of Samsung Galaxy S4 features to the 2012 handset. As revealed by Sammobile, along with an accompanying video that gets a little more interesting once they've finished…

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Metro: Last Light debuts in first place

Metro: Last Light debuts in first place

Metro: Last Light has ended the three week run of Dead Island: Riptide at the top of the UK's video games sales chart

       

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Apple patents off camera flash using smartphones

Apple patents off camera flash using smartphones

Could the next iPhone see the popular photography technique arrive?

       

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HTC J One packs in microSD card support, leaves us wanting

The HTC One is one of the top Android phones out there, the pinnacle of HTC's smartphone story so far. But things have been bettered by the HTC J One, a variant of the handset coming to KDDI, the Japanese network. The announcement states that from early…

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Google attacked over Android malware again

Google attacked over Android malware again

F-Secure reveals Android and Symbian are the only mobile OSs affected by malware

       

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Barnes and Noble bringing web browser and email to Simple Touch eReaders

A leaked memo shows Barnes and Noble's plans to bring both email and web browsing to its Simple Touch eReader line up. The updates, which are planned for release on 1 June this year, will be coming to the Nook Simple Touch and Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight….

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Sony Xperia Tablet Z receives record pre-orders, available in stores now

The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is now available worldwide after what seems like a relatively long wait, following the original announcement of the tablet in January 2013. UK confirmation and pre-orders opened in March, but now Sony Mobile has confirmed that…

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Pinterest redesign brings more info to what you pin

Pinterest has been given a fairly significant redesign in an attempt to bring an increased amount of information to each pin posted to the service. Working with a number of websites, you now can see extra info around things like movies, recipes and products….

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Low UK and US MacBook Pro and Air stocks hint at refresh

Low UK and US MacBook Pro and Air stocks hint at refresh

Amazon and other retailers warning of long waits for Apple laptops

       

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Yahoo said to have bought Tumblr for $1.1billion

Following rumours at the tail-end of last week, Yahoo is expected to confirm that it has bought Tumblr for $1.1 billion. According to sources talking to All Things D – the tech blog for the Wall Street Journal -  the Yahoo board met on Sunday to unanimously…

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Razer Atrox Arcade Stick With Support From Fighting Game Community

Razer Atrox Arcade Stick With Support From Fighting Game Community

Razer announced the Razer Atrox Arcade Stick for Xbox 360 the final product following an extensive beta testing program. Tested by some of the world’s best pro-gamers and Fighting Game Community members all over the world, the Razer Atrox Arcade Stick is constructed with modders and tournament gamers in mind.  Featuring premium quality Sanwa components, [...] Read More

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Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 14

Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 14

Unlike your typical home theater system, the offerings of Bang & Olufsen are an aesthetic addition to your living room, not just a simple entertainment amenity. The new Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 14 continues this tradition with a set of satellite speakers and a base unit that look like contemporary [...]

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