Archive for Hunter Skipworth
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GadgetsStarbucks now taking contactless payments
7 hours agoStarbucks is the latest major high street brand to join the Barclays and Visa powered contactless payment system. Alongside Marks and Spencer, Co-Op, the Post Office and McDonalds, you can now pay by simply tapping your debit or credit card onto one of...
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PhonesTech 21 Impactology case for Samsung Galaxy S4 pictures and hands-on
8 hours agoThe Samsung Galaxy S4's 5-inch 1080p display is about as good as it gets when it comes to smartphone displays. Despite having Gorilla Glass 4 to keep it safe, a decent drop will still result in a smashed screen and a hefty repair bill from Samsung. Plenty...
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LaptopsLenovo launches first 15-inch ThinkPad Ultrabook for business
8 hours agoLenovo has announced the ThinkPad S531 Ultrabook, complete with slim design and clever bevelled edges that make the laptop appear to be floating. The S531 does however miss out in the latest generation Haswell processors from Intel, instead opting for...
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LaptopsSamsung Xpress C410W NFC printers let you tap to print
11 hours agoSamsung has launched the Xpress C410W series of printers that are able to connect instantly with your smartphone via NFC and print pics straight away. All you need to do is tap your smartphone on the printer and it will instantly pair - you can even scan...
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AudioPink Floyd catalogue added to Spotify after 1 million plays of "Wish you were here"
11 hours agoYou might remember that Pink Floyd had promised to add its entire catalogue to Spotify if fans listened to the iconic "Wish you were here" track 1 million times. The song was added to Spotify only on Friday and has taken just four days to achieve 1 million...
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Cars100 mph and then you let go: BMW's driverless car
12 hours agoThe concept of a driverless car is very exciting to some and totally boring to others. For long motorway slogs, we can think of nothing better, but cutting back through B-roads and heel-toeing around a race track, might not be quite as exciting. BMW recently...
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PhonesSamsung Galaxy S4 Mini pre-orders live at Phones 4u
13 hours agoPhones 4u has put its Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini pre-order page live. The handset, which will be available from July this year, is free on a £27 a month contract. If you put in a pre-order for the Galaxy S4 Mini on EE plans of £36 and above, you will get...
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PhonesGalaxy Note 3 launch in September, possible IFA reveal
13 hours agoA Korean analyst has reportedly confirmed the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 for launch this September. The analyst released a note discussing Samsung's recent stock price drop following over-enthusiastic Galaxy S4 sales, but also mentioned the new phablet being...
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TelevisionsSharp launches 90-inch Aquos LED TV, biggest on sale in Europe
14 hours agoSharp has announced the 90-inch LC-L90LE757 LED TV, which is the biggest commercially available LED TV set on sale in Europe. The 3D set is over 1.2 metres tall and uses a cutting-edge Xgen 3D panel. The television is of course Full HD, with a 1080p...
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PhonesHTC Desire 200 leaks, looks tiny compared to HTC One
17 June 2013The latest in HTC current generation of smartphones has leaked and it's a pocket-sized offering. The HTC Desire 200 appears to combine some of the HTC One's looks, with touches of metal and plastic as well as glass. The phone appears to be closer to a...
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Home CinemaNetflix working on new original TV series with Dreamworks, the biggest deal yet
17 June 2013Netflix has signed with Dreamworks to create multiple new original TV series for its online streaming offering. Promising more than 300 hours of programming, the Dreamworks deal is part of what Netflix says is the largest ever signed for original content....
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AppsInstagram to take on Vine with video? 20 June announcement likely
17 June 2013Facebook recently sent out invitations to a 20 June event, with few recipients having much idea of what exactly the social network had to unveil. It now seems things may not be Facebook related at all, more an Instagram event under which short video functionality...
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GamingXbox One games pricing announced
17 June 2013Pricing for Xbox One games has been unveiled, with Microsoft asking for a full $60 for its first party titles. While UK pricing still remains under wraps, don't expect things to be much cheaper, with the likes of Call of Duty bucking a trend towards the...
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OnlineOxford English Dictionary gives Tweet new social media definition
17 June 2013The Oxford English Dictionary has broken one of its own rules when it comes to adding a definition for a word. Traditionally, it has to have been in use for 10 years in order to make the cut, but the term "tweet" has made itself an exception. According...
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GadgetsLego Mars Rover model inbound
17 June 2013Lego has given the go-ahead for a Mars Rover model after its fan-built design received massive support on its Cuusoo page. Lego Cuusoo is like a Kickstarter for Lego models, where users can submit their own designs and, if they gather more than 10,000...
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OnlineGoogle Project Loon brings balloon-powered internet access to remote areas
17 June 2013Google has cooked up a unique solution for those in rural areas who struggle to get access to the internet. Called Project Loon, the latest Google endeavour uses air balloons to beam 3G internet speeds down to remote places. Google claims that for two...
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Home CinemaDisney movies added to Lovefilm streaming offering
17 June 2013Disney has joined up with Amazon's Lovefilm to offer the best in new and old movies via its Lovefilm Instant streaming service. Movies include the likes of Wall-E and Lady and the Tramp, with more being planned in future. Simon Morris, chief marketing...
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AppsSamsung to offer new Jay-Z album free via smartphone app on 4 July
17 June 2013Samsung Galaxy owners will enjoy a free download of Jay-Z's yet to be released "Magna Carta Holy Grail" album when it launches on 4 July. The download will be made available via a dedicated smartphone app, which will run on Samsung Galaxy S III, Galaxy...
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TabletsNexus 7 2 makes FCC appearance with Android 4.3
14 June 2013Rumours of Google's Nexus 7 2 have been bolstered by a new FCC filing. The tablet or Asus K008/K009, appeared for Bluetooth SIG certification last week and has now moved on to the FCC. The devices runs Android 4.3, uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro and...
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AudioSpotify to unlock entire Pink Floyd catalogue after 1 million plays of "Wish you were here"
14 June 2013Spotify could soon play host to Pink Floyd's extensive catalogue, if current users stream the iconic "Wish you were here" track 1 million times. Pink Floyd announced the Spotify support via its Twitter page and, judging from Spotify's Pink Floyd page,...
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OnlineFacebook potentially launching its own take on Google Reader
14 June 2013Facebook could be planning to launch its own version of Google Reader, which is due to shut down on 1 July. A developer has noticed mentions of RSS feeds in Facebook's code, hinting at the possibility of a reader launch. The developer, Tom Waddington,...
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TelevisionsSamsung Smart TVs now offer top four on-demand services
14 June 2013Samsung is the latest to add the full suite of terrestrial on-demand services to its smart TVs. The company now offers the biggest range of catch-up straight through your TV, in the form of ITV Player, Demand 5, 4oD and exclusive to Samsung, ITV Player....
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GamingForza Motorsport 5 competition offers chance to be first to ride in McLaren P1
14 June 2013McLaren has partnered with Forza 5 to offer a once in a lifetime ride in the brand new P1 hypercar at the 2013 GoodWood Festival of Speed. The McLaren P1 has yet to be driven in public, with its unveil taking place at the Geneva motor show. Winning the...
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PhonesNokia invite promises "zoom reinvented" on 11 July, EOS unveil?
13 June 2013Nokia has sent out press invitations for a 11 July event in New York for what we can only presume is a brand new camera-centric smartphone. The words "Zoom Reinvented" are plastered across the top of the invite, with the promise to "see more from Nokia"...
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PhonesSony Xperia ZU picture leaked, shows 6.44-inch display
13 June 2013Leaked pictures of Sony's Xperia ZU or Togari have appeared showing the phone in all its 6.44-inch glory. Blurring the lines between the world of 7-inch tablets and mega-sized smartphones, the ZU is said to be the next device from Sony's revised smartphone...