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Smartphones Smartphones & Tablets

YotaPhone 2 Dual-display Smartphone: First Impressions

Tonight I was at the YotaPhone 2 launch event at Shoreditch, London, and having managed to get a few minutes with this new Android smartphone, here are my first impressions.

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Home & Entertainment

50 Shades Of Ray: How Much Money Can The Right Lightbulb Save You?

The thought of splashing out anywhere in excess of £12 for a light bulb can be eye watering, especially when something like a candescent lightbulb can be bought for £1.20. Imagine kitting out a house with 10 bulbs and you’ve set yourself back a pretty penny. Save the planet they say. Lower costs they scream.…

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Computing Events Smartphones & Tablets

Acer Liveblog 2014: London To Edinburgh

This weekend is set to be a fun one; Acer have been kind enough to invite me (and a number of other UK-based tech bloggers) on a trip from London to Edinburgh to test out a few different products from their lineup. The fun part? Acer has set us a number of challenges to complete using…

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Audio Docks & Speakers

Braven 705 Bluetooth Speaker Review: Practical Compact Sound

Braven’s claims of 12-hour battery life and mobile phone charging are certainly impressive; but can an open-air specialist make it in the crowded mainstream? I took the 705 for a test drive to find out…

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Audio Docks & Speakers Reviews

AcoustiPhase Mini Cannon Bluetooth Speaker Review

AcoustiPhase’s Mini Cannon is the brand’s first attempt at the portable and affordable speaker market, and after using it during summer barbecues as well as some private listening in my bedroom, here’s what I think of this small £79 speaker.

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Apps & Software Mac OS X Reviews

Pixelmator for Mac Review: How an Image Editor Should Be

Pixelmator is a lightweight and modestly priced image editing application for Mac OS X. If you’re after a more affordable and easier to use image editor, read our review here.

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Business

Two Clever Professional Uses for the iPad

When the iPad was first introduced in 2010, it was hailed as a true game changer for the technology world. In a time when netbooks were the epitome of mobile computing, the iPad brought another, lighter, more aesthetic option for everyone from students to business professionals to take notes, play games and more. However, four…

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Business Guest Article Hints & Tips

Five Gadgets You Need to Work From a Hotel Room

If you’re away on business and you need to work from your hotel room, you must ensure you’ve got all the necessary equipment. Here are five handy gadgets that should help you to complete your tasks.

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Docks & Stands Featured

HiRise – A Flexible, Elegant Dock for Your iPhone or iPad Mini

The Good: Flexible, elegant design with a solid construction to do it justice. The Bad: Cumbersome to undock with just one hand and the black is prone to scratching and chipping. The Bottom Line: A good looking and solid dock you’ll want to perch your device on. I was never a big fan of iPhone…

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Laptops News

Acer’s 15.6-Inch 4K Laptop Ships This Month for $1,500

The latest company to jump into the 4K laptop market is now Acer, it’s no surprise though – If you take a look at the companies which produce Windows laptops, Acer will definitely be high up on the list with their budget to much more expensive systems. The brand new notebook comes as an addition to…