New Windows 10 build released with Cortana on mute
Microsoft slips out new Technical Preview of Windows 10, but there's no voice assistant for UK usersBarry Collins Microsoft has released a major new preview of Windows 10 - Build 9926 - although one...
View ArticleHow Apple scuppered the design of the Google Nexus 6
Former Motorola boss reveals how Apple forced Motorola to ditch fingerprint readerBarry Collins The Google Nexus 6 would have had a fingerprint reader if it wasn't for Apple, according to the former...
View ArticleAdobe rushes to fix more serious flaws in Flash
Two serious bugs in Flash left PCs open to attack Barry Collins Adobe has hurried to fix two serious security flaws in Flash, adding to its unwanted reputation as one of the most insecure pieces of...
View ArticleBBC Taster: a glimpse at Aunty's tech toys
BBC opens up website innovations for the public to test Barry Collins The BBC is giving viewers a chance to play with some of the new interactive toys it has developed, with a new website called BBC...
View ArticleThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Hands-on review
Games26 Jan 2015Image 1 of 11 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt suggests that the previously obscure franchise is poised to join the pantheon of truly great action-RPGs. Although it has been around since 2007,...
View ArticleFacebook: we weren't taken down by hackers
Facebook denies Lizard Squad is responsible for an hour-long outage Barry Collins Facebook has denied that an infamous hacking group was responsible for an hour-long outage that hit the social network...
View ArticlePolice fear Waze satnav could be used by cop killers
Police chief calls for Google's satnav app to stop revealing the location of his officersBarry Collins US police forces are calling for Google's Waze satnav to stop reporting the location of their...
View ArticleVivaldi: the geeks' new browser of choice?
Opera founder is back with a feature-packed new web browser Barry Collins The former CEO of Opera has launched a new web browser, Vivaldi, that rebuffs the modern trend for minimalism. Whilst Google...
View ArticleMass Effect 4 news, trailer and release date rumours
We may not see Mass Effect 4 until 2016, but here's everything we know about BioWare's latest Mass Effect game so farKatharine Byrne@Byrneinator BioWare's next Mass Effect game is currently shrouded...
View ArticleNow TalkTalk switches on net filters by default
TalkTalk joins Sky in censoring the connections of customers who ignore requests to switch on filters Barry Collins TalkTalk has joined Sky in censoring the internet connections of its customers by...
View ArticleHow Apple just became the most profitable company on Earth
Find out how Apple made $18 billion in only three months Barry Collins Apple has recorded a profit of $18 billion for the past three months, making it not only the most successful quarter in the...
View ArticleWindows RT is dead
The final device to run Windows RT is removed from saleBarry Collins Microsoft has put the final nail in the coffin of Windows RT with confirmation that it will no longer make the Surface 2 - the last...
View ArticleAmazon Fire Phone now just £99 SIM-free - still £99 too much
Fire sale: Amazon attempts to flog off failing smartphone, but be warned, as the phone is still locked to O2Barry Collins It's fair to say the Amazon Fire Phone hasn't exactly been flying off the...
View ArticleSamsung Galaxy A3 and A5 release date confirmed for February
Samsung's first pair of budget metal phones will soon be in stores just in time for Valentine's DayKatharine Byrne@Byrneinator Samsung has announced that the first phones in its Galaxy A series, the...
View ArticleBetter Call Saul: Netflix UK release date and trailer
Find out when the Breaking Bad spin-off will be released in the UK and see the trailer Barry Collins The much anticipated Breaking Bad spin-off - Better Call Saul - will go live on Netflix UK at 7am...
View ArticleHTC One M8 gets Android 5.0 Lollipop update today in Europe
HTC urges One M8 owners to check their software updates today to upgrade to Android 5.0Katharine Byrne@Byrneinator Android Lollipop 5.0 has finally arrived on the HTC One M8 in Europe, HTC confirmed...
View ArticleiPhone 6S and iPhone 7 may BOTH launch this year, with OLED screens and...
Apple could launch the iPhone 6S with the Apple Watch and the iPhone 7 in September, as is usualDavid Ludlow@daveludlow In 2014 we were lucky enough for Apple to launch not just its best iPhone yet,...
View ArticleAsus N551JK review
LaptopsPrice when reviewed 582inc VATMichael Passingham@MrPassingham29 Jan 2015 With a powerful processor, dedicated graphics and a Full HD screen, the Asus N551JK is a brilliant-value desktop...
View ArticleToshiba S50-B-14P review
Price when reviewed 615Laptopsinc VATMichael Passingham@MrPassingham29 Jan 2015 A great-value portable laptop with a good screen and dedicated graphics, but it feels very fragileCore...
View ArticleSamsung hints Galaxy S6 delay to concentrate on new A series
Samsung's Q4 financial report suggests Q2 release date for Galaxy S6 and also hints it will be made of metal rather than plasticKatharine Byrne@Byrneinator Samsung has suggested that we might not see...
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