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Read moreSony PS Vita: Five games on the way that will save the next-gen handheld
Sony’s powerful handheld is capable of pumping out some high quality visuals and amazing games, but the tiny titan has been lacking in the must-have games department. Until now that is: after an E3 masterclass from Sony, here are five triple A games that will give the Vita more than just a lifeline in its fight against the Nintendo 3DS and the phone in your pocket.
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Read moreTurn your Raspberry Pi into a media centre with this handy kit!
While we’ve got a handy guide to help you turn your Raspberry Pi into a fully-fledged media centre, would you rather have a kit that works right out the box? Element14 is right here to rescue you with its all-new kit that comes with the right software preloaded and its own mini keyboard that will plug right into your Pi. Who needs an Apple TV?
The XBMC Raspberry Pi bundle is a straight forw…
Read moreTake that Siri: LG’s next Android phone packs always-on voice commands
We love Siri, Apple’s clever voice assistant for iPhone and iPad, but it still has its limitations – you need to actually hold down the home button to launch it for one, so it’s not exactly hands-free. But according to a new report, LG’s next smartphone will pack clever tech that means it’s always listening out for voice commands – let’s just hope the NSA doesn’t clock on to it!
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Read morePC gamers: Is Valve set to let you share your Steam games with friends?
While Microsoft’s all-new Xbox One will let you share games with your friends, with a few restrictions, it seems the team at Valve is set to be joining the sharing party by introducing a new system on Steam that will let you borrow games from friends. PC gamers, is this your next killer feature on Steam?
The folks over at NeoGAF have spotted a few lines of code in the latest Steam client bet…
Read moreHuawei Ascend P6: Meet the world's slimmest Android smartphone!
Forget giant phablets, thin is back in and Chinese phone maker Huawei has just unleashed its latest and slimmest phone yet. Say hello to the Huawei Ascend P6, a handset that’s not only the skinniest Android blower out there, but one comes packing a huge five-megapixel front-facing camera. Is this your next Android blower?
Huawei took the wraps off its all-new handset today during its London …
Read moreTronity Root 101: Open source tablet arrives to take on Apple and Asus
Google’s Android operating system may be open-source, but the tablets that run it are not – except for this one. Meet the Root 101, an open-source tablet designed with hackers in mind, and it’s looking for your backing on a crowdfunding site right now.
Google open-sources Android so that manufacturers can use it on their devices for free, and add to it as they see fit, but they don’t t…
Read moreFive of the best controllers for your phone
Games are getting better and better on mobiles, but sometimes, touchscreen controls and twin thumbsticks on glass just don’t cut it when you’re in the heat of the action – especially when your fingers cramp up. Read on for our pick of the best controllers to get gaming done on your phone, and you’ll be blasting your way to a new high score in no time at all.
iCade 8-Bitty
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Read moreSony wind-up charger powers your iPhone by hand!
Festival season is upon us once again, and with it comes the inevitable conundrum: how do you keep your phone charged for an entire weekend while you’re living it large in a tent? While Vodafone’s USB sleeping bag could prove the trick in years to come, it isn’t a mass market product just yet, but Sony’s got you covered with its new wind-up charger that can even juice up a smartphone! ...
Read moreGeak Watch: Is this the world's first true smartwatch?
If you can’t wait for the smartwatches from Apple, Google and Samsung to roll out, and if you don’t fancy tinkering with a Sony SmartWatch, Shanghai-based company Geak has you covered. It’s beaten the big names in tech to the punch with its simply named Geak Watch – and it’s packing full-fat Android and a whole host of powerful smartphone components under the hood. Say hello to what its makers …
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